Comparison

RP3 Rowing Lite vs ErgZone

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RP3 Rowing Lite

This application connects to your RP3 rowing ergometer via Bluetooth to provide real-time performance data. Analyze stroke rate, speed, distance, and heart rate, with in-depth force curve analysis. Program custom interval training sessions and export your workout data for further analysis.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity to ergometer
  • Real-time stroke rate, speed, distance, heart rate
  • In-depth force curve analysis
  • Customizable interval training programming
  • Workout data export to online portal
  • Performance analysis
Features
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Your monitor for the RP3 Rowing ergometer. Get the most precise insights in your performance for the True rowing experience. RP3 Rowing is designed to connect to your RP3-S or RP3-T ergometer through Bluetooth. It provides a training tool that any rower can use to get real-time stroke rate, speed, distance, heart rate information, in depth force curve analysis and much more. Program an interval training consisting of duration, strokes or distance parts and measure your performance while doing so, if it is just a full on 2K performance test or an hour long HIIT training. Each stroke of your workout is recorded and can be exported to your RP3 Rowing account on https://portal.rp3rowing.com/. Go online to get a deep dive into your data or export it for further analysis.

About

ErgZone

Optimize indoor training with real-time performance data, personalized pacing, and engaging challenges. Seamlessly integrates with various fitness machines, automating setup and providing critical metrics to enhance your workouts.

Highlights
  • Easy monitor setup
  • Live performance metrics
  • Smart interval pacing
  • Real-time workout alerts
  • Workout variety options
  • Performance history tracking
  • Community challenges
Features
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ErgZone is a cutting-edge fitness platform designed to optimize your indoor training sessions. By seamlessly integrating with your Concept2, RP3, Rogue, WaterRower, Assault Fitness or FTMS-enabled machines, ErgZone provides real-time performance data, personalized pacing, and engaging challenges to push your limits. Why Choose ErgZone? Designed to streamline your training, ErgZone minimizes setup time, automates monitor configurations, and calculates critical metrics so you can focus on performance, not prep. Key Features: • Easy Monitor Setup: No need to manually set intervals – simply connect to the ergometer, and the app handles the rest. Start moving right away. • Live Metrics: View real-time data during workouts, including time, distance, pace, strokes/minute (SPM), calories, watts, heart rate (HR) zones, and more. • Smart Interval Pacing: Suggested pace per interval based on personal benchmarks (1K, 2K, 5K for rowing and skiing; 2K, 4K, 10K for cycling). • Real-Time Alerts: Instant feedback if your pace, SPM, or split time drifts from the target. • Workout Variety: Options to train by time, distance, or calories with flexibility for mixed or weighted workouts. • Daily Workouts: Access the Concept2 Workout of the Day, plus discover workouts and training plans from top coaches. • Performance History: Save your favorite workouts, track heart rate progress, and monitor key metrics. • Compete & Connect: Join challenges, follow ErgFlix workouts, and interact with our partner coaches who release weekly free workouts. • Beyond Default Metrics: Track advanced metrics like stroke count, drag factor (DF), calories, watts, SPI, HR zones, and more. • Automatic Syncing: Results are automatically uploaded to the Concept2 LogBook. Unlock ErgZone+ for Premium Tools: • Enhanced Metrics & Graphs: View each interval's post-workout heart rate and power zones in a single graph. • Expanded Metrics: Access Drive Length, Max Power, Avg. Force, Force Curve, and more. The app remembers your last-used metrics for easy setup. • Time Cap & AMRAP: For added versatility, use automatic time-capped workouts and AMRAP (as many rounds as possible). • Flexible Targets: Set workout intensity using power metrics like FTP (Functional Threshold Power), SPI, or Watts percentage. • ReRow, ReSki, ReRide: Revisit previous sessions and strive to beat your pace or time. • Communities: Create and join communities, share workouts, and engage with friends. Enable leaderboards for a fun, competitive edge. • Apple Health Integration: Sync workouts and heart rate data directly to Apple Health. • Heart Rate Monitor: Connect your favorite Bluetooth HRM to track your heart rate in real-time during workouts. • Web Dashboard: Manage workouts, schedule training, and view live stats on a computer. • MultiErg Workouts: Create custom workouts incorporating two or all three Concept2 machines in a single workout. • Dynamic Interval Intensity: Set workout pace based on a previous interval. • Apple Watch Integration: Capture heart rate data from our Apple Watch app. • Organize Your Training: Create groups, libraries, and training plans to manage better and organize your workouts. • FIT Workouts: Track non-erg workouts such as weight training, HYROX, CrossFit, etc. Requirements: • Supported Machines: Concept2 RowErg, BikeErg, SkiErg with PM5, RP3 Rower, Rogue Echo Bike or Rower, WaterRower S4 (with ComModule or CR BLE), FTMS-enabled machines. • Device: iPhone or iPad Terms of Use: https://www.erg.zone/terms

Screenshots

RP3 Rowing Lite3 screens
ErgZone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ErgZone at 81% against RP3 Rowing Lite's 8%. ErgZone also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (458 vs 10). RP3 Rowing Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ErgZone sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RP3 Rowing Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ErgZone holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ErgZone has 458 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of RP3 Rowing Lite's written reviews are positive against 81% of ErgZone's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RP3 Rowing Lite ships an update every 6 months, ErgZone every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
RP3 Rowing Lite versus ErgZone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRP3 Rowing LiteErgZone
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (10 ratings)4.8 (458 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews80.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10458 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRP3 Rowing B.V.ERGZONE LLC

Customer experience

RP3 Rowing Lite

All ratings9 ratings
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative91.7%

ErgZone

All ratings458 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative14.7%

Bugs and requests

RP3 Rowing Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ErgZone

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Heart monitor sync issues with Samsung Galaxy watch
  • Workouts not appearing in logbook when connected to ErgData
  • Inaccurate total time in uploads
  • Rest distance not included in Strava upload
  • Group membership premium features unclear
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  • Workouts not shown chronologically
  • Occasional hesitation to connect to PM5
  • Cannot figure out how to connect to PM5
  • Workout completion and upload to logbook could be more intuitive

Requested features

7 requests
  • Sync with Samsung Galaxy watch
  • Add a beep function for interval changes
  • Confirmation pop-up for unsaved workout changes
  • Require unique names for workouts
  • Apple Health integration
Show 2 more
  • Native Apple Health synchronization
  • Sharing with Apple Health

In-app purchases

None

RP3 Rowing Lite

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ErgZone

Subscriptions2
  • EZ+ Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • EZ+ Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is RP3 Rowing Lite free?
RP3 Rowing Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ErgZone free?
ErgZone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RP3 Rowing Lite or ErgZone?
ErgZone is rated higher. RP3 Rowing Lite averages 1.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while ErgZone averages 4.8 from 458 ratings.
Do RP3 Rowing Lite or ErgZone have ads?
Neither RP3 Rowing Lite nor ErgZone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RP3 Rowing Lite or ErgZone?
RP3 Rowing Lite ships an update every 6 months, and ErgZone every 2 months. Most recently, RP3 Rowing Lite was updated on August 3, 2026 and ErgZone on September 18, 2026.

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