Comparison

Sprint Eight vs Rowing Machine Workouts

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

Head to head
About

Sprint Eight

This app guides you through a high-intensity interval training workout designed for maximum calorie burn in minimal time. It provides timed intervals for sprinting and resting, allowing you to perform the exercise without specialized equipment.

Highlights
  • High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
  • Maximum calorie burn
  • No extra equipment needed
  • Timed sprint and rest intervals
  • 30-second sprint / 90-second rest cycle
Features
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Working out is never fun so you need to get the most out of your workout when you can do it. Sprint-8 is a form of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) that allows maximum calorie burn in the shortest timeframe. Usually, this particular workout is done on a treadmill or stationary bicycle. This app lets you do the Sprint-8 workout and not have to have any extra equipment. It tells you when to sprint and then when to rest. Sprint-8 does this on a 30 second sprint/90 second rest cycle.

About

Rowing Machine Workouts

This app provides guided indoor rowing workouts and plans to improve fitness, strength, and leanness. It connects to Concept2 PM5 monitors and Apple Watch for live data, offering structured training for all levels. Features include metronomes, audio coaching, and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Guided workout plans
  • Live data sync with Concept2 PM5
  • Heart rate streaming from Apple Watch
  • Stroke rate metronome
  • Audio coaching
  • Workout logging and progress tracking
Features
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Indoor rowing workouts and plans that make you fitter, stronger and leaner. Live sync with your Concept2 PM5 monitor, plus heart rate from your Apple Watch. Follow a guided plan, row in time with the stroke metronome, and watch your progress build week by week. Whether you're new to the rowing machine or want more structure in your training, there's a plan for you. WHY ROWING MACHINE WORKOUTS? Rowing works your legs, core, back and arms in every stroke. It's low impact, burns serious calories and fits any fitness level. This app turns your rower into a coach: clear plans, guided intervals and real data from your machine. Train from just 2 days a week. New to rowing? Start with the Beginner Plan. Want to lose weight? Follow the Weight Loss Plan. Every plan builds gradually to help your body adapt and reduce the risk of injury or burnout. CONNECTS TO YOUR ROWER • Concept2 PM5: connect over Bluetooth for live split, stroke rate and metres during your workout • Smart rowers: connect a wide range of Bluetooth rowing machines for live workout data • Any other rowing machine: follow the guided workouts with the timer and metronome • Apple Watch: stream live heart rate to your iPhone while you row FEATURES GUIDED PLANS Choose a plan for your level and goal. HIIT intervals, target stroke rates and rest guidance tell you exactly what to do and when. STROKE RATE METRONOME Hit your target strokes per minute (SPM) with an audio metronome and phase guide that keep your rhythm steady. AUDIO COACHING Voice cues guide you through every interval while your own music plays in the background. CUSTOM WORKOUTS Build your own sessions. Set your SPM and duration and row your way. FREE ROW Row at your own pace and adjust your SPM as you go. WORKOUT LOG Every session is saved. Track distance, split time and average heart rate, and repeat your favourite workouts. APPLE HEALTH Workouts sync to the Health app for a complete view of your activity. WARM-UPS, COOL-DOWNS & STRENGTH Recommended exercises to prepare, recover and build full-body strength alongside your rowing. Concept2 and PM5 are trademarks of Concept2, Inc. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Concept2. HEALTH DISCLAIMER This app is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before starting any fitness program. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms: https://www.vigour.fitness/terms Privacy: https://www.vigour.fitness/privacy

Screenshots

Sprint Eight2 screens
Rowing Machine Workouts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sprint Eight at none against Rowing Machine Workouts's 10. Sprint Eight also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.6). Rowing Machine Workouts's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (87% vs 60%). On price and device support 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. Rowing Machine Workouts sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Sprint Eight asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rowing Machine Workouts holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rowing Machine Workouts has 356 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Sprint Eight's written reviews are positive against 87% of Rowing Machine Workouts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sprint Eight ships an update every 6 weeks, Rowing Machine Workouts every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Sprint Eight versus Rowing Machine Workouts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSprint EightRowing Machine Workouts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (11 ratings)4.7 (356 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews87.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11356 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS10.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrad McAnalleyVigour Group Ltd

Customer experience

Sprint Eight

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Rowing Machine Workouts

All ratings355 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative7.4%

Bugs and requests

Sprint Eight

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rowing Machine Workouts

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Free trial not functioning properly
  • Connectivity issues with some rowing machines

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to create custom workouts
  • Integration with Apple Watch
  • More detailed workout data and progress tracking

In-app purchases

None

Sprint Eight

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Rowing Machine Workouts

Subscriptions8
  • Rowing Workouts Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly2 variants$14.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly1 Year trial$79.991 Year
  • Premium$79.991 Year
  • Rowing Workouts Yearly$79.991 Year
  • Rowing Workouts Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Rowing Workouts Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$249.99

Questions

Is Sprint Eight free?
Sprint Eight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rowing Machine Workouts free?
Rowing Machine Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sprint Eight or Rowing Machine Workouts?
Rowing Machine Workouts is rated higher. Sprint Eight averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Rowing Machine Workouts averages 4.7 from 356 ratings.
Do Sprint Eight or Rowing Machine Workouts have ads?
Rowing Machine Workouts shows ads; Sprint Eight does not.
Which is updated more often, Sprint Eight or Rowing Machine Workouts?
Sprint Eight ships an update every 6 weeks, and Rowing Machine Workouts every 6 days. Most recently, Sprint Eight was updated on November 2, 2026 and Rowing Machine Workouts on November 11, 2026.

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