Comparison

ErgBot vs The Rowing App

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

Head to head
About

ErgBot

This app uses computer vision to automatically log rowing machine data. Simply snap a picture of your erg monitor, or upload an image from your camera roll, to instantly record your workout details. Data is then sent directly to Google Sheets for easy tracking.

Highlights
  • Automatic erg data logging
  • Computer vision technology
  • Log data to Google Sheets
  • Upload from camera roll
  • Developed by former rowers
Features
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Developed by former Penn rowers, ErgBot makes recording erg data significantly faster and easier. We use computer vision technology to allow anyone to log erg data straight to Google Sheets with the snap of a picture! ErgBot also includes an 'Upload' feature, which allows users to upload erg monitor images from their camera roll.

About

The Rowing App

This app provides rowers and coaches with essential tools to manage fleets, track rosters, build lineups, and record workouts. It includes a pace calculator, VO2max calculator, multiple stopwatches, and a stroke rate timer to enhance training and performance analysis.

Highlights
  • Fleet and roster management
  • Daily lineup building
  • Workout recording
  • Pace calculator
  • VO2max calculator
  • Stroke rate timer
  • Erg scanner
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The Rowing App is the all-in-one app for rowers and coaches, created by former U.S. Junior National Team coxswain Wyatt Harrell. Whether you’re on the water, in the boathouse, or on the erg, The Rowing App provides the tools you need to perform at your best. Calculate pace, monitor stroke rate, run stopwatches, and more. Coaches can manage athletes, organize boats, build daily lineups, and record workouts all in one place. Features: • Manage Your Fleet - Add fleet info from your entire boathouse into the app. Log information like boat class, rig, length, notes, and more • Track Your Roster - Keep track of your rowers within the app. Record information like position, height, weight, contact info, notes, and more • Build Daily Lineups - Select from your fleet and roster to build daily lineups with ease • Share Lineups - Export as images and send directly to your rowers and coaching staff • Record Workouts - Easily log a workout for a rower or an entire lineup. Add notes to keep track of how they performed Coaching Tools: • Pace Calculator - Easily switch between calculating pace, distance, or 500m split given a pair of values • VO₂max Calculator - Measure your rower's capacity for aerobic work by calculating the amount of oxygen their body is capable of utilizing in one minute • Stopwatches - Add and run multiple stopwatches at a time. One for every boat you have at the starting line • Stroke Rate Timer (SPM) - Keep your eyes on the boat and not your phone. Tap anywhere on the screen to record a stroke • Metronome - Set a desired stroke rate to hear audible cues while you're on the erg or in the boat • Watts Converter - Determine power in watts or average pace per 500 meters when converting from watts to pace • Weight Adjustment Calculator - Compare your athlete's potential in a measurable way by taking into account their body weight • Erg Scanner - Scan and export workout data from multiple Concept 2 monitors at a time Subscription Information: If you purchase a Gold Medal Standard subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime by visiting your subscriptions in the Settings app.  Privacy Policy: https://therowingapp.com/privacy  Terms of Use: https://therowingapp.com/terms

Screenshots

ErgBot4 screens
The Rowing App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ErgBot at none against The Rowing App's 4. ErgBot also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). The Rowing App's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 76%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. The Rowing App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ErgBot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ErgBot against 4.9 for The Rowing App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 20 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of ErgBot's written reviews are positive against 86% of The Rowing App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ErgBot ships an update every 19 months, The Rowing App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ErgBot versus The Rowing App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterErgBotThe Rowing App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (59 ratings)4.9 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPower Ten Metrics LLCWyatt Harrell

Customer experience

ErgBot

All ratings59 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative11.8%

The Rowing App

All ratings20 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ErgBot

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

The Rowing App

Subscriptions4
  • Gold Medal Standard Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Gold Medal Standard Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Gold Medal Standard Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Gold Medal Standard Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is ErgBot free?
ErgBot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Rowing App free?
The Rowing App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ErgBot or The Rowing App?
The Rowing App is rated higher. ErgBot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while The Rowing App averages 4.9 from 20 ratings.
Do ErgBot or The Rowing App have ads?
Neither ErgBot nor The Rowing App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ErgBot or The Rowing App?
ErgBot ships an update every 19 months, and The Rowing App every 3 weeks. Most recently, ErgBot was updated on October 7, 2026 and The Rowing App on October 15, 2026.

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