ErgBot vs Rowlitics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Automatic erg data logging
- Computer vision technology
- Log data to Google Sheets
- Upload from camera roll
- Developed by former rowers
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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.
Rowlitics
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Take your rowing performance to the next level with Rowlitics, the comprehensive tracker designed specifically for on-water rowing. Whether you are training for a regatta or enjoying a morning session, Rowlitics turns your iPhone into a professional performance monitor. Key Features: Real-Time Dashboard: Get live feedback on critical metrics including Strokes Per Minute (SPM), Pace/500m, Distance, Time, and Heart Rate. Custom Workouts: Build your own sessions. Set targets based on Distance, Time, or create complex Interval workouts to match your training plan. Smart Automation: Features like "Auto Start" and "Race Start" allow you to focus on your catch and drive, not your screen. Deep Analytics: Review your performance after every row. Analyze your heart rate zones, average pace, stroke count, and view your route on the map. History & Progress: Keep a detailed log of all your sessions. Compare past rows to see how you’ve improved over the season. Designed for the Boat: Optimized high-contrast interface works perfectly in both landscape and portrait modes, making it easy to read in bright sunlight. Subscriptions: Rowlitics Elite is available as an auto-renewable subscription (Monthly or Annual). New subscribers get a 1-month free trial; after the trial, payment is charged to your Apple ID unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://rowlitics.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://rowlitics.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ErgBot at none against Rowlitics's 2. ErgBot also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.5). Rowlitics's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 19 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Rowlitics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ErgBot asks for nothing beyond the download.
ErgBot ships an update every 19 months, Rowlitics every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ErgBot | Rowlitics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (59 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 59 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Power Ten Metrics LLC | Leonid Hatskin |
In-app purchases
ErgBot
No in-app purchases
Rowlitics
- Elite Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Elite Annual1 Month trial$59.991 Year








