Comparison

FluidRower vs Widgets for Garmin

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

Head to head
About

FluidRower

Track your indoor rowing workouts with this app. Connect via Bluetooth to compatible rowing machines to set training targets, monitor progress, and analyze your performance. Achieve your fitness goals with structured workout options.

Highlights
  • Record indoor rowing workouts
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Set training targets
  • Analyze training progress
  • Compare workout data
  • Workout goal selection
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FluidRower is guaranteed to motivate your every training session. This app works with our first-generation Bluetooth consoles on compatible First Degree Fitness indoor rowing machines and upper body ergometer products, offering an easy to use training tool. Compare, analyse and review your training progress – creating new goals has never been easier! By simply connecting your smart device via Bluetooth, you can select your training target, get on and go! FluidRower contains workout targets to ensure you train towards your overall goal – Select 500m Row or Distance Row. Note: FluidRower is only compatible with the following First Degree Fitness product ranges: 2019-2020 Horizontal V Series 2019-2020Horizontal XL Series 2019-2020 Evolution Series 2019-2020 Vortex Series For more information please see our website for more details. https://fdflimited.com/support/bluetooth-connectivity-apps/

About

Widgets for Garmin

Display your Garmin watch's health metrics directly on your iPhone's Home Screen and Lock Screen. Access Body Battery, Stress, Sleep, and more without opening the official Garmin app. Requires a compatible Garmin watch and Connect IQ bridge app.

Highlights
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Lock Screen widgets
  • Body Battery display
  • Stress and Recovery metrics
  • Sleep tracking integration
  • Steps and activity basics
Features
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WristGrid puts your Garmin watch metrics on your iPhone Home Screen and Lock Screen. See Body Battery, stress, sleep, recovery and steps at a glance, without opening an app. Used by 500+ Garmin owners. 55+ WIDGETS FOR GARMIN — Body Battery, stress and Recovery Time from your watch — Sleep stages from Garmin, with a sleep score calculated by WristGrid — Steps, distance, calories, floors and intensity minutes — Readiness and Sleep Debt, new in 1.3 — Weekly training and this week vs. last week — Home Screen and Lock Screen sizes ASK SIRI "How did I sleep on WristGrid?" or "What's my Body Battery on WristGrid?" — answered from your Garmin data. ALWAYS UP TO DATE Your data arrives as soon as Garmin syncs, so your widgets stay current without pulling to refresh. HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the free GW Bridge app on your watch from the Connect IQ Store. 2. Allow Apple Health access, where Garmin Connect writes your sleep and activity. 3. Add WristGrid widgets to your Home Screen or Lock Screen. YOUR VOICE SHAPES WRISTGRID Propose ideas and vote on what ships next in the WristGrid community, right from the app. WRISTGRID PREMIUM Widgets show your data with WristGrid Premium: an auto-renewable subscription with a free trial for new subscribers, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Available in English and Spanish. Requires a compatible Garmin watch, Garmin Connect, and our free Connect IQ bridge app. Your Garmin and Health data stays on your device. WristGrid sends anonymous usage and performance analytics, not linked to you, to improve the app; you can turn them off in Settings. Support reports are sent only when you choose to. WristGrid is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Garmin and Body Battery are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gurfus.dev/apps/wristgrid/privacy

Screenshots

FluidRower1 screens
Widgets for Garmin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Widgets for Garmin at 50% against FluidRower's 4%. Widgets for Garmin also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.5). FluidRower's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Widgets for Garmin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. FluidRower asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Widgets for Garmin holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of FluidRower's written reviews are positive against 50% of Widgets for Garmin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FluidRower ships an update every 6 weeks, Widgets for Garmin monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FluidRower versus Widgets for Garmin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluidRowerWidgets for Garmin
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (11 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.2% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFIRST DEGREE FITNESS LIMITEDFerran Echaves

Customer experience

FluidRower

All ratings11 ratings
Positive18.2%
Neutral36.4%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive4.2%
Neutral12.5%
Negative83.3%

Widgets for Garmin

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

FluidRower

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Widgets for Garmin

Subscriptions2
  • WristGrid Plus Weekly$2.997 Days
  • WristGrid Plus Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
One-time2
  • WristGrid Plus Lifetime Offer$9.99
  • WristGrid Plus Lifetime$21.99

Questions

Is FluidRower free?
FluidRower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Widgets for Garmin free?
Widgets for Garmin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FluidRower or Widgets for Garmin?
Widgets for Garmin is rated higher. FluidRower averages 2.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Widgets for Garmin averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do FluidRower or Widgets for Garmin have ads?
Neither FluidRower nor Widgets for Garmin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FluidRower or Widgets for Garmin?
FluidRower ships an update every 6 weeks, and Widgets for Garmin monthly. Most recently, FluidRower was updated on October 24, 2026 and Widgets for Garmin on October 24, 2026.

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