Comparison

Hydrow vs CTL by CorVive

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

Head to head
About

Hydrow

Access over 5,000 on-and-off rower workouts led by elite athletes filmed in beautiful locations. Track performance, connect with a community, and share achievements. Compatible with Concept2 PM5 rowers for integrated metrics and leaderboards.

Highlights
  • 5,000+ on-and-off rower workouts
  • Elite athlete instructors
  • Global scenic filming locations
  • Performance tracking
  • Rowing community features
  • Strava and Apple Health integration
  • Concept2 PM5 rower compatibility
Features
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Hydrow offers more than just a full-body workout – access over 5,000 on-and-off rower workouts led by elite athletes and filmed in stunning locations around the globe. Feature overview: • Track your performance and stay connected to a passionate rowing community: cheer on fellow rowers, form racing teams, and review racing stats • Share your achievements on Strava • Apple Health integration for further personalization • Now compatible with Concept2 PM5 rowers, Hydrow offers serious rowers the variety they seek, allowing you to pair your iPhone or iPad for in-workout rowing metrics and participate in competitive leaderboards Whether you aim to build strength, improve endurance, or perfect your technique, Hydrow delivers the benefits of rowing wherever you are.

About

CTL by CorVive

This interactive health and fitness program transforms your wellness journey into a fun, team-based competition. Utilize top products and community support to achieve your health goals and become a winner.

Highlights
  • Team-based health competition
  • Interactive community support
  • Sync data from Health app
  • Utilize CorVive products
  • Track transformation progress
Features
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The CorVive Transformation League is your path to a healthier life. If you're looking to maximize your transformation efforts for better health, CTL is the most effective, fun, and interactive way to do it. And this is no boring wellness program! This is a next-level competition where you and your team will participate in a fun community, focused on helping you on your journey to a healthier lifestyle — all while utilizing CorVive’s best-in-class products to power you through your transformation. Will you be the next big CTL winner? Sign up, download the app, and get in the game now! ### HOW TO GET STARTED - Download the app and enter your Invite ID (you’ll receive this when you sign up). - Sync data from the Health app in one easy step. - Finish creating your account and say hello so we know you made it! ### REMEMBER - Have questions about CTL by CorVive? Learn more on our website: https://ctlfit.com/ - We carefully ensure the security and confidentiality of your information. Anything you share with us is stored securely and managed with care.

Screenshots

Hydrow4 screens
CTL by CorVive3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CTL by CorVive at none against Hydrow's 1. CTL by CorVive also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). Hydrow's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 1). 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. Hydrow sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. CTL by CorVive asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CTL by CorVive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hydrow has 3.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hydrow versus CTL by CorVive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHydrowCTL by CorVive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHydrow, Inc.CorVive, LLC

Customer experience

Hydrow

All ratings3,459 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral18.4%
Negative22.3%

CTL by CorVive

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Hydrow

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes during workouts
  • Difficulty logging in or syncing account
  • Inconsistent video/audio quality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to search/filter workouts
  • More data analytics and tracking
  • Integration with other fitness devices/apps
  • Ability to manage account on app/website

CTL by CorVive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hydrow

Subscriptions1
  • Digital Basic1 Month trial$29.991 Month
None

CTL by CorVive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hydrow free?
Hydrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CTL by CorVive free?
CTL by CorVive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hydrow or CTL by CorVive?
CTL by CorVive is rated higher. Hydrow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while CTL by CorVive averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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