# Hydrow vs CTL by CorVive

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hydrow | CTL by CorVive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrow/id1458653991/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctl-by-corvive/id1552784129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 186 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hydrow, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371506837) | [CorVive, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552784131) |

## What reviewers say

### Hydrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrow/id1458653991)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Digital Basic | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth motion
- 🚀 Engaging video coaching
- 👍 Variety of workouts
- 👍 Motivating instructors
- 👍 Convenient for travel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App issues (no iPad support, audio sync, etc.)
- 🔒 Lack of account management features
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 💰 Requires expensive rower hardware

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during workouts
- Difficulty logging in or syncing account
- Inconsistent video/audio quality

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctl-by-corvive/id1552784129)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*