# Hydrow vs Ergatta

The clearest difference is rating: Hydrow at 4.8 against Ergatta's 4.1. Hydrow also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 80). Ergatta's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hydrow sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. Ergatta asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hydrow holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hydrow has 3.5K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Hydrow's written reviews are positive against 58% of Ergatta's.

Hydrow ships an update every 3 weeks, Ergatta monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hydrow | Ergatta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrow/id1458653991/reviews)** | [4.1 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ergatta/id1573791266/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | **59.2% of reviews** | 58.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 186 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hydrow, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371506837) | [Ergatta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573791268) |

## 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


### Ergatta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ergatta/id1573791266)

Plan workouts, track performance, and view detailed historical data. Monitor your progress, rankings, and challenges, even without your rower. Sync data with Apple Health for a comprehensive view of your fitness.

**Highlights:** Workout history and breakdown, Workout library browsing and filtering, Detailed stats and personal records, Community and group rankings, Challenge progress tracking, Apple Health integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hydrow free?

Hydrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ergatta free?

Ergatta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hydrow or Ergatta?

Hydrow is rated higher. Hydrow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Ergatta averages 4.1 from 80 ratings.

### Do Hydrow or Ergatta have ads?

Neither Hydrow nor Ergatta shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hydrow or Ergatta?

Hydrow ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ergatta monthly. Most recently, Hydrow was updated on October 15, 2026 and Ergatta on October 16, 2026.

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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.*