Hydrow vs Cycle Scape App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Cycle Scape App
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The Cycle Scape app makes it very easy for you to manage your Cycle Scape account, book into our classes and events, watch our on-demand content, and keep in touch with us. You can easily message us if you have a question or want to share something with them. You can also follow our public feed to see any announcements we make, promos we run, or content we share.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cycle Scape App at none against Hydrow's 1. Cycle Scape App also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Hydrow's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 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. Hydrow sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. Cycle Scape App asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hydrow ships an update every 3 weeks, Cycle Scape App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hydrow | Cycle Scape App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 188 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hydrow, Inc. | Momence, Inc. |
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
Cycle Scape App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hydrow
- Digital Basic1 Month trial$29.991 Month
Cycle Scape App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hydrow free?
Is Cycle Scape App free?
Do Hydrow or Cycle Scape App have ads?
Which is updated more often, Hydrow or Cycle Scape App?
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