# Hydrow vs Watta

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Watta at none against Hydrow's 1. Watta also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Hydrow's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 2). On price, rating, 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. Watta asks for nothing beyond the download.

Watta holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hydrow has 3.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hydrow ships an update every 3 weeks, Watta every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hydrow | Watta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrow/id1458653991/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watta-rowing-and-erg-tracker/id6758580968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 187 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hydrow, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371506837) | [STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER MILTON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873767248) |

## 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


### Watta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watta-rowing-and-erg-tracker/id6758580968)

Effortlessly log your rowing, biking, and skiing workouts by simply taking a photo of your machine's screen. AI automatically extracts your performance data, organizing it into a comprehensive training log. Connect with your club, compete on leaderboards, and share your progress with teammates.

**Highlights:** AI photo data extraction, Automatic workout logging, Support for Concept2 monitors, Manual workout entry, Training history and trends, Club and squad features, Leaderboards and competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hydrow free?

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

### Is Watta free?

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

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

Watta is rated higher. Hydrow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Watta averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hydrow or Watta have ads?

Neither Hydrow nor Watta shows ads.

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

Hydrow ships an update every 3 weeks, and Watta every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hydrow was updated on November 13, 2026 and Watta on November 9, 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.*