Hydrow vs Lynsi
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.
Lynsi
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Track your moods, log health and lifestyle data, and record voice notes — all in one place. Lynsi uses intelligent analysis to identify patterns, uncover triggers, and provide clear insights into your mental well-being. Simple, private, and easy to use, Lynsi helps you stay more aware, balanced, and in control every day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lynsi at none against Hydrow's 1. Lynsi also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Hydrow's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 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. Lynsi asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hydrow ships an update every 3 weeks, Lynsi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hydrow | Lynsi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 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 | 186 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hydrow, Inc. | Percy Twine |
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
Lynsi
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hydrow
- Digital Basic1 Month trial$29.991 Month
Lynsi
No in-app purchases
