Comparison

Hydrow vs Sacred Silence

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Sacred Silence

A serene digital space for Christian meditation, offering adjustable timers, gentle sound cues, and calming visuals to foster prayer and stillness. Designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners seeking a distraction-free environment.

Highlights
  • Adjustable meditation timer
  • Gentle start and end tones
  • Background audio options
  • Minimalist design
  • Meditation guidance
Features
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Sacred Silence is a simple, beautiful space to rest quietly in the presence of God. This app is designed for Christian meditation—helping you step away from noise, center your heart, and enter into stillness through prayer and silence. Whether you’re beginning a daily practice or deepening an existing one, Sacred Silence gives you a focused, distraction-free environment. Features - Adjustable Meditation Timer - Set your session length and stay present without checking the clock - Gentle Start & End Tones - Singing bowl sounds mark the beginning and end of your time - Background Audio Options - Beautiful, Minimal Design - Candlelit and monastery-inspired visuals designed to quiet the mind - Meditation Guidance - Simple instructions to help you begin and stay grounded How to Use 1. Choose a time (start with 10–20 minutes) 2. Select silence or background audio 3. Sit comfortably and breathe slowly 4. Gently repeat a sacred word (e.g., Jesus, Abba, Peace) 5. When distracted, return calmly to stillness Why Silence? “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10 Sacred Silence isn’t about doing more—it’s about being present. No Ads. No Accounts. No Noise. This app is completely free and intentionally simple.

Screenshots

Hydrow4 screens
Sacred Silence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sacred Silence at none against Hydrow's 1. Hydrow's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sacred Silence 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hydrow ships an update every 3 weeks, Sacred Silence every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hydrow versus Sacred Silence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHydrowSacred Silence
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHydrow, Inc.DEREK ANDERSON

Customer experience

Hydrow

All ratings3,459 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral18.4%
Negative22.3%

Sacred Silence

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Sacred Silence

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hydrow

Subscriptions1
  • Digital Basic1 Month trial$29.991 Month
None

Sacred Silence

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hydrow free?
Hydrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sacred Silence free?
Sacred Silence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hydrow or Sacred Silence?
Sacred Silence is rated higher. Hydrow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Sacred Silence averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hydrow or Sacred Silence have ads?
Neither Hydrow nor Sacred Silence shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hydrow or Sacred Silence?
Hydrow ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sacred Silence every 2 months. Most recently, Hydrow was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sacred Silence on October 7, 2026.

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