# Erg Dude vs Swelldone

The clearest difference is rating: Swelldone at 4.3 against Erg Dude's 4.0. Swelldone also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (103 vs 20). Erg Dude's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Erg Dude sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Swelldone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Swelldone holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swelldone has 103 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Erg Dude's written reviews are positive against 38% of Swelldone's.

Erg Dude ships an update every 6 weeks, Swelldone every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Erg Dude | Swelldone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/erg-dude/id1463476021/reviews) | **[4.3 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swelldone-virtual-row-plus-paddle/id1522371496/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **103** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **38.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Power Ten Development LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413480504) | [Swell City](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522371498) |

## What reviewers say

### Erg Dude

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/erg-dude/id1463476021)

This app offers a fun rowing game that can be played with or without a compatible rowing machine. Score points by collecting coins and power-ups while avoiding obstacles. Adjust game difficulty and length through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Play with or without a rowing machine, Collect coins for points, Use power-ups like lightning bolts and grenades, Adjustable game difficulty, In-app purchases for extended game time, Customizable game backgrounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extend Game Time (3 to 8 min) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extend Game To 3-20 Minutes | $1.99 | one-time |


### Swelldone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swelldone-virtual-row-plus-paddle/id1522371496)

Immerse yourself in an open-world paddling training game. Experience virtual surfing and ocean waves, or connect your erg for enhanced workouts. Choose your paddler, vessel, and explore iconic real-world venues.

**Highlights:** Infinite ocean with accurate wave physics, Multiplayer head-to-head gameplay, Iconic real-world venue courses, Variety of paddler avatars and vessels, Erg, rower, and bike trainer connectivity (FTMS), Customizable workout library, Syncs with Apple Health, Strava, C2 Logbook

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wiki Member (Weekly) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Ohana Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Hoku Membership (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Erg Dude free?

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

### Is Swelldone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Erg Dude or Swelldone?

Swelldone is rated higher. Erg Dude averages 4.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Swelldone averages 4.3 from 103 ratings.

### Do Erg Dude or Swelldone have ads?

Neither Erg Dude nor Swelldone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Erg Dude or Swelldone?

Erg Dude ships an update every 6 weeks, and Swelldone every 3 weeks. Most recently, Erg Dude was updated on November 3, 2026 and Swelldone on November 7, 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.*