Erg Dude vs Rowr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Erg Dude
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.
- 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
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Erg Dude is a fun app that allows a user to play the game with or without a Concept2 rowing machine equipped with a PM5 monitor. This game works best with Concept2 Rowing Machines equipped with PM5 monitors with wireless capability switched on. To enable wireless, first press the 'More Options' Button > then click the button for 'Turn Wireless On'. Press the button in the main menu to connect to the PM5. On the next screen press the button at the top to scan for available devices. When you find the identification number of the monitor, press that identifier and you should be connected to your machine. The goal of the game is to score as many points as possible in the time allowed. Start rowing and the game will begin. At the end of each stroke pulled, Erg Dude will jump. If Erg Dude collects a coin you will score 5 points. If Erg Dude hits a bomb you will lose 1 point. You can earn a power-up by collecting the lightning bolts which will double your score for a short period of time. Pick up the smart grenade and all of the bombs on the screen will be destroyed clearing the way to collect more coins. Pick up the laser gun and you will fire a shot that will potentially clear any bombs in the way allowing for more collection of coins. Game difficulty can be controlled in the settings screen. The player needs to pull harder in order to make Erg Dude jump when the game difficulty is increased. You can also play the game without using the Concept2 rower if you choose. The free version of the app allows for game times of 1 or 2 minutes. The In-App game length purchase allows for games between 1 to 8 minutes in length. Another In-App purchase allows game time to extend to up to 20 minutes. Both in-app purchases allow for a selection of different game backgrounds. Choose your favorite!
Rowr
This app connects to your indoor rowing machine to offer guided workouts and challenges. Experience virtual rowing with videos of real locations, designed by expert coaches to enhance your fitness.
- Connects to indoor rowing machines
- Virtual rowing video experiences
- Coach-designed workouts
- Individual fitness challenges
- Supports Concept II rowers
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Row'r connects to your indoor rowing machine to provide workouts and individual challenges to improve your rowing times or general fitness. Row'r uses video of real rowing sites to transport you around the world, while still in your basement, garage, or gym. Workouts and training programs are designed by real coaches and competitive rowers. Rowers currently supported: Concept II
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rowr at 100% against Erg Dude's 33%. Rowr also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Erg Dude's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price 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. Erg Dude sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Rowr asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rowr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Erg Dude has 19 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Rowr's.
Erg Dude ships an update every 6 weeks, Rowr every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Erg Dude | Rowr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (19 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 261 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Power Ten Development LLC | Rowr Fitness, Inc. |
Customer experience
Erg Dude
Rowr
In-app purchases
Erg Dude
- Extend Game Time (3 to 8 min)$0.99
- Extend Game To 3-20 Minutes$1.99
Rowr
No in-app purchases
