# WATERROWER Connect vs ErgScan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ErgScan at 100% against WATERROWER Connect's 23%. ErgScan also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). WATERROWER Connect's advantage is ratings volume (966 vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WATERROWER Connect sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ErgScan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ErgScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WATERROWER Connect has 966 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of WATERROWER Connect's written reviews are positive against 100% of ErgScan's.

WATERROWER Connect ships an update every 2 weeks, ErgScan every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WATERROWER Connect | ErgScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (966 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterrower-connect/id1463763094/reviews) | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ergscan-rowing-workouts-log/id1661654775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **966** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 206 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WaterRower](https://appshunter.io/developer/593927811) | [BUNEME KYAKILIKA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540545215) |

## What reviewers say

### WATERROWER Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterrower-connect/id1463763094)

Enhance your indoor rowing experience with real-time performance tracking, guided workouts, and community features. Connect your device to your rower to monitor progress, compete globally, and explore immersive training sessions. Ideal for fitness enthusiasts and competitive rowers alike.

**Highlights:** Real-time performance metrics, Personalized performance tracking, Global community leaderboard, Goal-based workout modes, Immersive scenery videos, Apple Health & Strava integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Introduction Offer | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Introduction Offer | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Connects easily
- 👍 Tracks workouts by date
- 🚀 Convenient Strava integration
- 👍 Slick and stylish app
- 👍 Tracks rowing data directly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable workout tracking
- 🐛 Fails to sync with Apple Health
- 🐛 Lacks basic features like pause, delete, and edit

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes during workouts
- Fails to connect to Bluetooth module
- Inaccurate calorie and distance tracking
- Duplicates workouts in Apple Health
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Apple Health integration
- Customizable workout options
- Ability to delete/edit workouts
- More detailed performance metrics
- Improved connectivity and stability


### ErgScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ergscan-rowing-workouts-log/id1661654775)

Effortlessly log indoor rowing machine workouts by taking a photo of your screen. AI automatically detects and saves your session data, eliminating manual entry. Seamlessly sync your workouts with popular training platforms like Strava and TrainingPeaks.

**Highlights:** AI-powered photo scanning for workout data, Automatic detection of splits and session details, Syncs with Strava, TrainingPeaks, Concept2 Logbook, Optimized for Concept2 rowing machines, Structured workout data without manual entry

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ErgScan Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| ErgScan Premium | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WATERROWER Connect free?

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

### Is ErgScan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WATERROWER Connect or ErgScan?

ErgScan is rated higher. WATERROWER Connect averages 4.3 out of 5 from 966 ratings, while ErgScan averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do WATERROWER Connect or ErgScan have ads?

Neither WATERROWER Connect nor ErgScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WATERROWER Connect or ErgScan?

WATERROWER Connect ships an update every 2 weeks, and ErgScan every 8 days. Most recently, WATERROWER Connect was updated on October 23, 2026 and ErgScan on October 11, 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.*