Comparison

ErgZone vs Row Nation

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

Head to head
About

ErgZone

Optimize indoor training with real-time performance data, personalized pacing, and engaging challenges. Seamlessly integrates with various fitness machines, automating setup and providing critical metrics to enhance your workouts.

Highlights
  • Easy monitor setup
  • Live performance metrics
  • Smart interval pacing
  • Real-time workout alerts
  • Workout variety options
  • Performance history tracking
  • Community challenges
Features
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ErgZone is a cutting-edge fitness platform designed to optimize your indoor training sessions. By seamlessly integrating with your Concept2, RP3, Rogue, WaterRower, Assault Fitness or FTMS-enabled machines, ErgZone provides real-time performance data, personalized pacing, and engaging challenges to push your limits. Why Choose ErgZone? Designed to streamline your training, ErgZone minimizes setup time, automates monitor configurations, and calculates critical metrics so you can focus on performance, not prep. Key Features: • Easy Monitor Setup: No need to manually set intervals – simply connect to the ergometer, and the app handles the rest. Start moving right away. • Live Metrics: View real-time data during workouts, including time, distance, pace, strokes/minute (SPM), calories, watts, heart rate (HR) zones, and more. • Smart Interval Pacing: Suggested pace per interval based on personal benchmarks (1K, 2K, 5K for rowing and skiing; 2K, 4K, 10K for cycling). • Real-Time Alerts: Instant feedback if your pace, SPM, or split time drifts from the target. • Workout Variety: Options to train by time, distance, or calories with flexibility for mixed or weighted workouts. • Daily Workouts: Access the Concept2 Workout of the Day, plus discover workouts and training plans from top coaches. • Performance History: Save your favorite workouts, track heart rate progress, and monitor key metrics. • Compete & Connect: Join challenges, follow ErgFlix workouts, and interact with our partner coaches who release weekly free workouts. • Beyond Default Metrics: Track advanced metrics like stroke count, drag factor (DF), calories, watts, SPI, HR zones, and more. • Automatic Syncing: Results are automatically uploaded to the Concept2 LogBook. Unlock ErgZone+ for Premium Tools: • Enhanced Metrics & Graphs: View each interval's post-workout heart rate and power zones in a single graph. • Expanded Metrics: Access Drive Length, Max Power, Avg. Force, Force Curve, and more. The app remembers your last-used metrics for easy setup. • Time Cap & AMRAP: For added versatility, use automatic time-capped workouts and AMRAP (as many rounds as possible). • Flexible Targets: Set workout intensity using power metrics like FTP (Functional Threshold Power), SPI, or Watts percentage. • ReRow, ReSki, ReRide: Revisit previous sessions and strive to beat your pace or time. • Communities: Create and join communities, share workouts, and engage with friends. Enable leaderboards for a fun, competitive edge. • Apple Health Integration: Sync workouts and heart rate data directly to Apple Health. • Heart Rate Monitor: Connect your favorite Bluetooth HRM to track your heart rate in real-time during workouts. • Web Dashboard: Manage workouts, schedule training, and view live stats on a computer. • MultiErg Workouts: Create custom workouts incorporating two or all three Concept2 machines in a single workout. • Dynamic Interval Intensity: Set workout pace based on a previous interval. • Apple Watch Integration: Capture heart rate data from our Apple Watch app. • Organize Your Training: Create groups, libraries, and training plans to manage better and organize your workouts. • FIT Workouts: Track non-erg workouts such as weight training, HYROX, CrossFit, etc. Requirements: • Supported Machines: Concept2 RowErg, BikeErg, SkiErg with PM5, RP3 Rower, Rogue Echo Bike or Rower, WaterRower S4 (with ComModule or CR BLE), FTMS-enabled machines. • Device: iPhone or iPad Terms of Use: https://www.erg.zone/terms

About

Row Nation

This app offers a comprehensive rowing workout experience with on-demand videos, audio-only sessions, and detailed descriptions. It connects users with a community, allows event participation, and tracks progress, syncing with fitness devices. Transform your rowing machine into a full-body workout tool.

Highlights
  • On-demand video and audio workouts
  • Multiple workout types (endurance, strength, intervals)
  • Social community and clubs
  • Event promotion and registration
  • Progress tracking and logging
  • Syncs with Concept 2 PM5 and fitness devices
Features
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Row Nation is the ultimate fitness app for people looking for a full-body workout routine that can be done in the comfort of their home or gym. The app is designed to make the rowing machine a usable piece of fitness equipment for anyone, regardless of their rowing experience. With Row Nation, users have access to a library of on-demand workouts from different content creators. These workouts come in three forms: video follow-along, video intro and description, and audio-only. Users can choose from various workout types, including endurance, strength, intervals, and more, all designed to help users achieve their fitness goals. In addition to the on-demand workouts, Row Nation also offers a social community where users can connect with other users, join clubs, and share their workouts. The app's event promotion feature allows users to find and register for competitions, classes, and other in-person and virtual events. Users can track their progress through the app's tracking and logging features, which allow them to save their workouts and monitor their progress over time. The app also syncs with the Concept 2 PM5 monitor and other fitness tracking devices, so users can keep all their data in one place. Row Nation's user-friendly interface makes it easy for users to find workouts, track their progress, and connect with other users. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rower, Row Nation has something to offer everyone. The app is available for download on iOS devices, with a free trial period and a subscription option for premium features. With Row Nation, users can transform their rowing machine into a full-body workout experience and achieve their fitness goals with the support of a welcoming and supportive community. Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ErgZone4 screens
Row Nation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ErgZone at 4.8 against Row Nation's 1.5. ErgZone also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (458 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. ErgZone sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Row Nation sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ErgZone holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ErgZone has 458 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of ErgZone's written reviews are positive against 75% of Row Nation's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ErgZone versus Row Nation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterErgZoneRow Nation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (458 ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings458 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB68 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperERGZONE LLCROW NATION PTY LTD

Customer experience

ErgZone

All ratings458 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative14.5%

Row Nation

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

ErgZone

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Heart monitor sync issues with Samsung Galaxy watch
  • Workouts not appearing in logbook when connected to ErgData
  • Inaccurate total time in uploads
  • Rest distance not included in Strava upload
  • Group membership premium features unclear
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  • Workouts not shown chronologically
  • Occasional hesitation to connect to PM5
  • Cannot figure out how to connect to PM5
  • Workout completion and upload to logbook could be more intuitive

Requested features

7 requests
  • Sync with Samsung Galaxy watch
  • Add a beep function for interval changes
  • Confirmation pop-up for unsaved workout changes
  • Require unique names for workouts
  • Apple Health integration
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  • Native Apple Health synchronization
  • Sharing with Apple Health

Row Nation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ErgZone

Subscriptions2
  • EZ+ Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • EZ+ Annual$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Row Nation

Subscriptions1
  • Row Nation Premium14 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is ErgZone free?
ErgZone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Row Nation free?
Row Nation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ErgZone or Row Nation?
ErgZone is rated higher. ErgZone averages 4.8 out of 5 from 458 ratings, while Row Nation averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do ErgZone or Row Nation have ads?
Row Nation shows ads; ErgZone does not.
Which is updated more often, ErgZone or Row Nation?
ErgZone ships an update every 2 months, and Row Nation every 2 months. Most recently, ErgZone was updated on October 11, 2026 and Row Nation on September 28, 2026.

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