Comparison

Start Rowing vs CuerPower

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

Head to head
About

Start Rowing

This app provides structured rowing machine training plans for all experience levels, from beginner to advanced. It guides users through workouts with audio cues and a metronome, helping them build strength, burn calories, and improve rowing technique. Track progress and integrate with Apple Health for a comprehensive fitness journey.

Highlights
  • Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced training plans
  • Audio coach guidance
  • Rowing metronome
  • Workout logging and progress tracking
  • Apple Health integration
  • Session-based Challenger workouts
Features
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Start Rowing without any previous experience needed. Get in shape, build strength and burn calories. Our rowing app's workout plans will train you for the next stage in your rowing journey. Never rowed before? Start with our beginner plan. In 8 weeks you’ll be comfortable rowing 2000 meters with correct technique. Experienced erger? Use our intermediate and advanced plans to improve your overall fitness while increasing your rowing capacity. Start Rowing will guide you step by step, letting you know when to change rowing intensity and when to rest. Each plan is designed to slowly become more challenging so your body can adapt and gain endurance while minimising any risk of injury. Spend just 10-30 minutes a day, 2-5 days a week. You’ll be fitter, stronger and a much better rower! Features - Choose from Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced training plans. - Session based Challenger workouts to exercise your whole body. - Audio coach to guide your through your rowing workout. - Rowing metronome to help you keep in time. - Log your workouts and keep track of your overall progress. - Share your progress. - APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION: Connect your workouts to Health App to track your daily activity. Legal Disclaimer This app and any information given by it are for educational purposes only. They are not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any fitness program. If you upgrade to a premium Start Rowing subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. There is no increase in cost when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, the current period cannot be cancelled. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited if you choose to purchase a premium subscription. Find the full terms and conditions at https://www.vigour.fitness/terms, and our privacy policy at https://www.vigour.fitness/privacy.

About

CuerPower

Features
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Conoce CuerPOWER, tu app integral de fitness con inteligencia artificial para entrenar mejor, mejorar tu alimentación y medir tu progreso. Ya sea que quieras ganar músculo, perder grasa, aumentar tu fuerza o mantenerte en forma, CuerPOWER crea una experiencia personalizada según tu cuerpo, nivel, disponibilidad y objetivos. RUTINAS PERSONALIZADAS Obtén planes de entrenamiento adaptados a tu nivel de condición física, lugar de entrenamiento, días disponibles y duración preferida. Sigue tus ejercicios y registra cada sesión desde un solo lugar. CORY, TU COACH FITNESS CON IA Consulta con Cory tus dudas sobre entrenamiento, nutrición, recuperación y progreso. Recibe orientación personalizada cuando la necesites y mantén el enfoque en tus objetivos. ANÁLISIS DE COMIDAS CON IA Toma o sube una foto de tu comida para obtener una estimación de calorías y macronutrientes. Guarda tus comidas y controla tu alimentación durante todo el día. PLANES DE ALIMENTACIÓN PERSONALIZADOS Genera planes de comidas basados en tus objetivos, preferencias alimentarias, estilo de vida y meta calórica. Simplifica tu nutrición y reduce las decisiones diarias. CONTROL DE CALORÍAS Y MACROS Registra calorías, proteínas, carbohidratos y grasas. Compara tu consumo diario con tus objetivos y desarrolla hábitos que apoyen tu entrenamiento. DEXA VIRTUAL Registra tus medidas corporales y recibe estimaciones sobre tu composición corporal. Observa los cambios con el tiempo y comprende mejor tu progreso físico. FOTOS Y MÉTRICAS DE PROGRESO Guarda fotos de progreso, compara tus cambios y consulta tus tendencias de entrenamiento, nutrición y medidas corporales desde un mismo panel. CREADO PARA TUS OBJETIVOS CuerPOWER puede ayudarte a: • Ganar músculo y fuerza • Perder grasa y tonificar • Mejorar tu condición física • Mantener una rutina saludable • Llevar un seguimiento constante Deja de usar diferentes aplicaciones para entrenamientos, nutrición y seguimiento. Reúne todo tu progreso fitness en CuerPOWER. Empieza a entrenar de forma más inteligente. CuerPOWER ofrece información sobre fitness y bienestar con fines educativos. Los resultados del análisis de comidas y DEXA Virtual son estimaciones y no constituyen mediciones ni recomendaciones médicas. EULA link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Start Rowing4 screens
CuerPower4 screens

Verdict

The call

Start Rowing and CuerPower are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Start Rowing sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and CuerPower sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $249.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Start Rowing versus CuerPower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStart RowingCuerPower
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (682 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings682 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB58 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVigour Group LtdPraxis Interactive LLC

Bugs and requests

Start Rowing

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blank screen during workouts
  • Inconsistent stroke rate changes
  • Automatic screen shutoff during workouts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow custom workout creation
  • Improve volume control for metronome and audio
  • Add more advanced workout options
  • Enhance user interface and navigation
  • Improve sync and data tracking across devices

CuerPower

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Start Rowing

Subscriptions6
  • Start Rowing Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly2 variants$14.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Premium Yearly$79.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$179.99
2 purchases

CuerPower

Subscriptions2
  • Mensual$249.001 Month
  • Pro$249.006 Months

Questions

Is Start Rowing free?
Start Rowing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CuerPower free?
CuerPower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Start Rowing or CuerPower have ads?
Neither Start Rowing nor CuerPower shows ads.

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