ErgRace Online vs Ski
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ErgRace Online
Participate in organized online races using your Concept2 ergometer from anywhere in the world. Compete in individual or team events for time, distance, or calories, with live race displays and online results. Requires a PM5 monitor and competition code.
- Online erg races worldwide
- Supports RowErg, SkiErg, BikeErg
- Individual and team races
- Races by time, distance, or calories
- Live race display
- Online results
- Concept2 Logbook integration
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ErgRace Online allows people anywhere in the world to take part in organized online races on Concept2 ergs. Athletes need the app, a PM5 and the code for the competition provided by the race organizer. To organize a competition, please go to concept2.com/ergraceonline. Features Race from anywhere in the world Works for Concept2 RowErg, SkiErg and BikeErg Individual or team races Races can be for time, distance or Calories Live race display Results available online Individual results are sent to your Concept2 Logbook account System Requirements ErgRace Online does not support racing with PM3 or PM4s. Please make sure your PM5 is updated with the latest firmware. There is a short test race that runs automatically every 10 minutes. We recommend joining this well before your first race. This will allow you to make sure your system is able to take part in ErgRace Online as well as making you familiar with how it works.
Ski
Enhance your indoor skiing performance with this comprehensive workout companion. Track every movement, set personal challenges, and gain detailed insights into your training. Seamlessly integrates with Apple Watch and iPhone for real-time stats and convenient control.
- Precise workout tracking
- Personal best challenges
- iPhone and Apple Watch integration
- Convenient workout control
- GameCenter leaderboards
- Export to Strava & Concept2
- Bluetooth SkiErg monitor connection
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Reach your peak performance on the ski ergometer with Ski Workouts for Apple Watch. Ready to take your skiing training to the next level? The all-new Ski Workouts app for your Apple Watch is here! This isn’t just an app for tracking your workouts – it’s your ultimate companion for every glide and pull on the indoor ski ergometer. Features: Precise Tracking: Monitor every skiing session with pinpoint accuracy. The app captures your movements, calculates estimated distances, and provides detailed insights into your training. Track your daily or weekly meters skied and refine your technique with live feedback. Personal Challenges: Push your limits by competing against your personal bests. Share your progress, beat your records, and draw motivation from your training milestones. Seamless iPhone and Apple Watch Integration: While you train with your Apple Watch, your iPhone serves as a sleek, real-time display for all your key stats. Keep track of your activity rings, calories burned, heart rate, strokes per minute, speed, and more – all on your iPhone screen. Convenient Control: Start, pause, or stop your workout effortlessly from your iPhone or Apple Watch. Need a quick breather? Your workout will pause automatically and resume seamlessly when you’re ready. All your data is securely stored in HealthKit for a complete view of your fitness journey. GameCenter Integration: Compete with others on leaderboards for achievements like the fastest 1000m and 2000m times, the longest distance skied over 14 days, and more. Challenge friends or test yourself against the global best and celebrate your victories. NEW! Export your workouts to Strava & Concept2 Logbook Take your training data with you wherever you go. You can now export your completed workouts directly to Strava and the Concept2 Logbook—including distance, time, heart rate, and all essential metrics. Keep your progress synchronized across the platforms you love and stay motivated by tracking your achievements everywhere. Connect Your SkiErg Monitor via Bluetooth: Enjoy precise and detailed data tracking by pairing your SkiErg monitor with the app via Bluetooth. Access key metrics such as distance and stroke rate with unparalleled accuracy. With this integration, the app works even without an Apple Watch – just connect your skiing machine and dive into your training. Introducing Optional Subscription Benefits: Detailed Analyses: Access in-depth performance insights with graphs and stats. Visualize metrics like strokes per minute, power output, and split times for a deeper understanding of your progress. Advanced Stats & Comparisons: Compare training sessions over time, track your improvement, and gain actionable insights to achieve your fitness goals. Download Ski Workouts now and start your journey to becoming a fitter, stronger skier – one stroke at a time! Be Aware: Ski Workouts requires an Apple Watch to track your movements and training data unless you connect an SkiErg with PM5 Monitor via Bluetooth. Health App Integrations: Ski Workouts integrates with the Health App (HealthKit) to display your calories burned, record your workouts, and monitor your heart rate in real-time. Privacy Policy: http://apps.gogolith.com/privacy Terms and Conditions: http://apps.gogolith.com/ski-terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ski at 4.0 against ErgRace Online's 3.2. Ski also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). ErgRace Online's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (13 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Ski sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ErgRace Online asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ski holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of ErgRace Online's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ski's.
ErgRace Online ships an update every 2 months, Ski every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ErgRace Online | Ski |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (13 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Concept2, Inc. | Christoph Gogolin |
Customer experience
ErgRace Online
Ski
In-app purchases
ErgRace Online
No in-app purchases
Ski
- All Pro features (monthly)$1.991 Month
- All Pro features (yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year









