Comparison

ErgRace Online vs Flowbase

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Flowbase

This app provides comprehensive training tools for competitive rowers. It offers AI-powered coaching, smart erg logging, readiness tracking, and live race results to help athletes and crews improve performance.

Highlights
  • AI-powered coaching guidance
  • Smart erg log with import/sync
  • Readiness and training load tracking
  • Wearable device integration
  • Live regatta and race results
  • Crew and squad management tools
Features
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Flowbase — Training for Rowers Who Race Flowbase is the all-in-one training app for competitive rowers: a coach, a smart erg log, readiness tracking, and live race results — built around how rowers actually train and race. Whether you're chasing a 2K PR, prepping for a championship, or managing a squad, Flowbase turns your erg pieces, wearables, and race history into clear, personal guidance. A COACH THAT KNOWS YOUR TRAINING - Ask FlowCoach anything: build a race plan, break down a piece, or decide whether to train through fatigue. - Before, after, or between sessions — get pacing targets, debriefs, and recovery calls grounded in your real data. A SMARTER ERG LOG - Log every piece by hand, by scanning your PM5 screen, or by importing a workout file (.csv / .fit). - Sync your Concept2 Logbook and your log fills itself — pieces, splits, and stroke data, automatically. ERG SPEED ORDER - See exactly where you stand with handicap-adjusted rankings that compare athletes fairly across age and weight. - Track your 2K, 5K, and 6K, follow your team leaderboard, and watch your rating move as you train. READINESS & TRAINING LOAD - Connect a wearable to see recovery, HRV, resting heart rate, and sleep at a glance. - Log a daily check-in to track training load and your injury-risk ramp — so you know when to push and when to back off. CONNECT YOUR DEVICES - WHOOP, Oura, Polar, Google Fit, Strava, and Concept2 — connect once and your data flows in automatically. REGATTAS & RESULTS - Browse race results, follow regattas, and find out exactly when your crew races. - Add a regatta that isn't listed and help build the most complete rowing calendar out there. BUILT FOR CREWS AND CLUBS - Chat with your crew, keep everyone on the same page, and (for coaches) manage your squad. Flowbase is made for rowers, coaches, and clubs who take racing seriously. FlowCoach provides AI-generated guidance and is not a substitute for your coach or medical advice. Subscription disclosure block — if the app sells Flowbase Pro through Apple IAP, Apple (Guideline 3.1.2) requires this in the description or metadata. Append it and fill the brackets: Flowbase Pro Some features require a Flowbase Pro subscription (auto-renewing). - Flowbase Pro, billed monthly at $9.99, or yearly at $99.99. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. - Renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://joinflowbase.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://joinflowbase.com/privacy

Screenshots

ErgRace Online4 screens
Flowbase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flowbase at 5.0 against ErgRace Online's 3.2. Flowbase also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). ErgRace Online's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Flowbase sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. ErgRace Online asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flowbase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ErgRace Online has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ErgRace Online ships an update every 2 months, Flowbase every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ErgRace Online versus Flowbase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterErgRace OnlineFlowbase
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (13 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB67 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperConcept2, Inc.Myosport Inc

Customer experience

ErgRace Online

All ratings13 ratings
Positive46.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

Flowbase

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ErgRace Online

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Flowbase

Subscriptions3
  • Coaching Boost$6.991 Month
  • Flowbase Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Flowbase Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • 30 more minutes$3.99
  • 6 reels$5.99
  • 20 reels$14.99

Questions

Is ErgRace Online free?
ErgRace Online is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flowbase free?
Flowbase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ErgRace Online or Flowbase?
Flowbase is rated higher. ErgRace Online averages 3.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Flowbase averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ErgRace Online or Flowbase have ads?
Neither ErgRace Online nor Flowbase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ErgRace Online or Flowbase?
ErgRace Online ships an update every 2 months, and Flowbase every 5 days. Most recently, ErgRace Online was updated on October 24, 2026 and Flowbase on October 24, 2026.

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