EXR | Virtual indoor rowing vs ErgScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EXR | Virtual indoor rowing
Transform your indoor rowing workouts with immersive virtual worlds and engaging challenges. Connect your rowing machine to explore scenic routes, race against others globally, and track your progress with detailed analytics. Gamified features and structured training plans help you achieve your fitness goals.
- Virtual rowing worlds and courses
- Global races and challenges
- Avatar customization and gear unlocks
- Structured training plans and tests
- Performance analytics and progress reports
- Sync with Concept2, TrainingPeaks, Strava
- FTMS Bluetooth rowing machine connectivity
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Connect your rowing machine to row in virtual worlds. Boost your motivation as you beat challenges, crush goals and race to become #1. Row more than ever before with EXR! ___ Download the virtual indoor rowing app created by the award-winning game development studio Salty Lemon Entertainment. BOOST YOUR WORKOUT MOTIVATION - Explore real rowing hotspots and new courses - Beat daily, weekly and monthly challenges - Create and crush custom goals - Unlock achievements - Level up to unlock gear for your avatar SPICE UP YOUR ROWING ROUTINE - Row alongside friends at your own pace in Just Row - Race against rowers from all across the globe - Compete against your PR with ghost boats - Play minigames and become #1 TRAIN LIKE A CHAMP - Find out your FTP score with the ramp test and the 20-minute test - 100+ workouts based on your fitness level and 3 difficulty levels - Workouts created by the trainer of ex-indoor rowing champion Ward Lemmelijn ANALYZE & SHARE YOUR PROGRESS - Analyze your performance with detailed reports - Sync to Concept2 logbook, TrainingPeaks and Strava. - Visit your EXR web profile to download your workout data as FIT files for manual uploads. EASILY CONNECT YOUR GEAR - Connect your FTMS Bluetooth rowing machine in a few clicks. - Add your heart rate monitor for extra data (compatible with Apple Health). - Use EXR cross-platform on your favorite Apple devices. JOIN ONE OF THE BIGGEST VIRTUAL ROWING COMMUNITIES - “Never rowed as much in a period as I have with EXR.” - “I really like the Buoy Blast minigame! Real motivator for sprint rowing.” - “Works great and excellent motivator, customer service is great also.” - “I love all of the data the app collects and how easy it is to use.” - “EXR is the best app I have used and I think I have tried most of them. Absolutely love it.” GET STARTED IN 3 QUICK STEPS 1. Download the EXR app now on your iPhone, iPad, MacBook and Apple TV. 2. Enjoy a risk-free 14-day free trial by creating your free EXR account. 3. Connect your rowing machine and heart rate monitor and you’re ready to start your virtual rowing journey! A subscription is required after the 14 day trial period EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ErgScan
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.
- 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
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ErgScan is the fastest way to log your indoor rowing workouts. Simply take a photo of your Concept2 rowing machine screen (or upload a photo), and ErgScan uses AI to automatically detect and save your workout - no manual typing, no spreadsheets, no screenshots. Designed for rowers, rowing clubs, and indoor rowing athletes, ErgScan turns your erg results into clean, structured workout data in seconds. How it works: - Finish your row - Take a photo of your Concept2 display - ErgScan scans your results and saves your workout automatically Smart AI workout scanning: ErgScan uses advanced AI image recognition to convert photos of your rowing machine screen into accurate workout data, including splits and session details. It works even when lighting or angles aren’t perfect! Sync with your favourite training platforms: You can automatically upload your rowing workouts to Strava, TrainingPeaks, Concept2 Logbook and more! Once connected, your workouts - including split data - sync seamlessly, so your training history stays complete across all platforms. Built for indoor rowing: Optimised for Concept2 rowing machines. Perfect for erg sessions, testing pieces, and training blocks. Ideal for club rowers, competitive athletes, and coaches. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ErgScan at 100% against EXR | Virtual indoor rowing's 66%. ErgScan also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). EXR | Virtual indoor rowing's advantage is ratings volume (296 vs 13) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. EXR | Virtual indoor rowing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.95 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EXR | Virtual indoor rowing has 296 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of EXR | Virtual indoor rowing's written reviews are positive against 100% of ErgScan's.
EXR | Virtual indoor rowing ships an update fortnightly, ErgScan every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EXR | Virtual indoor rowing | ErgScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (296 ratings) | 4.9 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 296 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 912 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salty Lemon Entertainment | BUNEME KYAKILIKA |
Customer experience
EXR | Virtual indoor rowing
ErgScan
Bugs and requests
EXR | Virtual indoor rowing
Reported bugs
4 issues- Account creation and login issues
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate data sync with Concept2
- Incompatibility with certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Live multiplayer races
- More training programs and maps
- Customizable workout editor
- Age-based leaderboards
- 360-degree live footage
ErgScan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EXR | Virtual indoor rowing
- EXR (1 Month)$14.951 Month
- EXR (6 Months)$65.906 Months
- EXR (1 Year)$119.991 Year
ErgScan
- Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- ErgScan Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- ErgScan Premium$12.99
Questions
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