Comparison

EXR | Virtual indoor rowing vs Strength Workouts

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Strength Workouts

Achieve your fitness goals with structured strength training programs. Track your workouts, monitor progress, and access detailed exercise instructions and videos. Integrates with Apple Health for comprehensive health tracking.

Highlights
  • Goal-based strength programs
  • Workout tracking (rep/weight)
  • Exercise instructions and videos
  • Progress tracking
  • Apple Health integration
  • Built-in rest timer
Features
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Live a stronger and healthier life with goal based Strength programs. Follow along with ready-made routines, track your lifts and watch your progress. Strength Training has been designed to help you get better results without the complication of creating your own workouts. Whether you want to train for overall muscle growth, general health, or sports performance, there will be a routine to help. Not sure where to start? Ask Coach. Tell it what you want — a program for stronger legs, sport-specific strength for rowing or running, a home workout, or exercises for a particular muscle group — and it will suggest the best matches from the app’s library. You can follow up in conversation to narrow things down, or create a custom workout tailored to your goal. Available on devices with Apple Intelligence. FEATURES: - Ask Coach: goal-based program and workout recommendations powered by Apple Intelligence - Workout tracking with intuitive rep and weight tracking - Strength programs for muscle gain (such as Pull Push Legs and Full Body Dumbbells) - Strength programs for runners, cyclists and rowers - Barbell, dumbbell and bodyweight training - Comprehensive exercise instructions and videos - Built in rest timer - Track your progress - APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION: Connect your workouts to Health App to track your workouts. 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 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.

Screenshots

EXR | Virtual indoor rowing4 screens
Strength Workouts4 screens

Verdict

The call

EXR | Virtual indoor rowing and Strength Workouts both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Strength Workouts's written reviews are positive against 66% of EXR | Virtual indoor rowing's. EXR | Virtual indoor rowing's advantage is ratings volume (297 vs 10) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. EXR | Virtual indoor rowing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.95 per month and Strength Workouts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for EXR | Virtual indoor rowing against 4.4 for Strength Workouts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EXR | Virtual indoor rowing has 297 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of EXR | Virtual indoor rowing's written reviews are positive against 100% of Strength Workouts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EXR | Virtual indoor rowing ships an update fortnightly, Strength Workouts every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EXR | Virtual indoor rowing versus Strength Workouts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEXR | Virtual indoor rowingStrength Workouts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (297 ratings) — better4.4 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings297 — better10
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size912 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalty Lemon EntertainmentVigour Group Ltd

Customer experience

EXR | Virtual indoor rowing

All ratings295 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews219 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative25.6%

Strength Workouts

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Strength Workouts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EXR | Virtual indoor rowing

Subscriptions3
  • EXR (1 Month)$14.951 Month
  • EXR (6 Months)$65.906 Months
  • EXR (1 Year)$119.991 Year
2 purchases

Strength Workouts

Subscriptions2
  • Strength Training Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is EXR | Virtual indoor rowing free?
EXR | Virtual indoor rowing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strength Workouts free?
Strength Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EXR | Virtual indoor rowing or Strength Workouts?
EXR | Virtual indoor rowing is rated higher. EXR | Virtual indoor rowing averages 4.5 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Strength Workouts averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.
Do EXR | Virtual indoor rowing or Strength Workouts have ads?
Neither EXR | Virtual indoor rowing nor Strength Workouts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EXR | Virtual indoor rowing or Strength Workouts?
EXR | Virtual indoor rowing ships an update fortnightly, and Strength Workouts every 11 days. Most recently, EXR | Virtual indoor rowing was updated on October 27, 2026 and Strength Workouts on October 24, 2026.

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