Storysurf. Short Stories vs ErgScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Storysurf. Short Stories
Discover thoughtful, timely, and timeless stories designed to make you think and feel. This app offers a unique way to engage with narratives that align with your moods, providing a mental gymnasium for productive leisure.
- Snackable, contextual stories
- Mood-aligned narratives
- Thought-provoking content
- Timely and timeless stories
- Mental gymnasium for users
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Every story here is under 300 words. Read one while your cab is four minutes away, or ten before you sleep. There are fables your grandmother told you, and love stories she wouldn't have. There's satire too, and the odd riddle. New stories every week. Every story you read is also a story about you. That's the side effect. Tap Reflect after any story, answer three short questions, and discover what it tells you about yourself.
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 in-app purchases: Storysurf. Short Stories at none against ErgScan's 4. ErgScan's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. ErgScan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Storysurf. Short Stories asks for nothing beyond the download.
ErgScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 13 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Storysurf. Short Stories ships an update every 5 weeks, ErgScan every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Storysurf. Short Stories | ErgScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (26 ratings) | 4.9 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gonecase | BUNEME KYAKILIKA |
Customer experience
Storysurf. Short Stories
ErgScan
In-app purchases
Storysurf. Short Stories
No in-app purchases
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





