XF Connect vs Rowing Machine Workouts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XF Connect
Access your workout history from connected fitness equipment on your device. Review detailed session summaries, track progress, and unlock achievements to stay motivated. Integrates with Apple Health for seamless data syncing.
- Sync workout history from connected equipment
- Detailed workout session summaries
- Track fitness progress
- Unlock achievements
- Integrates with Apple Health
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The new XF Connect allows users to access workout records from the treadmill, exercise bike, or elliptical once an XF Connect account is linked to the XF Connect Fitness equipment. The key features of the XF Connect include: 1. Workout history on the go – sync and review workout history once the XF Connect account is linked to any XF Connect Fitness equipment 2. Access to the in-depth summary of each workout session 3. Keep track of the workout progress to stay motivated 4. Unlock achievements by reaching your personal fitness milestones 5. Integrates with Apple Health to sync workouts and record data Privacy Policy: https://dyaco-resources.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Policy/XTERRA2_APP_PrivacyPolicy_EN.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Rowing Machine Workouts
Guided indoor rowing workouts for fat loss, cardio, and strength. Offers plans for all fitness levels, from beginner to weight loss, with features like audio coaching and activity tracking. Works with any rower.
- Guided rowing plans for various goals
- SPM metronome for pace control
- Audio coaching with music support
- Activity tracking and workout logging
- Customizable workout builder
- Free Row mode
- Apple Health integration
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Full-body indoor rowing workouts — fat loss, cardio, strength & technique. Works for any rower or home setup. Get stronger and fitter with guided rowing machine workouts. Build muscle, lose weight, or enhance your overall health! Follow along with rowing programs that help you smash your goals. Rowing is an excellent full-body workout that caters to all fitness levels, helping you live with energy and vitality. Why this app? Rowing workouts that help you achieve and exceed your personal targets. If you’re new to rowing, start with our Beginner Plan. Looking to shed some pounds? Our Weight Loss Plan is perfect for you! Rowing regularly will help you see progress and feel stronger over time. Train from just 2 days a week to improve your rowing ability and technique with simple approachable routines. Use the SPM metronome to keep your stroke rate in time. Each rowing plan is designed to help your body adapt and improve while minimizing the risk of injury or burnout. Why choose us? These rowing machine workouts are perfect as a supplement to your gym routine or for use with an at-home rowing machine, such as the Concept2. They're easy to follow and can be used regardless of your fitness level. No specific equipment needed! FEATURES GUIDED ROUTINES: Choose a rowing plan based on your fitness level and goals. Target your ideal SPM and follow rest guidance with HIIT-based rowing training, perfect for indoor rowing. ACTIVITY TRACKING: Monitor your rowing activity to ensure continuous growth. Use the countdown timer to enhance your rowing ability and endurance. AUDIO COACHING: Enjoy audio coaching with support to play your own music in the background. The metronome helps you maintain your target SPM, ensuring you row at the perfect pace. CUSTOM WORKOUTS: Build your own rowing workouts. Set your desired SPM and duration to row your way, while staying in sync with the metronome. FREE ROW: Row at your own pace with Free Row. Simply increment or decrement your SPM as you go to follow along with the metronome and phase guide. WORKOUT LOGGER: Log all your rowing workouts and repeat your favorites. Track metrics like average heart rate, distance, and split time to monitor your improvement over time. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION: Sync your rowing workouts with the Health App to get a comprehensive view of your daily activity. DAILY EXERCISES: Supplement your rowing workouts with recommended exercises. Warm-up, cool down, and build full-body strength with additional exercises. 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rowing Machine Workouts at 87% against XF Connect's 14%. Rowing Machine Workouts also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). XF Connect's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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
Both are free to download. XF Connect sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Rowing Machine Workouts sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Rowing Machine Workouts holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 90 and 351 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of XF Connect's written reviews are positive against 87% of Rowing Machine Workouts's.
XF Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, Rowing Machine Workouts every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XF Connect | Rowing Machine Workouts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (90 ratings) | 4.7 (351 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 87.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 90 | 351 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dyaco International Inc. | Vigour Group Ltd |
Customer experience
XF Connect
Rowing Machine Workouts
Bugs and requests
XF Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Rowing Machine Workouts
Reported bugs
2 issues- Free trial not functioning properly
- Connectivity issues with some rowing machines
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to create custom workouts
- Integration with Apple Watch
- More detailed workout data and progress tracking
In-app purchases
XF Connect
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Yearly$99.001 Year
Rowing Machine Workouts
- Rowing Workouts Weekly$6.997 Days
- Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Premium Monthly2 variants$14.991 Month
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- Premium Yearly1 Year trial$79.991 Year
- Premium$79.991 Year
- Rowing Workouts Yearly$79.991 Year
- Rowing Workouts Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Rowing Workouts Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$249.99
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