Comparison

Ergometer Space vs HardReps

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

Head to head
About

Ergometer Space

Features
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Ergometer rowing app for concept2 PM5 The app support blue tooth for PM5. Features - Create your own dashboard with values and gauges and other widgets - Row together over the internet. (Alone or as a team) * See each other and projected positions * Publish a high score * Chat using text * Traffic light * login as observer to watch a race and collect the end times. * Row together as one team and race against other teams - Row in 3d or using an VR headset. - You can load your own map with a predefined course and show your rowing position on the map. - View your power curve and compare it with an base curve - Make your own base curve - View history of your race - Row stroke advisor which bases is based on the user defined base curve. - Get warnings when user defined stroke value limits are exceeded - Plugins (which you can create using the ergometer space website) - Share your power curve with other users. This way you can your train together over the internet. - Ad free and your data stays private. (this app is made for fun, not for making money) - Record an replay of all the ergometer data plus an optional video. The import/export function allows you to give this data to a coach for further analysis. - Test your condition in the 3d shark game - Spark lines in the value widgets to quickly see trends. - Connect to a blue tooth heart rate device or include the heart rate data from the concept2 performance monitor. - Show your heart rate as percentage of the total max rate or as graph in a heart rate zone widget. The zones and max heart rate are configurable. More information: https://tijmenvangulik.github.io/Ergometerspace/ You can also try the application online https://ergometer-space.org Some platforms have more features than the other (for example some have usb support). To help you make your choice: https://tijmenvangulik.github.io/Ergometerspace/FeatureTable.html

About

HardReps

Features
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HardReps is an app for strength training, running, and consistent progress. Features: • create your own programs and workouts; • use the AI program builder based on your goal, level, available equipment, and training days; • track sets, reps, weight, rest time, and workout history; • plan running workouts and save actual results; • review statistics, progressions, and achievements; • find a coach, receive training programs, and chat; • share polished workout result cards; • choose light, dark, or system theme; • use the app in English, Russian, or Kazakh. Core features are available for free. Advanced features are available through automatically renewing HardReps Plus and HardReps Coach subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID after purchase confirmation. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple account settings. Privacy Policy: https://hardreps.kz/privacy_en.html Terms of Use: https://hardreps.kz/terms_en.html

Screenshots

Ergometer Space3 screens
HardReps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ergometer Space at none against HardReps's 4. Ergometer Space also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. HardReps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Ergometer Space asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ergometer Space ships an update every 6 days, HardReps every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Ergometer Space versus HardReps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterErgometer SpaceHardReps
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTijmen van GulikTurlan Zhakupov

In-app purchases

None

Ergometer Space

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HardReps

Subscriptions4
  • HardReps Plus7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • HardReps Coach7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • HardReps Plus Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • HardReps Coach Annual7 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Ergometer Space free?
Ergometer Space is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HardReps free?
HardReps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ergometer Space or HardReps have ads?
Neither Ergometer Space nor HardReps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ergometer Space or HardReps?
Ergometer Space ships an update every 6 days, and HardReps every 4 days. Most recently, Ergometer Space was updated on October 7, 2026 and HardReps on October 8, 2026.

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