Comparison

Rowing Machine Workouts vs Echelon Worlds

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

Head to head
About

Rowing Machine Workouts

This app provides guided indoor rowing workouts and plans to improve fitness, strength, and leanness. It connects to Concept2 PM5 monitors and Apple Watch for live data, offering structured training for all levels. Features include metronomes, audio coaching, and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Guided workout plans
  • Live data sync with Concept2 PM5
  • Heart rate streaming from Apple Watch
  • Stroke rate metronome
  • Audio coaching
  • Workout logging and progress tracking
Features
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Indoor rowing workouts and plans that make you fitter, stronger and leaner. Live sync with your Concept2 PM5 monitor, plus heart rate from your Apple Watch. Follow a guided plan, row in time with the stroke metronome, and watch your progress build week by week. Whether you're new to the rowing machine or want more structure in your training, there's a plan for you. WHY ROWING MACHINE WORKOUTS? Rowing works your legs, core, back and arms in every stroke. It's low impact, burns serious calories and fits any fitness level. This app turns your rower into a coach: clear plans, guided intervals and real data from your machine. Train from just 2 days a week. New to rowing? Start with the Beginner Plan. Want to lose weight? Follow the Weight Loss Plan. Every plan builds gradually to help your body adapt and reduce the risk of injury or burnout. CONNECTS TO YOUR ROWER • Concept2 PM5: connect over Bluetooth for live split, stroke rate and metres during your workout • Smart rowers: connect a wide range of Bluetooth rowing machines for live workout data • Any other rowing machine: follow the guided workouts with the timer and metronome • Apple Watch: stream live heart rate to your iPhone while you row FEATURES GUIDED PLANS Choose a plan for your level and goal. HIIT intervals, target stroke rates and rest guidance tell you exactly what to do and when. STROKE RATE METRONOME Hit your target strokes per minute (SPM) with an audio metronome and phase guide that keep your rhythm steady. AUDIO COACHING Voice cues guide you through every interval while your own music plays in the background. CUSTOM WORKOUTS Build your own sessions. Set your SPM and duration and row your way. FREE ROW Row at your own pace and adjust your SPM as you go. WORKOUT LOG Every session is saved. Track distance, split time and average heart rate, and repeat your favourite workouts. APPLE HEALTH Workouts sync to the Health app for a complete view of your activity. WARM-UPS, COOL-DOWNS & STRENGTH Recommended exercises to prepare, recover and build full-body strength alongside your rowing. Concept2 and PM5 are trademarks of Concept2, Inc. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Concept2. HEALTH DISCLAIMER This app is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before starting any fitness program. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms: https://www.vigour.fitness/terms Privacy: https://www.vigour.fitness/privacy

About

Echelon Worlds

Experience virtual racing on connected fitness equipment. Explore diverse worlds, compete with others, and enjoy terrain-based resistance adjustments. Available for cycling, running, and rowing.

Highlights
  • Virtual racing experience
  • 3 unique virtual worlds
  • Multiplayer and ghost racing
  • Auto-adjusting resistance
  • Supports connected equipment
Features
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Work up a sweat in this new virtual racing experience - now available on your favorite connected equipment! • Explore 3 different virtual worlds with unique landscapes, terrain and scenery. • Compete with your friends, against the computer or your own ghost. • Auto-adjusting resistance based on the terrain and elevation*. • Available for Ride, Run or Row

Screenshots

Rowing Machine Workouts4 screens
Echelon Worlds3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rowing Machine Workouts at 87% against Echelon Worlds's 0%. Rowing Machine Workouts also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Echelon Worlds's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Rowing Machine Workouts sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Echelon Worlds asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rowing Machine Workouts holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rowing Machine Workouts has 355 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Rowing Machine Workouts's written reviews are positive against 0% of Echelon Worlds's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rowing Machine Workouts ships an update every 6 days, Echelon Worlds every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Rowing Machine Workouts versus Echelon Worlds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowing Machine WorkoutsEchelon Worlds
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (355 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings355 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB751 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVigour Group LtdViatek Consumer Products Group, Inc.

Customer experience

Rowing Machine Workouts

All ratings355 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive87.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative7.4%

Echelon Worlds

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and 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

Echelon Worlds

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Rowing Machine Workouts

Subscriptions8
  • 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
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$249.99
None

Echelon Worlds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rowing Machine Workouts free?
Rowing Machine Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Echelon Worlds free?
Echelon Worlds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rowing Machine Workouts or Echelon Worlds?
Rowing Machine Workouts is rated higher. Rowing Machine Workouts averages 4.7 out of 5 from 355 ratings, while Echelon Worlds averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rowing Machine Workouts or Echelon Worlds have ads?
Rowing Machine Workouts shows ads; Echelon Worlds does not.
Which is updated more often, Rowing Machine Workouts or Echelon Worlds?
Rowing Machine Workouts ships an update every 6 days, and Echelon Worlds every 2 months. Most recently, Rowing Machine Workouts was updated on November 7, 2026 and Echelon Worlds on November 3, 2026.

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