Comparison

Rowing Machine Workouts vs RowOn

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

RowOn

This app turns indoor rowing into a rhythmic, engaging game. Instead of just tracking metrics, you row to the beat of music, aiming to build streaks and earn points in dynamic environments. It offers personalized workouts to keep your training fun and energized.

Highlights
  • Row to the rhythm of music
  • Real-time gameplay with scoring
  • Dynamic visual environments
  • Customizable workout intensity
  • Streak building and engagement
  • Compatible with Concept2 PM5
Features
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RowOn transforms indoor rowing into an immersive, music-driven experience. Instead of watching numbers tick upward, you row to the rhythm. Match the beat. Build streaks. Stay engaged. Row to the Music Your stroke meets the tempo. Feel the rhythm guide your pace. Real-Time Gameplay Time your catch. Earn points. Keep the streak alive. Dynamic Environments Visual worlds that respond to your effort and intensity. Built Around You Tailor workouts to your pace and challenge level. RowOn keeps training focused, energized, and fun Currently works with Concept2 PM5. All features are currently free.

Screenshots

Rowing Machine Workouts4 screens
RowOn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RowOn at none against Rowing Machine Workouts's 10. RowOn also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Rowing Machine Workouts's advantage is ratings volume (349 vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price 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. RowOn asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RowOn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rowing Machine Workouts has 349 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rowing Machine Workouts ships an update weekly, RowOn every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Rowing Machine Workouts versus RowOn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowing Machine WorkoutsRowOn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (349 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings349 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB59 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVigour Group LtdTetta Studios LLC

Customer experience

Rowing Machine Workouts

All ratings349 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive87.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative7.4%

RowOn

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

RowOn

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

RowOn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rowing Machine Workouts free?
Rowing Machine Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RowOn free?
RowOn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rowing Machine Workouts or RowOn?
RowOn is rated higher. Rowing Machine Workouts averages 4.7 out of 5 from 349 ratings, while RowOn averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Rowing Machine Workouts or RowOn have ads?
Rowing Machine Workouts shows ads; RowOn does not.
Which is updated more often, Rowing Machine Workouts or RowOn?
Rowing Machine Workouts ships an update weekly, and RowOn every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rowing Machine Workouts was updated on October 15, 2026 and RowOn on October 1, 2026.

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