Comparison

Rowing Machine Workouts vs Trailora

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

Trailora

Features
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Discover your ultimate outdoor companion. Trailora is a next-generation hiking tracker, GPS route planner, and AI fitness coach designed for trail runners, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re navigating backcountry wilderness with offline maps or analyzing your Apple Health recovery data, Trailora provides the premium tools you need to train smarter and explore further. PLAN & NAVIGATE LIKE A PRO • 3D Drone Recon: Fly over any trail path in realistic 3D topography before you take your first step. Check elevation telemetry and export GPX files directly to your Garmin, Coros, or Apple Watch. • Offline Trail Maps: Never lose your way. Download high-detail vector map packs and stay on course even when you lose cellular signal. • Smart Route Builder: Tap anywhere on earth to map custom trail paths. Our route engine automatically calculates terrain, exact distance, and estimated moving time. AI VOICE COACHING & TRAINING • Conversational Pro Coach: Speak directly to your personal AI trainer. Trailora’s voice-activated coach understands your Apple Health metrics, completed workouts, and outdoor routes to give you real-time advice. • Guided Workouts: Access a massive library of strength, mobility, and breathing exercises, complete with form animations and guided timers. • Adaptive Training Plans: Automatically adjust your training load based on your daily recovery and readiness scores. DEEP HEALTH & RECOVERY INSIGHTS • Apple Health Integration: Seamlessly sync your live heart rate, steps, and active calories. • Recovery & Readiness: Trailora analyzes your sleep debt, Heart Rate Variability (HRV), and resting heart rate to tell you exactly when to push hard and when to rest. • Performance Analytics: Track your weekly and monthly fitness trends. Visualize strength volume progression, personal records, and active streaks over time. TRAILORA PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium to unlock unrestricted access to 3D Drone Recon, Offline Maps, the Smart Route Builder, advanced Performance Analytics, and Pro AI Voice Coaching. *Trailora reads and writes data to Apple Health to provide accurate live syncing and personalized training insights.* Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rowing Machine Workouts4 screens
Trailora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Trailora at none against Rowing Machine Workouts's shown. Rowing Machine Workouts's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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 and Trailora sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rowing Machine Workouts versus Trailora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowing Machine WorkoutsTrailora
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (355 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings355 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVigour Group LtdSimon Kibunyi

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

Trailora

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
2 purchases

Trailora

Subscriptions2
  • Trailora Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Trailora Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Rowing Machine Workouts free?
Rowing Machine Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trailora free?
Trailora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rowing Machine Workouts or Trailora have ads?
Rowing Machine Workouts shows ads; Trailora does not.

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