Oxun Rowing vs ErgScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Oxun Rowing
Record, store, and analyze indoor and outdoor rowing sessions. Supports various rowing machines and GPS tracking for water workouts. Offers trend analysis and a unified logbook for all your rowing data.
- Record indoor erg sessions
- GPS tracking for outdoor rowing
- Support for multiple indoor rowers
- Analyze workout trends
- Unified logbook for all sessions
- Syncs with Apple Health
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Looking to take your rowing workouts to the next level? Look no further than Oxun! Our comprehensive app is the perfect tool for recording, storing, and analyzing your erg sessions - whether you're rowing indoors or out on the water. With support for a wide range of indoor rowing machines, as well as GPS tracking for outdoor workouts, you'll always have the data you need to improve your performance. Plus, our intuitive interface makes it easy to spot trends in your workouts and identify areas for improvement. Try Oxun Rowing App today and take your rowing workouts to the next level! INDOOR ROWING: Whether you row indoors full-time or it's off-season. Use Oxun to record your erg sessions with support for - WaterRower with the S4/S5 performance monitor with ComModule (needed for Bluetooth connectivity). - TechnoGym SkillRow Erg - Open Rowing Monitor - Any bluetooth Fluidrower model - And any other Bluetooth rowing machine that supports the Fitness Machine Service Protocol (FTMS) - FYI, the FTMS is a standardised Bluetooth protocol for fitness machines that many erg manufacturers follow. The amount of calories burnt during an erg session are saved in the logbook and also saved to the Health app so that you can reach your activity goals OUTDOOR ROWING: * You already carry your phone when rowing outdoors for safety reasons - So simply hit record in Oxun and it will track your GPS locations over time for your erg session. * Oxun calculates the amount of calories burnt for your sessions on the water, this is also saved to the Health app (if you've granted the app permission to). * Automatically saves your GPS workout routes to the Apple Health app if you've granted it permission to. Your fitness data is kept secure in the Apple Health app because it is encrypted and protected with the passcode on your device. TRENDS: With the app, you can see trends in rowing sessions and spot areas for improvement. - Easily discover patterns in how much time you've spent rowing. LOGBOOK: One logbook to rule them all! No more wrangling with different logbooks or spreadsheets - Oxun saves your indoor and outdoor erg sessions into the same location. Using Oxun with the Apple Health app on iPhone and iPad empowers you to better manage your health. You will see a consolidated view of all your health data, including data from Oxun, so you can track your progress in one convenient place. Have your say on features that go into the app! Reach out to us on - Instagram @oxunrowingapp - Twitter @oxunrowing - Reddit r/oxunrowingapp - Email: support@oxunrowing.app with your feedback and also follow us for updates to the app. Visit www.oxunrowing.app for more information.
ErgScan
Effortlessly log indoor rowing machine workouts by taking a photo of your screen. AI automatically detects and saves your session data, eliminating manual entry. Seamlessly sync your workouts with popular training platforms like Strava and TrainingPeaks.
- AI-powered photo scanning for workout data
- Automatic detection of splits and session details
- Syncs with Strava, TrainingPeaks, Concept2 Logbook
- Optimized for Concept2 rowing machines
- Structured workout data without manual entry
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ErgScan is the fastest way to log your indoor rowing workouts. Simply take a photo of your Concept2 rowing machine screen (or upload a photo), and ErgScan uses AI to automatically detect and save your workout - no manual typing, no spreadsheets, no screenshots. Designed for rowers, rowing clubs, and indoor rowing athletes, ErgScan turns your erg results into clean, structured workout data in seconds. How it works: - Finish your row - Take a photo of your Concept2 display - ErgScan scans your results and saves your workout automatically Smart AI workout scanning: ErgScan uses advanced AI image recognition to convert photos of your rowing machine screen into accurate workout data, including splits and session details. It works even when lighting or angles aren’t perfect! Sync with your favourite training platforms: You can automatically upload your rowing workouts to Strava, TrainingPeaks, Concept2 Logbook and more! Once connected, your workouts - including split data - sync seamlessly, so your training history stays complete across all platforms. Built for indoor rowing: Optimised for Concept2 rowing machines. Perfect for erg sessions, testing pieces, and training blocks. Ideal for club rowers, competitive athletes, and coaches. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ErgScan at 4.9 against Oxun Rowing's 4.0. ErgScan also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). Oxun Rowing's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ads 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
Both are free to download. Oxun Rowing sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ErgScan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ErgScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ErgScan has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Oxun Rowing ships an update monthly, ErgScan every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Oxun Rowing | ErgScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.9 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ara Intelligence Limited | BUNEME KYAKILIKA |
Customer experience
Oxun Rowing
ErgScan
In-app purchases
Oxun Rowing
- Tiny Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$1.99
- Large Tip$2.99
ErgScan
- Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- ErgScan Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- ErgScan Premium$12.99








