Comparison

ErgScan vs Syracuse Rowing

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

Head to head
About

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. Sync your results with popular training platforms like Strava and TrainingPeaks.

Highlights
  • AI-powered photo scanning
  • Automatic workout detection
  • Sync with Strava, TrainingPeaks, Concept2 Logbook
  • Structured workout data
  • Optimized for Concept2 machines
  • Offline photo scanning
Features
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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/

About

Syracuse Rowing

Features
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Syracuse Rowing is a mobile and web-app community platform for rowers past and present and their family that is strengthening connection, building support and driving in-person engagement. Syracuse Rowing App has been specifically designed for Syracuse, transforming the way they can communicate with, connect and support their members.

Screenshots

ErgScan4 screens
Syracuse Rowing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Syracuse Rowing at none against ErgScan's 4. ErgScan's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ErgScan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Syracuse Rowing asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ErgScan ships an update every 8 days, Syracuse Rowing monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ErgScan versus Syracuse Rowing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterErgScanSyracuse Rowing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB55 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBUNEME KYAKILIKAAllegr Ltd

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ErgScan

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ErgScan Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • ErgScan Premium$12.99
None

Syracuse Rowing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ErgScan free?
ErgScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Syracuse Rowing free?
Syracuse Rowing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ErgScan or Syracuse Rowing have ads?
Neither ErgScan nor Syracuse Rowing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ErgScan or Syracuse Rowing?
ErgScan ships an update every 8 days, and Syracuse Rowing monthly. Most recently, ErgScan was updated on November 12, 2026 and Syracuse Rowing on October 30, 2026.

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