Comparison

ErgScan vs RunForm

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. Seamlessly sync your workouts with popular training platforms like Strava and TrainingPeaks.

Highlights
  • 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
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

RunForm

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Stop guessing. Start understanding your running form. Why do some runs feel effortless and others don't? RunForm reveals the two things that actually explain it — no charts to decode, no data overload. Just two clear numbers that show whether you're getting fitter and running smoother: – Heart4Speed – This is our running engine (heart) efficiency. Heart4Speed shows how much speed you generate for every heartbeat. It combines aerobic fitness and running economy into a single, easy-to-understand number. – Track fitness improvements over time – See how efficiently your body converts effort into movement In simple terms: are you getting more out of every beat of your heart? – SmoothOperator – This is your running smoothness and movement efficiency. Every step you take sends energy in two directions: forward (useful) and upward (wasted). SmoothOperator measures how much of that energy actually drives you forward. – Improve running form and reduce wasted energy – Run smoother, not harder It’s a direct view into how efficiently you move with every stride. Built for real runners. RunForm is designed to make complex biomechanics simple and useful: – Clear, focused metrics you can trust – No clutter - just actionable insights – Track progress across runs and over time – Turn data into better running RunForm helps you answer the questions that matter: – Am I becoming more efficient? – Is my form improving? – Am I wasting energy as I fatigue? Works with your existing data. Connect with Apple Health and start analysing your runs instantly – no extra devices or setup required. RunForm doesn’t just track your runs. It helps you understand them – so you can improve with purpose.

Screenshots

ErgScan4 screens
RunForm3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RunForm at none against ErgScan's 4. ErgScan's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. ErgScan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. RunForm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ErgScan ships an update every 8 days, RunForm every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ErgScan versus RunForm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterErgScanRunForm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB152 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBUNEME KYAKILIKAPaul Grayson

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

RunForm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ErgScan free?
ErgScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RunForm free?
RunForm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ErgScan or RunForm have ads?
Neither ErgScan nor RunForm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ErgScan or RunForm?
ErgScan ships an update every 8 days, and RunForm every 2 weeks. Most recently, ErgScan was updated on September 25, 2026 and RunForm on October 7, 2026.

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