Comparison

ErgData vs JRNY®

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

Head to head
About

ErgData

This app acts as a personal training partner for Concept2 equipment. It allows users to set up custom workouts, view real-time stats, track progress, and sync data with online platforms. It also offers workout of the day challenges and detailed post-workout analysis.

Highlights
  • Custom workout setup
  • Real-time workout stats
  • Progress tracking
  • Sync with Concept2 Logbook
  • Workout of the Day
  • Post-workout analysis
  • Apple Watch compatibility
Features
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ErgData from Concept2 is your personal training partner. Set up workouts from your phone or tablet, view customized stats and information during workouts, track your progress, sync with the Concept2 Online Logbook, take part in the Workout of the Day and much more. Features -Set up workouts from your phone, making it simple to create even the most complex of interval workouts. You can choose to store workouts as favorites or rerow past efforts straight from ErgData. -Set the Concept2 Workout of the Day on the monitor with a single tap. -Compatible with the Apple Watch. Watch users can now see real-time heart rate data on the screen during the workout and in analysis afterwards. -Choose from different workout display options, including small, medium and large data screens, a pace graph screen, an interval and split table or a pace boat. Easily swipe between screens during your workout. Customize the data shown to suit you. -Syncs with the Concept2 Online Logbook, making it easy for you to take part in our many challenges. From the Online Logbook, your workouts can get sent to platforms such as Strava, Garmin Connect or Training Peaks. -Detailed post-workout analysis helps you know exactly what happened during your workout. See all your interval and split data, as well as pace and rate graphs, plus how long you spent in each heart rate zone. -Optional voice guidance to send audible workout data and results. Technical Specifications -Compatible with the PM5. -Compatible with the Concept2 RowErg, SkiErg and BikeErg -Connects to Apple Health -Connects to PM5 via Bluetooth only Note: Please do not have a USB stick in the PM5 at the same time as using ErgData, as this may prevent workouts being saved.

About

JRNY®

This app offers personalized cardio, strength, and whole-body workouts that adapt to your fitness level and daily needs. Enjoy streaming entertainment, scenic routes, and real-time coaching for a truly personal training experience at home.

Highlights
  • Personalized adaptive workouts
  • Streaming entertainment integration
  • Explore the World scenic routes
  • Real-time virtual coaching
  • Strength, cardio, and whole-body training
  • Progress tracking and milestones
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Exercise is for everybody. Scratch that, exercise is for any body. The JRNY membership offers personalized cardio, strength, and whole-body workouts that evolve as you do. It gets to know you by assessing your fitness level and recommending workouts based on your abilities, available time, how you're feeling, and more. With streaming entertainment, an ever-growing library of whole-body workout content, and real-time coaching, experience the feeling of truly personal training seamlessly from home with compatible equipment or your mobile device. Take advantage of our current free trial offer and get started today. That's why the JRNY® adaptive fitness membership is designed for all of us, no matter how we're feeling each day. Whether you're running short on time or feel like you've got a little extra to push just a bit further, the JRNY platform always shows up for you and your individual needs. At the end of the free trial, your Apple account will be charged at the selected membership rate unless you cancel the membership at least 48 hours before the free trial ends. Cancelation: You may cancel your membership at any time and enjoy the use of your membership through the remainder of your current free trial or membership period, as applicable. See below for additional details. By using the JRNY® app, you are certifying that you are at least 18 years old and that you understand and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Read our full Terms of Use & EULA at (https://www.bowflex.com/global-assets/legal/terms-of-use.html) and our Privacy Policy at (https://www.bowflex.com/global-assets/legal/privacy-policy.html). • Always new, just for you: Every day, a custom set of workouts to liven up your routine and keep things fun. • Roam if you want to: Hundreds of Explore the World scenic routes let you train in your dream destination. • Follow your favorite trainers: Find an instructor for every mood, every fitness level. • Watch and workout: Follow your workout and stream your favorite shows at the same time, including Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+. • Keep leveling up: Your real-time virtual coach continually adapts as you build strength and endurance. • Visualize your success: JRNY keeps track of your personal bests and milestones. • Mix in some whole-body movement: Yoga, Pilates and strength training give you options when you want a change of pace. • Find your epic workout song: An ever-fresh line up of playlists means you can always get your groove on. Start a JRNY you'll never want to end.

Screenshots

ErgData4 screens
JRNY®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ErgData at none against JRNY®'s 10. ErgData also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 24%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). JRNY®'s advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 5.1K). On price, rating, 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. JRNY® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. ErgData asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ErgData against 4.6 for JRNY®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.1K and 21K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of ErgData's written reviews are positive against 24% of JRNY®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ErgData ships an update every 2 weeks, JRNY® every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ErgData versus JRNY®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterErgDataJRNY®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.1K ratings) — better4.6 (21K ratings)
Positive reviews45.4% of reviews — better24.2% of reviews
Number of ratings5.1K21K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB207 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConcept2, Inc.Treo

Customer experience

ErgData

All ratings5,055 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews678 reviews
Positive45.4%
Neutral11.2%
Negative43.4%

JRNY®

All ratings20,859 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews447 reviews
Positive24.2%
Neutral14.1%
Negative61.7%

User reviews

ErgData

From 5.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 Excellent stats
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Seamless sync with Concept2 logbook
  • 👍 Customizable heart rate zones

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues with PM5
  • 🐛 Unreliable heart rate monitoring
  • 🐛 Sync issues with Apple Health
  • 🐛 Crashes and data loss
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections

JRNY®

From 21K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Responsive app
  • 👍 Great data collection
  • 👍 Enjoyable workouts
  • 👍 Seamless integration with Bowflex machines

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and connectivity issues
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns around data usage
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🚫 Removal of free workout options

Bugs and requests

ErgData

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Workout data not saving
  • Heart rate data freezing
  • Disconnects during workouts
  • Sync issues with Apple Health and Strava
  • Login issues and frequent logouts
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  • Incompatibility with older firmware versions

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add friend mode
  • Integrate Apple Watch support
  • Add manual workout entry
  • Implement landscape mode for iPad
  • Integrate pace calculator
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  • Add recovery heart rate tracking
  • Display METS data
  • Allow custom heart rate zones in logbook

JRNY®

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inaccurate calorie and distance tracking
  • Workout data not syncing properly
  • Fitness assessment getting stuck in loop
  • Subscription issues and lack of customer support

Requested features

4 requests
  • Sync with Apple Health and other fitness apps
  • More workout variety and customization options
  • Improved music integration
  • Landscape mode for tablet users

In-app purchases

None

ErgData

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

JRNY®

Subscriptions10
  • JRNY App Monthly2 Months trial$11.991 Month
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Monthly with Free Trial2 Months trial$19.991 Month
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  • Monthly with Annual Trial1 Year trial$19.991 Month
  • JRNY All-Access Monthly2 Months trial$19.991 Month
  • JRNY App Annual2 Months trial$99.001 Year
  • JRNY All-Access Annual2 Months trial$149.001 Year
  • Yearly$149.991 Year
  • Yearly with Free Trial2 Months trial$149.991 Year
  • Yearly with Annual Trial1 Year trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is ErgData free?
ErgData is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JRNY® free?
JRNY® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ErgData or JRNY®?
ErgData is rated higher. ErgData averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while JRNY® averages 4.6 from 21K ratings.
Do ErgData or JRNY® have ads?
Neither ErgData nor JRNY® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ErgData or JRNY®?
ErgData ships an update every 2 weeks, and JRNY® every 2 months. Most recently, ErgData was updated on October 13, 2026 and JRNY® on October 14, 2026.

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