# ErgData vs Back Country Workout

The clearest difference is price: ErgData at Free against Back Country Workout's $2.99. ErgData also leads on ratings volume (6K vs 125). Back Country Workout's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

ErgData is free to download; Back Country Workout costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ErgData against 4.6 for Back Country Workout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ErgData has 6K ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of ErgData's written reviews are positive against 53% of Back Country Workout's.

ErgData ships an update fortnightly, Back Country Workout every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ErgData | Back Country Workout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ergdata/id561716382/reviews)** | [4.6 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-country-workout/id1449396528/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 125 |
| Positive reviews | 45.6% of reviews | **52.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 76 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Concept2, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/446481798) | [Wayne Hartman](https://appshunter.io/developer/380197584) |

## What reviewers say

### ErgData

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ergdata/id561716382)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Workout data not saving
- Heart rate data freezing
- Disconnects during workouts
- Sync issues with Apple Health and Strava
- Login issues and frequent logouts

**Requested features**

- Add friend mode
- Integrate Apple Watch support
- Add manual workout entry
- Implement landscape mode for iPad
- Integrate pace calculator


### Back Country Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-country-workout/id1449396528)

Record your cross-country skiing sessions with detailed metrics and map your routes. Track your progress over time and share your adventures with friends. Integrates seamlessly with Apple Health and Strava.

**Highlights:** Record cross-country ski workouts, View routes on phone map, Customize location names, Show photo locations on map, Lifetime workout statistics, Upload routes to Strava, Integrates with Apple Health

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best app for XC skiing
- 👍 Integrates with Apple Health
- 👍 Tracks GPS tracks well
- 👍 Works seamlessly with Apple Watch
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Distance recording inaccurate
- 🐛 GPS track starts far from actual location
- 🐛 Does not show correct distances
- 🐛 Data all gone
- 🐛 Not calculating Kms properly

**Reported bugs**

- Adds all kinds of distance
- Zig zag lines on track
- IOS 26.2 appears to have broken app
- Stuck in initializing state
- Stopped working on iOS 18.2

**Requested features**

- Integrate a “pause workout” function
- Integrate physical button pinch to pause
- Show season totals
- Option to measure distances in kilometers
- Add workout distance to Apple Health


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ErgData free?

ErgData is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Back Country Workout free?

Back Country Workout costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ErgData or Back Country Workout?

ErgData is rated higher. ErgData averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Back Country Workout averages 4.6 from 125 ratings.

### Do ErgData or Back Country Workout have ads?

Neither ErgData nor Back Country Workout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ErgData or Back Country Workout?

ErgData ships an update fortnightly, and Back Country Workout every 2 weeks. Most recently, ErgData was updated on October 26, 2026 and Back Country Workout on October 26, 2026.

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