Comparison

ErgData vs RowIQLive

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

RowIQLive

This platform connects to rowing and cycling machines via Bluetooth to automatically log workouts. It provides athletes with live performance data, historical analysis, and readiness scores. Coaches can monitor team progress, build training plans, and review technique videos.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth PM5 connection
  • Live performance metrics
  • Full workout history
  • Readiness scoring
  • Strava & Concept2 Logbook export
  • Coach training plan tools
  • Athlete technique video review
Features
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RowlQ is the training intelligence platform built for serious rowing athletes and their coaches. Connect your Concept RowErg or BikeErg over Bluetooth and log every stroke automatically - no manual entry, no fumbling with screens mid-row. FOR ATHLETES • Bluetooth PM5 connection to RowErg and BikeErg • Live split, pace, watts, stroke rate, and heart rate • Full workout history with PRs, fitness trends, and force-curve analysis • Readiness scoring from Apple Watch HRV, resting heart rate, and sleep • Export to Strava and Concept2 Logbook with full per-split and per-interval data • Receive training plans directly from your coach FOR COACHES • Live race board - see every athlete's split, rate, and potential in real time • Team roster with weekly compliance, TSS load, and 42-day fitness trends • Build and publish training plans with a week and month calendar view • Film Room - review athlete technique videos with inline coaching notes • Daily review dashboard: who trained, who missed, team readiness at a glance • Invite athletes by email or coach code - no IT setup required CONCEPT LOGBOOK Completed workouts upload automatically with per-split and per-interval CSV data so your Logbook entries are fully populated - not just totals. APPLE HEALTH shared with third parties. RowlQ reads HRV, resting heart rate, and sleep from Apple Health to calculate daily readiness scores. Your health data is never used for advertising or Used by collegiate programs, club squads, and self-coached athletes. --- SUBSCRIPTION RowlQ Premium unlocks full history, advanced analytics, Strava export, Concept2 Logbook sync, and coach team features. • Monthly and annual plans available • Free to use for basic workout logging RowlQ Premium subscription terms: Eligible new subscribers may receive a 7-day free trial for RowlQ Premium. After the free trial ends, the subscription automatically renews at the price shown at purchase unless canceled. RowlQ Premium is available monthly or annually. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase or, when a free trial applies, after the free trial period ends. To avoid being charged, turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial or current subscription period. Subscriptions, renewals, cancellations, and refunds are managed by Apple. By subscribing you agree to our Terms of Use: rowiqapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: rowigapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

ErgData4 screens
RowIQLive4 screens

Verdict

The call

ErgData and RowIQLive both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of RowIQLive's written reviews are positive against 45% of ErgData's. RowIQLive also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). ErgData's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, 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. RowIQLive sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 RowIQLive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ErgData has 5.1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of ErgData's written reviews are positive against 100% of RowIQLive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ErgData ships an update every 2 weeks, RowIQLive every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ErgData versus RowIQLive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterErgDataRowIQLive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.1K ratings) — better4.6 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews45.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.1K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB44 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperConcept2, Inc.RowIQ LLC

Customer experience

ErgData

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

RowIQLive

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

RowIQLive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ErgData

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

RowIQLive

Subscriptions5
  • RowIQ Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • RowIQ Premium Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Influencer Coach Access Premium$89.991 Month
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  • Row IQ Premium7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Influencer Coach Access$99.991 Month

Questions

Is ErgData free?
ErgData is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RowIQLive free?
RowIQLive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ErgData or RowIQLive?
ErgData is rated higher. ErgData averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while RowIQLive averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do ErgData or RowIQLive have ads?
RowIQLive shows ads; ErgData does not.
Which is updated more often, ErgData or RowIQLive?
ErgData ships an update every 2 weeks, and RowIQLive every 5 days. Most recently, ErgData was updated on September 29, 2026 and RowIQLive on September 16, 2026.

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