Comparison

KETTMaps vs Rowing Machine Workouts

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

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About

KETTMaps

Transform your indoor exercise equipment into an engaging fitness experience. Explore real-life videos, structured workouts, and social features to train as if you were outdoors. Connect with sensors for accurate data tracking.

Highlights
  • Thousands of real-life training videos
  • Structured workouts and interval programs
  • Interactive coaching content
  • Social features: follow users, like/comment
  • Mirroring to external screens
  • Apple Watch and Apple Health integration
  • Remote display via QR code
Features
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Play a sport with KETTMaps as it turns your bike trainer, exercise bike, treadmill or rowing machine into a powerful and fun fitness. Choose a video and train on the KETTMaps app. The app will adjust the incline or resistance in real-time according to the elevation profile or structured workout. The popular app is taking the next step to provide sport participants with a platform that will combine kilometers of real-life footage to train indoors as if they were outside, coaching content, multi-player sessions, official indoor races and more. If you don’t have an interactive machine, you can still activate the front-facing camera as a stride, cadence or stroke sensor. Or pair with any existing Bluetooth smart sensor available on the market (cadence, stride, speed&cadence, heart rate strap or chest belt, power meter…) Main features: • VIDEO CONTENT Thousands of videos are available and new ones uploaded daily: popular routes, iconic climbs or just sightseeing tours. The world is yours. • STRUCTURED WORKOUT The app gives you access to a set of structured workouts and interval programs. Interactive coaching videos are at your disposal for indoor cycling, running and rowing. • SOCIAL You can: follow users and video makers, like and comment videos, access to the notification center, collect badges and rewards. • DISPLAY The app is optimized on the iPhone et iPad, but you can also do mirroring to an external screen, using the Apple TV or just a basic HDMI adaptor. A remote display feature is now available, giving you the ability to display the video on any web browser by just flashing the QR code set on http://remote.kinomap.com. • APPLE WATCH The app is compatible with Apple Watch to receive the heart rate data. • APPLE HEALTH The app can send data to Apple Health like distance, heart rate and calories Notes: • This app includes in-app purchases for auto-renewable subscriptions. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Terms: https://www.kinomap.com/en/terms Privacy policy: https://www.kinomap.com/en/privacy • The application offers you a 14-day trial period starting with the first training session. A subscription will then be necessary to be able to continue to train on KETTMaps. • Compatible with all KETTLER equipment. If you have any issues or questions, please reach our support desk directly. This will help us to fix the issue if any as soon as possible. Your feedback is important to us so feel free to email us at support@kinomap.com.

About

Rowing Machine Workouts

Guided indoor rowing workouts for fat loss, cardio, and strength. Offers plans for all fitness levels, from beginner to weight loss, with features like audio coaching and activity tracking. Works with any rower.

Highlights
  • Guided rowing plans for various goals
  • SPM metronome for pace control
  • Audio coaching with music support
  • Activity tracking and workout logging
  • Customizable workout builder
  • Free Row mode
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Full-body indoor rowing workouts — fat loss, cardio, strength & technique. Works for any rower or home setup. Get stronger and fitter with guided rowing machine workouts. Build muscle, lose weight, or enhance your overall health!  Follow along with rowing programs that help you smash your goals. Rowing is an excellent full-body workout that caters to all fitness levels, helping you live with energy and vitality. Why this app? Rowing workouts that help you achieve and exceed your personal targets. If you’re new to rowing, start with our Beginner Plan. Looking to shed some pounds? Our Weight Loss Plan is perfect for you! Rowing regularly will help you see progress and feel stronger over time. Train from just 2 days a week to improve your rowing ability and technique with simple approachable routines. Use the SPM metronome to keep your stroke rate in time. Each rowing plan is designed to help your body adapt and improve while minimizing the risk of injury or burnout. Why choose us? These rowing machine workouts are perfect as a supplement to your gym routine or for use with an at-home rowing machine, such as the Concept2. They're easy to follow and can be used regardless of your fitness level. No specific equipment needed! FEATURES GUIDED ROUTINES: Choose a rowing plan based on your fitness level and goals. Target your ideal SPM and follow rest guidance with HIIT-based rowing training, perfect for indoor rowing. ACTIVITY TRACKING: Monitor your rowing activity to ensure continuous growth. Use the countdown timer to enhance your rowing ability and endurance. AUDIO COACHING: Enjoy audio coaching with support to play your own music in the background. The metronome helps you maintain your target SPM, ensuring you row at the perfect pace. CUSTOM WORKOUTS: Build your own rowing workouts. Set your desired SPM and duration to row your way, while staying in sync with the metronome. FREE ROW: Row at your own pace with Free Row. Simply increment or decrement your SPM as you go to follow along with the metronome and phase guide. WORKOUT LOGGER: Log all your rowing workouts and repeat your favorites. Track metrics like average heart rate, distance, and split time to monitor your improvement over time. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION: Sync your rowing workouts with the Health App to get a comprehensive view of your daily activity. DAILY EXERCISES: Supplement your rowing workouts with recommended exercises. Warm-up, cool down, and build full-body strength with additional exercises. Legal Disclaimer This app and any information given by it are for educational purposes only. They are not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any fitness program. If you upgrade to a premium subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. There is no increase in cost when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, the current period cannot be cancelled. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited if you choose to purchase a premium subscription. Find the full terms and conditions at https://www.vigour.fitness/terms, and our privacy policy at https://www.vigour.fitness/privacy.

Screenshots

KETTMaps4 screens
Rowing Machine Workouts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rowing Machine Workouts at 87% against KETTMaps's 29%. Rowing Machine Workouts also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). KETTMaps's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. KETTMaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Rowing Machine Workouts sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rowing Machine Workouts holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rowing Machine Workouts has 353 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of KETTMaps's written reviews are positive against 87% of Rowing Machine Workouts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KETTMaps ships an update every 4 weeks, Rowing Machine Workouts every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
KETTMaps versus Rowing Machine Workouts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKETTMapsRowing Machine Workouts
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (15 ratings)4.7 (353 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews87.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15353 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKettler GmbHVigour Group Ltd

Customer experience

KETTMaps

All ratings15 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative62.4%

Rowing Machine Workouts

All ratings351 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive87.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative7.4%

Bugs and requests

KETTMaps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rowing Machine Workouts

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Free trial not functioning properly
  • Connectivity issues with some rowing machines

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to create custom workouts
  • Integration with Apple Watch
  • More detailed workout data and progress tracking

In-app purchases

2 purchases

KETTMaps

Subscriptions2
  • 1 month subscription$11.991 Month
  • 1 year subscription$89.991 Year
9 purchases

Rowing Machine Workouts

Subscriptions8
  • Rowing Workouts Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly2 variants$14.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly1 Year trial$79.991 Year
  • Premium$79.991 Year
  • Rowing Workouts Yearly$79.991 Year
  • Rowing Workouts Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Rowing Workouts Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$249.99

Questions

Is KETTMaps free?
KETTMaps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rowing Machine Workouts free?
Rowing Machine Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KETTMaps or Rowing Machine Workouts?
Rowing Machine Workouts is rated higher. KETTMaps averages 2.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Rowing Machine Workouts averages 4.7 from 353 ratings.
Do KETTMaps or Rowing Machine Workouts have ads?
Rowing Machine Workouts shows ads; KETTMaps does not.
Which is updated more often, KETTMaps or Rowing Machine Workouts?
KETTMaps ships an update every 4 weeks, and Rowing Machine Workouts every 6 days. Most recently, KETTMaps was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rowing Machine Workouts on October 24, 2026.

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