PowerFun vs Universal Rower
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PowerFun
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The new PowerFun Rower APP is officially launched! ·You can create your own community in PowerFun Rower App, and compete with your friends to get rankings by posting different events! ·You can also participate in other different communities and official communities, and participate in the competitions to obtain different achievements! ·Our rowing data are very accurate, you can pay attention to your own data during the rowing process!
Universal Rower
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Universal Rower is an independently developed Bluetooth rowing workout tracker that reads training data sent by compatible devices. Bluetooth protocols vary by brand and model. After selecting a new device, complete the in-app 5-stroke compatibility test and verify that the detected count is accurate before starting a workout. Compatibility depends on the test result. Workout tracking • Automatically track strokes and workout time • View live and average stroke rate • Estimate distance and calories using adjustable workout parameters • Pause, resume, finish, and save a workout • Recover an unfinished workout after an unexpected interruption Statistics and history • Review daily, weekly, and monthly summaries • See total workout time, distance, and calories • Open each workout to review calories, distance, strokes, stroke rate, and average speed Device compatibility • Choose a nearby Bluetooth device yourself • Test newly selected devices with five strokes • Determine compatibility from the in-app test result • Create a diagnostic attachment and send it by email if counting is inaccurate • Bluetooth logs are never uploaded automatically Local and private Workout history, custom parameters, and Bluetooth logs stay on your device by default. The app contains no advertising and does not track you across apps. Diagnostic data leaves your device only after you create an attachment and confirm sending the email. The free version allows unlimited workouts of up to five minutes each. Pro is a one-time purchase that removes the per-workout time limit and unlocks all future Pro features. Complete the compatibility test and verify accurate counting before buying. Distance, speed, and calorie values are estimates for workout tracking only and are not intended for medical use. This app is not affiliated with, authorized, sponsored, or endorsed by any rowing-machine brand or manufacturer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PowerFun at none against Universal Rower's 1. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Universal Rower sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PowerFun asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PowerFun | Universal Rower |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 578 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 上海执行派运动发展有限公司 | 明然 夏 |
In-app purchases
PowerFun
No in-app purchases
Universal Rower
- 专业版永久解锁$3.99








