Comparison

KeepRowing vs BpExtract

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

Head to head
About

KeepRowing

Track your outdoor rowing and Concept2 ergometer workouts using your Apple Watch. It records pace, stroke rate, and heart rate, syncing data to Apple Health and displaying workout maps on your iPhone. Features auto-pause and displays heart rate recovery during breaks.

Highlights
  • Apple Watch workout tracking
  • Records pace, stroke rate, heart rate
  • Syncs data to Apple Health
  • Displays workout maps on iPhone
  • Auto-pause functionality
  • Heart rate recovery display
Features
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Use your Apple Watch to collect data about your outdoor rowing and Concept2 ergometer workouts. The pace (minutes/500m) and the stroke-rate (strokes/minutes) are added to the Apple Health Store in addition to the heart-rates collected by the watch. The information from the Health-Store can be displayed on your iPhone including a map showing the waypoints of the workout. The Apple Watch App supports AutoPause and automatically switches to a summary display when detecting a pause. During a pause the reduction of the heart frequency is Displayed together with the intensity of the workout. The App does not need any registration and does not transfer any data to the internet by itself. Without a valid subscription the Workout recording time is restricted. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BpExtract

Easily extract and share blood pressure readings from your Hilo bracelet. Upload data to Apple HealthKit or export to CSV for comprehensive health tracking and data ownership.

Highlights
  • Extract Hilo bracelet data
  • Upload to Apple HealthKit
  • Export to CSV
  • Share via Email/Message/AirDrop
  • Take control of your data
Features
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Unlock the full potential of your Hilo bracelet (formerly Aktiia) with BpExtract. Seamlessly extract and export your blood pressure readings exactly how you want them. Sync directly to Apple Health, export to CSV, or share via Email, Messages, or AirDrop. Your health data belongs to you—take full ownership and use it on your terms. No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Just straightforward, powerful access to your data so you can make informed health decisions. Important: BpExtract requires a purchased Hilo bracelet and the official Hilo app to function. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Hilo or Aktiia in any way.

Screenshots

KeepRowing3 screens
BpExtract4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BpExtract at 47% against KeepRowing's 0%. BpExtract also leads on rating (2.2 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). KeepRowing's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On 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

KeepRowing is free to download; BpExtract costs $9.99 up front. KeepRowing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. BpExtract asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BpExtract holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BpExtract has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of KeepRowing's written reviews are positive against 47% of BpExtract's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KeepRowing ships an update every 2 months, BpExtract every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
KeepRowing versus BpExtract: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeepRowingBpExtract
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)2.2 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews47.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings113 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#192 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMentzer4puretech Ltd

Customer experience

KeepRowing

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

BpExtract

All ratings13 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.2%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral13.7%
Negative39.2%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

KeepRowing

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$1.993 Months
  • Yearly subscription$4.991 Year
None

BpExtract

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KeepRowing free?
KeepRowing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BpExtract free?
BpExtract costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KeepRowing or BpExtract?
BpExtract is rated higher. KeepRowing averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BpExtract averages 2.2 from 13 ratings.
Do KeepRowing or BpExtract have ads?
Neither KeepRowing nor BpExtract shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KeepRowing or BpExtract?
KeepRowing ships an update every 2 months, and BpExtract every 2 weeks. Most recently, KeepRowing was updated on June 5, 2026 and BpExtract on September 23, 2026.

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