Rowing in Motion vs Erg
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rowing in Motion
This app helps rowers track and improve their performance with detailed metrics and custom workout programs. It analyzes boat acceleration, speed, and stroke rate, offering live feedback and post-session analysis. Features include customizable interfaces and sonification for real-time guidance.
- Track boat acceleration, speed, and stroke rate
- Create custom workout programs
- Live feedback and stroke analysis
- Upload and analyze sessions on online logbook
- Sonification for real-time feedback
- Supports various rowing types
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Rowing in Motion is the ultimate training performance tool for every rower looking to track and improve their rowing performance. TRACK: boat acceleration, speed and stroke-rate and stroke-metrics using your device's GPS and Accelerometer with detailed live feedback on how efficiently you move your boat forward and where you can improve your rowing technique to row faster. WORKOUT: Create custom workout programs with fully customizable distance, time and rest intervals. Intervals also support a target stroke-rate. Subscription: The App features a subscription via In-App-Purchases: ANALYZE: Upload and analyze your recorded rowing sessions to your account on our online logbook "Rowing in Motion Analytics" (https://analytics.rowinginmotion.com). Track your training volume and intensity, analyze your races and how your rowing technique improves over time. ALL FEATURES: * Measures Strokerate, Speed, Distance and Boat Acceleration, giving you insight into all aspects of your stroke * Full Screen Graphs: Showing your boat acceleration compared to an average of the previous strokes * Create, edit and row your custom workout programs * Customizable user interface: Display all the data you need to see to improve your rowing stroke * Instantly upload and analyze your recorded rowing sessions with your Analytics account (subscription required) * Stroke Analysis: Live average acceleration graphs, speed graph * Sonification: Turn your boat acceleration into a sound for a better realtime feedback to help you improve the effectiveness of your stroke. * Stroke Metrics: Stroke Metrics derived from boat acceleration allow you to easily focus on specific aspects of the stroke * Supports Canoe, Dragon Boat and Fixed Seat rowing (e.g. Surfboats, Para-rowing, Gigs...)
Erg
Enhance your rowing technique with AI-powered video analysis and track your progress. Compete on leaderboards, connect with teammates through group chat, and build a strong rowing community. Train smarter and improve faster with this comprehensive platform.
- AI-powered rowing analysis
- Leaderboard rankings
- Group chat and community
- Create and join groups
- Workout history and progress tracking
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Erg Connect is your all-in-one platform for improving your rowing technique, tracking progress, competing on leaderboards, and staying connected with your teammates. Whether you're training solo or with a group, this app helps you row smarter, improve faster, and build a strong rowing community! Key Features AI-Powered Rowing Analysis – Upload or record a video to receive instant technique feedback. Leaderboard Rankings – Compete against teammates and track your performance. Group Chat & Community – Stay connected, discuss workouts, and share tips with fellow rowers. Create & Join Groups – Train together, compare stats, and build team spirit. Workout History & Progress Tracking – Monitor your workouts, analyze trends, and stay on top of your fitness journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Erg at 100% against Rowing in Motion's 0%. Erg also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Rowing in Motion's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Rowing in Motion sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Erg asks for nothing beyond the download.
Erg holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Rowing in Motion's written reviews are positive against 100% of Erg's.
Rowing in Motion ships an update fortnightly, Erg every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rowing in Motion | Erg |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 345 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Decent Rowing | Coding Minds, Inc. |
Customer experience
Rowing in Motion
Erg
In-app purchases
Rowing in Motion
- Analytics Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
Erg
No in-app purchases









