FlowRow vs RowerTrain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlowRow
Enhance your fitness with dynamic rowing workouts designed to boost energy, improve posture, and support weight loss. Enjoy fun, effective sessions suitable for all fitness levels, helping you train smarter and feel stronger.
- Dynamic rowing workouts
- Progress tracking
- Offline sync
- Weight loss support
- Posture improvement
- Beginner to advanced levels
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FlowRow – Your Fitness Journey Starts Here Unlock the full power of your rowing machine! FlowRow delivers dynamic workouts designed to boost your energy, improve your posture, ease back pain, and support weight loss — all in just eight weeks. Enjoy fun, effective sessions that fit any fitness level, from beginner to seasoned rower. Train smarter, feel stronger, live healthier. Your Flow starts now! INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync. The download of FlowRow is free of charge. Should you use FlowRow to access in-app content via available subscription(s), a payment will be charged to your credit card after the trial period ends and when a subscription renews. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscription(s) can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy
RowerTrain
Connect your rowing machine via Bluetooth to track real-time performance metrics like power, stroke rate, and distance. Create custom workouts or use pre-set sessions, with options for resistance control and automatic Strava integration.
- Bluetooth rower connection
- Real-time performance data
- Customizable structured workouts
- Resistance control
- Strava integration
- Local workout history
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Connect your rowing machine via Bluetooth. Create, customize, and perform structured workouts with real-time tracking. COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT • Domyos rowers: 900, Woodrower. • FTMS-compatible rowers: Concept2 PM5, Merach, Yosuda, Christopeit, and more. • Bluetooth Heart-Rate sensors. Note for Domyos 500B users: this rower is not compatible with RowerTrain. KEY FEATURES • Real-time data: Power, stroke rate, distance, time, calories, resistance, and HR. • Structured workouts: Use default sessions or create your own custom workouts. • Resistance control: Adjust resistance levels within the app (on compatible machines). • Strava Integration: Automatic upload of your activities to Strava. • Apple Health integration QUICK START Turn on your rower's Bluetooth. Launch RowerTrain and pair your device. Select a workout and start rowing! Export your session to Strava or keep it in your local history. Feedback or technical issues? Reach out at: support [at] rowertrain.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: RowerTrain at none against FlowRow's shown. RowerTrain also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. FlowRow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and RowerTrain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FlowRow ships an update every 3 months, RowerTrain every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlowRow | RowerTrain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andreas Pirscher | Adrian Papusoi |
In-app purchases
FlowRow
- Premium14 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Gold14 Days trial$199.001 Year
RowerTrain
- RowerTrain - Full Access$6.99









