WattBird vs Row Downstream
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WattBird
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Beautiful Indoor Cycling App. No clutter, just the ride. - Easy Connection to any Bluetooth Trainer - Create your own workout or use a pre-made one - Simple controls during live workout - Ride history and weekly streaks - Live Activity and widget for the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island WattBird Plus unlocks unlimited custom workouts. Simple, beautiful, and built for cyclists who'd rather ride than fight with an app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Row Downstream
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Downstream turns your Concept2 erg into a coached training system. Pick from a catalog of hundreds of workouts or build your own and save them to your library — filter by training zone or duration. Drop them onto your calendar and each day's session is waiting for you, ready to row. While you pull, Downstream drives the workout: live pace and stroke-rate targets, split-by-split feedback, intervals and rest, and a customizable live screen. Every workout is captured — splits, strokes, and heart rate — and lands in your log automatically. • Works with any Concept2 erg (RowErg, BikeErg, SkiErg) over Bluetooth • Verified sync to your official Concept2 Logbook • Heart rate from a chest strap or your Apple Watch — free • Import your on-water rows, bike, and run activities from Strava • Start a Spotify playlist automatically when you begin a piece • Share-ready workout summary cards No ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Row Downstream at none against WattBird's 1. Row Downstream also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. WattBird sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Row Downstream asks for nothing beyond the download.
WattBird ships an update every 3 days, Row Downstream every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WattBird | Row Downstream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LUKAS DASCHINGER | Row Downstream LLC |
In-app purchases
WattBird
- WattBird Plus$0.991 Month
Row Downstream
No in-app purchases





