Comparison

WattBird vs Row Downstream

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

Head to head
About

WattBird

Features
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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/

About

Row Downstream

Features
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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.

Screenshots

WattBird4 screens
Row Downstream4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
WattBird versus Row Downstream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWattBirdRow Downstream
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLUKAS DASCHINGERRow Downstream LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WattBird

Subscriptions1
  • WattBird Plus$0.991 Month
None

Row Downstream

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WattBird free?
WattBird is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Row Downstream free?
Row Downstream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WattBird or Row Downstream have ads?
Neither WattBird nor Row Downstream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WattBird or Row Downstream?
WattBird ships an update every 3 days, and Row Downstream every 6 days. Most recently, WattBird was updated on October 29, 2026 and Row Downstream on October 31, 2026.

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