Comparison

MCF Thrivified vs Rowing Machine Workouts

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

Head to head
About

MCF Thrivified

Transform your fitness equipment into a connected training system. Track workouts, battle bosses, ride virtual routes, and get personalized coaching insights. Syncs with Apple Health and Apple Watch for comprehensive health monitoring.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity for MyCloudFitness machines
  • Gamified workouts with Momentum Quest
  • Virtual route riding with 3D maps
  • AI-powered workout tips and insights
  • Real-time metric tracking
  • Integration with Apple Watch and Apple Health
  • Wellness planning and leaderboards
Features
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Your Machine. Your Metrics. Your Coach. Connected. MCF Thrivified turns your MyCloudFitness machines into a complete training system. Connect over Bluetooth and every session flows straight into your phone, your Apple Watch and Apple Health. Your machine doesn't have to retire with its app. MCF Thrivified keeps your MyCloudFitness equipment connected, tracked and syncing — with training tools the original console never had. Go further than that console ever could: battle bosses in Momentum Quest, ride real-world routes on a live 3D map, train along with guided videos, and get an honest daily read on how hard to push today. More Ways to Train: • Momentum Quest: Turn your workout into a boss battle. Hold live speed, power, cadence or heart rate targets, set from your own baseline, to wear each boss down. Beat one, face the next, and earn XP all session. • Virtual Journey: Pick a real-world route and ride it on a live 3D map that moves as you move. • Live Diagram: Speed, power, cadence, heart rate and calories as rolling live charts. Switch modes anytime, mid-workout. • Machine Control: Set resistance from your phone, or start a built-in bike program and let it drive the ride. Key Features: • Built for MyCloudFitness: Connect your machines over Bluetooth and start training in seconds. • Real-Time Tracking: Live speed, distance, power, cadence, calories and time, logged automatically. No manual entry. • Let's Move! Video Training: Guided workouts and programs, with your machine's live metrics beside the video. • Thrivify Stream: Say goodbye to boring cardio. Watch YouTube while you train, send it to the TV with AirPlay, and come back to a freshly curated playlist every day. • Apple Watch & Heart Rate Straps: Log from your wrist, or pair a chest strap for accurate heart rate and live zones. • Deep Workout Reports: Splits, pace, cadence, zones and your route with its elevation profile, exportable as PDF or image. • Apple Health: Workouts, calories and active minutes sync automatically. • Thrive Index: Balances Recovery and Strain so you know exactly how hard to train without burning out. • Stress Score: A daily read on your body's load from heart rate, HRV and sleep, so you can tell strain from real recovery. • Circadian Alignment: See how last night's sleep lined up with sunrise and sunset, and get tonight's ideal bedtime. • Thrive Age: The fitness age your health trends add up to, moving as you train. • Workout Weather: Hourly windows that tell you the best time today to head outside. • Coach Thrivify: AI workout tips and training insights, grounded in your own numbers. • Wellness Planner: Personalized workout and meal plans built around your goals and schedule. • Leaderboards: See where you stand among Top Burners, Top Walkers and Top Trainers, on a board that resets every 30 days. Compatibility: • Built for Bluetooth-enabled MyCloudFitness equipment. Check your machine's manual to confirm it connects over Bluetooth. • Resistance control and bike programs require a machine that supports them. • Sleep and recovery features require Apple Health and an Apple Watch or compatible heart rate monitor. • MCF Thrivified is an independent companion app, not the original MyCloudFitness app. Download now to start your free trial! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimers: • MCF Thrivified is an independent app developed by LifeSmart LLC. It is not the original MyCloudFitness app, and is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by MyCloudFitness or its equipment manufacturer. MyCloudFitness is a trademark of its respective owner. • This app is a third-party client utilizing the YouTube APIs. YouTube is a trademark of Google LLC. This application is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by YouTube or Google. • Thrivify scores and insights are wellness estimates, not medical advice.

About

Rowing Machine Workouts

This app provides guided indoor rowing workouts and plans to improve fitness, strength, and leanness. It connects to Concept2 PM5 monitors and Apple Watch for live data, offering structured training for all levels. Features include metronomes, audio coaching, and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Guided workout plans
  • Live data sync with Concept2 PM5
  • Heart rate streaming from Apple Watch
  • Stroke rate metronome
  • Audio coaching
  • Workout logging and progress tracking
Features
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Indoor rowing workouts and plans that make you fitter, stronger and leaner. Live sync with your Concept2 PM5 monitor, plus heart rate from your Apple Watch. Follow a guided plan, row in time with the stroke metronome, and watch your progress build week by week. Whether you're new to the rowing machine or want more structure in your training, there's a plan for you. WHY ROWING MACHINE WORKOUTS? Rowing works your legs, core, back and arms in every stroke. It's low impact, burns serious calories and fits any fitness level. This app turns your rower into a coach: clear plans, guided intervals and real data from your machine. Train from just 2 days a week. New to rowing? Start with the Beginner Plan. Want to lose weight? Follow the Weight Loss Plan. Every plan builds gradually to help your body adapt and reduce the risk of injury or burnout. CONNECTS TO YOUR ROWER • Concept2 PM5: connect over Bluetooth for live split, stroke rate and metres during your workout • Smart rowers: connect a wide range of Bluetooth rowing machines for live workout data • Any other rowing machine: follow the guided workouts with the timer and metronome • Apple Watch: stream live heart rate to your iPhone while you row FEATURES GUIDED PLANS Choose a plan for your level and goal. HIIT intervals, target stroke rates and rest guidance tell you exactly what to do and when. STROKE RATE METRONOME Hit your target strokes per minute (SPM) with an audio metronome and phase guide that keep your rhythm steady. AUDIO COACHING Voice cues guide you through every interval while your own music plays in the background. CUSTOM WORKOUTS Build your own sessions. Set your SPM and duration and row your way. FREE ROW Row at your own pace and adjust your SPM as you go. WORKOUT LOG Every session is saved. Track distance, split time and average heart rate, and repeat your favourite workouts. APPLE HEALTH Workouts sync to the Health app for a complete view of your activity. WARM-UPS, COOL-DOWNS & STRENGTH Recommended exercises to prepare, recover and build full-body strength alongside your rowing. Concept2 and PM5 are trademarks of Concept2, Inc. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Concept2. HEALTH DISCLAIMER This app is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before starting any fitness program. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms: https://www.vigour.fitness/terms Privacy: https://www.vigour.fitness/privacy

Screenshots

MCF Thrivified4 screens
Rowing Machine Workouts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rowing Machine Workouts at 87% against MCF Thrivified's 29%. Rowing Machine Workouts also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (356 vs 16). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. MCF Thrivified sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Rowing Machine Workouts sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rowing Machine Workouts holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rowing Machine Workouts has 356 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of MCF Thrivified's written reviews are positive against 87% of Rowing Machine Workouts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MCF Thrivified ships an update weekly, Rowing Machine Workouts every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MCF Thrivified versus Rowing Machine Workouts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMCF ThrivifiedRowing Machine Workouts
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (16 ratings)4.7 (356 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews87.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16356 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB85 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLifeSmart LLCVigour Group Ltd

Customer experience

MCF Thrivified

All ratings16 ratings
Positive18.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative64.7%

Rowing Machine Workouts

All ratings355 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative7.4%

User reviews

MCF Thrivified

From 16 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Excellent customer service
  • 👍 Helpful workout options
  • 🚀 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 💸 Excessive ads
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 🤯 Buggy and unreliable

Rowing Machine Workouts

From 356 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Effective graphics and workout
  • 👍 Straight forward and easy to use
  • 👍 Metronome helps with pacing
  • 👍 Variety of workouts and programs
  • 👍 Warm-up and cool-down exercises

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Subscription issues and lost access
  • ⚠️ Lacks ability to sync with rowing machines
  • ⚠️ Interrupts stroke when changing pace
  • ⚠️ Limited data tracking and analytics

Bugs and requests

MCF Thrivified

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to save or log workouts
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Syncing issues with connected equipment

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to customize exercises
  • Integration with Apple Health
  • Improved data tracking and analytics

Rowing Machine Workouts

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Free trial not functioning properly
  • Connectivity issues with some rowing machines

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to create custom workouts
  • Integration with Apple Watch
  • More detailed workout data and progress tracking

In-app purchases

6 purchases

MCF Thrivified

Subscriptions6
  • MCF Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • MCF Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • MCF Ultimate Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • MCF Plus Yearly$24.991 Year
  • MCF Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • MCF Ultimate Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
9 purchases

Rowing Machine Workouts

Subscriptions8
  • Rowing Workouts Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly2 variants$14.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly1 Year trial$79.991 Year
  • Premium$79.991 Year
  • Rowing Workouts Yearly$79.991 Year
  • Rowing Workouts Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Rowing Workouts Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$249.99

Questions

Is MCF Thrivified free?
MCF Thrivified is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rowing Machine Workouts free?
Rowing Machine Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MCF Thrivified or Rowing Machine Workouts?
Rowing Machine Workouts is rated higher. MCF Thrivified averages 1.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Rowing Machine Workouts averages 4.7 from 356 ratings.
Do MCF Thrivified or Rowing Machine Workouts have ads?
Both MCF Thrivified and Rowing Machine Workouts show ads.
Which is updated more often, MCF Thrivified or Rowing Machine Workouts?
MCF Thrivified ships an update weekly, and Rowing Machine Workouts every 6 days. Most recently, MCF Thrivified was updated on November 11, 2026 and Rowing Machine Workouts on November 11, 2026.

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