Comparison

Stryd vs SkillRow

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

Head to head
About

Stryd

This app provides personalized run training based on your fitness level and performance. It uses advanced sensor technology for stride-by-stride guidance, optimal pacing, and in-depth insights to help runners of all levels improve.

Highlights
  • Personalized run training plans
  • Stride-by-stride guidance
  • Optimal pacing for every run
  • In-depth performance insights
  • Race planning and optimization
  • Fitness trend analysis
Features
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**Stryd learns what kind of runner you are and adapts to your ever improving fitness to prescribe run training that is personalized and specific to your skill set. You receive sweet spot run training guidance that will train you to improve your performance and continually build on those gains for weeks, months, and even years at a time. Through a combination of advanced sensor technology and an automated training ecosystem, you will be given your personalized & optimal training routine, stride-by-stride guidance during every run, and in-depth insights that help all runners, from beginners to Olympic champions, regularly push their running performance to the next level. How to start with Stryd: New to Stryd? This app requires the Stryd pod in order to use the app. Already have Stryd? You can sign in with your Stryd account, pair your pod, and get started with the app. Perfect Pacing During Every Run: Stryd accounts for your speed, slope, run form, fatigue, and wind to deliver perfect, precise, and painless pacing. This is accomplished with the Stryd pod. The pod is filled with motion & environmental sensors that comprehensively determine your running effort in nearly every running condition. With this info, you can evenly pace every run, which means you get the performance enhancing benefits from each training session — without undue fatigue. Sweet Spot Training Every Day: Stryd learns who you are as a runner and then prescribes daily training that is personalized to your current fitness. Next, you can import these workouts on your sportswatch and receive stride-by-stride guidance so you run at the right performance-enhancing intensity from start to finish. You stay in the training sweet spot, where you are perfectly balancing stress and rest, so that you receive the maximal benefits from each session and continue to improve. Automated Insights That Keep You Improving: Stryd analyzes and compares your similar training sessions against each other to let you know how your fitness is trending. You will know how much your recent training is paying off if you are moving in the right direction. If there is an opportunity to do better, you can quickly identify if you need to update your routine so you can keep the improvements coming. Continually Beat Your Race Times: Stryd plans your perfect race for you. Stryd can account for the unique layout of your race course, the weather, the altitude, your skillset, and your overall fitness to prescribe a race plan that will ensure you perform at your peak capability. You will step up to the starting line with confidence knowing that you will run your best race possible. ----- Note that, Stryd uses GPS in the background to track your running distance and pace, and continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. Stryd also integrates with the Health app in order to get access to the heart rate data from Apple Watch. Additionally, Stryd integrates with Apple Health. This allows Stryd to automatically update your weight, access your heart rate data, and save activity data to your Health app.

About

SkillRow

Enhance your indoor rowing with guided workouts, competitive races, and detailed performance tracking. Connect to compatible equipment to monitor your progress and improve technique with expert-led sessions.

Highlights
  • Join competitive races with other users
  • Access guided interval and neuromuscular training programs
  • Follow video workouts from world champions
  • Monitor daily results and analyze performance trends
  • Connect to SKILLROW™ indoor rowing equipment
Features
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Technogym’s SKILLROW™ App is a groundbreaking solution to enjoy the most complete and immersive indoor rowing experience, both at home and in the gym. Connect SKILLROW™ App with the SKILLROW™ indoor rowing equipment and you will be able to train at an athletic level and challenge your friends to engaging races anytime you like. Main SKILLROW™ features: JOIN THE CHALLENGES You can test your abilities by challenging other users: see the open races, get ready and row your best in the competition! CHOOSE YOUR FREE TRAINING Our team of experts will guide your workouts through dedicated interval training and Technogym Neuromuscular Training programs, to stimulate your neuromuscular and metabolic performances through cadence and intensity variations. If you prefer, you can set your own goal or just start rowing. DISCOVER THE VIDEO WORKOUTS Improve your technique following the advices of the world champions: Just SKILLROW™ and floor exercises combine for performance-oriented workouts that allow you to achieve flexibility, stability, power, stamina, speed and muscle tone. MONITOR DAILY YOUR RESULTS Connect SKILLROW™ equipment to track all your activities: you will have a real-time overview of your performances, being able to explore your achievements in detail and analyze your trends. In order to use the app you must connect a SKILLROW™ machine.

Screenshots

Stryd4 screens
SkillRow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stryd at 61% against SkillRow's 17%. Stryd also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). SkillRow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Stryd sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month. SkillRow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stryd holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stryd has 240 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Stryd's written reviews are positive against 17% of SkillRow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stryd ships an update every 3 days, SkillRow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Stryd versus SkillRow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrydSkillRow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (240 ratings) — better2.2 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews61.2% of reviews — better17.2% of reviews
Number of ratings240 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAthlete ArchitectTechnogym

Customer experience

Stryd

All ratings240 ratings
Positive71.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews387 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral11.4%
Negative27.4%

SkillRow

All ratings17 ratings
Positive23.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative70.6%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive17.2%
Neutral17.2%
Negative65.6%

Bugs and requests

Stryd

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during runs
  • Syncing issues with Garmin and other devices
  • Inaccurate data recording and reporting
  • Unreliable connectivity with Bluetooth devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable training plans and workouts
  • Integration with more fitness apps and devices
  • Enhanced social features and community support
  • Improved Apple Watch app functionality
  • Treadmill calibration and incline adjustment

SkillRow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stryd

Subscriptions1
  • Stryd Membership2 variants$14.991 Month
None

SkillRow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stryd free?
Stryd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SkillRow free?
SkillRow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stryd or SkillRow?
Stryd is rated higher. Stryd averages 4.0 out of 5 from 240 ratings, while SkillRow averages 2.2 from 17 ratings.
Do Stryd or SkillRow have ads?
Neither Stryd nor SkillRow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stryd or SkillRow?
Stryd ships an update every 3 days, and SkillRow every 2 months. Most recently, Stryd was updated on October 13, 2026 and SkillRow on October 6, 2026.

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