# KeepRowing — Outdoor Rowing

> Apple Watch rowing tracker for outdoor and ergometer workouts, syncing data to Apple Health. (iPhone/iPad app by Mentzer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keeprowing/id6446221371 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mentzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/398906737)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2023-10-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keeprowing/id6446221371/reviews.md

## What is KeepRowing?

Use your Apple Watch to collect data about your outdoor rowing and Concept2 ergometer workouts. The pace (minutes/500m) and the stroke-rate (strokes/minutes) are added to the Apple Health Store in addition to the heart-rates collected by the watch. The information from the Health-Store can be displayed on your iPhone including a map showing the waypoints of the workout.

The Apple Watch App supports AutoPause and automatically switches to a summary display when detecting a pause. During a pause the reduction of the heart frequency is Displayed together with the intensity of the workout.
The App does not need any registration and does not transfer any data to the internet by itself.
Without a valid subscription the Workout recording time is restricted.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Apple Watch workout tracking
- Records pace, stroke rate, heart rate
- Syncs data to Apple Health
- Displays workout maps on iPhone
- Auto-pause functionality
- Heart rate recovery display

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per 3 months |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keeprowing/id6446221371/reviews.md

### 1/5 — DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY

*2023-12-02*

After buying the subscription the watch gets stuck in the “Saving Workout” mode and you can’t start another session without uninstalling the app from your Apple Watch. Then it just gets stuck on the next workout. No way to contact anyone, no support, no help in the App. This is truly bad programming and does not live up to the German reputation of quality. I’m hoping the developer reads this and contacts me. I want the app to work or I want my money back!

**Developer response:** Excuse me for not seeing your complaint before in the App-Store. On the Info page of the App should find a Contact button.If you are still interested in a reply, you can directly write to support@keeprowing.ch.
You can test the app without paying. The workout time is restricted to 10mim, but that should allow for an evaluation.
The app is under steady change, also driven by the changes Apple makes to their Watch OS. As a free time developer I cannot test any combination of iOS and watch OS versions. I use the App regularly, about twice a week and since you wrote your remark two year ago, I don't remember any problems when saving a workout. Tips from my side are: Enable Bluetooth and location services. Allow for reading and writing to the health store as requested by the application. 
Greetings
Sven

## Frequently asked questions about KeepRowing

### What devices does KeepRowing support?

KeepRowing is designed for Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad, allowing you to track workouts on your wrist and view data on your phone or tablet.

### How does KeepRowing track my workouts?

It uses your Apple Watch to collect data like pace, stroke rate, and heart rate during outdoor rowing and Concept2 ergometer sessions. This information is then added to your Apple Health Store.

### Does KeepRowing require an internet connection?

No, the app does not need any registration and does not transfer any data to the internet by itself, ensuring your workout data stays private.

### What happens if I pause during a workout?

KeepRowing features AutoPause and automatically switches to a summary display when it detects a pause. It will show your heart rate reduction and workout intensity during this time.

### Is KeepRowing free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but workout recording time is restricted without a valid subscription. Subscription plans are available for extended use.

### What are the subscription options for KeepRowing?

KeepRowing offers a monthly subscription for $1.99 and a yearly subscription for $4.99, providing unlimited workout recording time.

### Does KeepRowing have ads?

No, KeepRowing does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free.

### How often is KeepRowing updated?

The latest version is 1.1.4, released on March 22, 2026. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and compatibility.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2026-03-22

The loading of the data from the HealthStore was reworked.
The display of the average times now includes sub-seconds.

### 1.1.3 — 2025-08-08

Lowered the minimum supported watchOS Version from 9 to 8.5 with some restrictions (see homepage).
Exchanged arrow symbol by rower on the rowing direction page of the Apple Watch.
Display average min/500m instead kilometer per hour during auto pause.

### 1.1.2 — 2025-06-15

A direction and turning indication to help you finding your way in foggy conditions or at night.

### 1.1.1 — 2025-03-16

Corrected calculation of segments with fluctuating north direction.
Added a direction indication for every segment.
Replaced 'Send file' with a 'Share FIT-File' for the export 'FIT-File'.

### 1.1.0 — 2025-02-24

Generate FIT files for workouts to be imported through the Garmin connect web page.
Save distance, pace and workout effort score in the health store (needs iOS 18).
Display of calculated segments (outdoor) / laps (indoor, 5 min) in the workout detail view.
Display stroke rates received from the C2 device in the workout detail view.
Adjusted the format of the displayed distance and pace for a C2 workout on the list view.

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