# RitmoTime Freedom — Stroke Monitor > Real-time stroke rate, speed, and distance monitor for rowers and paddlers. (iPhone/iPad app by Full Compression LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ritmotime-freedom/id359292837 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Full Compression LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/358648382) - Category: Sports, Health & Fitness - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.90/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 42 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-03-05 - Data updated: 2026-07-23 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ritmotime-freedom/id359292837/reviews.md ## What is RitmoTime Freedom? RitmoTime Stroke Monitor is an advanced on the water training tool that any rower or paddler can use to get real-time stroke rate, speed and distance feedback during water workouts. Every stroke of every workout is recorded and saved for later review. RitmoTime harnesses the impressive computing power and portability of the iPhone to become the ultimate in water sport training devices. RitmoTime Stroke Monitor Free will function just like the paid version except the app must be restarted after 50 strokes. With every stroke you take RitmoTime will display and record: - Stroke Rate - Heart Rate* - Speed* - Time (Total & Pieces) - Distance (Total & Pieces)* - Stroke Count (Total and Pieces) - Average Speed* - GPS Location (recorded only)* In addition, RitmoTime will map your entire workout and display recorded data for each and every stroke for a lifetimes worth of workouts! * Speed, distance and mapping only on GPS enabled devices (iPhone or iPad/iPod touch with GPS receiver attachment purchased separately). Heart rate feedback is available with the ANT+ Fisica Sensor Key by Wahoo Fitness or with compatible Bluetooth (BTLE) heart rate monitors. Choose from three main display types. Choose the two easy to read and simplified Classic displays or select the customizable Espresso view. The Espresso view contains two touch select readouts each with a choice of twelve quantities to display. Just tap on the touch field to choose from boat run, heart rate, stroke count, distance, heading, compass heading, remaining strokes, remaining time, remaining distance, total strokes, total time and total distance. The “remaining” and “total” quantities are real-time estimates shown during pieces and are based on a preselected piece time, duration or distance. RitmoTime uses all three accelerometers to measure stroke rate in any orientation relative to the boat allowing for maximum flexibility when mounting. The exclusive Auto Piece Timer feature is much more than just an “auto start” capability – it automatically starts and stops a separate piece and rest timer based on preset user stroke rates. This means hands free timing of pieces whether starting from rest or “on the fly”. No more tedious programming workout work/rest intervals. Instead of following a scripted workout you programmed at the dock, the Auto Piece Timer follows your rowing and starts the piece/rest timer when you begin and end your piece and rest intervals. All workout data is saved, subdivided into pieces and can be viewed on your iPhone, in table or map format, and emailed for sharing. The ultimate workout and race log and recorder! Because RitmoTime works in any orientation it does not need to be mounted in any particular way, it just needs to be secure from sliding or rocking. Protect it with a waterproof case, wrap it in a sweatshirt or towel and then stuff it in front of the foot stretchers. No need to interact with RitmoTime during your workout or before your race as the Auto Piece Timer will organize your data into pieces and rest for easy viewing on the device immediately after your workout. Do you have an iPod touch or iPad without GPS? GPS can be added with a separate hardware attachment. This is a great solution for those who don’t have an iPhone. Your total cost, iPod touch + waterproof case + RitmoTime + GPS attachment, is still less expensive than almost all traditional dedicated stroke monitors that have speed and distance capability. GPS attachments for the iPod touch from Dual and Bad-Elf have been tested by Full Compression LLC and work great. ** You must use a waterproof case for this application. ** Waterproof case and mounting ideas can be found at our website www.ritmotime.com. ## Key features - Real-time stroke rate, speed, and distance - Workout recording and review - GPS workout mapping - Customizable display views - Automatic piece timer - Data export via email ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlimited On-Water | $14.99 | one-time | | Workout Recording | $9.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ritmotime-freedom/id359292837/reviews.md ### 4/5 — No need for a separate stroke coach! *2024-02-11, version 3.2* Great for on the water feedback as it entirely replaces a stroke coach at a fraction of the price. The rates and speed data seems right on. The visibility of the phone screen is great, so long as you set up the phone in boat correctly with an appropriate waterproof case. It is a bit frustrating as it seems the recorded data is broken down by stroke, only. I wish it was able to be toggled to by piece or by 500m to allow a higher level of data review. For this reason, I usually defer to the recordings on my Garmin instead of in the app for post-practice reviews. ### 5/5 — Full featured at less than 10% of the cheapest SRM *2022-06-30, version 3.2* I never take to the water without it. Map view of actual course rowed helped me learn that my right leg was dominating my drive. Great whether you’re sculling a single or sweeping in the engine room of an 8. As accurate as the Cox boxes & stroke rate monitors (SRMs) my club uses. I got an armband holder for my iPhone & attach it to my foot stretchers or wing rigger. Get this app & buy the full features & you won’t regret it. ### 5/5 — Great app! *2021-09-08, version 3.2* I have used this app for years and love the feedback it gives me. On the water as I am rowing I can see my speed, stroke rate, heart rate, distance and various other choices depending on the settings I choose. On land after the row I love the stroke by stoke data that is captured as well as the map of my row. My only wish is for Apple Health integration, but I can live without it. ### 4/5 — Very useful sculling tool *2017-09-21* Have been using this on the water for sometime and it does everything that a StrokeCoach GPS does for a fraction of the price. Initially slightly tricky to get to grips with, but soon got the hang of it. Great to have a full read out of every sculling stroke both on a chart history & on a course map. Interactive with my Polar heart rate monitor, so great for hr training. A *bit* heavy on battery, but by no means empties it. Overall, it's a great app. I do hope it's compatible with Apple IOS11!!! ### 3/5 — super App. aber immer noch kein update *2013-04-27, version 2.1* Das iPhone 5 gibt es schon seit langem und ein Update dafür ist ja das Mindeste. Außerdem würde ich mir noch eine Facebook Integration wünschen. ### 5/5 — Top in der vollversion *2011-09-17, version 2.0* Einfach auf ein stück anti-rutschmatte in einer wasserdichten Tasche von Globetrotter ins Boot gelegt und die Aufzeichnung läuft als Map und einzeldaten. Via Mail zu Excel senden und dann auswerten ### 5/5 — Best stroke watch *2011-08-21, version 2.0* I tested all stroke watch apps & this is definetely the best of all. ### 5/5 — Ritmo on my Time *2010-04-28, version 0* I started using Ritmo so I could have my iPhone with me at all times for business and emergency reasons, during rowing. It's great to not have to install any wires or impellers. The fact that this app keeps records and gives feedback that you can email/print helps me track my workouts. I will be buying the full version soon enough. Really cool and helpful app! ## Frequently asked questions about RitmoTime Freedom ### What is RitmoTime Freedom? RitmoTime Freedom is a sports training application designed to provide real-time stroke rate, speed, and distance feedback for rowers and paddlers. It records and saves all workout data for later review, offering detailed insights into performance. ### What data does RitmoTime Freedom record? RitmoTime Freedom records stroke rate, heart rate (with compatible sensors), speed (with GPS), time, distance, stroke count, average speed, and GPS location. All data is saved for each stroke of every workout. ### Does RitmoTime Freedom have ads? No, RitmoTime Freedom does not contain advertisements. The application is free to use, with optional in-app purchases for enhanced functionality. ### What are the display options in RitmoTime Freedom? RitmoTime Freedom offers three main display types: two simplified Classic displays and a customizable Espresso view. The Espresso view allows users to select from twelve different quantities for two readouts. ### How does the Auto Piece Timer work in RitmoTime Freedom? The Auto Piece Timer automatically starts and stops separate piece and rest timers based on user-defined stroke rates. This feature provides hands-free timing of intervals without manual programming, adapting to the user's rowing pace. ### What devices is RitmoTime Freedom compatible with? RitmoTime Freedom is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. Speed, distance, and mapping features require GPS-enabled devices or a separately purchased GPS receiver attachment. ### How often is RitmoTime Freedom updated? The latest version of RitmoTime Freedom is 3.2, which was last updated on April 23, 2020. Users can expect ongoing support and potential future updates from the developer. ### What is the user sentiment for RitmoTime Freedom? RitmoTime Freedom has received a high rating of 4.9 stars from 7 ratings, indicating strong positive user sentiment. Users appreciate its advanced training features and comprehensive data logging capabilities. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.2 — 2020-04-23 - Fix for Bluetooth heart rate monitors - Double tap Reset button option to prevent accidental resets - Full screen for iPad and all iPhone aspect ratios - Compatibility for iOS 9 through iOS 13 ### 3.1 — 2016-05-15 - Bug fix for Bluetooth heart rate monitors - Compatibility for iOS 6.1 through iOS 9 ### 3.0 — 2014-09-13 - iOS 7 Compatibility. - Added piece timing rule to the Auto Piece Timer to delay dropping out of pieces when you must stop rowing unexpectedly. - RP3 functionality is temporarily not for sale as RP3 Rowperfect does not have the required ANT+ transmitter in stock. Please go to http://www.row-perfect.nl for details. - Purchase app functionality as you see fit. Pay for and unlock only the functionality that you want and need from RitmoTime. The paid version of RitmoTime includes the on-water stroke monitor and recording functionality in the app's purchase price. ### 2.2 — 2013-09-07 - Piece time rounding. Want to know what your exact 2000m piece time would have been and not the time you actually rowed for 2007 meters? On the workout summary page you can now round times, distances and stroke counts to the nearest 30 seconds, 100m, 500m, 1/10 mile or 1/4 mile. - When using the 3-2-1 countdown timers the “final strokes”, “final time”, and “final distance” selectable readouts on Espresso display will hold the final amount for the piece type/amount you selected with the 3-2-1 timers after the piece is finished. If you do not finish your piece, the readout will show the time you would have gotten if you had. - Double tap shortcut areas added to the main screen. Double tap the piece clock to shortcut to the 3-2-1 timer view. Double tap the stroke threshold in the upper right of the piece clock to shortcut to the auto start/stop threshold settings page. Double tap the instantaneous speed the turn on/off GPS. See the help section for a graphic description. - New screens which take advantage of the iPhone 5 four inch display. ### 2.1 — 2012-06-15 - Compatible with the new Wahoo Blue HR Heart Rate Strap from Wahoo Fitness! The Wahoo Blue HR strap uses the low power Bluetooth capability of the iPhone 4S, no attachment is required to use this heart rate strap. RitmoTime continues to also work with Wahoo Fitness' ANT+ Fisica Key and any ANT+ compatible heart rate strap for all iPhone and iPod touch models. - Map individual piece and rest intervals in the history section. Also, piece and rest strokes are now denoted using different colors. Red for steady state, orange for piece and green for rest strokes. - Full screen button added to map and table history views. Tap the arrow located on the lower right of the history table and map views for a full screen view of your workout data. - Your four most recent workouts are now clearly displayed under the top level history tab for easy access. Also allows for easy deletion of spurious workouts. - Workout start time is now displayed to the second on the workout summary page when in landscape mode. Allows for syncing your recorded workout with other apps and devices. The emailed CSV file also lists workout start time to the second. - Tested to work with the Emprum Ultimate GPS attachment. You can purchase a GPS attachment if you own an iPod touch and want to get speed and distance information. - Added heading in degrees and compass direction to the two Espresso view touch select readouts. ## More apps by Full Compression LLC - [RitmoTime Stroke Monitor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ritmotime-stroke-monitor/id358648379) - [RitmoStrokeWatch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ritmostrokewatch/id1605206202) All apps by Full Compression LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/358648382 ## Related topics [ritmotime freedom](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ritmotime-freedom) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-23.*