RowingCoach

RowingCoach

Make every stroke count!

117 ratings
150 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 28, 2017
  • June 15, 2026

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Track your rowing sessions on land or water with detailed metrics like stroke rate, distance, pace, and calories burned. Use your iPhone or Apple Watch independently or together for flexible workout recording and progress analysis. Syncs with iCloud and Apple Health, and exports to popular fitness platforms.

Track stroke rate, distance, pace, pulse, and calories
Use iPhone or Apple Watch for recording
Siri integration for workout control
Automatic stroke detection
Workout display on map
Export to Strava, TrainingPeaks, and more
iCloud synchronization
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What's New in RowingCoach

1.9.18

June 15, 2026

• Support for Intervals.icu • Improvements

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In-App Purchases

$4.99

Unltd. recs & export (1 Year)

Allows the recording of an unlimited amount of workouts and enables the export of workouts for 1 year.

User reviews

Worked for a while

The app worked at first, then my subscription ran out. I bought another one, but the app stopped tracking my workouts altogether. Ever since my initial subscription ran out, all my workouts say that they’re 6 seconds long and that they were done in December of 2016, which is wildly incorrect. Before this happened, the app was 5 stars.
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Response from developer

Hi, could you please contact me at mail@rowing-coach.eu and give me a detailed description of your problem. Are you rowing indoors or outdoors? All the best, Gunther

Distance issues

My complaint is that if you pause even briefly, it wipes out the distance that has been tracked so far.

Strecke wird nicht mehr angezeigt

Die App funktioniert auf der Apple Watch Ultra 3 aber es wird in die App keine Strecke mehr angezeigt bzw. Übernommen. Sonst die App leider sinnlos

Besserung

Die App hat sich verbessert, man kann jetzt auch zwischendurch anhalten und später wieder beim Rudern weitermachen. Dies ist von Vorteil, wenn man eine kleine Trinkpause einlegt und trotzdem die Daten über eine Strecke von etwa 10 km errechnen will. Aktuell gibt es noch einen Fehler. Wenn man das iPhone dreht, dann überlagern sich teilweise Anzeigeelemente, insbesondere findet sich eine Überlagerung der Pulsfrequenz (geprüft mit iPhone X und iPhone 16 Pro), Ich glaube, ich werde diese App kaufen, so dass der Entwickler motiviert ist, weitere Verbesserungen ein Souf
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Werte werden bei der Auswertung nicht mehr angezeigt

Seit dem 6.8. werden die Werte auf dem iPhone nicht mehr angezeigt.
Die Gesamtkiometer sind erhöht, statt ca 19 Kilometer werden ca 30 Kilometer angezeigt.
In der Info zu den Gesamtkilometer werden keine Segmente wie Distanz, Puls, Tempo und Schlagzahl mehr angezeigt

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

20 issues

Distance resets to zero when workout is paused

Bug

SPM not displaying in real-time during workouts

Bug

App crashes when receiving phone calls

Bug

GPS tracking stops working after iOS updates

Bug

Stroke count significantly underreported (off by 30-50%)

Bug

Distance values wildly inaccurate (2-3x actual distance)

Bug

Workouts not appearing in app history despite being tracked

Bug

Subscription validation fails on Apple Watch

Bug

App hangs on workout start

Bug

Data not uploading to Apple Health

Bug

Clock overlay blocking metrics on Apple Watch

Bug

Display elements overlapping when phone is rotated

Bug

SPM showing zero for entire workouts

Bug

Metrics switching between metric and imperial units mid-workout

Bug

App freezing when trying to save workouts

Bug

PM5 connection showing as connected but not syncing data

Bug

Strava export missing distance data for indoor rows

Bug

Watch app not appearing after installation

Bug

Contact/feedback link in app not functional

Bug

Inconsistent heart rate detection

Bug

Requested Features

18 requests

Calibration settings for different rowing machines

Feature

Automatic pause/resume detection

Feature

Customizable workout countdown timers

Feature

Bluetooth connectivity for Concept2 PM5

Feature

Improved calorie burn calculations

Feature

Watt power output calculations

Feature

Distance per stroke efficiency metric

Feature

Audible stroke rate announcements

Feature

Always-on display support for Apple Watch

Feature

Manual workout editing capabilities

Feature

Automatic Strava uploads

Feature

Detailed heart rate and pace graphs

Feature

Training plan integration

Feature

Ghost/challenge mode for self-competition

Feature

Garmin Connect integration

Feature

Multiple language support (French, German)

Feature

Improved watch display optimization for larger screens

Feature

Better contrast for outdoor visibility

Feature

FAQ

What does RowingCoach do?

RowingCoach is a mobile application designed to track and analyze your rowing sessions. It records key metrics such as stroke rate, distance, pace, pulse, and calories burned, whether you are training on land or water. The app allows for flexible use with your iPhone and Apple Watch, providing detailed insights into your progress.

What are the key features of RowingCoach?

Key features include tracking of stroke rate (SPM), distance, pace, pulse, and calories. It offers flexible recording options using the iPhone or Apple Watch, Siri integration for workout control, automatic stroke detection, and the ability to display workouts on a map. The app also supports iCloud synchronization and export to popular platforms like Strava and TrainingPeaks.

How much does RowingCoach cost?

The app is free to download and use for a limited number of workouts. To export workouts via email or record more than three workouts, a subscription is required, which can be purchased within the app.

What devices is RowingCoach compatible with?

RowingCoach is available for iPhone and Apple Watch. It supports external Bluetooth heart rate monitors and integrates with Apple Health. Workouts can also be synced across multiple devices via iCloud.

Who would benefit from using RowingCoach?

RowingCoach is ideal for any rower looking to monitor and improve their performance. This includes competitive rowers, recreational athletes, and individuals using indoor rowing machines. The detailed metrics and export capabilities make it suitable for serious training and casual fitness tracking.