Comparison

YePP vs Rowlytics

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

Head to head
About

YePP

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YePP's Teli application is the nerve centre of the sibisystem. From within the Teli app you're able to: Initialise and Individualise your devices Configure Sessions Record results Set up Sequence Triggers Control the sibihub Transfer data from to the YePPcloud ... and much more. Access to the Teli app requires valid sign-in credentials which can be obtained from your organisation's administrator.

About

Rowlytics

This app provides advanced GPS and sensor-based analytics for rowers and paddlers. Track your performance stroke-by-stroke, analyze training load, and connect with other athletes. It offers features for individual training, team communication, and race participation.

Highlights
  • GPS and motion sensor recording
  • Stroke-by-stroke analytics
  • Heart rate monitoring
  • Training load trends
  • Crew Finder and social feed
  • Live race tracking
  • Workout export to Apple Health
Features
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Rowlytics turns your phone into a stroke-by-stroke analytics system for the water — for rowers and paddlers alike. Record any session with GPS, 30Hz motion sensors and heart rate, then break down your technique, pace and splits back at the dock. No expensive hardware — just the phone in your pocket. BUILT FOR YOUR CRAFT • Rowing — sweep, sculling, coastal and erg • Paddling — kayak, dragon boat, outrigger (OC1–OC6), canoe, surfski and SUP • Automatic stroke detection tunes itself to your boat and stroke RECORD • GPS, accelerometer and gyroscope at 30Hz • Live speed, stroke rate and distance while you train • Pair a Bluetooth heart rate monitor for live HR zones • No mount needed — a pocket, dry bag or deck pouch works ANALYSE • Speed/pace, stroke rate, heart rate and force charts on one timeline • GPS map with colour-coded speed — see where you were fastest • Splits by distance (250/500/1000/2000m) or sector, with fastest-piece detection • Per-stroke force profiles, drive:recovery ratio, distance per stroke and stroke consistency TRACK PROGRESS • Weekly and monthly summaries and week-over-week comparison • Training-load trends, personal records and fitness over time CREW, SOCIAL & SAFETY • Follow training partners and see their sessions in your feed • Find crew nearby and flag yourself for race-day fill-ins • Share your live location with your coach or crew while you train RACE • Create and join regattas with real-time boat tracking • Live position, speed and stroke rate shared with fellow competitors COACH • Athletes share data with a free coach account • Coaches track and analyse their squad from anywhere in the world HEALTH • Automatic workout export to Apple Health • Calorie estimates from your weight and session intensity FREE VS PREMIUM Rowlytics is free to download and record. Premium ($9.99/month) unlocks unlimited history, advanced analytics, 3D force curves, split breakdowns, activity export and coach data sharing. SUBSCRIPTION Payment is charged to your Apple ID on confirmation. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy policy: https://www.rowlytics.com/privacy.html Terms of service: https://www.rowlytics.com/termsofservice.html Whatever you row or paddle — get your first session analysis today.

Screenshots

YePP1 screens
Rowlytics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YePP at none against Rowlytics's 1. Rowlytics's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Rowlytics sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. YePP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YePP ships an update every 3 weeks, Rowlytics every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
YePP versus Rowlytics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYePPRowlytics
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYePP rowingRowlytics

In-app purchases

None

YePP

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Rowlytics

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$8.991 Month

Questions

Is YePP free?
YePP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rowlytics free?
Rowlytics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do YePP or Rowlytics have ads?
Neither YePP nor Rowlytics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YePP or Rowlytics?
YePP ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rowlytics every 10 days. Most recently, YePP was updated on October 9, 2026 and Rowlytics on October 24, 2026.

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