Comparison

Rowlytics vs Rowing in Motion

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

Head to head
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.

About

Rowing in Motion

This app helps rowers track and improve their performance with detailed metrics and custom workout programs. It analyzes boat acceleration, speed, and stroke rate, offering live feedback and post-session analysis. Features include customizable interfaces and sonification for real-time guidance.

Highlights
  • Track boat acceleration, speed, and stroke rate
  • Create custom workout programs
  • Live feedback and stroke analysis
  • Upload and analyze sessions on online logbook
  • Sonification for real-time feedback
  • Supports various rowing types
Features
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Rowing in Motion is the ultimate training performance tool for every rower looking to track and improve their rowing performance. TRACK: boat acceleration, speed and stroke-rate and stroke-metrics using your device's GPS and Accelerometer with detailed live feedback on how efficiently you move your boat forward and where you can improve your rowing technique to row faster. WORKOUT: Create custom workout programs with fully customizable distance, time and rest intervals. Intervals also support a target stroke-rate. Subscription: The App features a subscription via In-App-Purchases: ANALYZE: Upload and analyze your recorded rowing sessions to your account on our online logbook "Rowing in Motion Analytics" (https://analytics.rowinginmotion.com). Track your training volume and intensity, analyze your races and how your rowing technique improves over time. ALL FEATURES: * Measures Strokerate, Speed, Distance and Boat Acceleration, giving you insight into all aspects of your stroke * Full Screen Graphs: Showing your boat acceleration compared to an average of the previous strokes * Create, edit and row your custom workout programs * Customizable user interface: Display all the data you need to see to improve your rowing stroke * Instantly upload and analyze your recorded rowing sessions with your Analytics account (subscription required) * Stroke Analysis: Live average acceleration graphs, speed graph * Sonification: Turn your boat acceleration into a sound for a better realtime feedback to help you improve the effectiveness of your stroke. * Stroke Metrics: Stroke Metrics derived from boat acceleration allow you to easily focus on specific aspects of the stroke * Supports Canoe, Dragon Boat and Fixed Seat rowing (e.g. Surfboats, Para-rowing, Gigs...)

Screenshots

Rowlytics4 screens
Rowing in Motion3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Rowing in Motion at 9.0 against Rowlytics's 15.0. On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Rowlytics sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month and Rowing in Motion sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rowlytics ships an update every 10 days, Rowing in Motion fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Rowlytics versus Rowing in Motion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowlyticsRowing in Motion
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB345 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRowlyticsDecent Rowing

Customer experience

Rowlytics

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Rowing in Motion

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rowlytics

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$8.991 Month
1 purchases

Rowing in Motion

Subscriptions1
  • Analytics Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Rowlytics free?
Rowlytics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rowing in Motion free?
Rowing in Motion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rowlytics or Rowing in Motion have ads?
Neither Rowlytics nor Rowing in Motion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rowlytics or Rowing in Motion?
Rowlytics ships an update every 10 days, and Rowing in Motion fortnightly. Most recently, Rowlytics was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rowing in Motion on October 24, 2026.

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