Comparison

SmartRow vs Regatta Indoor Rowing

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

Head to head
About

SmartRow

Transform your WaterRower into a high-precision ergometer. Track detailed workout metrics including force curves and heart rate, and monitor fitness indicators like Watts-per-Beat. Sync your progress seamlessly with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Lab-grade ergometer conversion
  • Detailed force curve analysis
  • Heart rate graphing
  • Workout tracking and history
  • Fitness metrics (Watts-per-Beat, Watts-per-Kilogram)
  • Apple Health synchronization
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The SmartRow App (together with the SmartRow-conversion) will turn your WaterRower into a lab grade ergometer. It will not only show you power, distance, work-per-stroke, calories etc., it will show you each force-curve, heart rate graph and much, much more! It keeps track of your workouts, and even shows you well-known fitness metrics like 'Watts-per-Beat' and 'Watts-per-Kilogram'. It even syncs your workout data with Apple Health. This is the best training tool you can invest in—after hiring a coach, of course!

About

Regatta Indoor Rowing

Engage in live indoor rowing sessions with a global community. Access over 1,000 coach-led classes, compete on real-time leaderboards, and track your performance with detailed data. Connects with various rowing machines and fitness trackers.

Highlights
  • 1,000+ coach-led classes
  • Live real-time leaderboards
  • Personalized performance data tracking
  • Strava & Apple Health integration
  • Bluetooth machine connectivity
  • Add-on sensor compatibility
Features
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Regatta is a connected indoor rowing experience made for indoor rowing machine users. Train and race live with others on real-time leaderboards, take classes from rowing coaches and track your progress. Key features of our app experience include: - Over 1,000 Cardio, HIIT, Mobility & Strength Coach-led classes for all levels from beginner to advanced - Live leaderboards to compete & connect with others in real-time - Personalized performance data tracking and integration with Strava, Apple Health & Concept2 Online Logbook - Bluetooth connection with machine brands like Concept2, WaterRower, FirstDegreeFitness, Xebex, Matrix, Technogym, Life Fitness, Sole Fitness, Spirit Fitness and more; compatible with add-on sensors that retro-fit non-Bluetooth machines We continue to launch new features to improve the in-app experience, expand our connection with Bluetooth machine and wearables, better track and share your performance data, and grow our library of coached content. Get more information on our website https://www.teamregatta.com. If you have any questions, or would like to be kept up-to-date on the latest Regatta news, email us at learnmore@teamregatta.com. MINIMUM DEVICE REQUIREMENTS • For iPhones, we currently support iPhone 8 models and newer generations running at least iOS version 16 • For iPads, we currently support iPad Generation 5 and newer and iPad Pro Generation 3 and newer. • For each iPad model, our app currently works for iOS versions 16 and later. Terms of Service: Available at https://www.teamregatta.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: Available at https://teamregatta.com/privacy-policy DISCLOSURES By subscribing to Regatta, you agree that you understand and agree to the Terms of Service (https://www.teamregatta.com/terms-of-service). Auto-renewal may be turned off in your account settings in iTunes after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period. A user that cancels during a subscription month will not be charged for the following period. Terms of Service: Available at https://www.teamregatta.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: Available at https://teamregatta.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

SmartRow4 screens
Regatta Indoor Rowing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartRow at none against Regatta Indoor Rowing's 9. SmartRow also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Regatta Indoor Rowing's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 46%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Regatta Indoor Rowing sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SmartRow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for SmartRow against 3.9 for Regatta Indoor Rowing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74 and 55 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of SmartRow's written reviews are positive against 55% of Regatta Indoor Rowing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SmartRow versus Regatta Indoor Rowing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartRowRegatta Indoor Rowing
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (74 ratings)3.9 (55 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings74 — better55
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErgometer Innovations B.V.Regatta Fitness LLC

Customer experience

SmartRow

All ratings73 ratings
Positive64.4%
Neutral15.1%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral28.0%
Negative26.0%

Regatta Indoor Rowing

All ratings55 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative23.6%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative40.9%

User reviews

SmartRow

From 74 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate data and metrics
  • 🔍 Detailed performance tracking
  • 📊 Integration with Strava and Apple Health
  • 🔧 Customizable display and settings
  • 🤖 Seamless Bluetooth connectivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unstable Apple Watch integration
  • 🔍 Limited data export options
  • 🕰️ Lack of pause/resume functionality
  • 🔢 Distance-based intervals not supported
  • 🔌 Occasional connectivity issues

Regatta Indoor Rowing

From 55 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great instructors and coaching
  • 💪 Effective for strength and recovery
  • 🏠 Motivates consistent rowing at home
  • 🌟 High-quality video and app features
  • ✨ Good variety of classes (rowing, yoga, stretching)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App is buggy and glitchy
  • 🐌 User interface is clunky and poorly laid out
  • ❌ Cannot listen to Spotify while exercising
  • 🚫 No fast forward or rewind functionality
  • ⏸️ Workouts cannot be paused

Bugs and requests

SmartRow

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during long rows
  • Workout data not saving properly
  • Connectivity issues with Bluetooth devices
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Distance-based interval workouts
  • Audible cues and prompts during workouts
  • Ability to duplicate/sort custom workouts
  • Integration with Garmin devices
  • More advanced performance analytics
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  • Customizable heart rate zone settings

Regatta Indoor Rowing

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Login screen puzzle pieces missing
  • App crashes frequently
  • Videos get stuck on 'warming up'
  • App unresponsive to touch
  • Cannot get 'rate us' pop-up to go away
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  • Sessions start over and cannot resume
  • Subscription cancellation difficult to find
  • App freezes or lags significantly
  • Update stuck at 0%
  • Video playback issues (stops halfway, won't start)
  • Cannot connect to WaterRower
  • Login issues requiring email verification
  • Filters not working correctly or taking too long
  • Workout not saving or syncing

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add Spotify integration
  • Implement fast forward/rewind
  • Allow pausing workouts
  • Improve music selection or integration
  • More frequent class updates
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  • Add more yoga classes
  • Improve live class interaction
  • Sync with more third-party apps (e.g., ErgData)
  • Add more advanced classes
  • Improve UI/UX for better navigation
  • Add dark mode

In-app purchases

None

SmartRow

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Regatta Indoor Rowing

Subscriptions6
  • 1 Month Promotion1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Promotion$19.991 Month
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  • Seasonal Plan$47.996 Months
  • Yearly Plan$149.991 Year
  • Annual Plan$149.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1 Month Promotion$14.99
  • Seasonal Plan$79.99
  • Yearly Promotion$99.99

Questions

Is SmartRow free?
SmartRow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Regatta Indoor Rowing free?
Regatta Indoor Rowing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartRow or Regatta Indoor Rowing?
Regatta Indoor Rowing is rated higher. SmartRow averages 3.8 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Regatta Indoor Rowing averages 3.9 from 55 ratings.
Do SmartRow or Regatta Indoor Rowing have ads?
Neither SmartRow nor Regatta Indoor Rowing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartRow or Regatta Indoor Rowing?
SmartRow ships an update every 2 months, and Regatta Indoor Rowing every 2 months. Most recently, SmartRow was updated on October 21, 2026 and Regatta Indoor Rowing on October 16, 2026.

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