Comparison

Kallpa vs Start Rowing

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

Head to head
About

Kallpa

Access daily workouts and class schedules for various fitness modalities. Track personal records and use a percentage calculator for weight planning. This app is designed to enhance your gym experience.

Highlights
  • Daily WODs with workout type and time estimates
  • Class schedules for CrossFit, Hyrox, Functional Training, and more
  • Personal record tracking
  • Percentage calculator for weight planning
  • Access to online classes
Features
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Kallpa Fitness es la app oficial del gimnasio Kallpa en Guayaquil. Lleva tu entrenamiento al siguiente nivel con todo lo que necesitas en un solo lugar. WODs DIARIOS Accede al workout of the day de cada semana. Consulta el tipo de entrenamiento (AMRAP, For Time, Rounds), el tiempo estimado y los detalles de cada sesión antes de llegar al gym. HORARIOS DE CLASES Consulta los horarios de todas las modalidades: CrossFit, Hyrox, Functional Training, Calistenia, Beastpool Training, Teens, Mayores +70 y Clases Online. RECORDS PERSONALES (PRs) Registra y lleva el historial de tus records personales. Usa la calculadora de porcentajes para planificar tus pesos basado en tu 1RM. Where Health Meets Fitness.

About

Start Rowing

This app provides structured rowing machine training plans for all experience levels, from beginner to advanced. It guides users through workouts with audio cues and a metronome, helping them build strength, burn calories, and improve rowing technique. Track progress and integrate with Apple Health for a comprehensive fitness journey.

Highlights
  • Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced training plans
  • Audio coach guidance
  • Rowing metronome
  • Workout logging and progress tracking
  • Apple Health integration
  • Session-based Challenger workouts
Features
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Start Rowing without any previous experience needed. Get in shape, build strength and burn calories. Our rowing app's workout plans will train you for the next stage in your rowing journey. Never rowed before? Start with our beginner plan. In 8 weeks you’ll be comfortable rowing 2000 meters with correct technique. Experienced erger? Use our intermediate and advanced plans to improve your overall fitness while increasing your rowing capacity. Start Rowing will guide you step by step, letting you know when to change rowing intensity and when to rest. Each plan is designed to slowly become more challenging so your body can adapt and gain endurance while minimising any risk of injury. Spend just 10-30 minutes a day, 2-5 days a week. You’ll be fitter, stronger and a much better rower! Features - Choose from Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced training plans. - Session based Challenger workouts to exercise your whole body. - Audio coach to guide your through your rowing workout. - Rowing metronome to help you keep in time. - Log your workouts and keep track of your overall progress. - Share your progress. - APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION: Connect your workouts to Health App to track your daily activity. Legal Disclaimer This app and any information given by it are for educational purposes only. They are not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any fitness program. If you upgrade to a premium Start Rowing subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. There is no increase in cost when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, the current period cannot be cancelled. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited if you choose to purchase a premium subscription. Find the full terms and conditions at https://www.vigour.fitness/terms, and our privacy policy at https://www.vigour.fitness/privacy.

Screenshots

Kallpa4 screens
Start Rowing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kallpa at none against Start Rowing's 8. Kallpa also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Start Rowing's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (681 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. Start Rowing sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Kallpa asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kallpa holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Start Rowing has 681 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kallpa ships an update every 6 months, Start Rowing every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Kallpa versus Start Rowing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKallpaStart Rowing
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (681 ratings)
Positive reviews—73.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1681 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFertileno S.AVigour Group Ltd

Customer experience

Kallpa

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Start Rowing

All ratings682 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral9.3%
Negative17.5%

Bugs and requests

Kallpa

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Start Rowing

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blank screen during workouts
  • Inconsistent stroke rate changes
  • Automatic screen shutoff during workouts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow custom workout creation
  • Improve volume control for metronome and audio
  • Add more advanced workout options
  • Enhance user interface and navigation
  • Improve sync and data tracking across devices

In-app purchases

None

Kallpa

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Start Rowing

Subscriptions6
  • Start Rowing Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly2 variants$14.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly$79.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$179.99

Questions

Is Kallpa free?
Kallpa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Start Rowing free?
Start Rowing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kallpa or Start Rowing?
Kallpa is rated higher. Kallpa averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Start Rowing averages 4.7 from 681 ratings.
Do Kallpa or Start Rowing have ads?
Neither Kallpa nor Start Rowing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kallpa or Start Rowing?
Kallpa ships an update every 6 months, and Start Rowing every 2 weeks. Most recently, Kallpa was updated on October 24, 2026 and Start Rowing on October 23, 2026.

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