Comparison

NK Logbook vs Paddle Paddle

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

Head to head
About

NK Logbook

This app pairs with compatible GPS devices to import, review, and analyze session data. It also streams live performance measurements for coaches and spectators, offering real-time insights into rowing performance and location.

Highlights
  • Import session data from compatible devices
  • Review and analyze boat metrics and stroke profile
  • Stream live performance measurements
  • Real-time location tracking for safety and spectator viewing
  • Team management for coaches and athletes
  • Compare live data from multiple boats
Features
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NK LiNK Logbook pairs with your CoxBox GPS & SpeedCoach GPS/SUP/OC with Training Pack to (1) import session data for review and analysis and (2) stream live performance measurements to NK's public online viewer at logbook.nksports.com. QUICK AND EASY TO STORE SESSION DATA Pair with your NK device using Data LiNK mode to import session memory to your secure account. REVIEW AND ANALYZE SESSION PERFORMANCE Quickly find and select sessions from the calendar view. Review your course overlayed on a map. Check boat metrics for any or all of the session. Get a clear understanding of your rowing style by viewing your stroke profile. QUICK AND EASY TO STREAM LIVE DATA Pair with your NK device using Live Stream mode. Keep the paired phone and NK device together on the water while training or racing. SAFETY ON THE WATER Coaches, family, friends and spectators can view your location on the map viewer. Just scan the map viewer or boat list to locate any streaming boat. TEAM SUBSCRIPTIONS Assign Coaches and Athletes to your team for easy data sharing Privately stream live performance data to your assigned team coaches Simultaneously compare live streaming data from multiple boats ESSENTIAL COACHING TOOL Coaches can view real-time location and performance measurements during workouts in order to provide more effective feedback. All performance measurements in the NK device are available in the live viewer, so coaches can select which measurements to monitor during each session. IMPROVED SPECTATOR EXPERIENCE Spectators and coaches can view real-time position and performance measurements during an event (please check with the regatta officials regarding the legality of cell phone use during a race). With all entries streaming their data, spectators can see who's ahead by how much - all in real-time! REQUIREMENTS - Compatible with CoxBox GPS, with firmware version 1.00 or higher. - Compatible with SpeedCoach GPS 2, SpeedCoach SUP 2 and SpeedCoach OC 2. Training Pack is required, with firmware version 2.19 or higher. - Mobile device must have Bluetooth 4.3 or higher, and must have Bluetooth peripheral service. - Mobile device must have cellular service. - Mobile device must have iOS 10.0 or higher (iPad 4 and higher/ iPhone 5 or 5c and higher)

About

Paddle Paddle

Track your paddle sports adventures with detailed metrics like speed, pace, and distance. Set targets, review past rides with speed visualizations, and integrate with heart rate monitors and HealthKit. Export your data and share your progress.

Highlights
  • GPS path tracking
  • Speed and pace metrics
  • Target setting
  • Ride history with speed visualization
  • Bluetooth heart rate sensor support
  • HealthKit integration
  • Apple Watch standalone support
Features
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Paddle boat tracking application for paddle board, kayak, canoe and similar. It tracks path of a ride on a map, tracks maximum and average speed, paddling pace, pauses and weather. User may set the target on a map with long tap gesture and application will show path and distance to that target. Target can be easily removed if no longer needed. Previous rides are stored in a History and can be viewed/examined later. Path of previous ride on a map is shown with colors, representing speed variance. Green indicates faster speed and red indicates slower. Application can also read your heart rate from a standard bluetooth sensor, for example Wahoo or Garmin. Rides in history can be exported into infographics image for sharing via standard iOS sharing means. It also can be exported into TCX file for import into other systems as well as directly integrating with Strava. When tracking your ride, application can stay in foreground, or you can put device into lock mode - app will still be tracking the ride until you press Finish. Store data in iCloud. Support for Apple Watch as a stand-alone tracking application. Rides will be synchronized to iPhone when it is available. Paddle Paddle application integrates with HealthKit to obtain your weight and age (if available) for calories calculation, as well as reports a workout activity (Paddle sports type) and effort when you press Finish button. https://oxigenator.com/products/paddle-paddle/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

NK Logbook4 screens
Paddle Paddle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Paddle Paddle at 4.7 against NK Logbook's 3.8. Paddle Paddle also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (378 vs 12). NK Logbook's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. NK Logbook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Paddle Paddle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paddle Paddle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paddle Paddle has 378 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of NK Logbook's written reviews are positive against 65% of Paddle Paddle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NK Logbook ships an update every 4 months, Paddle Paddle fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NK Logbook versus Paddle Paddle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNK LogbookPaddle Paddle
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (12 ratings)4.7 (378 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews65.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12378 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNielsen-Kellerman Co.OXiGENATOR LLC

Customer experience

NK Logbook

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

Paddle Paddle

All ratings378 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

NK Logbook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Paddle Paddle

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 🐛 App freezes when viewing history
  • 🐛 History not showing without upgrade
  • 🐛 Apple Watch shows speed in km/hr despite miles setting
  • 🐛 No data collected in Apple Watch stats
  • 🐛 Cannot view history due to unavailable ads/subscription

Requested features

7 requests
  • 💡 Add watch version
  • 💡 Grab heart rate data from Apple Watch
  • 💡 Make app fully functional without subscription
  • 💡 Improve Apple Watch integration
  • 💡 Allow starting/pausing/stopping recording on Apple Watch
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  • 💡 Show useful data on Apple Watch
  • 💡 Explain color coding (red, orange, green)

In-app purchases

4 purchases

NK Logbook

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Coach Subscription14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Team Subscription14 Days trial$74.991 Month
  • Annual Coach Subscription14 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • Team Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$749.991 Year
2 purchases

Paddle Paddle

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is NK Logbook free?
NK Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paddle Paddle free?
Paddle Paddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NK Logbook or Paddle Paddle?
Paddle Paddle is rated higher. NK Logbook averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Paddle Paddle averages 4.7 from 378 ratings.
Do NK Logbook or Paddle Paddle have ads?
Paddle Paddle shows ads; NK Logbook does not.
Which is updated more often, NK Logbook or Paddle Paddle?
NK Logbook ships an update every 4 months, and Paddle Paddle fortnightly. Most recently, NK Logbook was updated on October 9, 2026 and Paddle Paddle on October 12, 2026.

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