Comparison

RP3 Rowing Lite vs Remote Rowing Coach

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

Head to head
About

RP3 Rowing Lite

This application connects to your RP3 rowing ergometer via Bluetooth to provide real-time performance data. Analyze stroke rate, speed, distance, and heart rate, with in-depth force curve analysis. Program custom interval training sessions and export your workout data for further analysis.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity to ergometer
  • Real-time stroke rate, speed, distance, heart rate
  • In-depth force curve analysis
  • Customizable interval training programming
  • Workout data export to online portal
  • Performance analysis
Features
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Your monitor for the RP3 Rowing ergometer. Get the most precise insights in your performance for the True rowing experience. RP3 Rowing is designed to connect to your RP3-S or RP3-T ergometer through Bluetooth. It provides a training tool that any rower can use to get real-time stroke rate, speed, distance, heart rate information, in depth force curve analysis and much more. Program an interval training consisting of duration, strokes or distance parts and measure your performance while doing so, if it is just a full on 2K performance test or an hour long HIIT training. Each stroke of your workout is recorded and can be exported to your RP3 Rowing account on https://portal.rp3rowing.com/. Go online to get a deep dive into your data or export it for further analysis.

About

Remote Rowing Coach

This app connects to a PM5 monitor on a rower to display real-time workout metrics and upload data to the Concept2 Logbook. It offers remote viewing of metrics for a third party with an in-app subscription.

Highlights
  • Real-time workout metrics display
  • Uploads workouts to Concept2 Logbook
  • Remote real-time metric viewing
  • Detailed training review and analysis
  • Force curve data visualization
  • Split data recording
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Please read the requirements for this app before downloading and purchasing remote coaching functionality. Terms And Conditions https://powertendevelopment.com/remote-rowing-coach-terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy https://powertendevelopment.com/remote-rowing-coach-privacy-policy/ Remote Rowing Coach is an iOS app designed to run on iPhone and iPad devices. Once the app is connected to the PM5 monitor on the erg it records workout metrics and displays them in real-time. It will also upload most workouts to the Concept2 Logbook provided the user authenticates with the Logbook from within the app. Remote Rowing Coach also provides the functionality (with the purchase of an in-app subscription) to allow another 3rd party to view PM5 metrics in real-time remotely. Please note that in order to access this functionality, the third party will also need another instance of Remote Rowing Coach running with the subscription service purchased for that device. Another way to view real-time metrics is to use the website associated with this app and which can be located at: https://remote-coach-481a5.firebaseapp.com/remoterowingcoach/login.html In order to use this app, a user is required to have a Concept2 rower with a PM5 monitor capable of Bluetooth. This app will NOT work with a PM3 or PM4 monitor. Additionally, the force curve functionality is ONLY available on PM5 monitors that were manufactured in late 2016 or later. Features Displays your workout in real-time. This screen shows the following metrics Current 500m/split Average 500m/split Distance Time Elapsed Stroke Number Drag Factor Power (Watts) Stroke Rate (Strokes per minute) Heart Rate and Heart Rate Zone (UT1, UT2, AT, TR, AN). Force Curve Screen The force curve screen shows the following metrics. Real-time force curve data Impulse (calculated as Average Force x Stroke Time) Peak Force (in Newtons) Average Force (in Newtons) % of stroke rowed when peak force is achieved Average Force / Peak Force % Drive Time (seconds) Drive Length (meters) Work per stroke (Joules) Training Review Remote Rowing Coach allows for the review of your training pieces. Provides average calculations for Stroke Rate, Average Heart Rate, Average Pace, Average Peak Power, Average Stroke Length, Average Drive Time, Peak Force Percentage Average, Average Work Per Stroke, Average Stroke Speed, Average Impulse. Additionally, training summaries include maximum, minimum, and ending heart rate metrics. Training Splits The training split screen shows all splits recorded by the app/PM5 during your training. Data Analysis The data analysis screen allows for every metric captured to be displayed on a scatter graph. The user must choose the metric for the x-axis and also for the y axis and then plot the graph. Training data can be uploaded to the Concept2 Logbook from this screen (assuming an account has been authenticated in the settings screen). Training data can also be exported in a CSV in a more detailed fashion. (Stroke Number, Time, Distance, 500m Split, Power, Cal/Hr, Heart Rate, Stroke Rate, Peak Force, Average Drive Force, Drive Time. % of stroke at peak force, Impulse, Work per stroke, stroke speed, and all force curve points for each stroke. Force Curve Analysis (in-app purchase) Analyze your training data by looking at your average force curve for a particular stroke rate. Stroke Analysis For those users equipped with a PM5 model that is a later than 2016 model. PM5 console (hardware version 600 or higher) force curve data collection is available. The stroke analysis screen allows for stroke by stroke comparison of force curves for those users that want to look at any of their individual force curves. Viewing Concept2 Logbook Training If your app is authenticated with the Concept2 Logbook, view your training data from within the app. A scatter graph is used to show pace / 500m, stroke rate, power, and heart rate (heart rate was recorded using the PM5).

Screenshots

RP3 Rowing Lite3 screens
Remote Rowing Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote Rowing Coach at 100% against RP3 Rowing Lite's 8%. Remote Rowing Coach also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). RP3 Rowing Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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. Remote Rowing Coach sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. RP3 Rowing Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Rowing Coach holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of RP3 Rowing Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Remote Rowing Coach's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RP3 Rowing Lite ships an update every 5 months, Remote Rowing Coach every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RP3 Rowing Lite versus Remote Rowing Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRP3 Rowing LiteRemote Rowing Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (11 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRP3 Rowing B.V.Power Ten Development LLC

Customer experience

RP3 Rowing Lite

All ratings11 ratings
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive7.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.3%

Remote Rowing Coach

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RP3 Rowing Lite

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Remote Rowing Coach

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscripton14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription$22.993 Months
  • Six Month Subscription$39.996 Months
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  • One Year Subscription$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Stroke/Force Curve Analysis$3.99

Questions

Is RP3 Rowing Lite free?
RP3 Rowing Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Rowing Coach free?
Remote Rowing Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RP3 Rowing Lite or Remote Rowing Coach?
Remote Rowing Coach is rated higher. RP3 Rowing Lite averages 1.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Remote Rowing Coach averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do RP3 Rowing Lite or Remote Rowing Coach have ads?
Remote Rowing Coach shows ads; RP3 Rowing Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, RP3 Rowing Lite or Remote Rowing Coach?
RP3 Rowing Lite ships an update every 5 months, and Remote Rowing Coach every 2 months. Most recently, RP3 Rowing Lite was updated on October 3, 2026 and Remote Rowing Coach on October 14, 2026.

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