Comparison

Regatta Indoor Rowing 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

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

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

Regatta Indoor Rowing4 screens
Start Rowing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Start Rowing at 4.7 against Regatta Indoor Rowing's 3.9. Start Rowing also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (73% vs 55%). On price, ads, 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. Regatta Indoor Rowing sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Start Rowing sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Start Rowing holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Start Rowing has 681 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Regatta Indoor Rowing's written reviews are positive against 73% of Start Rowing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Regatta Indoor Rowing versus Start Rowing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegatta Indoor RowingStart Rowing
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (55 ratings)4.7 (681 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews73.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55681 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRegatta Fitness LLCVigour Group Ltd

Customer experience

Regatta Indoor Rowing

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

Start Rowing

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

User reviews

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

Start Rowing

From 681 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful for beginners
  • 🚀 Structured workout plans
  • 👍 Easy to follow
  • 👍 Enjoyable and motivating
  • 🚀 Useful metronome and pacing features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues (blank screen, spinning circle)
  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 💰 Misleading about free access, requires subscription
  • 👎 Limited customization and flexibility
  • 👎 Inconsistent performance (stroke rate changes, screen shutoff)

Bugs and requests

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

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

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
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 Regatta Indoor Rowing free?
Regatta Indoor Rowing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Start Rowing free?
Start Rowing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Regatta Indoor Rowing or Start Rowing?
Start Rowing is rated higher. Regatta Indoor Rowing averages 3.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Start Rowing averages 4.7 from 681 ratings.
Do Regatta Indoor Rowing or Start Rowing have ads?
Neither Regatta Indoor Rowing nor Start Rowing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Regatta Indoor Rowing or Start Rowing?
Regatta Indoor Rowing ships an update every 2 months, and Start Rowing every 2 weeks. Most recently, Regatta Indoor Rowing was updated on October 24, 2026 and Start Rowing on October 23, 2026.

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