Comparison

Regatta Indoor Rowing 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

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

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

Regatta Indoor Rowing4 screens
Remote Rowing Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote Rowing Coach at 100% against Regatta Indoor Rowing's 55%. Remote Rowing Coach also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Regatta Indoor Rowing's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (55 vs 7). On price, update cadence, 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Remote Rowing Coach sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Rowing Coach holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Regatta Indoor Rowing has 55 ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of Remote Rowing Coach's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Regatta Indoor Rowing versus Remote Rowing Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegatta Indoor RowingRemote Rowing Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (55 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
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 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRegatta Fitness LLCPower Ten Development LLC

Customer experience

Regatta Indoor Rowing

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

Remote Rowing Coach

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

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

Remote Rowing Coach

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Regatta Indoor Rowing

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Promotion$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$149.991 Year
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  • Annual Plan$149.991 Year
One-time1
  • Seasonal Plan$79.99
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 Regatta Indoor Rowing free?
Regatta Indoor Rowing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Rowing Coach free?
Remote Rowing Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Regatta Indoor Rowing or Remote Rowing Coach?
Remote Rowing Coach is rated higher. Regatta Indoor Rowing averages 3.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Remote Rowing Coach averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Regatta Indoor Rowing or Remote Rowing Coach have ads?
Remote Rowing Coach shows ads; Regatta Indoor Rowing does not.
Which is updated more often, Regatta Indoor Rowing or Remote Rowing Coach?
Regatta Indoor Rowing ships an update every 2 months, and Remote Rowing Coach every 2 months. Most recently, Regatta Indoor Rowing was updated on November 2, 2026 and Remote Rowing Coach on November 3, 2026.

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