ErgBot vs Rowing Coach 5.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ErgBot
This app uses computer vision to automatically log rowing machine data. Simply snap a picture of your erg monitor, or upload an image from your camera roll, to instantly record your workout details. Data is then sent directly to Google Sheets for easy tracking.
- Automatic erg data logging
- Computer vision technology
- Log data to Google Sheets
- Upload from camera roll
- Developed by former rowers
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Developed by former Penn rowers, ErgBot makes recording erg data significantly faster and easier. We use computer vision technology to allow anyone to log erg data straight to Google Sheets with the snap of a picture! ErgBot also includes an 'Upload' feature, which allows users to upload erg monitor images from their camera roll.
Rowing Coach 5.0
This app provides real-time rowing data for rowers and coaches, including distance, stroke rate, and power. It integrates with the Health app for heart rate monitoring and offers systematic feedback to improve performance. Developed by experienced rowers, it's available on Apple devices.
- Real-time rowing metrics
- Stroke rate and length tracking
- Stroke power (Watt) measurement
- Boat pace and calorie calculation
- Health app integration for heart rate
- Feedback for performance improvement
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Rowing Coach Free is a powerful app for all Apple devices including Apple Watch. A perfect tool for Rowers and Coaches. Real time info available for both Rower and Coach will enhance the synergy and allow an immediate feedback. Rowing Coach Free allows you to control at glance : Time Distance covered Stroke rate Stroke length Stroke power (Watt) Boat pace Calories It integrates with the Health app measuring the heart rate when using the Watch. The systematic feedback helps you to focus and improve stroke by stroke. Developed by Champ rowers for rowers. Terms of Use: https://mapitech.com/rowingcoach/termsofuse.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ErgBot at 4.8 against Rowing Coach 5.0's 3.2. ErgBot also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (76% vs 50%). Rowing Coach 5.0's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 19 months). 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
Both are free to download. Rowing Coach 5.0 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. ErgBot asks for nothing beyond the download.
ErgBot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ErgBot has 59 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of ErgBot's written reviews are positive against 50% of Rowing Coach 5.0's.
ErgBot ships an update every 19 months, Rowing Coach 5.0 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ErgBot | Rowing Coach 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (59 ratings) — better | 3.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 59 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Power Ten Metrics LLC | MapITech |
Customer experience
ErgBot
Rowing Coach 5.0
In-app purchases
ErgBot
No in-app purchases
Rowing Coach 5.0
- Abbonamento annuale7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Unlimited version$19.99
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