CrewTimer Regatta Timing vs Rowing Tools for Coaches
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CrewTimer Regatta Timing
This app simplifies timing for regatta-style races like crew, kayak, and canoe. It supports large events or standalone scrimmages, allowing for real-time results, penalty adjustments, and configuration via spreadsheet import.
- Regatta and scrimmage timing
- Standalone or website integrated modes
- Real-time results display
- Penalty and correction support
- Spreadsheet import for configuration
- Age-based handicaps
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Crew Timer is an app and companion website used to facilitate event timing and scrimmage timing for regatta style racing such as crew, kayak, canoe, or track and field. It can be used for 1000+ entry events as well as standalone use as a scrimmage or seat race timer. When used standalone the user simply presses buttons to start each entry being timed and then subsequently presses a finish button for each entry as they finish. A summary screen is provided to show the 'results'. For a regatta or sprint style, the start and stop timing can be separate tablets or phones located at the start and finish with the results shown real time on www.crewtimer.com. Penalties and corrections are allowed. Configuration is done via a simple spreadsheet import of the race entries. For more information on using CrewTimer for a regatta, visit www.crewtimer.com and select the About menu item. Standalone Features • Sprint or Head races • User configurable races • Share results as spreadsheet Features enabled with www.crewtimer.com integration • Spreadsheet configuration • Real time results • Real time lineup changes • Time synchronization • Separate mobile device for start and finish • Age based handicaps
Rowing Tools for Coaches
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Rowing Tools is the app every rowing coach needs to increase the performance of your crews and athletes. We have built a range of tools from stopwatches, timers, calculators and team management to help you achieve yours and your team’s goals. Features: SIMPLE STROKE RATE MEASUREMENT: With just a tap on the screen, instantly calculates your current stroke rate (strokes per minute). The large, clear display makes it easy to read even in the most intense rowing sessions. REAL-TIME STROKE HISTORY: Every stroke is automatically recorded and displayed in a list below the button, with the most recent measurement at the top. Gain valuable insights into your performance and identify areas to improve by reviewing your stroke rate history. PYRAMID STOPWATCH (SUBSCRIPTION FEATURE): Our pyramid stopwatch means you’ll never forget when the rate change is meant to happen. See the time left for both the whole workout and the interval. Also see the rate for each interval if you want. GPS SPEED TRACKING (SUBSCRIPTION FEATURE): Upgrade to our premium version to access GPS speed tracking. Monitor your boat’s speed in real-time to gauge your performance and make necessary adjustments during your rowing sessions. WIND SPEED AND DIRECTION (SUBSCRIPTION FEATURE): Subscribe to unlock wind speed and direction information. Understand how weather conditions affect your rowing and adjust your technique for optimal performance. RESET & REVIEW: Reset the stroke rate list with a single tap to start fresh or review your progress later. Rowing Tools makes it easy to keep track of your training sessions and analyze your performance over time. AND MORE Join thousands of coaches who trust Rowing Tools to improve their training and reach their full potential on the water. Download Rowing Tools today and elevate your rowing performance to new heights! If you choose to upgrade to our subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple account, and your account will be charged 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the App Store after purchase. Terms of Service: https://sports-stats.org/terms-stroke-rate-counter/ Privacy: https://sports-stats.org/privacy-stroke-rate-counter/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CrewTimer Regatta Timing at none against Rowing Tools for Coaches's 5. CrewTimer Regatta Timing also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence 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 Tools for Coaches sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. CrewTimer Regatta Timing asks for nothing beyond the download.
CrewTimer Regatta Timing ships an update every 3 weeks, Rowing Tools for Coaches fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrewTimer Regatta Timing | Rowing Tools for Coaches |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Entazza LLC | Sports Stats Limited |
In-app purchases
CrewTimer Regatta Timing
No in-app purchases
Rowing Tools for Coaches
- Pro Features Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Pro Features Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Pro Features Yearly$34.991 Year
- Premium Features$1.99
- Lifetime Access$69.99
Questions
Is CrewTimer Regatta Timing free?
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