RowingSTEM vs RubyEvents
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RowingSTEM
This app supports a rowing curriculum by collecting and analyzing real-time data from Concept2 rowing machines. It helps students understand science and math concepts through rowing metrics and provides exportable data for further analysis.
- Real-time rowing metric collection
- Data analysis with graphing
- Exportable CSV data
- Power output calculation for device comparison
- Access to PDF curriculum materials
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Power Ten Development, LLC in partnership with Tulsa Youth Rowing Association has developed an app to help support the gROW Tulsa RowingSTEM Curriculum. The app works with the Concept2 rowing machine equipped with a PM5 monitor. The RowingSTEM app allows outreach programs and rowing clubs the chance to provide learning experiences to help develop and reinforce science and mathematical concepts in relation to rowing. Data collection functionality allows for quick and easy export to a Comma Separated Values file to email, text or airdrop to other devices and programs. Features Real-time data collection and deriving of the following metrics. Stroke Number Time Elapsed (Seconds) Distance (Meters) Stroke Rate (Strokes/Minute) 500m Split (seconds) Power per stroke (Watts) Heart Rate (Beats Per Minute) * User needs a heart rate monitor belt for this functionality Peak Force (Newtons) Average Drive Force (Newtons) Drive Length (Meters) Drive Time (seconds) Derived: % of stroke complete when peak force is reached Derived: Impulse (Average force x time)Work Per Stroke (Joules) Derived: Stroke Speed (Meters/Second) Force Curve Points for each force curve. (disclaimer, these points are not absolute points but can be taken relative to each other for analysis of the overall shape of the force curve) Please also note that the force curve is not available with older versions of the PM5 monitor. Data Analysis Rowing data can now be analyzed using a graphing screen. Users can select which variables they want to plot on the X and Y axis. Users have two options 1) A scatter plot graph which allows for any two variables to be plotted on the x and y axes. 2) A line graph which allows for plotting on any variable against time, distance or stroke count. Exporting Data The metrics above are stored in a CSV file and can be exported from the app via various forms of transmission (text, email, etc...) How Much Power Can You Create Lab Activity? Students can synchronize the app to the PM5 monitor and receive real-time feedback on the type of electrical device they could power at their current level of power output in Watts. RowingSTEM Curriculum Access Access to the RowingSTEM curriculum in PDF format. These lab activities can be exported from the app to aid in the creation of hard copies for students to work on while working through RowingSTEM based activities.
RubyEvents
Discover Ruby conferences worldwide and watch thousands of recorded talks on demand. Explore speaker profiles, browse by topic, and stay connected with the Ruby community. This open-source initiative is continuously updated with new events and content.
- Discover upcoming Ruby conferences globally
- Filter events by date and location
- Watch thousands of recorded talks
- Search talks by topic, speaker, or event
- Follow favorite speakers and view their talks
- Browse talks by specific topics like Hotwire or Rails
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Your guide to the Ruby events world — in your pocket. RubyEvents.org brings the entire ecosystem of Ruby conferences and recorded talks to your fingertips. Whether you're planning your next in-person event or looking to catch up on standout sessions from past conferences, this app makes it effortless to stay connected with the Ruby community. Discover Upcoming Events Explore a curated list of Ruby conferences happening around the globe. Filter by date or location, and dive into event details including speakers, topics, and links to official websites. Watch Talks On the Go Access thousands of recorded talks from past Ruby events, directly within the app. Search by topic, speaker, or event, and pick up where you left off anytime. Follow Your Favorite Speakers Get to know prominent and emerging voices in the Ruby world. Browse speaker profiles, see all their talks in one place, and discover new favorites. Browse by Topic Looking to dive deep into Hotwire, Rails performance, or testing strategies? With topic-based navigation, you can quickly find talks that match your interests and expand your skills. Community-Powered RubyEvents.org is an open source initiative built by and for the Ruby community. The app is continuously updated as new events and talks become available.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: RowingSTEM at 8 against RubyEvents's 1. RowingSTEM also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RowingSTEM against 5.0 for RubyEvents. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RowingSTEM has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | RowingSTEM | RubyEvents |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Power Ten Development LLC | Marco Roth |
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RowingSTEM
RubyEvents
In-app purchases
RowingSTEM
No in-app purchases
RubyEvents
No in-app purchases









