Comparison

Regatta Countdown Timer vs Rowing in Motion

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Regatta Countdown Timer

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Would you like all the critical information about a Regatta start and fixed mark course on your wrist? This phone and watch app provides select boat instrument features on your phone and wrist via a paired Apple Watch. Includes relevant activities before the start signal (set pin and committee boat locations to define start line, start countdown timer and sync to committee boat time.) Also includes ability to manage waypoints on the companion iPhone app (click on the map) and sync waypoints (marks) to the watch for "GoTo" navigation during the race. Active mark navigation includes a layline assistant to help determine when to tack and fine tune your course. The iPhone app supports all watch features, works without a watch, and also includes a map to visually track your race progress. This application is NOT intended to replace GPS or other key navigational functions and should not be relied on as the sole source of navigational information. This app relies on the underlying GPS software provided by Apple, and may need several seconds to "warm up" for the most accurate GPS readings. See the support page for tips on getting the most out of the app.

About

Rowing in Motion

This app helps rowers track and improve their performance with detailed metrics and custom workout programs. It analyzes boat acceleration, speed, and stroke rate, offering live feedback and post-session analysis. Features include customizable interfaces and sonification for real-time guidance.

Highlights
  • Track boat acceleration, speed, and stroke rate
  • Create custom workout programs
  • Live feedback and stroke analysis
  • Upload and analyze sessions on online logbook
  • Sonification for real-time feedback
  • Supports various rowing types
Features
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Rowing in Motion is the ultimate training performance tool for every rower looking to track and improve their rowing performance. TRACK: boat acceleration, speed and stroke-rate and stroke-metrics using your device's GPS and Accelerometer with detailed live feedback on how efficiently you move your boat forward and where you can improve your rowing technique to row faster. WORKOUT: Create custom workout programs with fully customizable distance, time and rest intervals. Intervals also support a target stroke-rate. Subscription: The App features a subscription via In-App-Purchases: ANALYZE: Upload and analyze your recorded rowing sessions to your account on our online logbook "Rowing in Motion Analytics" (https://analytics.rowinginmotion.com). Track your training volume and intensity, analyze your races and how your rowing technique improves over time. ALL FEATURES: * Measures Strokerate, Speed, Distance and Boat Acceleration, giving you insight into all aspects of your stroke * Full Screen Graphs: Showing your boat acceleration compared to an average of the previous strokes * Create, edit and row your custom workout programs * Customizable user interface: Display all the data you need to see to improve your rowing stroke * Instantly upload and analyze your recorded rowing sessions with your Analytics account (subscription required) * Stroke Analysis: Live average acceleration graphs, speed graph * Sonification: Turn your boat acceleration into a sound for a better realtime feedback to help you improve the effectiveness of your stroke. * Stroke Metrics: Stroke Metrics derived from boat acceleration allow you to easily focus on specific aspects of the stroke * Supports Canoe, Dragon Boat and Fixed Seat rowing (e.g. Surfboats, Para-rowing, Gigs...)

Screenshots

Regatta Countdown Timer3 screens
Rowing in Motion3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Regatta Countdown Timer at none against Rowing in Motion's 1. Rowing in Motion's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rowing in Motion sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Regatta Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Regatta Countdown Timer ships an update every 5 months, Rowing in Motion fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Regatta Countdown Timer versus Rowing in Motion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegatta Countdown TimerRowing in Motion
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB345 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOFTWARE OXYGEN, INC.Decent Rowing

In-app purchases

None

Regatta Countdown Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Rowing in Motion

Subscriptions1
  • Analytics Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Regatta Countdown Timer free?
Regatta Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rowing in Motion free?
Rowing in Motion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Regatta Countdown Timer or Rowing in Motion have ads?
Neither Regatta Countdown Timer nor Rowing in Motion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Regatta Countdown Timer or Rowing in Motion?
Regatta Countdown Timer ships an update every 5 months, and Rowing in Motion fortnightly. Most recently, Regatta Countdown Timer was updated on September 8, 2026 and Rowing in Motion on September 20, 2026.

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