Comparison

Rowing Coach 5.0 vs Oarca

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Oarca

Features
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Oarca is your complete rowing companion, designed to help you track every stroke, analyze every session, and reach your training goals. Whether you're training on open water or preparing for competition, Oarca provides the tools you need to improve your performance. Your Club, in Your Pocket Manage your club, its groups and its members directly in the app. Coaches can build training programs and assign sessions to specific groups and boats, follow crews live on the water, and keep safety information within reach on every outing. Track Every Detail Monitor your workouts with GPS route mapping, real-time stroke rate (SPM) detection, heart rate zone tracking, and comprehensive metrics including distance, pace, and time. View your speed visualization directly on your route map to understand your performance at every point. Train with Purpose Follow structured training programs including interval training (both variable and constant), distance-based workouts, time-based sessions, and stroke-based training. Set goals and track your progress toward completion. Analyze and Improve Review your workout history with detailed graphs and analytics. Dive deep into split analysis, interval breakdowns, and heart rate distribution to understand your performance trends over time. Connect Your Devices Seamlessly integrate with Polar heart rate monitors, ActiveLook smart glasses for heads-up display, GoPro cameras for workout recording, and other Bluetooth sensors to enhance your training experience. Plan and Organize Use the training calendar to schedule sessions, set event reminders, and save your favorite rowing locations for easy access. Share Your Progress Export your workout data and share your achievements on social media with custom workout cards that showcase your performance. Download Oarca and transform the way you train.

Screenshots

Rowing Coach 5.04 screens
Oarca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Oarca at every 2 weeks against Rowing Coach 5.0's every 6 weeks. Rowing Coach 5.0's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Coach 5.0 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Oarca sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rowing Coach 5.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, Oarca every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rowing Coach 5.0 versus Oarca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowing Coach 5.0Oarca
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB132 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMapITechHamla Teknoloji

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Rowing Coach 5.0

Subscriptions1
  • Abbonamento annuale7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited version$19.99
2 purchases

Oarca

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Oarca Premium$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Rowing Coach 5.0 free?
Rowing Coach 5.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Oarca free?
Oarca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rowing Coach 5.0 or Oarca have ads?
Neither Rowing Coach 5.0 nor Oarca shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rowing Coach 5.0 or Oarca?
Rowing Coach 5.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Oarca every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rowing Coach 5.0 was updated on September 8, 2026 and Oarca on September 26, 2026.

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