Comparison

Rowing Coach 5.0 vs Rowlitics

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

Rowlitics

Features
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Take your rowing performance to the next level with Rowlitics, the comprehensive tracker designed specifically for on-water rowing. Whether you are training for a regatta or enjoying a morning session, Rowlitics turns your iPhone into a professional performance monitor. Key Features: Real-Time Dashboard: Get live feedback on critical metrics including Strokes Per Minute (SPM), Pace/500m, Distance, Time, and Heart Rate. Custom Workouts: Build your own sessions. Set targets based on Distance, Time, or create complex Interval workouts to match your training plan. Smart Automation: Features like "Auto Start" and "Race Start" allow you to focus on your catch and drive, not your screen. Deep Analytics: Review your performance after every row. Analyze your heart rate zones, average pace, stroke count, and view your route on the map. History & Progress: Keep a detailed log of all your sessions. Compare past rows to see how you’ve improved over the season. Designed for the Boat: Optimized high-contrast interface works perfectly in both landscape and portrait modes, making it easy to read in bright sunlight. Subscriptions: Rowlitics Elite is available as an auto-renewable subscription (Monthly or Annual). New subscribers get a 1-month free trial; after the trial, payment is charged to your Apple ID unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://rowlitics.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://rowlitics.com/privacy

Screenshots

Rowing Coach 5.04 screens
Rowlitics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Rowing Coach 5.0 at 12.0 against Rowlitics's 15.5. On price, update cadence, 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

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 Rowlitics sells 3 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, Rowlitics every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Rowing Coach 5.0 versus Rowlitics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowing Coach 5.0Rowlitics
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapITechLeonid Hatskin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Rowing Coach 5.0

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

Rowlitics

Subscriptions2
  • Rowlitics Elite Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Rowlitics Elite Annual1 Month trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Rowlitics Elite Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Rowing Coach 5.0 free?
Rowing Coach 5.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rowlitics free?
Rowlitics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rowing Coach 5.0 or Rowlitics have ads?
Neither Rowing Coach 5.0 nor Rowlitics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rowing Coach 5.0 or Rowlitics?
Rowing Coach 5.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Rowlitics every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rowing Coach 5.0 was updated on October 10, 2026 and Rowlitics on October 24, 2026.

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