Rowing Coach 5.0 vs RowerTrain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
RowerTrain
Connect your rowing machine via Bluetooth to track real-time performance metrics like power, stroke rate, and distance. Create custom workouts or use pre-set sessions, with options for resistance control and automatic Strava integration.
- Bluetooth rower connection
- Real-time performance data
- Customizable structured workouts
- Resistance control
- Strava integration
- Local workout history
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Connect your rowing machine via Bluetooth. Create, customize, and perform structured workouts with real-time tracking. COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT • Domyos rowers: 900, Woodrower. • FTMS-compatible rowers: Concept2 PM5, Merach, Yosuda, Christopeit, and more. • Bluetooth Heart-Rate sensors. Note for Domyos 500B users: this rower is not compatible with RowerTrain. KEY FEATURES • Real-time data: Power, stroke rate, distance, time, calories, resistance, and HR. • Structured workouts: Use default sessions or create your own custom workouts. • Resistance control: Adjust resistance levels within the app (on compatible machines). • Strava Integration: Automatic upload of your activities to Strava. • Apple Health integration QUICK START Turn on your rower's Bluetooth. Launch RowerTrain and pair your device. Select a workout and start rowing! Export your session to Strava or keep it in your local history. Feedback or technical issues? Reach out at: support [at] rowertrain.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RowerTrain at 100% against Rowing Coach 5.0's 50%. RowerTrain also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). Rowing Coach 5.0's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Coach 5.0 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and RowerTrain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Rowing Coach 5.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, RowerTrain every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rowing Coach 5.0 | RowerTrain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MapITech | Adrian Papusoi |
Customer experience
Rowing Coach 5.0
RowerTrain
In-app purchases
Rowing Coach 5.0
- Abbonamento annuale7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Unlimited version$19.99
RowerTrain
- RowerTrain - Full Access$6.99
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