# YMCA CTX vs RowCoach

The clearest difference is ratings volume: YMCA CTX at 257 against RowCoach's 1. YMCA CTX also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). RowCoach's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RowCoach holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YMCA CTX has 257 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | YMCA CTX | RowCoach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymca-ctx/id1485537145/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowcoach-rowing-speed-gps/id6788531163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **257** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 147 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YMCA of Central Texas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707242081) | [BEN ERIK OLDEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788531165) |

## What reviewers say

### YMCA CTX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymca-ctx/id1485537145)

This app helps you track workouts, monitor progress, and achieve fitness goals. It offers personalized training plans, engaging challenges, and class booking. Integrate with HealthKit for a comprehensive fitness experience.

**Highlights:** Workout tracking, Personalized training plans, Activity level milestones, Fun fitness challenges, Class schedules and booking, HealthKit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Convenient for scheduling classes
- 👍 Barcode for check-in
- 👍 Syncs with calendar
- 👍 Tracks workout progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot log in after membership change
- 🐛 No app support for login issues
- 🐛 Gym staff unable to fix login issue

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log into the app after changing membership type
- Not receiving notifications

**Requested features**

- Summary of classes taken or check-ins per week/month


### RowCoach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowcoach-rowing-speed-gps/id6788531163)

This app transforms your iPhone into a comprehensive rowing computer, providing live on-water metrics like split time and stroke rate using GPS and motion sensors. It supports custom workout creation, a workout library, and detailed session review with map views and interval breakdowns. Data can be exported to popular platforms or saved locally.

**Highlights:** Live on-water rowing metrics, GPS-based split and stroke rate tracking, Customizable workout creation, Workout library and presets, Detailed session review with map view, Export data to TCX, CSV, and PDF

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YMCA CTX free?

YMCA CTX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RowCoach free?

RowCoach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, YMCA CTX or RowCoach?

RowCoach is rated higher. YMCA CTX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while RowCoach averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do YMCA CTX or RowCoach have ads?

Neither YMCA CTX nor RowCoach shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*