Comparison

Start Rowing vs Skandika Training Data

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

Head to head
About

Start Rowing

This app provides structured rowing machine training plans for all experience levels, from beginner to advanced. It guides users through workouts with audio cues and a metronome, helping them build strength, burn calories, and improve rowing technique. Track progress and integrate with Apple Health for a comprehensive fitness journey.

Highlights
  • Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced training plans
  • Audio coach guidance
  • Rowing metronome
  • Workout logging and progress tracking
  • Apple Health integration
  • Session-based Challenger workouts
Features
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Start Rowing without any previous experience needed. Get in shape, build strength and burn calories. Our rowing app's workout plans will train you for the next stage in your rowing journey. Never rowed before? Start with our beginner plan. In 8 weeks you’ll be comfortable rowing 2000 meters with correct technique. Experienced erger? Use our intermediate and advanced plans to improve your overall fitness while increasing your rowing capacity. Start Rowing will guide you step by step, letting you know when to change rowing intensity and when to rest. Each plan is designed to slowly become more challenging so your body can adapt and gain endurance while minimising any risk of injury. Spend just 10-30 minutes a day, 2-5 days a week. You’ll be fitter, stronger and a much better rower! Features - Choose from Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced training plans. - Session based Challenger workouts to exercise your whole body. - Audio coach to guide your through your rowing workout. - Rowing metronome to help you keep in time. - Log your workouts and keep track of your overall progress. - Share your progress. - APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION: Connect your workouts to Health App to track your daily activity. Legal Disclaimer This app and any information given by it are for educational purposes only. They are not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any fitness program. If you upgrade to a premium Start Rowing subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. There is no increase in cost when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, the current period cannot be cancelled. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited if you choose to purchase a premium subscription. Find the full terms and conditions at https://www.vigour.fitness/terms, and our privacy policy at https://www.vigour.fitness/privacy.

About

Skandika Training Data

Features
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Transform your smartphone or tablet into a modern training computer that shows you all important training data in real time, with the free Skandika Training Data app. Achieve your training goals and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Connect your Styrke II, Nemo III, Nemo IV or Nemo V water rowing machine to the Skandika Training Data app. After starting the free training, you will then see all important training data live on your smartphone or tablet and thus turn your smartphone or tablet into a training computer. The training display shows you - Time in min. - Number of strokes - Speed in km/h - Distance in m. - Strokes/min. - Time/500 m. The Skandika Training Data App is currently only compatible with the Skandika Styrke II, Nemo III, Nemo IV or Nemo V rower. Would you like to use this cool feature with another Skandika training device? Then leave us feedback in the app about which Skandika product you would like to use the app with in the future. Your opinion is important to us: Don't hesitate to tell us about suggestions for improvement, wishes and new functions in the feedback function in the app. You are also welcome to use the feedback function for questions. Please leave your email address in the feedback text so that our customer service can contact you.

Screenshots

Start Rowing4 screens
Skandika Training Data4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Skandika Training Data at none against Start Rowing's 8. Skandika Training Data also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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. Start Rowing sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Skandika Training Data asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Start Rowing ships an update every 2 weeks, Skandika Training Data every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Start Rowing versus Skandika Training Data: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStart RowingSkandika Training Data
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (682 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings682 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVigour Group LtdDigitale Kumpel GmbH

Bugs and requests

Start Rowing

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blank screen during workouts
  • Inconsistent stroke rate changes
  • Automatic screen shutoff during workouts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow custom workout creation
  • Improve volume control for metronome and audio
  • Add more advanced workout options
  • Enhance user interface and navigation
  • Improve sync and data tracking across devices

Skandika Training Data

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Start Rowing

Subscriptions6
  • Start Rowing Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly2 variants$14.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly$79.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$179.99
None

Skandika Training Data

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Start Rowing free?
Start Rowing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skandika Training Data free?
Skandika Training Data is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Start Rowing or Skandika Training Data have ads?
Neither Start Rowing nor Skandika Training Data shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Start Rowing or Skandika Training Data?
Start Rowing ships an update every 2 weeks, and Skandika Training Data every 3 weeks. Most recently, Start Rowing was updated on October 10, 2026 and Skandika Training Data on October 6, 2026.

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