Comparison

Start Rowing vs NEMT US

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

NEMT US

Features
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Efficient & Productive Achieve more efficient & reliable productivity using the NEMT US Dispatch APP.A robust dynamic application designed to communicate with dispatch & scheduling software, ensuring that the dispatcher is in control over the drivers and routes for the day. With the ability to schedule and assigning the future trips, you can schedule the trips in advance and relax rather than going in to details of every trip on day to day basis. Time Saving Solution In one simple application, the drivers can easily maintain and report on the trips assigned to them and communicate with the main dispatch on the same about the ones they have completed saving lots of valuable time which is of essence in this competitive business segment. Gps tracking: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Easy to use With the smooth and user friendly interface and a step by step tutorial, one can save lots of time by cutting down the effort to have the trips accepted, approved and delivered. Ensuring less time is required for booking, billing and eligibility. Web-based dispatch & scheduling application can be used now through this on APPLE devices. 
Reducing Costs NEMT Cloud Dispatch APP enables more efficient vehicle and driver deployment and management thus reduces overall operational costs. 
******************************************************************************>>FEATURES
*Fleet management
*GPS Vehicle Tracking
*Powerful Dispatching Module >>Premium Features ***-Cloud based System
-Multiple users (dispatchers, billing, administrator)
-Multiple locations
-Auto / Dynamic Scheduling ***-Calendar Appointments
-Recurring rides
-Pre Assign drivers
-Automated Billing Module ***-Hour Tracking
-Maintenance & Gas tracking -Custom Reports
-Customized modules anytime

Screenshots

Start Rowing4 screens
NEMT US4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NEMT US at none against Start Rowing's 8. NEMT US also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Start Rowing's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 17 months). On price, 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. NEMT US asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Start Rowing ships an update every 2 weeks, NEMT US every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Start Rowing versus NEMT US: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStart RowingNEMT US
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (681 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews
Number of ratings681 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVigour Group LtdHybrid IT Services Inc

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

NEMT US

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

NEMT US

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Start Rowing free?
Start Rowing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NEMT US free?
NEMT US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Start Rowing or NEMT US have ads?
Neither Start Rowing nor NEMT US shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Start Rowing or NEMT US?
Start Rowing ships an update every 2 weeks, and NEMT US every 17 months. Most recently, Start Rowing was updated on September 11, 2026 and NEMT US on September 15, 2026.

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