Comparison

Remote Rowing Coach vs Rowr

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

Head to head
About

Remote Rowing Coach

This app connects to a PM5 monitor on a rower to display real-time workout metrics and upload data to the Concept2 Logbook. It offers remote viewing of metrics for a third party with an in-app subscription.

Highlights
  • Real-time workout metrics display
  • Uploads workouts to Concept2 Logbook
  • Remote real-time metric viewing
  • Detailed training review and analysis
  • Force curve data visualization
  • Split data recording
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Please read the requirements for this app before downloading and purchasing remote coaching functionality. Terms And Conditions https://powertendevelopment.com/remote-rowing-coach-terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy https://powertendevelopment.com/remote-rowing-coach-privacy-policy/ Remote Rowing Coach is an iOS app designed to run on iPhone and iPad devices. Once the app is connected to the PM5 monitor on the erg it records workout metrics and displays them in real-time. It will also upload most workouts to the Concept2 Logbook provided the user authenticates with the Logbook from within the app. Remote Rowing Coach also provides the functionality (with the purchase of an in-app subscription) to allow another 3rd party to view PM5 metrics in real-time remotely. Please note that in order to access this functionality, the third party will also need another instance of Remote Rowing Coach running with the subscription service purchased for that device. Another way to view real-time metrics is to use the website associated with this app and which can be located at: https://remote-coach-481a5.firebaseapp.com/remoterowingcoach/login.html In order to use this app, a user is required to have a Concept2 rower with a PM5 monitor capable of Bluetooth. This app will NOT work with a PM3 or PM4 monitor. Additionally, the force curve functionality is ONLY available on PM5 monitors that were manufactured in late 2016 or later. Features Displays your workout in real-time. This screen shows the following metrics Current 500m/split Average 500m/split Distance Time Elapsed Stroke Number Drag Factor Power (Watts) Stroke Rate (Strokes per minute) Heart Rate and Heart Rate Zone (UT1, UT2, AT, TR, AN). Force Curve Screen The force curve screen shows the following metrics. Real-time force curve data Impulse (calculated as Average Force x Stroke Time) Peak Force (in Newtons) Average Force (in Newtons) % of stroke rowed when peak force is achieved Average Force / Peak Force % Drive Time (seconds) Drive Length (meters) Work per stroke (Joules) Training Review Remote Rowing Coach allows for the review of your training pieces. Provides average calculations for Stroke Rate, Average Heart Rate, Average Pace, Average Peak Power, Average Stroke Length, Average Drive Time, Peak Force Percentage Average, Average Work Per Stroke, Average Stroke Speed, Average Impulse. Additionally, training summaries include maximum, minimum, and ending heart rate metrics. Training Splits The training split screen shows all splits recorded by the app/PM5 during your training. Data Analysis The data analysis screen allows for every metric captured to be displayed on a scatter graph. The user must choose the metric for the x-axis and also for the y axis and then plot the graph. Training data can be uploaded to the Concept2 Logbook from this screen (assuming an account has been authenticated in the settings screen). Training data can also be exported in a CSV in a more detailed fashion. (Stroke Number, Time, Distance, 500m Split, Power, Cal/Hr, Heart Rate, Stroke Rate, Peak Force, Average Drive Force, Drive Time. % of stroke at peak force, Impulse, Work per stroke, stroke speed, and all force curve points for each stroke. Force Curve Analysis (in-app purchase) Analyze your training data by looking at your average force curve for a particular stroke rate. Stroke Analysis For those users equipped with a PM5 model that is a later than 2016 model. PM5 console (hardware version 600 or higher) force curve data collection is available. The stroke analysis screen allows for stroke by stroke comparison of force curves for those users that want to look at any of their individual force curves. Viewing Concept2 Logbook Training If your app is authenticated with the Concept2 Logbook, view your training data from within the app. A scatter graph is used to show pace / 500m, stroke rate, power, and heart rate (heart rate was recorded using the PM5).

About

Rowr

This app connects to your indoor rowing machine to offer guided workouts and challenges. Experience virtual rowing with videos of real locations, designed by expert coaches to enhance your fitness.

Highlights
  • Connects to indoor rowing machines
  • Virtual rowing video experiences
  • Coach-designed workouts
  • Individual fitness challenges
  • Supports Concept II rowers
Features
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Row'r connects to your indoor rowing machine to provide workouts and individual challenges to improve your rowing times or general fitness. Row'r uses video of real rowing sites to transport you around the world, while still in your basement, garage, or gym. Workouts and training programs are designed by real coaches and competitive rowers. Rowers currently supported: Concept II

Screenshots

Remote Rowing Coach4 screens
Rowr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rowr at none against Remote Rowing Coach's 5. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Remote Rowing Coach sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Rowr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Remote Rowing Coach against 5.0 for Rowr. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Rowing Coach ships an update every 2 months, Rowr every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Remote Rowing Coach versus Rowr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Rowing CoachRowr
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB261 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPower Ten Development LLCRowr Fitness, Inc.

Customer experience

Remote Rowing Coach

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Rowr

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Remote Rowing Coach

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscripton14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription$22.993 Months
  • Six Month Subscription$39.996 Months
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  • One Year Subscription$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Stroke/Force Curve Analysis$3.99
None

Rowr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Rowing Coach free?
Remote Rowing Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rowr free?
Rowr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Rowing Coach or Rowr?
Remote Rowing Coach and Rowr are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Remote Rowing Coach or Rowr have ads?
Both Remote Rowing Coach and Rowr show ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Rowing Coach or Rowr?
Remote Rowing Coach ships an update every 2 months, and Rowr every 3 months. Most recently, Remote Rowing Coach was updated on September 10, 2026 and Rowr on June 25, 2026.

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