Comparison

Remote Rowing Coach vs KeepRowing

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

KeepRowing

Track your outdoor rowing and Concept2 ergometer workouts using your Apple Watch. It records pace, stroke rate, and heart rate, syncing data to Apple Health and displaying workout maps on your iPhone. Features auto-pause and displays heart rate recovery during breaks.

Highlights
  • Apple Watch workout tracking
  • Records pace, stroke rate, heart rate
  • Syncs data to Apple Health
  • Displays workout maps on iPhone
  • Auto-pause functionality
  • Heart rate recovery display
Features
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Use your Apple Watch to collect data about your outdoor rowing and Concept2 ergometer workouts. The pace (minutes/500m) and the stroke-rate (strokes/minutes) are added to the Apple Health Store in addition to the heart-rates collected by the watch. The information from the Health-Store can be displayed on your iPhone including a map showing the waypoints of the workout. The Apple Watch App supports AutoPause and automatically switches to a summary display when detecting a pause. During a pause the reduction of the heart frequency is Displayed together with the intensity of the workout. The App does not need any registration and does not transfer any data to the internet by itself. Without a valid subscription the Workout recording time is restricted. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remote Rowing Coach4 screens
KeepRowing3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote Rowing Coach at 100% against KeepRowing's 0%. Remote Rowing Coach also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). KeepRowing's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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

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 and KeepRowing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Rowing Coach holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Rowing Coach has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Remote Rowing Coach's written reviews are positive against 0% of KeepRowing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Remote Rowing Coach versus KeepRowing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Rowing CoachKeepRowing
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPower Ten Development LLCMentzer

Customer experience

Remote Rowing Coach

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

KeepRowing

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
2 purchases

KeepRowing

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$1.993 Months
  • Yearly subscription$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote Rowing Coach free?
Remote Rowing Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeepRowing free?
KeepRowing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Rowing Coach or KeepRowing?
Remote Rowing Coach is rated higher. Remote Rowing Coach averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while KeepRowing averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Remote Rowing Coach or KeepRowing have ads?
Remote Rowing Coach shows ads; KeepRowing does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Rowing Coach or KeepRowing?
Remote Rowing Coach ships an update every 2 months, and KeepRowing every 2 months. Most recently, Remote Rowing Coach was updated on September 29, 2026 and KeepRowing on October 1, 2026.

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