Remote Rowing Coach vs Watta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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).
Watta
Effortlessly log your rowing, biking, and skiing workouts by simply taking a photo of your machine's screen. AI automatically extracts your performance data, organizing it into a comprehensive training log. Connect with your club, compete on leaderboards, and share your progress with teammates.
- AI photo data extraction
- Automatic workout logging
- Support for Concept2 monitors
- Manual workout entry
- Training history and trends
- Club and squad features
- Leaderboards and competition
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Every metre counts. Watta turns photos of your erg screen into a complete training log. Snap a picture of your Concept2 monitor after your workout, and AI extracts all your data automatically — distance, time, split, stroke rate, watts, calories, and more. No Bluetooth pairing. No cables. Just take a photo and you're done. Snap. Log. Done. Most rowers take photos of their erg screens after training. Those photos sit in camera rolls, never tracked, never analysed. Watta changes that. Upload a photo from your gallery and AI reads your PM5, PM4, or PM3 display in seconds - or any Rowing machine with a screen. Your data flows straight into your training log. You can also enter workouts manually if you prefer. Track every session See your full workout history in one place. Distance, time, average split, stroke rate, watts, heart rate, calories — all captured and organised. Review individual sessions or zoom out to spot trends across weeks and months of training. Join your club Watta is built for squad training. Join your rowing club, connect with your squad, and see how your teammates are training. Club admins can create squads, manage members, and keep everyone connected. Whether you're part of a university programme, a local rowing club, or a national team, Watta keeps your crew together. Compete on leaderboards See where you rank. Leaderboards let you compare your performance against your squad, your club, or the wider Watta community. Push yourself to climb the rankings and celebrate when you hit a new personal best. Social feed Follow your teammates and see their workouts in your feed. React to big sessions and leave comments. Training is better when you're not doing it alone. Works with all Concept2 monitors Watta supports PM5, PM4, and PM3 displays, and any rowing machine with a screen. The AI handles different screen layouts, angles, and lighting conditions. It even works with photos of rowers, bikes, and ski ergs. Row. Bike. Ski. Watta isn't just for rowing. Log your sessions on the Concept2 RowErg, BikeErg, or SkiErg — all in one app. Your data, organised Stop losing workouts to your camera roll. Watta gives you a proper training log that grows with every session. See your progress. Spot patterns. Get faster. Download Watta and start logging your metres. Watta is a fitness tracking app, not a medical device. Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and before making any health-related decisions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Watta at none against Remote Rowing Coach's 5. Watta also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Remote Rowing Coach's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Remote Rowing Coach sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Watta asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Remote Rowing Coach against 5.0 for Watta. 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.
Remote Rowing Coach ships an update every 2 months, Watta weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote Rowing Coach | Watta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Power Ten Development LLC | STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER MILTON |
Customer experience
Remote Rowing Coach
Watta
In-app purchases
Remote Rowing Coach
- 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
- Stroke/Force Curve Analysis$3.99
Watta
No in-app purchases
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