Comparison

Rowtrain vs Oarca

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

Head to head
About

Rowtrain

Features
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Du wolltest schon immer wissen, wie du ruderst? Du wolltest schon immer mal deinen Ruderstil optimieren und nachträglich auswerten? Als Trainer willst du auch auf dem Wasser direkten Kontakt zu deinen Sportlern haben? Mit Rowtrain loggst du deine Rudertrainingseinheiten. Rowtrain ist die Lösung für deine Probleme, mit Rowtrain siehst du Schlagzahl, Zeit, Strecke und Geschwindigkeit übersichtlich während du ruderst. Gleichzeitig kannst du deinen Puls anzeigen und sehen sowie auf einer Karte Schiffe in der Nähe sehen. Dein Puls wird von Polar, Garmin, Apple Health sowie etlichen weiteren Marken automatisch importiert. Durch individuelle, farblich angezeigte Pulsbereiche erkennst du direkt, ob du im gewünschten Bereich fährst. Dein Trainer kann live während des Trainings deine Werte sehen und nachvollziehen, dir Aufgaben / Technikübungen geben, vor Schiffen warnen, Belastungen und Wendepunkte übermitteln. Die Anweisungen werden angezeigt und vorgelesen, damit man auch keine Anweisung verpasst. Die Trainings lassen sich nachträglich detailliert und grafisch auswerten. Die App ist speziell für den Leistungssport geschrieben, kann aber auch im Breitensport verwendet werden. Die App erkennt Belastungen und kann mit deinen Sportlern ihren Ruderstil optimieren. Du bist Trainer? Registriere deinen Verein einfach über rowtrain.de, hier findest du das Trainer-Portal. Die App braucht Standortberechtigung, Bluetooth (für Puls) und Internet. Für die Nutzung von Apple Health braucht die App zusätzlich Puls-Rechte in Apple Health.

About

Oarca

Features
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Oarca is your complete rowing companion, designed to help you track every stroke, analyze every session, and reach your training goals. Whether you're training on open water or preparing for competition, Oarca provides the tools you need to improve your performance. Your Club, in Your Pocket Manage your club, its groups and its members directly in the app. Coaches can build training programs and assign sessions to specific groups and boats, follow crews live on the water, and keep safety information within reach on every outing. Track Every Detail Monitor your workouts with GPS route mapping, real-time stroke rate (SPM) detection, heart rate zone tracking, and comprehensive metrics including distance, pace, and time. View your speed visualization directly on your route map to understand your performance at every point. Train with Purpose Follow structured training programs including interval training (both variable and constant), distance-based workouts, time-based sessions, and stroke-based training. Set goals and track your progress toward completion. Analyze and Improve Review your workout history with detailed graphs and analytics. Dive deep into split analysis, interval breakdowns, and heart rate distribution to understand your performance trends over time. Connect Your Devices Seamlessly integrate with Polar heart rate monitors, ActiveLook smart glasses for heads-up display, GoPro cameras for workout recording, and other Bluetooth sensors to enhance your training experience. Plan and Organize Use the training calendar to schedule sessions, set event reminders, and save your favorite rowing locations for easy access. Share Your Progress Export your workout data and share your achievements on social media with custom workout cards that showcase your performance. Download Oarca and transform the way you train.

Screenshots

Rowtrain4 screens
Oarca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rowtrain at none against Oarca's 2. Oarca's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Oarca sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Rowtrain asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rowtrain ships an update monthly, Oarca every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Rowtrain versus Oarca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowtrainOarca
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB130 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBenjamin HinzHamla Teknoloji

In-app purchases

None

Rowtrain

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Oarca

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Oarca Premium$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Rowtrain free?
Rowtrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Oarca free?
Oarca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rowtrain or Oarca have ads?
Neither Rowtrain nor Oarca shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rowtrain or Oarca?
Rowtrain ships an update monthly, and Oarca every 5 days. Most recently, Rowtrain was updated on September 23, 2026 and Oarca on October 12, 2026.

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