Comparison

Stroke Rate Trainer vs Rowing Tools for Coaches

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

Head to head
About

Stroke Rate Trainer

This app provides a customizable metronome to help athletes train at specific tempos. It plays audible beeps at a set rate, ideal for practicing swimming strokes or other sports requiring precise timing during workouts.

Highlights
  • Customizable beep rate
  • Set tempo in seconds per cycle
  • Audio output via speaker or headset
  • Useful for swimming and other sports
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod
Features
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This is a simple metronome app that plays a beep at the selected rate in seconds per cycle. This can be used to train cycle rates in swimming or other sports. Example usage would be playing the rate to an athlete or group of athletes through the phone speaker, bluetooth speaker or headsets before or during a practice repeat so they learn the target tempo they are trying to achieve.

About

Rowing Tools for Coaches

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Rowing Tools is the app every rowing coach needs to increase the performance of your crews and athletes. We have built a range of tools from stopwatches, timers, calculators and team management to help you achieve yours and your team’s goals. Features: SIMPLE STROKE RATE MEASUREMENT: With just a tap on the screen, instantly calculates your current stroke rate (strokes per minute). The large, clear display makes it easy to read even in the most intense rowing sessions. REAL-TIME STROKE HISTORY: Every stroke is automatically recorded and displayed in a list below the button, with the most recent measurement at the top. Gain valuable insights into your performance and identify areas to improve by reviewing your stroke rate history. PYRAMID STOPWATCH (SUBSCRIPTION FEATURE): Our pyramid stopwatch means you’ll never forget when the rate change is meant to happen. See the time left for both the whole workout and the interval. Also see the rate for each interval if you want. GPS SPEED TRACKING (SUBSCRIPTION FEATURE): Upgrade to our premium version to access GPS speed tracking. Monitor your boat’s speed in real-time to gauge your performance and make necessary adjustments during your rowing sessions. WIND SPEED AND DIRECTION (SUBSCRIPTION FEATURE): Subscribe to unlock wind speed and direction information. Understand how weather conditions affect your rowing and adjust your technique for optimal performance. RESET & REVIEW: Reset the stroke rate list with a single tap to start fresh or review your progress later. Rowing Tools makes it easy to keep track of your training sessions and analyze your performance over time. AND MORE Join thousands of coaches who trust Rowing Tools to improve their training and reach their full potential on the water. Download Rowing Tools today and elevate your rowing performance to new heights! If you choose to upgrade to our subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple account, and your account will be charged 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the App Store after purchase. Terms of Service: https://sports-stats.org/terms-stroke-rate-counter/ Privacy: https://sports-stats.org/privacy-stroke-rate-counter/

Screenshots

Stroke Rate Trainer2 screens
Rowing Tools for Coaches4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stroke Rate Trainer at none against Rowing Tools for Coaches's 5. Stroke Rate Trainer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Rowing Tools for Coaches sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Stroke Rate Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Stroke Rate Trainer versus Rowing Tools for Coaches: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStroke Rate TrainerRowing Tools for Coaches
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDavid HeddenSports Stats Limited

In-app purchases

None

Stroke Rate Trainer

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Rowing Tools for Coaches

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Features Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Pro Features Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Pro Features Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Features$1.99
  • Lifetime Access$69.99

Questions

Is Stroke Rate Trainer free?
Stroke Rate Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rowing Tools for Coaches free?
Rowing Tools for Coaches is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stroke Rate Trainer or Rowing Tools for Coaches have ads?
Rowing Tools for Coaches shows ads; Stroke Rate Trainer does not.

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