Comparison

Stroke Rate Stopwatch vs Rowing in Motion

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

Head to head
About

Stroke Rate Stopwatch

This stopwatch app helps track lap times, stroke counts, and stroke rates with large, haptic-enabled buttons. It offers features for syncing starts, calculating combined splits, and saving race data for later recall.

Highlights
  • Large, haptic-feedback buttons
  • Stroke count tracking per lap
  • Stroke rate tracking (cycles/minute or seconds/cycle)
  • Add :05 button for start synchronization
  • Automatic calculation of combined splits
  • Save and recall race data
Features
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Stopwatch Features - Big Buttons that are forgiving of your terrible thumb aim. - Button Haptics that let you know you actually hit the right button without having to look. In settings, you can choose which buttons to put haptics on. - Stroke Count Button to track & save stroke counts for each lap. Stroke counts for each lap are displayed in the Lap Display. Count button works with or without the timer running. - Stroke Rate Button to track & save stroke rates. The median stroke rate for each lap is displayed in the Lap Display. Tap the lap row to view all the stroke rates for that lap. In settings, choose a 1, 2 or 3 cycle base. When set to 1 cycle, the stroke count & stroke rate are combined into one button that tracks both together. Also in settings, choose either Seconds Per Cycle or Cycles Per Minute as units. Stroke rate button works with or without the timer running. - Miss the start? Tap the Add :05 Button a couple times and then start your watch on the :10. Now you’re all synced up with the clock! - The Alt Lap column in the Lap Display will add the last two splits for you. So now you can take 50 splits and have the 100 splits calculated for you, or take 25 splits and have the 50’s calculated for you, etc. - Tap the Save Button to save race data to search and recall later. Tap the Folder Button to view previously saved data.

About

Rowing in Motion

This app helps rowers track and improve their performance with detailed metrics and custom workout programs. It analyzes boat acceleration, speed, and stroke rate, offering live feedback and post-session analysis. Features include customizable interfaces and sonification for real-time guidance.

Highlights
  • Track boat acceleration, speed, and stroke rate
  • Create custom workout programs
  • Live feedback and stroke analysis
  • Upload and analyze sessions on online logbook
  • Sonification for real-time feedback
  • Supports various rowing types
Features
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Rowing in Motion is the ultimate training performance tool for every rower looking to track and improve their rowing performance. TRACK: boat acceleration, speed and stroke-rate and stroke-metrics using your device's GPS and Accelerometer with detailed live feedback on how efficiently you move your boat forward and where you can improve your rowing technique to row faster. WORKOUT: Create custom workout programs with fully customizable distance, time and rest intervals. Intervals also support a target stroke-rate. Subscription: The App features a subscription via In-App-Purchases: ANALYZE: Upload and analyze your recorded rowing sessions to your account on our online logbook "Rowing in Motion Analytics" (https://analytics.rowinginmotion.com). Track your training volume and intensity, analyze your races and how your rowing technique improves over time. ALL FEATURES: * Measures Strokerate, Speed, Distance and Boat Acceleration, giving you insight into all aspects of your stroke * Full Screen Graphs: Showing your boat acceleration compared to an average of the previous strokes * Create, edit and row your custom workout programs * Customizable user interface: Display all the data you need to see to improve your rowing stroke * Instantly upload and analyze your recorded rowing sessions with your Analytics account (subscription required) * Stroke Analysis: Live average acceleration graphs, speed graph * Sonification: Turn your boat acceleration into a sound for a better realtime feedback to help you improve the effectiveness of your stroke. * Stroke Metrics: Stroke Metrics derived from boat acceleration allow you to easily focus on specific aspects of the stroke * Supports Canoe, Dragon Boat and Fixed Seat rowing (e.g. Surfboats, Para-rowing, Gigs...)

Screenshots

Stroke Rate Stopwatch4 screens
Rowing in Motion3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stroke Rate Stopwatch at 5.0 against Rowing in Motion's 3.0. Stroke Rate Stopwatch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). Rowing in Motion's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support 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 in Motion sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Stroke Rate Stopwatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stroke Rate Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stroke Rate Stopwatch versus Rowing in Motion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStroke Rate StopwatchRowing in Motion
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB345 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid HeddenDecent Rowing

Customer experience

Stroke Rate Stopwatch

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Rowing in Motion

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stroke Rate Stopwatch

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Rowing in Motion

Subscriptions1
  • Analytics Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Stroke Rate Stopwatch free?
Stroke Rate Stopwatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rowing in Motion free?
Rowing in Motion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stroke Rate Stopwatch or Rowing in Motion?
Stroke Rate Stopwatch is rated higher. Stroke Rate Stopwatch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Rowing in Motion averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Stroke Rate Stopwatch or Rowing in Motion have ads?
Neither Stroke Rate Stopwatch nor Rowing in Motion shows ads.

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