Comparison

Dennehys vs RowXL

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

Head to head
About

Dennehys

Manage your fitness facility bookings and stay updated with news directly from your device. View class timetables for multiple locations and share your activity data to stay motivated. The app aims to simplify the member experience.

Highlights
  • Book fitness classes
  • View timetables
  • Manage bookings
  • View gallery
  • Read news updates
  • Integrate with HealthKit
Features
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With the Dennehy's Health & Fitness app, you always have your facility in your pocket. Download our app to book fitness classes, view our gallery, manage your bookings, keep up to date with news and so much more - all from your device! View our timetables for all four Dennehy's sites; Ballincollig, Blackpool, Douglas and Penrose Dock. Our aim is to make things as easy as possible for our members and to provide the best user experience across the app. APPLE HEALTHKIT We also use HealthKit to allow users to share their activity and workout data with the app. This data is used to incentivise users to stay active.

About

RowXL

This app offers AI-powered video analysis and rigging tools for rowers and coaches. It provides feedback on technique, helps build training plans, and optimizes boat performance. Access curated rowing resources and regatta schedules in one place.

Highlights
  • AI-powered video analysis
  • Performance tracking
  • Precise rigging tools
  • Structured training plan builder
  • Curated rowing resources
  • Secure video uploads
Features
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RowXL is a rowing app for athletes and coaches. Built by rowers, for rowers — RowXL combines video analysis, rowing training programs, rigging tools, AI coach support, and a training diary in one easy-to-use app. Designed for masters and club crews, RowXL helps every athlete and coach get faster, smarter, and more efficient — both on and off the water. Features: • AI Coach – Upload your rowing video and receive clear, AI-generated feedback with key findings, fixes, and recommended drills. • Program Builder – Create and track structured training plans for your crew or individual athletes. • Rigging Tools – Calculate spans, inboards, ratios, and pitch settings with precision to optimize boat performance. • Hub – Access curated rowing resources, regatta schedules, and federation links — all in one place. • Secure Uploads – Your videos and data are private, encrypted, and automatically deleted after 10 days for complete control. Why RowXL? RowXL streamlines everything from rigging checks to technique feedback, saving coaches time and helping athletes focus on what matters — performance and results. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rowxl.com/privacy

Screenshots

Dennehys4 screens
RowXL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dennehys at none against RowXL's 1. Dennehys also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. RowXL sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Dennehys asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dennehys against 5.0 for RowXL. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dennehys ships an update every 2 months, RowXL every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dennehys versus RowXL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDennehysRowXL
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDennehysNoel Carey

Customer experience

Dennehys

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RowXL

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dennehys

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RowXL

Subscriptions1
  • RowXL Monthly Access$8.991 Month

Questions

Is Dennehys free?
Dennehys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RowXL free?
RowXL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dennehys or RowXL?
Dennehys and RowXL are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Dennehys or RowXL have ads?
Neither Dennehys nor RowXL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dennehys or RowXL?
Dennehys ships an update every 2 months, and RowXL every 4 months. Most recently, Dennehys was updated on November 3, 2026 and RowXL on October 30, 2026.

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