# Rowing 2 Sculls Challenge vs Athletic Games

The clearest difference is rating: Rowing 2 Sculls Challenge at 5.0 against Athletic Games's 4.2. Rowing 2 Sculls Challenge also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Athletic Games's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (88 vs 11). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Athletic Games sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Rowing 2 Sculls Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rowing 2 Sculls Challenge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Athletic Games has 88 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Rowing 2 Sculls Challenge's written reviews are positive against 89% of Athletic Games's.

Rowing 2 Sculls Challenge ships an update every 26 months, Athletic Games every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rowing 2 Sculls Challenge | Athletic Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowing-2-sculls-challenge/id1585621409/reviews)** | [4.2 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athletic-games/id1614938027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **88** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 88.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Code This Lab srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/377003842) | [Josh-Tim Allen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614938029) |

## What reviewers say

### Rowing 2 Sculls Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowing-2-sculls-challenge/id1585621409)

Compete in 12 rowing races by choosing one of 6 teams. Master perfect rowing techniques to outpace opponents and win each race to advance. Experience thrilling competition on the water.

**Highlights:** Choose from 6 teams, Compete in 12 races, Master rowing technique, Outpace opponents, Win races to advance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Athletic Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athletic-games/id1614938027)

Compete in a realistic track and field simulation. Create and customize athletes, train their stats, and participate in various events and tournaments to become a champion.

**Highlights:** Realistic track and field events, Athlete customization and stat upgrades, Championship tournament mode, Variety of sprint, distance, and field events, Strategic athlete training

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flash Kit 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Great Britain Basic Kit 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Botswana Basic Kit 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| USA Basic Kit 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jamaica Basic Kit 01 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 👍 Realistic animations and movement
- 👍 Appreciated by track and field fans
- 👍 Good graphics and animations
- 👍 Long-time fan appreciation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🐛 Tournament not starting
- 🐛 Speed nerfed after update
- 🐛 Field events not working
- 🐛 Difficulty too high

**Reported bugs**

- Glitch when starting to run
- Cannot start new tournament (coins taken, tournament doesn't start)
- Speed nerfed after update
- Field events do not work
- Long jump and triple jump bug

**Requested features**

- Add editing for more excitement
- More realistic progression in track racing
- Add 300m hurdles and other throwing events
- Add Career mode
- Add podium medalling and group medalling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rowing 2 Sculls Challenge free?

Rowing 2 Sculls Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Athletic Games free?

Athletic Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rowing 2 Sculls Challenge or Athletic Games?

Rowing 2 Sculls Challenge is rated higher. Rowing 2 Sculls Challenge averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Athletic Games averages 4.2 from 88 ratings.

### Do Rowing 2 Sculls Challenge or Athletic Games have ads?

Both Rowing 2 Sculls Challenge and Athletic Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rowing 2 Sculls Challenge or Athletic Games?

Rowing 2 Sculls Challenge ships an update every 26 months, and Athletic Games every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rowing 2 Sculls Challenge was updated on September 24, 2026 and Athletic Games on September 18, 2026.

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