RitmoStrokeWatch vs Rowing Tools for Coaches
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RitmoStrokeWatch
This app allows Apple Watch users to monitor and record rowing workouts. View detailed metrics for each piece and stroke on a companion iPhone app, and easily share your data to platforms like Strava. Features hands-free timing for workout segments.
- Rowing workout monitoring
- Companion iPhone app
- Strava integration
- Auto piece timer
- Workout data export (TCX/CSV)
- Detailed stroke and piece metrics
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Finally a useable rowing workout app for the Apple Watch! Monitor and record rowing workouts for viewing on the companion iPhone app and posting to Strava. The auto piece timer provides programming free and hands free timing of pieces during the workout. Share TCX or CSV file of workouts The watch portion of the app auto generates metadata for each workout with summary info for each automatically timed and detected piece. View metrics for each piece, subdivisions of each piece and each stroke on the companion iPhone app. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ritmostrokewatch.tiiny.site
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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RitmoStrokeWatch at none against Rowing Tools for Coaches's 5. RitmoStrokeWatch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Rowing Tools for Coaches sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. RitmoStrokeWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.
RitmoStrokeWatch ships an update monthly, Rowing Tools for Coaches fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RitmoStrokeWatch | Rowing Tools for Coaches |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Full Compression, LLC | Sports Stats Limited |
In-app purchases
RitmoStrokeWatch
No in-app purchases
Rowing Tools for Coaches
- Pro Features Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Pro Features Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Pro Features Yearly$34.991 Year
- Premium Features$1.99
- Lifetime Access$69.99
Questions
Is RitmoStrokeWatch free?
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