Comparison

RitmoTime Freedom vs HOCR

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

Head to head
About

RitmoTime Freedom

This app provides real-time stroke rate, speed, and distance feedback for rowers and paddlers. It records every stroke for later review, offering detailed workout data and GPS mapping. Customizable display options and an automatic piece timer enhance training.

Highlights
  • Real-time stroke rate, speed, and distance
  • Workout recording and review
  • GPS workout mapping
  • Customizable display views
  • Automatic piece timer
  • Data export via email
Features
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RitmoTime Stroke Monitor is an advanced on the water training tool that any rower or paddler can use to get real-time stroke rate, speed and distance feedback during water workouts. Every stroke of every workout is recorded and saved for later review. RitmoTime harnesses the impressive computing power and portability of the iPhone to become the ultimate in water sport training devices. RitmoTime Stroke Monitor Free will function just like the paid version except the app must be restarted after 50 strokes. With every stroke you take RitmoTime will display and record: - Stroke Rate - Heart Rate* - Speed* - Time (Total & Pieces) - Distance (Total & Pieces)* - Stroke Count (Total and Pieces) - Average Speed* - GPS Location (recorded only)* In addition, RitmoTime will map your entire workout and display recorded data for each and every stroke for a lifetimes worth of workouts! * Speed, distance and mapping only on GPS enabled devices (iPhone or iPad/iPod touch with GPS receiver attachment purchased separately). Heart rate feedback is available with the ANT+ Fisica Sensor Key by Wahoo Fitness or with compatible Bluetooth (BTLE) heart rate monitors. Choose from three main display types. Choose the two easy to read and simplified Classic displays or select the customizable Espresso view. The Espresso view contains two touch select readouts each with a choice of twelve quantities to display. Just tap on the touch field to choose from boat run, heart rate, stroke count, distance, heading, compass heading, remaining strokes, remaining time, remaining distance, total strokes, total time and total distance. The “remaining” and “total” quantities are real-time estimates shown during pieces and are based on a preselected piece time, duration or distance. RitmoTime uses all three accelerometers to measure stroke rate in any orientation relative to the boat allowing for maximum flexibility when mounting. The exclusive Auto Piece Timer feature is much more than just an “auto start” capability – it automatically starts and stops a separate piece and rest timer based on preset user stroke rates. This means hands free timing of pieces whether starting from rest or “on the fly”. No more tedious programming workout work/rest intervals. Instead of following a scripted workout you programmed at the dock, the Auto Piece Timer follows your rowing and starts the piece/rest timer when you begin and end your piece and rest intervals. All workout data is saved, subdivided into pieces and can be viewed on your iPhone, in table or map format, and emailed for sharing. The ultimate workout and race log and recorder! Because RitmoTime works in any orientation it does not need to be mounted in any particular way, it just needs to be secure from sliding or rocking. Protect it with a waterproof case, wrap it in a sweatshirt or towel and then stuff it in front of the foot stretchers. No need to interact with RitmoTime during your workout or before your race as the Auto Piece Timer will organize your data into pieces and rest for easy viewing on the device immediately after your workout. Do you have an iPod touch or iPad without GPS? GPS can be added with a separate hardware attachment. This is a great solution for those who don’t have an iPhone. Your total cost, iPod touch + waterproof case + RitmoTime + GPS attachment, is still less expensive than almost all traditional dedicated stroke monitors that have speed and distance capability. GPS attachments for the iPod touch from Dual and Bad-Elf have been tested by Full Compression LLC and work great. ** You must use a waterproof case for this application. ** Waterproof case and mounting ideas can be found at our website www.ritmotime.com.

About

HOCR

This official regatta app provides comprehensive race information. Users can search for athletes, view real-time results, and access the complete race schedule and entry listings. Stay updated on all aspects of the event.

Highlights
  • Athlete search
  • Real-time results
  • Race schedule
  • Entry listings
  • Club and event listings
Features
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The Official Head Of The Charles® App, powered by RegattaCentral. Search for athletes, get results, race schedule and complete entry listings by club and by event.

Screenshots

RitmoTime Freedom4 screens
HOCR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RitmoTime Freedom at 88% against HOCR's 0%. RitmoTime Freedom also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.5). HOCR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 12 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. RitmoTime Freedom sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. HOCR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RitmoTime Freedom holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of RitmoTime Freedom's written reviews are positive against 0% of HOCR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RitmoTime Freedom ships an update every 12 months, HOCR every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RitmoTime Freedom versus HOCR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRitmoTime FreedomHOCR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better4.3 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings719 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFull Compression, LLCStack Sports

Customer experience

RitmoTime Freedom

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

HOCR

All ratings19 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RitmoTime Freedom

One-time2
  • Workout Recording$9.99
  • Unlimited On-Water$14.99
None

HOCR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RitmoTime Freedom free?
RitmoTime Freedom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HOCR free?
HOCR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RitmoTime Freedom or HOCR?
RitmoTime Freedom is rated higher. RitmoTime Freedom averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while HOCR averages 4.3 from 19 ratings.
Do RitmoTime Freedom or HOCR have ads?
Neither RitmoTime Freedom nor HOCR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RitmoTime Freedom or HOCR?
RitmoTime Freedom ships an update every 12 months, and HOCR every 2 days. Most recently, RitmoTime Freedom was updated on October 23, 2026 and HOCR on October 24, 2026.

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