Speaking Strokewatch vs Rowing Coach 5.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speaking Strokewatch
This app acts as a stroke rate meter for coaches and spectators in water sports like rowing and canoeing. It audibly announces the measured stroke rate per minute, simplifying the monitoring process for users.
- Measures stroke rate per minute
- Reads stroke rate aloud via text-to-speech
- Customizable voice output settings
- Adjustable voice speed and language
- Configurable number of strokes for measurement
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Speaking Strokewatch is an intuitive stroke watch that will not only show you but also tell you the measured stroke rate via text-to-speech. This App relieves Coaches from keeping an eye on their athletes and a stroke watch at the same time. Speaking Strokewatch and a set of headphones will make your life as a coach or spectator in rowing, canoing or paddling much easier. ***FEATURES*** Tap the button at the catch of each three completed stroke-cycles and the App automatically calculates the current stroke-rate per minute and will also read it out loud to you. ***Settings*** Speaking Strokewatch offers the following options: - enable/disable voice output - change voice language - change voice speed - change # of strokes measured between taps
Rowing Coach 5.0
This app provides real-time rowing data for rowers and coaches, including distance, stroke rate, and power. It integrates with the Health app for heart rate monitoring and offers systematic feedback to improve performance. Developed by experienced rowers, it's available on Apple devices.
- Real-time rowing metrics
- Stroke rate and length tracking
- Stroke power (Watt) measurement
- Boat pace and calorie calculation
- Health app integration for heart rate
- Feedback for performance improvement
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Rowing Coach Free is a powerful app for all Apple devices including Apple Watch. A perfect tool for Rowers and Coaches. Real time info available for both Rower and Coach will enhance the synergy and allow an immediate feedback. Rowing Coach Free allows you to control at glance : Time Distance covered Stroke rate Stroke length Stroke power (Watt) Boat pace Calories It integrates with the Health app measuring the heart rate when using the Watch. The systematic feedback helps you to focus and improve stroke by stroke. Developed by Champ rowers for rowers. Terms of Use: https://mapitech.com/rowingcoach/termsofuse.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speaking Strokewatch at none against Rowing Coach 5.0's 2. Speaking Strokewatch also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Rowing Coach 5.0 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Speaking Strokewatch asks for nothing beyond the download.
Speaking Strokewatch holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.
Speaking Strokewatch ships an update every 2 months, Rowing Coach 5.0 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speaking Strokewatch | Rowing Coach 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better | 3.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Decent Rowing | MapITech |
Customer experience
Speaking Strokewatch
Rowing Coach 5.0
In-app purchases
Speaking Strokewatch
No in-app purchases
Rowing Coach 5.0
- Abbonamento annuale7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Unlimited version$19.99
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