# RunGap vs RowingCoach

The clearest difference is rating: RunGap at 4.8 against RowingCoach's 3.3. RunGap also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 38%) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 117). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RunGap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and RowingCoach sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RunGap holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RunGap has 5.9K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of RunGap's written reviews are positive against 38% of RowingCoach's.

RunGap ships an update every 2 weeks, RowingCoach every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RunGap | RowingCoach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rungap-workout-data-manager/id534460198/reviews)** | [3.3 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowingcoach/id1202290980/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | **79.3% of reviews** | 38.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CTRL-N](https://appshunter.io/developer/534460201) | [Gunther Cronenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202290979) |

## What reviewers say

### RunGap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rungap-workout-data-manager/id534460198)

Consolidate your fitness data from over 40 popular services into one app. Access your complete training history, view detailed statistics, and manage your gear usage. Easily share, backup, and export your workouts for comprehensive control over your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Connects 40+ fitness services, Consolidates training history, View statistics and charts, Track gear usage, Share, backup, and export workouts, Geotag photos and videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly Swag Bag | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Swag Bag | $14.99 | per year |
| Swag Bag (3 months) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Swag Bag (one year) | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Syncs data seamlessly
- 👍 Comprehensive data management
- 💡 Consolidates data from multiple sources
- 🚀 Efficient data transfer
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Security concerns with login credentials
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent syncing and data transfer
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data storage

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Syncing issues with certain platforms
- Incorrect data transfer or formatting

**Requested features**

- Improved user interface and navigation
- Automatic background syncing
- Integration with more fitness platforms
- Offline data access and editing


### RowingCoach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowingcoach/id1202290980)

Track your rowing sessions on land or water with detailed metrics like stroke rate, distance, pace, and calories burned. Use your iPhone or Apple Watch independently or together for flexible workout recording and progress analysis. Syncs with iCloud and Apple Health, and exports to popular fitness platforms.

**Highlights:** Track stroke rate, distance, pace, pulse, and calories, Use iPhone or Apple Watch for recording, Siri integration for workout control, Automatic stroke detection, Workout display on map, Export to Strava, TrainingPeaks, and more, iCloud synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unltd. recs & export (1 Month) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unltd. recs & export (3 Months) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unltd. recs & export (1 Year) | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⌚ Excellent Apple Watch integration
- 🗺️ Accurate GPS tracking for on-water rowing
- ❤️ Heart rate monitoring functionality
- 📊 Comprehensive workout statistics and metrics
- 🔄 Seamless syncing with Apple Health

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 📏 Inaccurate distance estimation (especially indoors)
- ⚠️ Strokes per minute (SPM) consistently underreported
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain on Apple Watch
- ❌ Data loss after pausing workouts

**Reported bugs**

- Distance resets to zero when workout is paused
- SPM not displaying in real-time during workouts
- App crashes when receiving phone calls
- GPS tracking stops working after iOS updates
- Stroke count significantly underreported (off by 30-50%)

**Requested features**

- Calibration settings for different rowing machines
- Automatic pause/resume detection
- Customizable workout countdown timers
- Bluetooth connectivity for Concept2 PM5
- Improved calorie burn calculations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RunGap free?

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

### Is RowingCoach free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RunGap or RowingCoach?

RunGap is rated higher. RunGap averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while RowingCoach averages 3.3 from 117 ratings.

### Do RunGap or RowingCoach have ads?

Neither RunGap nor RowingCoach shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RunGap or RowingCoach?

RunGap ships an update every 2 weeks, and RowingCoach every 2 months. Most recently, RunGap was updated on September 24, 2026 and RowingCoach on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*