KeepRowing vs Cloudrowing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KeepRowing
Track your outdoor rowing and Concept2 ergometer workouts using your Apple Watch. It records pace, stroke rate, and heart rate, syncing data to Apple Health and displaying workout maps on your iPhone. Features auto-pause and displays heart rate recovery during breaks.
- Apple Watch workout tracking
- Records pace, stroke rate, heart rate
- Syncs data to Apple Health
- Displays workout maps on iPhone
- Auto-pause functionality
- Heart rate recovery display
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Use your Apple Watch to collect data about your outdoor rowing and Concept2 ergometer workouts. The pace (minutes/500m) and the stroke-rate (strokes/minutes) are added to the Apple Health Store in addition to the heart-rates collected by the watch. The information from the Health-Store can be displayed on your iPhone including a map showing the waypoints of the workout. The Apple Watch App supports AutoPause and automatically switches to a summary display when detecting a pause. During a pause the reduction of the heart frequency is Displayed together with the intensity of the workout. The App does not need any registration and does not transfer any data to the internet by itself. Without a valid subscription the Workout recording time is restricted. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Cloudrowing
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Introducing Cloudrowing: Your Ultimate Rowing Companion Cloudrowing is more than just a rowing app; it's your personalized coach, tracker, and community platform all rolled into one. Whether you're a seasoned rower or just dipping your oars into the water for the first time, Cloudrowing is here to enhance your experience on the water. Features: 1. Track Your Progress: With Cloudrowing, every stroke counts. The app records your rowing sessions, capturing valuable data such as distance covered, time taken, and stroke rate. Say goodbye to manual logbooks – Cloudrowing stores all your data conveniently in one place. 2. Personalized Statistics: Dive deep into your performance with Cloudrowing's comprehensive statistics. Gain insights into your progress over time, identify areas for improvement, and set ambitious goals to push your limits. 3. Create and Share Routes: Feeling adventurous? Plot your own routes on the water and share them with the Cloudrowing community. Challenge fellow rowers to tackle your routes and see who reigns supreme on the leaderboard. 4. Compete on the Leaderboard: Strap in for some friendly competition! Cloudrowing's leaderboard keeps track of the fastest times recorded on each route. Will you claim the top spot, or will you be chasing the current record holder? 5. Virtual Racing: Don't have a training partner? No problem. With Cloudrowing's virtual racing feature, you can compete against yourself or others by racing against previously recorded tracks. Receive real-time feedback on your performance and strive to beat your personal best. Whether you're training for competition or simply enjoying the tranquility of a leisurely row, Cloudrowing is your ultimate companion on the water. Download the app today and elevate your rowing experience to new heights.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cloudrowing at none against KeepRowing's 2. Cloudrowing also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. KeepRowing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Cloudrowing asks for nothing beyond the download.
KeepRowing ships an update every 2 months, Cloudrowing every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KeepRowing | Cloudrowing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mentzer | Christopher Stephan |
In-app purchases
KeepRowing
- Monthly subscription$1.993 Months
- Yearly subscription$4.991 Year
Cloudrowing
No in-app purchases









