Comparison

Rowing Tools for Coaches vs RO! Rowing Metronome

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

Head to head
About

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/

About

RO! Rowing Metronome

This app provides a unique metronome experience for rowing machines, using drum beats and chants to help maintain a consistent stroke rate. It offers features like a beat flash, session stopwatch, and Viking-themed progression to enhance erg training.

Highlights
  • Drift-free metronome (18-45 SPM)
  • Drum and chant metronome with countdown
  • Beat flash for rhythm lock-in
  • Session stopwatch and stats
  • Viking rank progression
  • Offline functionality
Features
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RO! turns your rowing machine into a Viking longship. Set your stroke rate, tap the big RO! button, and a drum-and-chant metronome locks you to a steady, drift-free cadence — every pull landing on the beat. Holding a consistent stroke rate is half of good erg training. RO! makes it effortless (and a little ridiculous): a "dum-dum … RO!" chant on every stroke, a 3-2-1 countdown to get you set, and a screen flash on the beat so you feel the rhythm even mid-sprint. FEATURES • Drift-free metronome from 18 to 45 strokes per minute • "Dum-dum … RO!" drum + chant on every stroke, with a 3-2-1 countdown • Beat flash so you stay locked in without watching the screen • Session stopwatch — your rowing time and strokes this session • Climb the Viking rank ladder as your lifetime Ro count grows • Stats: today, total sessions, average per session, and your top stroke rate • Works fully offline. Screen stays awake while you row. • No accounts. No ads. No data collected — ever. RO! PRO — one-time $2.99, no subscription Unlock your full stats history, a war-horn intro, and the option to turn the beat flash off. Buy once, yours forever. Set the pace. Hit RO!. Row like a Viking.

Screenshots

Rowing Tools for Coaches4 screens
RO! Rowing Metronome3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RO! Rowing Metronome at none against Rowing Tools for Coaches's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rowing Tools for Coaches sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and RO! Rowing Metronome sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Rowing Tools for Coaches versus RO! Rowing Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowing Tools for CoachesRO! Rowing Metronome
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSports Stats LimitedDavid Green

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Rowing Tools for Coaches

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Features Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Pro Features Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Pro Features Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Features$1.99
  • Lifetime Access$69.99
1 purchases

RO! Rowing Metronome

One-time1
  • RO! Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Rowing Tools for Coaches free?
Rowing Tools for Coaches is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RO! Rowing Metronome free?
RO! Rowing Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rowing Tools for Coaches or RO! Rowing Metronome have ads?
Rowing Tools for Coaches shows ads; RO! Rowing Metronome does not.

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