Comparison

Rowing in Motion vs FlowRow

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

Head to head
About

Rowing in Motion

This app helps rowers track and improve their performance with detailed metrics and custom workout programs. It analyzes boat acceleration, speed, and stroke rate, offering live feedback and post-session analysis. Features include customizable interfaces and sonification for real-time guidance.

Highlights
  • Track boat acceleration, speed, and stroke rate
  • Create custom workout programs
  • Live feedback and stroke analysis
  • Upload and analyze sessions on online logbook
  • Sonification for real-time feedback
  • Supports various rowing types
Features
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Rowing in Motion is the ultimate training performance tool for every rower looking to track and improve their rowing performance. TRACK: boat acceleration, speed and stroke-rate and stroke-metrics using your device's GPS and Accelerometer with detailed live feedback on how efficiently you move your boat forward and where you can improve your rowing technique to row faster. WORKOUT: Create custom workout programs with fully customizable distance, time and rest intervals. Intervals also support a target stroke-rate. Subscription: The App features a subscription via In-App-Purchases: ANALYZE: Upload and analyze your recorded rowing sessions to your account on our online logbook "Rowing in Motion Analytics" (https://analytics.rowinginmotion.com). Track your training volume and intensity, analyze your races and how your rowing technique improves over time. ALL FEATURES: * Measures Strokerate, Speed, Distance and Boat Acceleration, giving you insight into all aspects of your stroke * Full Screen Graphs: Showing your boat acceleration compared to an average of the previous strokes * Create, edit and row your custom workout programs * Customizable user interface: Display all the data you need to see to improve your rowing stroke * Instantly upload and analyze your recorded rowing sessions with your Analytics account (subscription required) * Stroke Analysis: Live average acceleration graphs, speed graph * Sonification: Turn your boat acceleration into a sound for a better realtime feedback to help you improve the effectiveness of your stroke. * Stroke Metrics: Stroke Metrics derived from boat acceleration allow you to easily focus on specific aspects of the stroke * Supports Canoe, Dragon Boat and Fixed Seat rowing (e.g. Surfboats, Para-rowing, Gigs...)

About

FlowRow

Enhance your fitness with dynamic rowing workouts designed to boost energy, improve posture, and support weight loss. Enjoy fun, effective sessions suitable for all fitness levels, helping you train smarter and feel stronger.

Highlights
  • Dynamic rowing workouts
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline sync
  • Weight loss support
  • Posture improvement
  • Beginner to advanced levels
Features
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FlowRow – Your Fitness Journey Starts Here Unlock the full power of your rowing machine! FlowRow delivers dynamic workouts designed to boost your energy, improve your posture, ease back pain, and support weight loss — all in just eight weeks. Enjoy fun, effective sessions that fit any fitness level, from beginner to seasoned rower. Train smarter, feel stronger, live healthier. Your Flow starts now! INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync. The download of FlowRow is free of charge. Should you use FlowRow to access in-app content via available subscription(s), a payment will be charged to your credit card after the trial period ends and when a subscription renews. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscription(s) can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Rowing in Motion3 screens
FlowRow3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rowing in Motion at none against FlowRow's shown. Rowing in Motion also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 in Motion sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and FlowRow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rowing in Motion ships an update fortnightly, FlowRow every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rowing in Motion versus FlowRow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowing in MotionFlowRow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size345 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDecent RowingAndreas Pirscher

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rowing in Motion

Subscriptions1
  • Analytics Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
2 purchases

FlowRow

Subscriptions2
  • Premium14 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Gold14 Days trial$199.001 Year

Questions

Is Rowing in Motion free?
Rowing in Motion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlowRow free?
FlowRow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rowing in Motion or FlowRow have ads?
FlowRow shows ads; Rowing in Motion does not.
Which is updated more often, Rowing in Motion or FlowRow?
Rowing in Motion ships an update fortnightly, and FlowRow every 3 months. Most recently, Rowing in Motion was updated on October 7, 2026 and FlowRow on October 3, 2026.

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