Comparison

Rowing in Motion vs Oarca

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

Oarca

Features
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Oarca is your complete rowing companion, designed to help you track every stroke, analyze every session, and reach your training goals. Whether you're training on open water or preparing for competition, Oarca provides the tools you need to improve your performance. Your Club, in Your Pocket Manage your club, its groups and its members directly in the app. Coaches can build training programs and assign sessions to specific groups and boats, follow crews live on the water, and keep safety information within reach on every outing. Track Every Detail Monitor your workouts with GPS route mapping, real-time stroke rate (SPM) detection, heart rate zone tracking, and comprehensive metrics including distance, pace, and time. View your speed visualization directly on your route map to understand your performance at every point. Train with Purpose Follow structured training programs including interval training (both variable and constant), distance-based workouts, time-based sessions, and stroke-based training. Set goals and track your progress toward completion. Analyze and Improve Review your workout history with detailed graphs and analytics. Dive deep into split analysis, interval breakdowns, and heart rate distribution to understand your performance trends over time. Connect Your Devices Seamlessly integrate with Polar heart rate monitors, ActiveLook smart glasses for heads-up display, GoPro cameras for workout recording, and other Bluetooth sensors to enhance your training experience. Plan and Organize Use the training calendar to schedule sessions, set event reminders, and save your favorite rowing locations for easy access. Share Your Progress Export your workout data and share your achievements on social media with custom workout cards that showcase your performance. Download Oarca and transform the way you train.

Screenshots

Rowing in Motion3 screens
Oarca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Rowing in Motion at 9.0 against Oarca's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Oarca sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rowing in Motion ships an update fortnightly, Oarca every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Rowing in Motion versus Oarca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowing in MotionOarca
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size345 MB132 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDecent RowingHamla Teknoloji

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rowing in Motion

Subscriptions1
  • Analytics Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
2 purchases

Oarca

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Oarca Premium$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Rowing in Motion free?
Rowing in Motion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Oarca free?
Oarca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rowing in Motion or Oarca have ads?
Neither Rowing in Motion nor Oarca shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rowing in Motion or Oarca?
Rowing in Motion ships an update fortnightly, and Oarca every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rowing in Motion was updated on September 20, 2026 and Oarca on September 26, 2026.

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