Comparison

Rowing in Motion vs Splash Rowing

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

Splash Rowing

Features
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Rowing training app with personalized programs by Maxime Ducret, French Rowing Champion & certified coach. Smart workouts that adapt to your fatigue, goals, and Concept2 Logbook. Train for erg competitions or on-water races. - Adaptive training based on total fatigue (rowing + cross-training) and goals - 80+ expert workouts (intervals, endurance, race prep - Auto-sync your Concept2 Logbook - Free forever, no subscription CREATED BY A CHAMPION FOR ROWERS All programs designed by Maxime Ducret (French national champion, certified coach). Real expertise, not generic algorithms. SMART FATIGUE MANAGEMENT Track rowing + running + cycling + others. Your RowErg workouts automatically adjust to your total weekly load. PROGRAM BASED ON YOUR GOAL Race, test, comeback or general improvement. Set your goal with or without a date. Splash builds a program that ramps you up and helps you peak at the right moment. 80 EXPERT WORKOUTS Varied, structured workouts tailored to your needs. From intervals to endurance sessions, each workout is designed for real progress. TRAIN TOGETHER, DIFFERENT LEVELS Choose the same workout structure (distance, cadence) with your training partners. Intensity automatically adjusts to each person's level and goal. Perfect for training together while progressing individually. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Visualize your evolution over time: fatigue, performance, reference times. Simple and useful stats to improve continuously. See how you compete vs other rowers of your category. PERSONALIZED COACHING AVAILABLE You can also meet with Maxime Ducret in one-on-one sessions. He has access to your history, goals and workouts for truly personalized guidance. Splash provides structured, clear and effective training designed for rowers who want real results.

Screenshots

Rowing in Motion3 screens
Splash Rowing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Splash Rowing at none against Rowing in Motion's 1. Splash Rowing also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Rowing in Motion's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads 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. Splash Rowing asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rowing in Motion ships an update fortnightly, Splash Rowing every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rowing in Motion versus Splash Rowing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowing in MotionSplash Rowing
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size345 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDecent RowingMaxime Ducret

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rowing in Motion

Subscriptions1
  • Analytics Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
None

Splash Rowing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rowing in Motion free?
Rowing in Motion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Splash Rowing free?
Splash Rowing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rowing in Motion or Splash Rowing have ads?
Neither Rowing in Motion nor Splash Rowing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rowing in Motion or Splash Rowing?
Rowing in Motion ships an update fortnightly, and Splash Rowing every 2 days. Most recently, Rowing in Motion was updated on September 20, 2026 and Splash Rowing on September 9, 2026.

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