Comparison

Rowing in Motion vs RPLab Coach

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

RPLab Coach

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RPLab Coach is a precision stopwatch and split tracking tool built for coaches working with race pace targets. Designed for real training environments — gives you instant feedback of actual race pace (RP) splits, stroke rate (SR) & deviations WORK WITH TARGET SPLITS Load race pace targets and monitor performance in real time. • Track actual vs target splits • Instant deviation feedback • Lap and cumulative split tracking • Clear, structured split overview PURPOSE-BUILT STOPWATCH A stopwatch designed for coaching workflows — not generic timing. • Large, daylight-readable display • One-tap split recording • Automatic target progression • Time Trial session history PERFORMANCE INSIGHT Capture key data during sessions. • Stroke rate (SR) logging • Split-by-split breakdown • Deviation analysis SESSION MANAGEMENT Organize and reuse your sessions. • Save and review sessions • Load past sessions as new targets • Copy and export sessions (PDF) • Add notes, conditions, and context BUILT FOR RPLAB APP RPLab Coach integrates seamlessly with RPLab app. • Import targets via clipboard • Designed as a complete coaching workflow • No setup, no accounts PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No accounts • No tracking • No data collection Everything stays on your device. Developed by Gergely Gyertyános — World Champion athlete and high performance coach.

Screenshots

Rowing in Motion3 screens
RPLab Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RPLab Coach at none against Rowing in Motion's 1. Rowing in Motion's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. RPLab Coach asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rowing in Motion ships an update fortnightly, RPLab Coach every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rowing in Motion versus RPLab Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowing in MotionRPLab Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size345 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDecent RowingGergely Gyertyanos

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rowing in Motion

Subscriptions1
  • Analytics Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
None

RPLab Coach

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rowing in Motion free?
Rowing in Motion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RPLab Coach free?
RPLab Coach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rowing in Motion or RPLab Coach have ads?
Neither Rowing in Motion nor RPLab Coach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rowing in Motion or RPLab Coach?
Rowing in Motion ships an update fortnightly, and RPLab Coach every 5 months. Most recently, Rowing in Motion was updated on October 24, 2026 and RPLab Coach on October 21, 2026.

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