Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch vs ErgBot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch
This app helps rowers, coaches, and coxes calculate stroke rate. It allows users to time a set number of strokes and see results spoken aloud, with haptic feedback available. The app offers a simple display for Apple Watch and supports light/dark modes on iPhone and iPad.
- Calculate strokes per minute
- Time a selected number of strokes
- Audible results with haptic feedback
- Apple Watch display
- Light and dark mode support
- View previous readings
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Strokes Per Minute is a simple rowing timing calculator for coaches, coxes and rowers. Tap to start, count the selected number of complete rowing strokes, then tap again to calculate the stroke rate. • See strokes per minute and seconds per stroke on iPhone and iPad. • Choose how many strokes to time. In continuous mode, each tap finishes one measurement and starts the next. • Hear results spoken aloud on iPhone and iPad, with optional haptic feedback on supported devices. • View previous readings beside the timer on wider layouts, including iPhone Duo. • Use the simple stroke-rate display on Apple Watch. • Read large numbers in light or dark mode. Rowing measurement values are not sent to analytics. A subscription or one-time purchase is required for ongoing use. Support: support@strokesperminute.app Terms of Service: https://strokesperminute.app/legal/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://strokesperminute.app/legal/privacy/
ErgBot
This app uses computer vision to automatically log rowing machine data. Simply snap a picture of your erg monitor, or upload an image from your camera roll, to instantly record your workout details. Data is then sent directly to Google Sheets for easy tracking.
- Automatic erg data logging
- Computer vision technology
- Log data to Google Sheets
- Upload from camera roll
- Developed by former rowers
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Developed by former Penn rowers, ErgBot makes recording erg data significantly faster and easier. We use computer vision technology to allow anyone to log erg data straight to Google Sheets with the snap of a picture! ErgBot also includes an 'Upload' feature, which allows users to upload erg monitor images from their camera roll.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ErgBot at 76% against Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch's 33%. ErgBot also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months). 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
Both are free to download. Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. ErgBot asks for nothing beyond the download.
ErgBot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 59 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 76% of ErgBot's.
Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch ships an update every 2 months, ErgBot every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch | ErgBot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (17 ratings) | 4.8 (59 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 76.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 59 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peth Pty Ltd | Power Ten Metrics LLC |
Customer experience
Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch
ErgBot
In-app purchases
Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch
- Rowing Stroke Rate - Annual3 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Lifetime$59.99
ErgBot
No in-app purchases
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