Comparison

Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch vs Glider Frequency

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Glider Frequency

Features
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Fix your phone to anything that vibrates and measure its frequency in Hz or per minute. Glider wings, wing beats, machine vibration, springs, flexing boards — anything that repeats. FEATURES - Finds the frequency by running an FFT on the accelerometer waveform - Estimates down to 0.01 Hz with a Hann window, zero padding and peak interpolation - Automatically removes the effect of tilt - Real-time frequency spectrum and confidence level - 10-second average - Adjustable analysis window (5, 10 or 20 s), sensor axis and minimum frequency - Built-in tutorial for first-time users HOW TO USE 1. Fix the phone firmly to the object, screen facing up 2. Press Start to begin a 3-2-1 countdown 3. Start the vibration and the frequency appears Measurement range is roughly 0.5–50 Hz.

Screenshots

Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch4 screens
Glider Frequency4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glider Frequency at none against Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch's 2. Glider Frequency also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 37 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. Glider Frequency asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch ships an update every 2 months, Glider Frequency every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch versus Glider Frequency: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowing Stroke Rate StopwatchGlider Frequency
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 37 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeth Pty LtdHiroki Kijima

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch

Subscriptions1
  • Rowing Stroke Rate - Annual3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
None

Glider Frequency

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch free?
Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glider Frequency free?
Glider Frequency is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch or Glider Frequency have ads?
Neither Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch nor Glider Frequency shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch or Glider Frequency?
Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch ships an update every 2 months, and Glider Frequency every 37 months. Most recently, Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch was updated on November 6, 2026 and Glider Frequency on November 3, 2026.

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