Comparison

Row vs TrailTalkers

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

Head to head
About

Row

This app provides real-time rowing analytics, including stroke rate, speed, distance, and heart rate. It allows seamless sharing of data with teammates and coaches, and features live map tracking of partner locations. Designed for rowers of all levels, it aims to replace outdated single-purpose devices with powerful insights directly from your phone.

Highlights
  • Real-time rowing metrics
  • Live data sharing with partners/coaches
  • Live map tracking of locations
  • Bluetooth heart rate monitor support
  • Friend search and addition
  • Seamless analytics for all levels
Features
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Say goodbye to outdated, single-purpose devices - Row Coach is here to make traditional rate meters a relic of the past. With Row Coach, everything you need is already in your pocket, bringing powerful rowing analytics and seamless connectivity for free. Take your rowing to the next level with precise data, real-time insights, and instant partner connection. Track your stroke rate, boat speed, distance, and heart rate live. Effortlessly share data with teammates or coaches. View partner locations on a live map and keep track of performance. Key Features: - Real-time rowing metrics: Stroke rate, 500m split, distance, and heart rate - Connect and share live data with training partners and coaches - View your position and partners’ locations on a live map - Bluetooth-enabled heart rate monitor support - Search for and add friends based on name or club - Seamless, powerful analytics designed for rowers of all levels Make every session a step toward your best performance - without the extra cost or devices. Row Coach brings you everything you need, right from your phone. Download now and experience the future of rowing! Attach your phone in the boat with confidence by following our recommended setup guide. Multiple options for different configurations with low entry cost.

About

TrailTalkers

Features
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TrailTalkers is your walking and hiking companion. Find a great trail near you, plan an outing with friends, and record every step, photo and view along the way. Your walk for today Open the app and see a walk picked for you, with today's weather and the next few days' forecast. Choose Nearby for trails close to where you are, or Best match for walks that suit how you like to walk. Want something shorter or a bigger day out? One tap gives you alternatives. Explore trails on the map Browse trails around you on a full-screen map, filter by distance, difficulty and circular routes, and open any trail for its route, elevation, photos and reviews. Record your walks reliably Start recording and put your phone away. TrailTalkers keeps tracking with the screen locked or the app in the background, then shows your distance, time, pace and route when you finish. Go offline Download trails before you head out and follow them without a signal. Walks you record offline are saved and upload when you're back online. Plan and invite Schedule walks, invite friends and coordinate group outings in one place. Friends can join, and you can approve who comes along. Share your adventures Add photos to your walks, rate the trails you've done and share them with friends, or keep them as personal memories. Easy sign-in Sign in with Apple, Google or email in seconds. Whether it's a quick loop at lunchtime or a full day in the hills, TrailTalkers helps you get outside more often.

Screenshots

Row4 screens
TrailTalkers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TrailTalkers at none against Row's shown. Row's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 16 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Row ships an update weekly, TrailTalkers every 16 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Row versus TrailTalkers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowTrailTalkers
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 16 months
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander RichardsonPluto Coach

In-app purchases

None

Row

No in-app purchases

None

TrailTalkers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Row free?
Row is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrailTalkers free?
TrailTalkers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Row or TrailTalkers have ads?
Row shows ads; TrailTalkers does not.
Which is updated more often, Row or TrailTalkers?
Row ships an update weekly, and TrailTalkers every 16 months. Most recently, Row was updated on October 30, 2026 and TrailTalkers on October 30, 2026.

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