Row vs Watta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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 Designed for rowers of all levels, it aims to replace outdated single-purpose devices with powerful insights directly from your phone.
- 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
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Say goodbye to outdated, single-purpose devices - Row Coach is here to make traditional rate meters a relic of the past.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.
Watta
Effortlessly log your rowing, biking, and skiing workouts by simply taking a photo of your machine's screen. AI automatically extracts your performance data, organizing it into a comprehensive training log. Connect with your club, compete on leaderboards, and share your progress with teammates.
- AI photo data extraction
- Automatic workout logging
- Support for Concept2 monitors
- Manual workout entry
- Training history and trends
- Club and squad features
- Leaderboards and competition
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Every metre counts. Watta turns photos of your erg screen into a complete training log. Snap a picture of your Concept2 monitor after your workout, and AI extracts all your data automatically — distance, time, split, stroke rate, watts, calories, and more. No Bluetooth pairing. No cables. Just take a photo and you're done. Snap. Log. Done. Most rowers take photos of their erg screens after training. Those photos sit in camera rolls, never tracked, never analysed. Watta changes that. Upload a photo from your gallery and AI reads your PM5, PM4, or PM3 display in seconds - or any Rowing machine with a screen. Your data flows straight into your training log. You can also enter workouts manually if you prefer. Track every session See your full workout history in one place. Distance, time, average split, stroke rate, watts, heart rate, calories — all captured and organised. Review individual sessions or zoom out to spot trends across weeks and months of training. Join your club Watta is built for squad training. Join your rowing club, connect with your squad, and see how your teammates are training. Club admins can create squads, manage members, and keep everyone connected. Whether you're part of a university programme, a local rowing club, or a national team, Watta keeps your crew together. Compete on leaderboards See where you rank. Leaderboards let you compare your performance against your squad, your club, or the wider Watta community. Push yourself to climb the rankings and celebrate when you hit a new personal best. Social feed Follow your teammates and see their workouts in your feed. React to big sessions and leave comments. Training is better when you're not doing it alone. Works with all Concept2 monitors Watta supports PM5, PM4, and PM3 displays, and any rowing machine with a screen. The AI handles different screen layouts, angles, and lighting conditions. It even works with photos of rowers, bikes, and ski ergs. Row. Bike. Ski. Watta isn't just for rowing. Log your sessions on the Concept2 RowErg, BikeErg, or SkiErg — all in one app. Your data, organised Stop losing workouts to your camera roll. Watta gives you a proper training log that grows with every session. See your progress. Spot patterns. Get faster. Download Watta and start logging your metres. Watta is a fitness tracking app, not a medical device. Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and before making any health-related decisions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Watta at none against Row's shown. Watta also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Row ships an update weekly, Watta every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Row | Watta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Alexander Richardson | STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER MILTON |
Customer experience
Row
Watta
In-app purchases
Row
No in-app purchases
Watta
No in-app purchases









