Comparison

ROTEQ vs Oarca

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

Head to head
About

ROTEQ

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Experience the most complete rowing software platform on the market. We've built ROTEQ to redefine how rowers train. Smart, intuitive, and grounded in real performance. This is technology built to move with you. See your progress with every stroke. We display information historically only elite teams had access to. We use advanced algorithms based on award winning research to calculate this information. Keep all your training in one place, snap a picture of your erg screen, we will scan it and store the data alongside your water training for detailed analytics.

About

Oarca

Features
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Oarca is your complete rowing companion, designed to help you track every stroke, analyze every session, and reach your training goals. Whether you're training on open water or preparing for competition, Oarca provides the tools you need to improve your performance. Track Every Detail Monitor your workouts with GPS route mapping, real-time stroke rate (SPM) detection, heart rate zone tracking, and comprehensive metrics including distance, pace, and time. View your speed visualization directly on your route map to understand your performance at every point. Train with Purpose Follow structured training programs including interval training (both variable and constant), distance-based workouts, time-based sessions, and stroke-based training. Set goals and track your progress toward completion. Analyze and Improve Review your workout history with detailed graphs and analytics. Dive deep into split analysis, interval breakdowns, and heart rate distribution to understand your performance trends over time. Connect Your Devices Seamlessly integrate with Polar heart rate monitors, ActiveLook smart glasses for heads-up display, GoPro cameras for workout recording, and other Bluetooth sensors to enhance your training experience. Plan and Organize Use the training calendar to schedule sessions, set event reminders, and save your favorite rowing locations for easy access. Share Your Progress Export your workout data and share your achievements on social media with custom workout cards that showcase your performance. Download Oarca and transform the way you train.

Screenshots

ROTEQ4 screens
Oarca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ROTEQ at none against Oarca's 2. Oarca's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Oarca sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ROTEQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ROTEQ ships an update monthly, Oarca every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ROTEQ versus Oarca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterROTEQOarca
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB135 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperROWTEIC LIMITEDHamla Teknoloji

In-app purchases

None

ROTEQ

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Oarca

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Oarca Premium$99.991 Year

Questions

Is ROTEQ free?
ROTEQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Oarca free?
Oarca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ROTEQ or Oarca have ads?
Neither ROTEQ nor Oarca shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ROTEQ or Oarca?
ROTEQ ships an update monthly, and Oarca every 9 days. Most recently, ROTEQ was updated on September 14, 2026 and Oarca on August 2, 2026.

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