Comparison

RWECS vs Astra Athletic

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

Head to head
About

RWECS

Features
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RWECS — Walking & Race Walking Training RWECS is a walking and race walking training app designed for athletes who want to record sessions and analyze technique. The app works independently on your iPhone and can be enhanced with optional external sensors for advanced feedback. Core Features Session Recording. Record walking and race walking sessions. Track duration, distance, pace, and route. Sessions continue recording when the phone is locked or in a pocket. Optional Sensor Integration. Connect RWECS wearable sensors via Bluetooth to receive Loss of Contact (LoC) metrics. Connect a heart-rate monitor for heart-rate tracking. External sensors are optional — sessions can be recorded without them. Session Analysis. Session maps and timelines. Summary statistics for each workout. Advanced Loss of Contact analysis when compatible sensors are connected. Includes an Apple Watch app that can record sessions independently, without the iPhone nearby. Also includes a Garmin watch app. Link your Garmin device in Settings → Garmin to use RWECS on supported Garmin watches and, with a Pro subscription, unlock Premium on Garmin. Location Usage RWECS uses location services during an active session to: Record distance and route. Continue recording when the app is in the background (for example, when the phone is in a pocket). Location data is used only while a session is active. Bluetooth Usage Bluetooth is used to connect optional external sensors, such as RWECS devices and heart-rate monitors, to enhance training metrics. It is also used to communicate with supported Garmin devices for companion connectivity and Premium entitlement sync. Pro Subscription (Optional) RWECS offers an optional Pro subscription that provides access to the full session history (beyond the most recent 7 sessions), detailed charts for recorded session data, the ability to connect a second RWECS device, and Premium features in the RWECS Garmin app. Core session recording on iPhone, Apple Watch, and Garmin remains available without a subscription. Notes RWECS is a training and analysis tool. It does not provide medical advice or injury diagnosis. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdfla/ Privacy Policy - https://rwecs.app/privacy

About

Astra Athletic

This app analyzes sprint and jump performance from video, providing detailed metrics like acceleration, max velocity, and force-velocity profiles. It supports athletes and coaches in monitoring performance and making data-driven training decisions.

Highlights
  • Sprint acceleration and max velocity analysis
  • Jump testing (RSI, CMJ, etc.)
  • Force-velocity profile tools
  • Video import and recording
  • Athlete profile and coach mode
  • Training history tracking
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Astra Athletic is a performance analysis and training management app for coaches and athletes who track speed, jump, force-velocity-power, and training load in one place. Analyze sprint acceleration, max velocity, force-velocity profiles, vertical jumps, RSI, DRI, CMJ, squat jump, and more. Import or record video, mark key frames, review calculated metrics, and save results into organized history views for each athlete. Key Features: Track jump performance: - RSI - 10-5 reactive jump test - DRI - Vertical jump - CMJ - SJ - Asymmetry% - F-V Profile Jump -F-V Profile Sprint - Live Vert Jump logging - Jump height, flight time, ground contact time, relative power, peak power, duty factor, take-off velocity, vertical force, and stiffness Analyze sprint performance: - Normal sprint video analysis - Accel & Vmax sections - FVP Sprint - Split and overlap tools - Sprint timing markers - Velocity, acceleration, GCT, FT, stride rate, estimated vertical force, GCT AI%, FT AI%, duty factor, and force-velocity-power outputs Review history and trends: - Jump, Sprint, Sprint Trend, and Jump Trend history - Saved logs with metric cards - Trend charts - Personal best tracking - PDF report exports - FVP charts for jump and sprint profiles Manage training: - Build S&C and Track training programs - Use a calendar-based program view - Create and reuse templates - Add exercises from the exercise catalog - Track sets, reps, load, rest, RPE, velocity loss, distance, intensity, and sprint times - Log workout RPE and duration Monitor training load: - Weekly and monthly session load - Volume mix - Performance response for CMJ, RSI, and DRI - Monotony and strain - 7D / 28D load - Sprint volume and sprint intensity mix - Jump contacts - S&C volume and intensity mix - Session dose tracking Coach and athlete tools: - Athlete profiles with photos and measurements - Athlete Management - Athlete Dashboard - Leaderboard - Radar-style performance profile - Standard deviation and percentile comparisons - Athlete rankings - Coaching focus cues - Cloud Sync across devices Extra tools: - Stride Length calculator - Mini Hurdles calculator - Intensity Zone calculator - Exercise catalog management Astra Athletic is designed for coaches, sprinters, jumpers, strength coaches, and performance practitioners who want practical field testing, video analysis, training planning, and athlete monitoring in one focused app. *Some advanced tools require Astra Athletic+. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RWECS4 screens
Astra Athletic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Astra Athletic at every 5 days against RWECS's fortnightly. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RWECS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Astra Athletic sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RWECS ships an update fortnightly, Astra Athletic every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RWECS versus Astra Athletic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRWECSAstra Athletic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB11 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperDmitry BabenkoDavid Wan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RWECS

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Level Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
7 purchases

Astra Athletic

Subscriptions6
  • Astra Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Astra Pro+ Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Astra Ultra Monthly$34.991 Month
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  • Astra Ultra+ Monthly$39.991 Month
  • Astra Pro Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Astra Pro+ Yearly3 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Astra Pose Token$3.99

Questions

Is RWECS free?
RWECS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Astra Athletic free?
Astra Athletic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RWECS or Astra Athletic have ads?
Neither RWECS nor Astra Athletic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RWECS or Astra Athletic?
RWECS ships an update fortnightly, and Astra Athletic every 5 days. Most recently, RWECS was updated on November 8, 2026 and Astra Athletic on November 9, 2026.

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