Oarca vs RowingClub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Oarca
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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. Your Club, in Your Pocket Manage your club, its groups and its members directly in the app. Coaches can build training programs and assign sessions to specific groups and boats, follow crews live on the water, and keep safety information within reach on every outing. 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.
RowingClub
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This application allows for easy digital management of rowing club memberships and booking processes. Members can book classes and training sessions, view remaining class credits, and track past activities. It eliminates the need for manual tracking for club management, saving time and improving operational efficiency. With the application: - Booking classes and training sessions - Tracking remaining and used classes - Viewing membership information - Tracking booking changes and announcements Suitable for rowing clubs, sports clubs, sports academies, and membership-based sports organizations. Its simple interface, ease of use, and secure infrastructure improve club management and member experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Oarca and RowingClub are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Oarca sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and RowingClub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Oarca ships an update every 2 weeks, RowingClub fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Oarca | RowingClub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hamla Teknoloji | Fatih Aydin |
In-app purchases
Oarca
- Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Oarca Premium$99.991 Year
RowingClub
- Rowing Club Pro (Monthly)$59.991 Month
- Rowing Club Pro (Annual)$499.991 Year
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