Rowlitics vs RowerTrain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rowlitics
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Take your rowing performance to the next level with Rowlitics, the comprehensive tracker designed specifically for on-water rowing. Whether you are training for a regatta or enjoying a morning session, Rowlitics turns your iPhone into a professional performance monitor. Key Features: Real-Time Dashboard: Get live feedback on critical metrics including Strokes Per Minute (SPM), Pace/500m, Distance, Time, and Heart Rate. Custom Workouts: Build your own sessions. Set targets based on Distance, Time, or create complex Interval workouts to match your training plan. Smart Automation: Features like "Auto Start" and "Race Start" allow you to focus on your catch and drive, not your screen. Deep Analytics: Review your performance after every row. Analyze your heart rate zones, average pace, stroke count, and view your route on the map. History & Progress: Keep a detailed log of all your sessions. Compare past rows to see how you’ve improved over the season. Designed for the Boat: Optimized high-contrast interface works perfectly in both landscape and portrait modes, making it easy to read in bright sunlight. Subscriptions: Rowlitics Elite is available as an auto-renewable subscription (Monthly or Annual). New subscribers get a 1-month free trial; after the trial, payment is charged to your Apple ID unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://rowlitics.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://rowlitics.com/privacy
RowerTrain
Connect your rowing machine via Bluetooth to track real-time performance metrics like power, stroke rate, and distance. Create custom workouts or use pre-set sessions, with options for resistance control and automatic Strava integration.
- Bluetooth rower connection
- Real-time performance data
- Customizable structured workouts
- Resistance control
- Strava integration
- Local workout history
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Connect your rowing machine via Bluetooth. Create, customize, and perform structured workouts with real-time tracking. COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT • Domyos rowers: 900, Woodrower. • FTMS-compatible rowers: Concept2 PM5, Merach, Yosuda, Christopeit, and more. • Bluetooth Heart-Rate sensors. Note for Domyos 500B users: this rower is not compatible with RowerTrain. KEY FEATURES • Real-time data: Power, stroke rate, distance, time, calories, resistance, and HR. • Structured workouts: Use default sessions or create your own custom workouts. • Resistance control: Adjust resistance levels within the app (on compatible machines). • Strava Integration: Automatic upload of your activities to Strava. • Apple Health integration QUICK START Turn on your rower's Bluetooth. Launch RowerTrain and pair your device. Select a workout and start rowing! Export your session to Strava or keep it in your local history. Feedback or technical issues? Reach out at: support [at] rowertrain.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RowerTrain at every 6 days against Rowlitics's every 2 weeks. Rowlitics's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Rowlitics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and RowerTrain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Rowlitics ships an update every 2 weeks, RowerTrain every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rowlitics | RowerTrain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leonid Hatskin | Adrian Papusoi |
In-app purchases
Rowlitics
- Elite Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Elite Annual1 Month trial$59.991 Year
RowerTrain
- RowerTrain - Full Access$6.99







