Comparison

Rowlitics vs RowerTrain

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

Head to head
About

Rowlitics

Features
Read full description

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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth rower connection
  • Real-time performance data
  • Customizable structured workouts
  • Resistance control
  • Strava integration
  • Local workout history
Features
Read full description

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

Screenshots

Rowlitics4 screens
RowerTrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Rowlitics versus RowerTrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowliticsRowerTrain
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeonid HatskinAdrian Papusoi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Rowlitics

Subscriptions2
  • Elite Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Elite Annual1 Month trial$59.991 Year
1 purchases

RowerTrain

One-time1
  • RowerTrain - Full Access$6.99

Questions

Is Rowlitics free?
Rowlitics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RowerTrain free?
RowerTrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rowlitics or RowerTrain have ads?
Neither Rowlitics nor RowerTrain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rowlitics or RowerTrain?
Rowlitics ships an update every 2 weeks, and RowerTrain every 6 days. Most recently, Rowlitics was updated on October 8, 2026 and RowerTrain on October 13, 2026.

Other comparisons