Splash Rowing vs RowerTrain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Splash Rowing
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Rowing training app with personalized programs by Maxime Ducret, French Rowing Champion & certified coach. Smart workouts that adapt to your fatigue, goals, and Concept2 Logbook. Train for erg competitions or on-water races. - Adaptive training based on total fatigue (rowing + cross-training) and goals - 80+ expert workouts (intervals, endurance, race prep - Auto-sync your Concept2 Logbook - Free forever, no subscription CREATED BY A CHAMPION FOR ROWERS All programs designed by Maxime Ducret (French national champion, certified coach). Real expertise, not generic algorithms. SMART FATIGUE MANAGEMENT Track rowing + running + cycling + others. Your RowErg workouts automatically adjust to your total weekly load. PROGRAM BASED ON YOUR GOAL Race, test, comeback or general improvement. Set your goal with or without a date. Splash builds a program that ramps you up and helps you peak at the right moment. 80 EXPERT WORKOUTS Varied, structured workouts tailored to your needs. From intervals to endurance sessions, each workout is designed for real progress. TRAIN TOGETHER, DIFFERENT LEVELS Choose the same workout structure (distance, cadence) with your training partners. Intensity automatically adjusts to each person's level and goal. Perfect for training together while progressing individually. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Visualize your evolution over time: fatigue, performance, reference times. Simple and useful stats to improve continuously. See how you compete vs other rowers of your category. PERSONALIZED COACHING AVAILABLE You can also meet with Maxime Ducret in one-on-one sessions. He has access to your history, goals and workouts for truly personalized guidance. Splash provides structured, clear and effective training designed for rowers who want real results.
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 in-app purchases: Splash Rowing at none against RowerTrain's 1. Splash Rowing also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. RowerTrain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Splash Rowing asks for nothing beyond the download.
Splash Rowing ships an update every 2 days, RowerTrain every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Splash Rowing | RowerTrain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maxime Ducret | Adrian Papusoi |
In-app purchases
Splash Rowing
No in-app purchases
RowerTrain
- RowerTrain - Full Access$6.99





