Comparison

Pedometer++ vs RowingCoach

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

Head to head
About

Pedometer++

Track your daily steps, walking distance, calories burned, and heart rate. Set goals, earn badges, and view progress with easy-to-read graphs. Explore routes, create custom paths, and download offline maps for outdoor adventures.

Highlights
  • Step counting
  • Distance and calorie tracking
  • Custom goal setting
  • Progress graphs and badges
  • Route creation and import
  • Offline map downloads
  • Apple Watch complications
Features
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Available on the iPhone and Apple Watch, Pedometer++ is the best way to review your step count, walking distance, active calories, and heart rate data. Set a custom step count goal and track your progress over time. The built-in graphs make reviewing your data easy and fun. Everyone loves awards, and Pedometer++ includes a range of Badges to motivate and reward your hard work! The app also totals how far you’ve walked each day, and even counts the flights of stairs you encounter each day. With full-featured widget support, Pedometer++ can display your step count or update you on your daily progress right from your iPhone's lock screen or home screen. You can also share your workouts with others and view trends over time. The Apple Watch app puts all this data on your wrist. With a wide range of Complications, it’s easy to check your progress with just a glance. Add a single Complication to your daily watch face, or add several to build a comprehensive fitness-focused look! DETAILS: For best results, keep your iPhone on you as you move throughout the day, ideally in a pocket close to your hips. If you have an Apple Watch, you can set Pedometer++ to sync step data across your devices for the most accurate data possible. The Apple Watch app can also start and track indoor and outdoor walking and running workouts and can serve as your guide while hiking. ROUTES & MAPPING: Pedometer++ is your ultimate companion for exploring the great outdoors. It allows you to import GPX files for waypoints and routes set by others. You can also use the app to create your own routes. Simply tap on your desired start and end points, and Pedometer++ will find the shortest route between them. You can then tweak the route based on terrain, trail popularity, or personal preference. Pedometer++ shows the distance of a route, the elevation changes you will encounter, and the estimated time it will take you to reach your destination. You can also monitor the weather that is expected along your route. The best part is that custom routing is available on the iPhone and Apple Watch. Of course, being out in nature often means losing cell service, so Pedometer++ allows you to download offline map data for large areas, not just for your specific route. Offline map data is also available on the iPhone and Apple Watch, as long as your Watch is within range of your phone. NOTES: Pedometer++ integrates with the Apple Health app to collect and display step data collected by your Apple Watch. Pedometer++ includes an optional premium subscription. This is offered on a monthly or annual basis. If you choose to purchase a subscription, your payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. After purchase, you can turn off auto-renewal anytime by going to your Account Settings on the App Store. Access to iPhone-based workout tracking is only available to Pedometer++ Premium subscribers. LEARN MORE: Privacy Policy: https://pedometer.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://pedometer.app/terms

About

RowingCoach

Track your rowing sessions on land or water with detailed metrics like stroke rate, distance, pace, and calories burned. Use your iPhone or Apple Watch independently or together for flexible workout recording and progress analysis. Syncs with iCloud and Apple Health, and exports to popular fitness platforms.

Highlights
  • Track stroke rate, distance, pace, pulse, and calories
  • Use iPhone or Apple Watch for recording
  • Siri integration for workout control
  • Automatic stroke detection
  • Workout display on map
  • Export to Strava, TrainingPeaks, and more
  • iCloud synchronization
Features
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RowingCoach, available also for the Apple Watch, allows you to track your rowing sessions, compare your workouts and see your overall progress – whether you train on land or on water. == RowingCoach displays the following metrics: • Your current and overall stroke rate (SPM) • The distance covered • Your current and overall pace • Your pulse • Your calories burned == Use the app as suits you best: • Track your session on the iPhone • Only use your Apple Watch to record the training (and leave your iPhone onshore!) • Use the iPhone as display for your Apple Watch recording. Very useful for indoor rowing. == RowingCoach also offers these features: • Use Siri to start and stop your workout • Automatic Stroke detection • Get notified after a certain distance covered, strokes reached or time passed • Display your workout on a map • Speed/pulse shown in color-coding • Share your rowing track with iMessage • Weather conditions are recorded for outdoor workouts • iCloud synchronisation: Have your workouts on all your devices. • Apple Health App integration • Watch Complication: See your weekly progress at a glance • Use Force Touch in the Watch app to quickly start and stop a workout • Today Widget: See your weekly and monthly progress from the Today screen • Add notes (to remember who was cox for example) == Export and upload your workouts to other platforms: • Upload to Strava • Export to RowsAndAll • Upload to MapMyFitness • Upload to TrainingPeaks • Upload to Concept2 Logbook • Upload to Intervals.icu External bluetooth heart rate monitors are supported. If you want to export your workouts via e-mail or want to record more than 3 workouts - you can get to a subscription right in the app.

Screenshots

Pedometer++4 screens
RowingCoach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pedometer++ at 4.8 against RowingCoach's 3.3. Pedometer++ also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 38%) and ratings volume (182K vs 117). RowingCoach's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Pedometer++ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and RowingCoach sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pedometer++ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer++ has 182K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Pedometer++'s written reviews are positive against 38% of RowingCoach's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pedometer++ ships an update every 3 weeks, RowingCoach every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Pedometer++ versus RowingCoach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPedometer++RowingCoach
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (182K ratings) — better3.3 (117 ratings)
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews — better38.4% of reviews
Number of ratings182K — better117
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#81 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCross Forward Consulting, LLCGunther Cronenberg

Customer experience

Pedometer++

All ratings182,221 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews2,680 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative21.5%

RowingCoach

All ratings117 ratings
Positive49.6%
Neutral16.2%
Negative34.2%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive38.4%
Neutral24.5%
Negative37.1%

User reviews

Pedometer++

From 182K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Motivating and easy to use
  • 👍 Customizable goals and challenges
  • 🚀 Simple and straightforward interface
  • 👍 Helpful for tracking fitness progress
  • 🚀 Syncs well with Apple Health

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate step and floor tracking
  • 🐛 Inconsistent data sync between devices
  • 🐛 Steps/distance randomly deducted
  • 🔋 High battery drain on Apple Watch
  • 🐛 Monthly challenges not always working

RowingCoach

From 117 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⌚ Excellent Apple Watch integration
  • 🗺️ Accurate GPS tracking for on-water rowing
  • ❤️ Heart rate monitoring functionality
  • 📊 Comprehensive workout statistics and metrics
  • 🔄 Seamless syncing with Apple Health

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 📏 Inaccurate distance estimation (especially indoors)
  • ⚠️ Strokes per minute (SPM) consistently underreported
  • 🔋 Excessive battery drain on Apple Watch
  • ❌ Data loss after pausing workouts

Bugs and requests

Pedometer++

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Steps not syncing properly between devices
  • Incorrect step and distance calculations
  • Losing long-standing streaks and progress

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to manually adjust steps
  • Provide more detailed historical data
  • Allow setting a custom start of the week
  • Include a 'sick day' or 'rest day' option
  • Improve accuracy of stairs/floors tracking

RowingCoach

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Distance resets to zero when workout is paused
  • SPM not displaying in real-time during workouts
  • App crashes when receiving phone calls
  • GPS tracking stops working after iOS updates
  • Stroke count significantly underreported (off by 30-50%)
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  • Distance values wildly inaccurate (2-3x actual distance)
  • Workouts not appearing in app history despite being tracked
  • Subscription validation fails on Apple Watch
  • App hangs on workout start
  • Data not uploading to Apple Health
  • Clock overlay blocking metrics on Apple Watch
  • Display elements overlapping when phone is rotated
  • SPM showing zero for entire workouts
  • Metrics switching between metric and imperial units mid-workout
  • App freezing when trying to save workouts
  • PM5 connection showing as connected but not syncing data
  • Strava export missing distance data for indoor rows
  • Watch app not appearing after installation
  • Contact/feedback link in app not functional
  • Inconsistent heart rate detection

Requested features

18 requests
  • Calibration settings for different rowing machines
  • Automatic pause/resume detection
  • Customizable workout countdown timers
  • Bluetooth connectivity for Concept2 PM5
  • Improved calorie burn calculations
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  • Watt power output calculations
  • Distance per stroke efficiency metric
  • Audible stroke rate announcements
  • Always-on display support for Apple Watch
  • Manual workout editing capabilities
  • Automatic Strava uploads
  • Detailed heart rate and pace graphs
  • Training plan integration
  • Ghost/challenge mode for self-competition
  • Garmin Connect integration
  • Multiple language support (French, German)
  • Improved watch display optimization for larger screens
  • Better contrast for outdoor visibility

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Pedometer++

Subscriptions8
  • Pedometer++ Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pedometer++ Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pedometer++ Premium$3.991 Month
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  • Pedometer++ Premium7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Pedometer++ Premium$5.991 Month
  • Pedometer++ Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Pedometer++ Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pedometer++ Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • Generous Tip$0.99
  • Tip$1.99
  • Remove Advertisements$1.99
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  • Amazing Tip$4.99
3 purchases

RowingCoach

One-time3
  • Unltd. recs & export (1 Month)$0.99
  • Unltd. recs & export (3 Months)$1.99
  • Unltd. recs & export (1 Year)$4.99

Questions

Is Pedometer++ free?
Pedometer++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RowingCoach free?
RowingCoach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pedometer++ or RowingCoach?
Pedometer++ is rated higher. Pedometer++ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 182K ratings, while RowingCoach averages 3.3 from 117 ratings.
Do Pedometer++ or RowingCoach have ads?
Pedometer++ shows ads; RowingCoach does not.
Which is updated more often, Pedometer++ or RowingCoach?
Pedometer++ ships an update every 3 weeks, and RowingCoach every 2 months. Most recently, Pedometer++ was updated on September 24, 2026 and RowingCoach on September 21, 2026.

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