Comparison

HOCR vs Rowing Tools for Coaches

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

Head to head
About

HOCR

This official regatta app provides comprehensive race information. Users can search for athletes, view real-time results, and access the complete race schedule and entry listings. Stay updated on all aspects of the event.

Highlights
  • Athlete search
  • Real-time results
  • Race schedule
  • Entry listings
  • Club and event listings
Features
Currently charting
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The Official Head Of The Charles® App, powered by RegattaCentral. Search for athletes, get results, race schedule and complete entry listings by club and by event.

About

Rowing Tools for Coaches

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Rowing Tools is the app every rowing coach needs to increase the performance of your crews and athletes. We have built a range of tools from stopwatches, timers, calculators and team management to help you achieve yours and your team’s goals. Features: SIMPLE STROKE RATE MEASUREMENT: With just a tap on the screen, instantly calculates your current stroke rate (strokes per minute). The large, clear display makes it easy to read even in the most intense rowing sessions. REAL-TIME STROKE HISTORY: Every stroke is automatically recorded and displayed in a list below the button, with the most recent measurement at the top. Gain valuable insights into your performance and identify areas to improve by reviewing your stroke rate history. PYRAMID STOPWATCH (SUBSCRIPTION FEATURE): Our pyramid stopwatch means you’ll never forget when the rate change is meant to happen. See the time left for both the whole workout and the interval. Also see the rate for each interval if you want. GPS SPEED TRACKING (SUBSCRIPTION FEATURE): Upgrade to our premium version to access GPS speed tracking. Monitor your boat’s speed in real-time to gauge your performance and make necessary adjustments during your rowing sessions. WIND SPEED AND DIRECTION (SUBSCRIPTION FEATURE): Subscribe to unlock wind speed and direction information. Understand how weather conditions affect your rowing and adjust your technique for optimal performance. RESET & REVIEW: Reset the stroke rate list with a single tap to start fresh or review your progress later. Rowing Tools makes it easy to keep track of your training sessions and analyze your performance over time. AND MORE Join thousands of coaches who trust Rowing Tools to improve their training and reach their full potential on the water. Download Rowing Tools today and elevate your rowing performance to new heights! If you choose to upgrade to our subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple account, and your account will be charged 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the App Store after purchase. Terms of Service: https://sports-stats.org/terms-stroke-rate-counter/ Privacy: https://sports-stats.org/privacy-stroke-rate-counter/

Screenshots

HOCR4 screens
Rowing Tools for Coaches4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HOCR at none against Rowing Tools for Coaches's 5. HOCR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price 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. Rowing Tools for Coaches sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. HOCR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HOCR ships an update daily, Rowing Tools for Coaches fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HOCR versus Rowing Tools for Coaches: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHOCRRowing Tools for Coaches
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (17 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#198 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStack SportsSports Stats Limited

In-app purchases

None

HOCR

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Rowing Tools for Coaches

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Features Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Pro Features Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Pro Features Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Features$1.99
  • Lifetime Access$69.99

Questions

Is HOCR free?
HOCR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rowing Tools for Coaches free?
Rowing Tools for Coaches is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HOCR or Rowing Tools for Coaches have ads?
Rowing Tools for Coaches shows ads; HOCR does not.
Which is updated more often, HOCR or Rowing Tools for Coaches?
HOCR ships an update daily, and Rowing Tools for Coaches fortnightly. Most recently, HOCR was updated on October 4, 2026 and Rowing Tools for Coaches on October 8, 2026.

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