Best Decent Rowing Apps

223+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Finding the right decent rowing apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 223+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Decent Rowing Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Rowing in MotionRowing in MotionFree3.0★ (2)NoYesJul 2026
2Speaking StrokewatchSpeaking StrokewatchFree3.5★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
3Rowing WorkoutRowing WorkoutFree4.6★ (208)NoYesAug 2026
4iCrew RowingiCrew RowingFree3.7★ (26)NoNoJul 2026
5Metrownome: A Rowing MetronomeMetrownome: A Rowing MetronomeFree4.9★ (346)NoNoAug 2026
6MBA RowingMBA RowingFree5.0★ (5)NoNoMay 2026
7Rowing Tracker for Kayaking, Rafting and Water SportsRowing Tracker for Kayaking, Rafting and Water SportsFree1.0★ (3)NoNoMay 2026
8Rowing Rating WatchRowing Rating WatchFreeNoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Decent Rowing

Rowing in Motion#1

Rowing in Motion by Decent Rowing

Editor's Choice
⚽ Sports
3.0(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps rowers track and improve their performance with detailed metrics and custom workout programs. It analyzes boat acceleration, speed, and stroke rate, offering live feedback and post-session analysis. Features include customizable interfaces and sonification for real-time guidance.

Speaking Strokewatch#2

Speaking Strokewatch by Decent Rowing

Strong Contender
⚽ Sports
3.5(2 ratings)
Free
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This app acts as a stroke rate meter for coaches and spectators in water sports like rowing and canoeing. It audibly announces the measured stroke rate per minute, simplifying the monitoring process for users.

Rowing Workout#3

Rowing Workout by Christoph Gogolin

indoor rowing for Apple Watch
Worth Considering
⚽ Sports
4.6😐(208 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Track your indoor rowing sessions with detailed stroke analysis and real-time progress monitoring. Compete with yourself and others on leaderboards, and seamlessly export your data to popular fitness platforms.

What We Love

  • 👍 Clean, intuitive, Apple-like interface design
  • 📊 Comprehensive rowing metrics and analytics
  • ⌚ Excellent Apple Watch integration
  • 🏥 Seamless Apple Health synchronization

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth connectivity issues with rowers
  • 🐛 Apple Watch syncing delays and failures
  • ⚠️ Inaccurate stroke counting at low rowing speeds

More Decent Rowing apps to explore

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iCrew Rowing
iCrew Rowing
iCrew Rowing
by Equussentials, LLC
Free

Manage rowing team activities, documents, and payments. Track practice attendance, view boat lineups, and monitor test results. Stay organized with session notes and payment status.

Practice check-in/outAttendance trackingBoat line-up history
⚽ Sports
(26)
free
5
Metrownome: A Rowing Metronome
Metrownome: A Rowing Metronome
Metrownome: A Rowing Metronome
by Fat House Software LLC
Free

This app provides a rowing metronome using sound and graphics to coach stroke cadence and ratio. It helps rowers understand and achieve desired ratios and reduce check in the boat.

Coaches rowing cadenceTeaches stroke ratioUses sound cues
💪 Health & Fitness
(346)
paid
6
MBA Rowing
MBA Rowing
MBA Rowing
by MacGregor Consulting LLC
Free

Stay connected with your rowing team and family. Access race schedules, team news with push notifications, and shop for official team gear. Never miss an important update or event.

Race schedules with event detailsAdd races to your calendarTeam news and announcements
⚽ Sports
(5)
free
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Rowing Tracker for Kayaking, Rafting and Water Sports
Rowing Tracker for Kayaking, Rafting and Water Sports
Rowing Tracker for Kayaking, Rafting and Water Sports
by margaret kovatch
Free

Track your rowing, kayaking, and rafting adventures with detailed statistics. Log your trips, monitor performance, and analyze your progress on the water.

Activity trackingPerformance statisticsTrip logging
⚽ Sports
(3)
free
8
Rowing Rating Watch
Rowing Rating Watch
Rowing Rating Watch
by Hayden Shaw
Free

A specialized stopwatch and rating tool designed for rowing coaches. Its interface allows coaches to monitor crews without distraction, offering essential timing and performance evaluation features.

Stopwatch functionalityRating watch for rowingCoach-focused interface
⚽ Sports
(0)
free
9
Rowr
Rowr
Rowr
Indoor rowing workouts w video
Free

This app connects to your indoor rowing machine to offer guided workouts and challenges. Experience virtual rowing with videos of real locations, designed by expert coaches to enhance your fitness.

Connects to indoor rowing machinesVirtual rowing video experiencesCoach-designed workouts
💪 Health & Fitness
(3)
ad-supported
10
Wobble Rowing
Wobble Rowing
Wobble Rowing
Display rowing stability
Free

This app measures the stability of your rowing shell in real-time, calculating a "Wobble Factor" to help you improve your technique. It also tracks stroke rate and pace, providing per-minute summaries and saving detailed data for analysis.

Measures shell stability (Wobble Factor)Tracks stroke rate (SPM)Monitors pace (min/500m)
💪 Health & Fitness
(2)
free
11
Rowing NZ
Rowing NZ
Rowing NZ
by The Sports Agency Limited
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
12
Quiske Rowing
Quiske Rowing
Quiske Rowing
by Quiske Oy
Free

Analyze your indoor rowing technique with real-time feedback on rhythm and style. Track SPM, speed, and distance on the water, or delve into detailed stroke data for performance improvement. Upload your data to a web portal for in-depth analysis.

Real-time technique analysisVirtual Coach for rhythm and styleHandle vs. seat speed data
⚽ Sports
(1)
free
13
asensei rowing
asensei rowing
asensei rowing
Connected Coaching for Rowing
Free

Enhance your rowing performance with guided workouts from world-class athletes and AI coaching. Connect to compatible rowing machines for real-time analysis and personalized training programs designed to improve your technique and fitness.

Personalized training programsWorld-class athlete coachingReal-time performance analysis
💪 Health & Fitness
(4K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Rowing Coach 5.0
Rowing Coach 5.0
Rowing Coach 5.0
by MapITech
Free

This app provides real-time rowing data for rowers and coaches, including distance, stroke rate, and power. It integrates with the Health app for heart rate monitoring and offers systematic feedback to improve performance. Developed by experienced rowers, it's available on Apple devices.

Real-time rowing metricsStroke rate and length trackingStroke power (Watt) measurement
⚽ Sports
(5)
free with in-app purchases
15
Float - The Indoor Rowing App
Float - The Indoor Rowing App
Float - The Indoor Rowing App
by Endurance Sports Research Ltd
Free

Track your indoor rowing workouts with detailed stroke data. Connects to Concept2 machines via Bluetooth and syncs with the Health app. Offers advanced analytics and data export for performance analysis.

Bluetooth connectivity for Concept2 PM5Detailed stroke data (drive length, ratio, power)Live and replay power curves
💪 Health & Fitness
(10)
free with in-app purchases
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Remote Rowing Coach
Remote Rowing Coach
Remote Rowing Coach
Remote Rowing Coaching
Free

This app connects to a PM5 monitor on a rower to display real-time workout metrics and upload data to the Concept2 Logbook. It offers remote viewing of metrics for a third party with an in-app subscription.

Real-time workout metrics displayUploads workouts to Concept2 LogbookRemote real-time metric viewing
💪 Health & Fitness
(7)
free with in-app purchases
17
Rowlytics: Rowing Analytics
Rowlytics: Rowing Analytics
Rowlytics: Rowing Analytics
Stroke, GPS & Training Log
Free

This app provides advanced GPS and sensor-based analytics for rowers and paddlers. Track your performance stroke-by-stroke, analyze training load, and connect with other athletes. It offers features for individual training, team communication, and race participation.

GPS and motion sensor recordingStroke-by-stroke analyticsHeart rate monitoring
⚽ Sports
(0)
freemium
18
Row House - Indoor Rowing
Row House - Indoor Rowing
Row House - Indoor Rowing
Low impact rowing classes
Free

This app connects you to a boutique fitness studio offering energetic, low-impact rowing workouts. View your personalized home screen, book classes and rowers, discover new coaches, and track your progress. Join waitlists and manage your membership all within the app.

Personalized home screenClass and rower reservationMembership management
💪 Health & Fitness
(8.3K)
ad-supported
19
EXR | Virtual indoor rowing
EXR | Virtual indoor rowing
EXR | Virtual indoor rowing
Workout, Row and Race at Home
Free

Transform your indoor rowing workouts with immersive virtual worlds and engaging challenges. Connect your rowing machine to explore scenic routes, race against others globally, and track your progress with detailed analytics. Gamified features and structured training plans help you achieve your fitness goals.

Virtual rowing worlds and coursesGlobal races and challengesAvatar customization and gear unlocks
💪 Health & Fitness
(288)
free with in-app purchases
20
RowStream - Row Together
RowStream - Row Together
RowStream - Row Together
Row live with friends & crew!
Free

This app offers interactive indoor rowing workouts with advanced analytics and a social platform for rowers. Compete with friends, join virtual crews, and access personalized coaching plans to improve your technique and performance.

Interactive indoor-rowing workoutsLive races and virtual crew synchronizationAdvanced workout analytics
⚽ Sports
(3)
free

FAQ about Decent Rowing

What are the best decent rowing apps for iPhone?
Rowing in Motion tops our decent rowing apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.0-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top decent rowing apps we rank are free to download, including Rowing in Motion and Speaking Strokewatch.
Rowing in Motion has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 223+ decent rowing apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Rowing in Motion tracks stroke rate, speed, distance, and boat acceleration. It provides detailed insights into all aspects of your stroke, helping you understand your efficiency and technique.
Yes, you can create, edit, and row custom workout programs. These programs can be fully customized with distance, time, and rest intervals, and intervals can also target a specific stroke rate.