Best Rowing Stroke Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our rowing stroke list covers 246+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Rowing Stroke Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Rowing Stroke Rate StopwatchRowing Stroke Rate StopwatchFree3.9★ (17)NoYesSep 2026
2CrewNerd for Rowing & PaddlingCrewNerd for Rowing & PaddlingFree4.6★ (257)NoYesSep 2026
3Rowing WorkoutRowing WorkoutFree4.6★ (208)NoYesSep 2026
4Rowing Coach 5.0Rowing Coach 5.0Free3.2★ (5)NoYesAug 2026
5Metrownome: A Rowing MetronomeMetrownome: A Rowing MetronomeFree4.9★ (346)NoNoSep 2026
6Rowing Tools for CoachesRowing Tools for CoachesFreeYesYesAug 2026
7Speaking StrokewatchSpeaking StrokewatchFree3.5★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
8Rowlytics: Rowing & PaddlingRowlytics: Rowing & PaddlingFreeNoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Rowing Stroke

Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch#1

Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch by Peth Pty Ltd

Strokes Per Minute
Editor's Choice
⚽ Sports
3.9(17 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps calculate rowing stroke rates with simple tap controls. It offers features like speaking the rate aloud and vibrating upon calculation, with a simplified Apple Watch version for coxes. A subscription or one-time purchase is required for ongoing use.

CrewNerd for Rowing & Paddling#2

CrewNerd for Rowing & Paddling by Performance Phones, LLC

For outdoor rowing workouts!
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.6😊(257 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Track and analyze your rowing, paddling, and SUP workouts with real-time metrics, custom workouts, and course plotting. Integrates with Apple devices and popular fitness platforms for comprehensive performance monitoring and data export.

What We Love

  • 👍 Comprehensive metrics and customizable display options
  • 💰 Significantly cheaper than dedicated NK SpeedCoach devices
  • 📊 Excellent data visualization and post-workout analysis
  • 🗺️ GPS mapping and course tracking capabilities
  • ❤️ Bluetooth heart rate monitor integration
  • ⚡ Accurate stroke rate and distance measurements
  • 🔄 Seamless syncing with Strava, Apple Health, and other apps
  • 🎯 Customizable workout creation and interval training
  • 📱 Works across multiple boat types (rowing, kayaking, paddling)
  • 🌙 Clear display visibility in low light conditions
  • 🤝 Responsive developer support and continuous updates
  • ♿ VoiceOver accessibility for blind rowers
  • ⚙️ Flexible customization for different sport disciplines

Room to Improve

  • 🔋 Significant battery drain on iPhone (reported ~75% in 2 hours)
  • 📡 GPS accuracy issues affecting split times and pace readings
  • 🐛 App stops tracking or crashes when phone locks or other apps used
  • ⚠️ Unreliable meters per stroke calculations
  • 🌞 Poor screen visibility in direct sunlight
  • 🔌 Requires waterproof case/pouch for water safety
  • ❌ No Apple Watch integration or native watch app
  • 🎨 Outdated interface design (recent updates criticized as cumbersome)
  • 📍 GPS connectivity issues in some locations
  • 🔄 Inconsistent performance with Bluetooth connections
  • ⏱️ Unreliable split time readings
  • 🚫 Cannot run reliably in background with other apps open
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
  • 🎮 Engaging gamification with Game Center leaderboards
  • 📈 Accurate data tracking for compatible rowers
  • ⚡ Easy setup and quick to get started
  • 🔄 Real-time workout feedback and monitoring
  • 🎯 Split time tracking for performance improvement
  • 💪 Works well with older rowers lacking connectivity

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth connectivity issues with rowers
  • 🐛 Apple Watch syncing delays and failures
  • ⚠️ Inaccurate stroke counting at low rowing speeds
  • ⚠️ Inconsistent distance measurement recording
  • 🐛 App lags 10-30 seconds behind watch display
  • ⚠️ Limited rower compatibility (PM5 only)
  • 🔧 Auto-view display swapping skips windows
  • ⚠️ Heart rate zone calculations inaccurate
  • 💰 Subscription-only model (no one-time purchase)
  • 📱 No landscape mode support on iPhone
  • ❌ No Strava integration
  • ❌ No family sharing for subscription

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FAQ about Rowing Stroke

What are the best rowing stroke apps for iPhone?
Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch tops our rowing stroke apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.9-star average from 17 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top rowing stroke apps we rank are free to download, including Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch and CrewNerd for Rowing & Paddling.
Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 246+ rowing stroke apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch calculates stroke rate by allowing you to tap to start and tap to end the measurement. You can choose to measure the rate using 3 strokes or another interval of your preference.
Key features include calculating stroke rate with custom intervals, timing each stroke, vibrating when the rate is calculated, and speaking the rate aloud. It also offers a simplified Apple Watch application.

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