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)NoYesAug 2026
2CrewNerd for Rowing & PaddlingCrewNerd for Rowing & PaddlingFree4.6★ (257)NoYesAug 2026
3Rowing WorkoutRowing WorkoutFree4.6★ (207)NoYesAug 2026
4Rowing Coach 5.0Rowing Coach 5.0Free3.2★ (5)NoYesAug 2026
5Metrownome: A Rowing MetronomeMetrownome: A Rowing MetronomeFree4.9★ (346)NoNoAug 2026
6Rowing Tools for CoachesRowing Tools for CoachesFreeYesYesAug 2026
7Speaking StrokewatchSpeaking StrokewatchFree3.5★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
8Rowlytics: Rowing AnalyticsRowlytics: Rowing AnalyticsFreeNoYesAug 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

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
Rowing Workout#3

Rowing Workout by Christoph Gogolin

indoor rowing for Apple Watch
Worth Considering
⚽ Sports
4.6😐(207 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 Rowing Stroke apps to explore

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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
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
Rowing Tools for Coaches
Rowing Tools for Coaches
Rowing Tools for Coaches
Stroke Coach, Calculators ++
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
7
Speaking Strokewatch
Speaking Strokewatch
Speaking Strokewatch
by Decent Rowing
Free

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.

Measures stroke rate per minuteReads stroke rate aloud via text-to-speechCustomizable voice output settings
⚽ Sports
(2)
free
8
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
9
PocketCox - Rowing Workouts
PocketCox - Rowing Workouts
PocketCox - Rowing Workouts
Rowing Performance Monitor
Free

This app uses your Apple Watch to monitor on-water rowing performance, providing detailed metrics like stroke rate, speed, and heart rate. Analyze your sessions with graphs and share them across popular platforms. It's designed for rowers of all levels aiming to improve their training.

On-water rowing workout trackingComprehensive performance metricsWorkout segmentation
💪 Health & Fitness
(15)
freemium
10
Rowing in Motion
Rowing in Motion
Rowing in Motion
by Decent Rowing
Free

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.

Track boat acceleration, speed, and stroke rateCreate custom workout programsLive feedback and stroke analysis
⚽ Sports
(2)
free with in-app purchases
11
The Rowing App
The Rowing App
The Rowing App
Rowing Tools for Coaches
Free

This app provides rowers and coaches with essential tools to manage fleets, track rosters, build lineups, and record workouts. It includes a pace calculator, VO2max calculator, multiple stopwatches, and a stroke rate timer to enhance training and performance analysis.

Fleet and roster managementDaily lineup buildingWorkout recording
⚽ Sports
(20)
free with in-app purchases
12
RowingCoach
RowingCoach
RowingCoach
Make every stroke count!
Free

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.

Track stroke rate, distance, pace, pulse, and caloriesUse iPhone or Apple Watch for recordingSiri integration for workout control
💪 Health & Fitness
(117)
free with in-app purchases
13
ScullingCoach
ScullingCoach
ScullingCoach
by Charles Barden
Free

This rowing application tracks your performance with metrics like 500-meter pace and strokes per minute. It offers map display for workouts and allows exporting data in GPX or CSV formats. All logged workouts are saved and presented with split times.

500 meter pace trackingStrokes per minute/Stroke CountMap workout display
💪 Health & Fitness
(2)
free
14
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
15
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
16
RitmoTime Freedom
RitmoTime Freedom
RitmoTime Freedom
Stroke Monitor
Free

This app provides real-time stroke rate, speed, and distance feedback for rowers and paddlers. It records every stroke for later review, offering detailed workout data and GPS mapping. Customizable display options and an automatic piece timer enhance training.

Real-time stroke rate, speed, and distanceWorkout recording and reviewGPS workout mapping
⚽ Sports
(7)
free
17
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
18
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
19
Row-Coach
Row-Coach
Row-Coach
Metrics at Your Fingertips
Free

This app provides real-time rowing analytics, including stroke rate, speed, distance, and heart rate. It allows seamless sharing of data with teammates and coaches, and features live map tracking of partner locations. Designed for rowers of all levels, it aims to replace outdated single-purpose devices with powerful insights directly from your phone.

Real-time rowing metricsLive data sharing with partners/coachesLive map tracking of locations
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
ad-supported
20
Stroke Rate Stopwatch
Stroke Rate Stopwatch
Stroke Rate Stopwatch
Track times, rates & counts
Free

This stopwatch app helps track lap times, stroke counts, and stroke rates with large, haptic-enabled buttons. It offers features for syncing starts, calculating combined splits, and saving race data for later recall.

Large, haptic-feedback buttonsStroke count tracking per lapStroke rate tracking (cycles/minute or seconds/cycle)
⚽ Sports
(8)
free

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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