Best Rowing Stroke Rate Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best rowing stroke rate apps on iPhone average 4.2★ across 248+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top Rowing Stroke Rate Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Rowing Stroke Rate StopwatchRowing Stroke Rate StopwatchFree3.9★ (17)NoYesAug 2026
2Stroke Rate StopwatchStroke Rate StopwatchFree5.0★ (8)NoNoMay 2026
3Metrownome: A Rowing MetronomeMetrownome: A Rowing MetronomeFree4.9★ (346)NoNoAug 2026
4CrewNerd for Rowing & PaddlingCrewNerd for Rowing & PaddlingFree4.6★ (257)NoYesAug 2026
5Rowing Tools for CoachesRowing Tools for CoachesFreeYesYesAug 2026
6PocketCox - Rowing WorkoutsPocketCox - Rowing WorkoutsFree4.9★ (15)NoYesAug 2026
7Speaking StrokewatchSpeaking StrokewatchFree3.5★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
8Rowing WorkoutRowing WorkoutFree4.6★ (208)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Rowing Stroke Rate

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.

Stroke Rate Stopwatch#2

Stroke Rate Stopwatch by David Hedden

Track times, rates & counts
Strong Contender
⚽ Sports
5.0(8 ratings)
Free
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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.

Metrownome: A Rowing Metronome#3

Metrownome: A Rowing Metronome by Fat House Software LLC

Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😊(346 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and no frills
  • 💡 Visual guide for technique
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎶 Supports split screen for music

Room to Improve

  • 🔊 Tone overpowers music
  • 🐛 Buggy with AirPods
  • 🔄 Needs background support

More Rowing Stroke Rate apps to explore

4
CrewNerd for Rowing & Paddling
CrewNerd for Rowing & Paddling
CrewNerd for Rowing & Paddling
For outdoor rowing workouts!
Free

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.

Real-time performance metricsCustom workout creationGPS course plotting
💪 Health & Fitness
(257)
free with in-app purchases
5
Rowing Tools for Coaches
Rowing Tools for Coaches
Rowing Tools for Coaches
Stroke Coach, Calculators ++
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
6
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
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
Rowing Workout
Rowing Workout
Rowing Workout
indoor rowing for Apple Watch
Free

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.

Precise stroke and distance trackingReal-time iPhone display of metricsAutomatic workout pause/resume
⚽ Sports
(208)
freemium
9
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
10
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
11
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
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
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
14
RP3 Rowing Lite
RP3 Rowing Lite
RP3 Rowing Lite
by RP3 Rowing B.V.
Free

This application connects to your RP3 rowing ergometer via Bluetooth to provide real-time performance data. Analyze stroke rate, speed, distance, and heart rate, with in-depth force curve analysis. Program custom interval training sessions and export your workout data for further analysis.

Bluetooth connectivity to ergometerReal-time stroke rate, speed, distance, heart rateIn-depth force curve analysis
💪 Health & Fitness
(10)
free
15
RO! Rowing Metronome
RO! Rowing Metronome
RO! Rowing Metronome
Erg stroke-rate coach & chant
Free

This app provides a unique metronome experience for rowing machines, using drum beats and chants to help maintain a consistent stroke rate. It offers features like a beat flash, session stopwatch, and Viking-themed progression to enhance erg training.

Drift-free metronome (18-45 SPM)Drum and chant metronome with countdownBeat flash for rhythm lock-in
⚽ Sports
(1)
free with in-app purchases
16
upliNK Rowing
upliNK Rowing
upliNK Rowing
Rowing and sculling data.
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
17
CrewSpeed Coxing App for Crew
CrewSpeed Coxing App for Crew
CrewSpeed Coxing App for Crew
Record & transcribe cox audio
Free

This app helps rowing coxswains track crew performance and record calls during training and races. It offers real-time speed tracking, audio recording for review, and detailed session analysis. Advanced features are available through a subscription.

Real-time speed trackingAudio recording and transcriptionSession analysis and progress tracking
⚽ Sports
(1)
freemium
18
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
19
Rowly - Rowing Performance
Rowly - Rowing Performance
Rowly - Rowing Performance
Rowing performance tracking
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
20
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

FAQ about Rowing Stroke Rate

What are the best rowing stroke rate apps for iPhone?
Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch tops our rowing stroke rate 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 rate apps we rank are free to download, including Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch and Stroke Rate Stopwatch.
Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ rowing stroke rate 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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