Best Strokes Per Minute Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

The best strokes per minute apps on iPhone average 4.1★ across 249+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated September 2026.

Compare top Strokes Per Minute Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Rowing Stroke Rate StopwatchRowing Stroke Rate StopwatchFree3.9★ (17)NoYesSep 2026
2Stroke Rate StopwatchStroke Rate StopwatchFree5.0★ (8)NoNoMay 2026
3RowingCoachRowingCoachFree3.3★ (117)NoYesSep 2026
4Rowly - Rowing PerformanceRowly - Rowing PerformanceFreeNoYesJun 2026
5Row-CoachRow-CoachFreeYesNoMay 2026
6Oarca: Rowing AppOarca: Rowing AppFreeNoYesAug 2026
7RowHeroRowHeroFree4.6★ (19)YesNoMay 2026
8Speaking StrokewatchSpeaking StrokewatchFree3.5★ (2)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Strokes Per Minute

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.

RowingCoach#3

RowingCoach by Gunther Cronenberg

Make every stroke count!
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
3.3😐(117 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • ⌚ Excellent Apple Watch integration
  • 🗺️ Accurate GPS tracking for on-water rowing
  • ❤️ Heart rate monitoring functionality
  • 📊 Comprehensive workout statistics and metrics
  • 🔄 Seamless syncing with Apple Health
  • 📱 Clean, intuitive user interface
  • ⬆️ Regular app updates and improvements
  • 🚣 Reliable stroke detection for on-water use
  • 📤 Easy export to Strava and other platforms
  • 🎯 Simple and focused app design

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 📏 Inaccurate distance estimation (especially indoors)
  • ⚠️ Strokes per minute (SPM) consistently underreported
  • 🔋 Excessive battery drain on Apple Watch
  • ❌ Data loss after pausing workouts
  • 📊 Missing metrics in workout summaries
  • 🔌 Poor Bluetooth connectivity with PM5 rowers
  • ⏱️ Inconsistent time tracking
  • 🚫 Subscription not recognized on watch
  • 📤 Manual uploads required despite auto-sync settings
  • 🎨 Display overlay issues on newer Apple Watch models
  • 📱 iPhone display issues after iOS updates
  • 🔄 Unreliable data syncing between devices
  • 💾 Workouts frequently not saved or displayed
  • ⚙️ Inconsistent app performance across sessions

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FAQ about Strokes Per Minute

What are the best strokes per minute apps for iPhone?
Rowing Stroke Rate Stopwatch tops our strokes per minute apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 3.9-star average from 17 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top strokes per minute 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 September 2026.
We track 249+ strokes per minute apps on the iOS App Store as of September 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.