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I like it
The only issues is that it does not register my kick sets in a pool unless I swing my one arm a few times each 25. I would give this app 5 stars if it just counted my kicks.
I like that it gives me my average 100 time based on my movement and not just the overall workout time divided by the distance swam. This results in much more accurate 100 pace during workouts.
No other problems at all.Show lessCurtis Lamoille
Good, but a little wonky with stroke detection
They’ve made some good improvements to the app over the last few years. I like the drill setting, and how it’s easy to edit workouts. However, stroke detection needs work. I’m a pretty experienced swimmer, with really good form, but it still thinks my butterfly is freestyle, and sometimes thinks my backstroke is breaststroke. I’m not sure if this is a bug with Apple Watch 8 (stroke detection was better on my series 5). It is good with lap count, but could be improved in recognizing sets better…even tho I do flip turns and long sets, it still divides sets into smaller sets.
Still, I do like the improvements they’ve made in the last few years. Keep working on it.Show lessBoymom4367
Developer Response
Hello Boymom4367. We appreciate your feedback and would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused by Swim.com's stroke detection feature. It is possible that the algorithm may incorrectly identify a butterfly stroke as freestyle due to differences in individual stroke technique and arm movements. We are actively investigating this issue and working to enhance the accuracy of our stroke detection system. We recommend trying alternative wrist placement and adjusting your stroke technique to determine if it results in better detection accuracy. Thank you for using Swim.com, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any additional questions or concerns.Great app for swimmers!
This app works. I am not sure where all the complaints come from. It counts laps, yards/meters, shows heart rate in one place. The new redesign on AW is just perfect. Especially the color coding. The stats on phone seems to be a little “cluttered” but still show all that is needed. This review comes from a guy with over 40 years of experience swimming. To developers, keep up the great work. Thanks!Show lesssmolda