# LapBuddy — Robust lap swim tracking

> Robust lap swim tracking (iPhone/iPad app by Rouslan Zenetl.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapbuddy/id1629490884 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rouslan Zenetl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629490886)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-06-14
- Data updated: 2026-03-05
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapbuddy/id1629490884/reviews.md

## What is LapBuddy?

LapBuddy is the lap counter and stopwatch designed for serious swimmers. Whether you're training for competition, tracking masters workouts, or coaching athletes, LapBuddy delivers professional-grade timing and analytics in a beautifully simple interface.

**SMART TIMING**
• Apple Watch-style analog stopwatch with dual second hands
• Automatic session recovery - never lose a workout, even if you close the app
• Real-time lap distribution histogram shows consistency at a glance
• Precise timing with tenths of seconds for splits under 60 seconds

**PERFORMANCE TRACKING**
• Automatic time trial records for 50m, 100m, 200m, 500m distances
• 22 achievements across speed, endurance, consistency, and volume
• Lap time distribution charts with adaptive bucketing
• Session-by-session analytics and trends

**MULTI-ATHLETE SUPPORT**
• Track multiple swimmers with separate stats and achievements
• Perfect for coaches managing athletes or parents tracking kids
• Configurable default athlete for quick session starts

**DATA YOU CAN TRUST**
• iCloud sync keeps sessions across all your devices
• Export sessions with photos/videos as shareable .lapbuddyexport files
• Complete backup and restore with validation
• Session photos and videos with smart overlays (time + lap number)

**THOUGHTFUL DESIGN**
• Timeline browser with infinite scroll and calendar icons
• Session notes capture insights during or after workouts
• Media carousel with frosted glass overlays
• State machine-driven interface prevents accidental data loss

**BUILT FOR THE POOL**
• Screen stays on during sessions
• Haptic feedback for lap confirmation
• Large, easy-to-tap buttons for poolside use
• Works completely offline - no internet required

LapBuddy doesn't require subscriptions, doesn't track you, and respects your privacy. Your swimming data stays yours, synced securely via your iCloud account.

Perfect for competitive swimmers, masters athletes, coaches, and anyone who wants accurate lap counting with professional analytics.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.26 — 2025-11-03

**Never Lose a Session Again**

We've completely redesigned how LapBuddy saves and restores your workouts! If iOS closes the app while you're swimming (phone call, low memory, checking messages), your session automatically restores exactly where you left off when you reopen the app. No buttons to press, no decisions to make - just pick up your phone and keep swimming.

The stopwatch appears immediately with your timer running or paused, all your completed laps preserved with exact times, and the time you spent away automatically added as rest time. Your swimming metrics stay accurate, and you maintain complete control.

**Track Your Visual Progress**

New body composition photo tracking lets you document your fitness journey with photos from multiple angles - front, side, back, and face. Each angle gets its own metric, making it easy to see your progress over time. Add multiple photos per day to track morning vs. evening changes or pre/post workout differences. Swipe through your photo carousel to see weeks and months of transformation.

**Clearer Multi-Athlete Experience**

All tabs now show which athlete you're viewing right in the filter button (like "John Smith"). No more guessing who you're looking at! Switch between athletes and watch Analytics charts, Achievements, and Records update automatically. Perfect for households sharing a device or coaches tracking multiple swimmers.

**iCloud Sync Diagnostics**

Having sync issues? The new iCloud Sync Status screen shows you exactly what's happening with your files. See upload/download progress, sync statistics, error details, and troubleshooting guidance - all in one place. We've added comprehensive monitoring so you can diagnose and fix sync problems yourself.

**Important Fixes**

• Fixed critical bug causing negative lap times (like "-75:21") after session recovery
• Plus button now correctly disabled during active sessions (prevents accidental resets)
• Screen sleep issue resolved - your screen stays on during swims like it should
• Records now update immediately after restoring backups

**What You'll Love**

• Zero-tap session recovery - automatic restoration with exact timing
• Smart time tracking - accurate elapsed time even if you're away from the app
• Photo carousels - swipeable galleries with date overlays
• Unified interface - consistent athlete selection across all tabs
• Real-time sync monitoring - see exactly what's syncing and when
• Recently Used metrics now exclude auto-created time trial records

This update makes LapBuddy more reliable, easier to understand, and better at protecting your swim data. Whether you're tracking personal progress or coaching athletes, everything works more smoothly and intuitively.

### 1.8 — 2025-10-06

This version is a step change from previous line of evolution and will become 2.0 soon.

### 1.5 — 2022-09-12

- Usability improvements
- Digital stopwatch view

### 1.3 — 2022-06-27

- On device storage
- Ability to pause stopwatch for rest between laps
- Total, rest and swim time are tracked separately
- Analytics in the form of charts
- Backup & Restore capability

### 1.1 — 2022-06-17

New in 1.2:

- New visual of a stopwatch
- Improved haptic feedback

New in 1.1:

- Prevent accidental taps
- Persist settings between app launches
- Configurable recipient email
- Minor visual enhancements

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All apps by Rouslan Zenetl: https://appshunter.io/developer/1629490886

## Related topics

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