# SNAPP Michael Phelps Swim App — Train like Michael Phelps

> Swim spa control and progress tracking app with expert workouts. (iPhone/iPad app by Balboa Water Group.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapp-michael-phelps-swim-app/id796167942 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Balboa Water Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/469886191)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16 · 51 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Spanish
- Released: 2014-01-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapp-michael-phelps-swim-app/id796167942/reviews.md

## What is SNAPP Michael Phelps Swim App?

Master Spas has revolutionized the swimming experience again with the only App in the industry that controls your swim, and tracks your progress.  This amazing app works with any iPad and converts your swim spa into a swimming version of a treadmill.  SNAPP works with the Swim Number System to track distance, calories, time, speed, and much more.  It also allows you to manage your workout history by storing workouts for future reference.  You can then post to social media, email, or just be amazed by your awesomeness.  

This app works only with 2014 or later Michael Phelps Signature Swim Spas by Master Spas and connects either Point-to-Point directly with the Swim Spa’s sophisticated equipment, your home Wi-Fi network, or even the Cloud.  The Cloud allows you to connect to your swim spa from anywhere in the world that you have internet access.  Cloud connection is free for the first 12 months, and a small fee is required after that period if you choose to continue with cloud coverage.  If you decide not to use the Cloud feature, no problem.  Your app will still connect to your swim spa when it is within range.

In addition to the great control/workout technology built into this intuitive app, we have also brought expert aquatic professionals to you.  When you connect SNAPP to a swim spa, you will receive access to industry experts Bob Bowman, Dr. Rick McAvoy, Ben Gilliam and Karen DiPietro through the video workout section of SNAPP.  These experts have also designed Smart Workouts that will help you take full advantage of the benefits of owning a Michael Phelps Signature Swim Spa by Master Spas.  

Do you want to put your swim spa at your vacation home?  Do you want to turn the heat up in your swim spa from work?  No problem.  SNAPP also has a feature that allows you to adjust your filter cycles, temperature, turn lights and pumps on or off, and much more.  

Your local dealer also has accessories to improve the benefits that come with owning a Swim Spa such as water dumbbells, ankle resistance fins.  Accessories to keep your iPad safe and accessible while swimming include a waterproof case and a mobile mount to place in the most convenient spot for you.

We’re going after our goals.  Are you?

## Key features

- Swim spa control
- Progress tracking (distance, calories, time, speed)
- Workout history management
- Remote spa feature adjustment (temp, lights, pumps)
- Access to expert aquatic professionals
- Smart workout programs

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapp-michael-phelps-swim-app/id796167942/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Crap

*2021-08-08, version 3.1*

Nothing about this app is intuitive, functional or useful.  Master Spa should either abandon the effort to have any remote functional control of its swim spa/spa or spend money on a competent programmer to support its product.  After 4+ years of failing reviews, clearly the current developer Balboa isn’t capable of supporting this project or Master Spa simply doesn’t care about this feature.

### 1/5 — Michael Phelps should be ashamed…

*2021-06-13, version 3.1*

Frankly this app and the associated hardware, manufactured by Balboa Water Group for Master Spas is, at best, the most unstable unreliable product I have ever had to work with. Between the poor quality wifi connectvity, the difficult to operate “touch” screen, and the software either crashing, freezing, or simply unable to connect, its pretty much a total waste of effort beyond just operating the swing functions spaside. TOTAL CRAPWARE!

### 1/5 — Shame on you Phelps

*2020-04-02, version 2.2*

I love the swim spa but, this app is terrible!!!!!!!
Master spas please join the digital age and fix your $&#$

We have had this Spa for over 4 years and cannot get this app to work.  Maybe try a Bluetooth connection or something.

### 1/5 — Very bad app with no support

*2019-01-14, version 2.2*

If I could give it zero stars I would. Has so much potential. How do you take $50K from someone for a swim spa and put out this awful product? I’m not even going to waste my time on detailing all the issues.

### 1/5 — Irritating

*2019-01-13, version 2.2*

Every time I am on the Spa portion of the app, the demo warning pop up keeps coming up over and over until I want to just stop using it. I have to click on connect every time that pop up comes up and then i have to back out because all the controls go blank. The other thing is every time you turn the app on you have to go thru the hypothermia warning. There should be a way to turn that off after you have seen it 100 times. I also have to stand by my back door before I can even connect to the spa. This app needs some major overhaul.

### 1/5 — Not stable

*2018-11-14, version 2.2*

I waited for over a year for the SNAPP app to be updated and available.  And then it was updated and available (on ipad only) and for the month or so that it worked and allowed me to do things like heat the spa from work so that I could jump right in when I got got home) and now, not so much. Sometimes, it works, sometimes it doesn’t. MS really shouldn’t use it in their marketing materials if the app isn’t stable. Please fix.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2018-07-05, version 2.1*

Worked at it for an hour and finally got it to connect once.  Have not been able to get it to connect since.  I am an IT guy so don’t think it is user error.  I tried a second iPad but no luck.

### 1/5 — Great idea....

*2018-02-26, version 1.5.3*

Love my swim spa!! Very frustrated with this app. Does not work consistently. I would really like to see the Balboa Group fix it. If this worked correctly it could provide much needed variety to the monotony of swimming in place. A would think a huge marketing tool as well.FIX IT!!
SIX MONTHS LATER AND THE APP WENT FROM BARELY WORKING TO NOT AT ALL WITH THE AIOS UPDATE. 
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MASTER SPAS!

### 1/5 — Mostly non-functional

*2017-06-01, version 1.5.3*

The app simply does not work. We can establish a direct connection to the swimspa server and control basic spa functions but the SwimNumber app refuses to work with a custom user or work-out. After creating the user and workout, then selecting it, the app resets to the default user. It has never worked properly once.

### 1/5 — Buggy

*2017-03-26*

It crashes a Lot. And no updates to fix.

## Frequently asked questions about SNAPP Michael Phelps Swim App

### What swim spas is SNAPP compatible with?

SNAPP works exclusively with 2014 or later Michael Phelps Signature Swim Spas by Master Spas. It connects directly to the swim spa's equipment via Point-to-Point, home Wi-Fi, or the Cloud.

### Does SNAPP have ads?

No, SNAPP does not contain advertisements. It is a free application designed to enhance the swim spa experience without interruptions.

### How does SNAPP track my swimming progress?

SNAPP works with the Swim Number System to track key metrics such as distance, calories burned, time spent swimming, and speed. This data is stored for future reference and analysis.

### Can I control my swim spa remotely with SNAPP?

Yes, SNAPP allows remote control of various swim spa features, including adjusting the temperature, turning lights and pumps on or off, and managing filter cycles, provided you have an internet connection.

### What is the cost of the SNAPP Cloud connection?

The Cloud connection for SNAPP is free for the first 12 months. After this period, a small fee is required to continue using the cloud coverage for remote access.

### What kind of workouts can I access with SNAPP?

SNAPP provides access to 'Smart Workouts' designed by aquatic experts like Bob Bowman and Dr. Rick McAvoy. These workouts are intended to help users maximize the benefits of their swim spa.

### What devices does SNAPP support?

SNAPP is designed to work with iPads. It requires a compatible swim spa model from 2014 or later.

### How often is SNAPP updated?

The latest version of SNAPP is 3.2, which was last updated on July 28, 2021. Information on update frequency beyond this is not provided.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4 — 2026-05-27

-Bug fixes
-Migration to email base.

### 3.3 — 2026-04-23

Bug Fixes

### 3.2 — 2021-07-28

We updated the SNAPP app as often as possible to make it faster and more reliable for you.

-Bug fixes.
-Fix connectivity issues presented on some WiFi Modules.

Rate us! Your feedback helps to improve SNAPP.

### 3.1 — 2020-11-18

1) Eliminated blinking of segments of time intervals on chart during workouts 
2) Added notices to improve user experience
3) Fix issues

### 3.0 — 2020-10-02

Updated for new iPads and added security.

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