# Swim PB

> App for swimmers to record, track, and analyze performance times and personal bests. (iPhone/iPad app by carl owen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swim-pb/id587935069 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [carl owen](https://appshunter.io/developer/523178780)
- Category: Sports, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, Italian
- Released: 2012-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swim-pb/id587935069/reviews.md

## What is Swim PB?

Swim PB is used to keep a historical record of a swimmer's (or a group of swimmers') times.

When a time for an event (e.g. 50 freestyle, Short Course Metres) is entered for a swimmer, the app compares the time to the one previously stored for this event and informs the user if the time is faster, slower or no time exists for the event.

In addition to the list of all a swimmer's times, a list of the swimmer's current Personal Best times for all events can be shown (these times can also be sent out via email from the app).

Plots of a swimmer's results over time can also be displayed.

Targets can also be added (via the 'Swimmers' menu - 'Show Targets'). An example target might be 'IAG div 2 male age 12-13' which would contain the target times for all events for Irish Age Group, division 2, male ages 12-13. The required target for a swimmer would then be selected from a list in the 'Personal Best Times' view. For each event in the list, the relevant time would be shown from the target, along with the difference between the PB time and the required time for that event.

List items (from the 'Swimmers', 'Targets' and associated times) can be re-ordered and deleted using the 'edit' button - to delete a swimmer or time, click the red icon to the left of the item, to drag a swimmer or time to another location in the list use the 'drag' bar to the right of the item.

Individual times can be modified by selecting the required time from the list (without needing to select the 'Edit' button).

## Key features

- Historical time records
- Personal best tracking
- Time comparison
- Performance plots
- Target setting
- Data management and export

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swim-pb/id587935069/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Freezes on Processing

*2022-06-26*

Unfortunately after using the app for several years and having all my family’s swim times built up over time - they are all lost.

### 1/5 — App failed?

*2019-05-18*

I’ve been using the app for ages and have tracked my daughters progress. Today I have gone into the app and it has no record of any swimmers?? Is there anyway to get the data back? Thanks

### 5/5 — Mail fault

*2018-10-14*

Having had a Mail Pb’s problem since the Apple iOS 12.0.1 update I was convinced this issue to be app related, after numerous e.mails and the patients of Carl at app support and a 3/4 hour session on line with Apple they confirmed the upgrade had caused many issues with my I pad and the problem with the mail issue was corrected with reloading the mail app and default mail address, brilliant service and great app
Thanks Carl

**Developer response:** I'm glad I was able to help with your issue - thanks for using Swim PB!

### 3/5 — Does what it says on the tin

*2015-07-01*

This app is very basic but doesn't promise anything it doesn't deliver, fine for keeping basic information.  So much room for improvement though and hope to see the app develop.
As others have said would be useful to see targets such as county, regional times and distance away.  Also to see each event individually in list form(as well as graph)

**Developer response:** Hello and thanks for your Feedback. Targets can now be added in the latest version (v4.0.0). Event results can now also be displayed in list form from the graph view (select "List" from the top right-hand corner in the graph view) - Regards, Carl

### 4/5 — Good app

*2015-03-22*

The app does what it says and I like the layout as it makes results/pb's easy to read. What would make this app excellent is if there was a function to enter county/regional times so that you could then view these and the pb's side by side.

**Developer response:** Hello and thanks for your feedback. Targets can now be added in the latest version (v4.0.0). Thanks for using Swim PB - Regards, Carl

### 5/5 — Worth an ask.

*2015-02-23*

Great idea for app to quickly reference, would be great to have the ability to enter one or more target times for events like county/regional times also and how far the swimmers pb is off from that target. Could this be done please??

**Developer response:** Hello and thanks for using Swim PB!  Targets can now be added in the latest version (v4.0.0) - Regards, Carl

### 3/5 — Decent app

*2014-12-28*

App isn't bad. Doesn't allow entries for individual relay times or whole team relay times. Also doesn't allow you to edit an event already entered. Have entered several times only to realize I didn't change time to yards not meters and you have to delete entire entry and start over. Would be extremely nice to edit an entry. But a very good basic app. Can rig to enter relay times but edit feature is frustrating.

**Developer response:** Thanks for using Swim PB! Sorry for the (very) late response but Apple have only just enabled the user response feature with their latest iOS release. The latest version of the app has relay events added. Entries can now also be edited by selecting them from the swimmer's list (no need to use the "Edit" button) - Regards, Carl

### 5/5 — Perfect Little App

*2014-07-22*

Does exactly what I need it to - logs times, brings up PBs and gives me graphs.

### 1/5 — Swim pb

*2014-07-18*

Doesn't work.can put in name but nothing else.refund please.not happy.

**Developer response:** Thanks for using Swim PB! Apologies for the (very) late response but Apple have only just enabled the user response feature with their latest iOS release. I'm sorry to hear you had problems with Swim PB - in order to see the options for a swimmer you would need to select the swimmer from the list. If you would still like a refund then please contact me via the "Developer Website" link for the app, Regards, Carl

### 3/5 — Not bad could be better

*2014-06-21*

Add sorting capability from list of times. Sort by meet, date, or event. Add ability to click a point on PB graph and see time, date, meet. The edit feature does not work, just let's you delete a point.

**Developer response:** Thanks for using Swim PB! Sorry for the (very) late response but Apple have only just enabled the user response feature with their latest iOS release. The latest version of Swim PB has the ability to click a point on the graph to see the time and meet details (the date is shown at the bottom of the graph). Editing time entries can now be done by selecting the required time from the swimmer's list (no need to use the "Edit" button). Please note that the edit button also allows re-ordering of the items by using the drag-bar to the right of the item - Regards Carl

## Frequently asked questions about Swim PB

### What is Swim PB used for?

Swim PB is designed to help swimmers and coaches maintain a historical record of swimming times. It allows users to enter times for various events and compare them against previous records or set targets.

### Can I track multiple swimmers with Swim PB?

Yes, the app is built to keep a historical record for a single swimmer or a group of swimmers, allowing for individual performance tracking.

### Does Swim PB allow for setting performance goals?

Yes, users can add targets within the app, such as 'Irish Age Group, division 2, male ages 12-13' targets. These targets are then compared against the swimmer's personal best times for each event.

### How can I view my swimming progress over time?

Swim PB offers the ability to display plots of a swimmer's results over time, providing a visual representation of progress and performance trends.

### Is Swim PB available on multiple devices?

Swim PB is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for users within the Apple ecosystem.

### How often is Swim PB updated?

The latest version of Swim PB is 4.3.0, which was last updated on March 17, 2022. This indicates a history of updates, though the frequency may vary.

### What is the cost of Swim PB?

Swim PB is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase price of $0.99.

### Does Swim PB have ads?

No, Swim PB does not contain advertisements. It is a paid app that offers an ad-free experience for users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.3.0 — 2022-03-17

Core Plot update

### 4.2.6 — 2018-12-15

minor bug fix

### 4.2.5 — 2018-10-23

update sdk

### 4.2.4 — 2017-11-13

minor bug fix

### 4.2.3 — 2017-11-09

update for iPhone X

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