# Swim Start — user reviews

> 7 indexed App Store user reviews of Swim Start by David Mayes, rated 3.30/5 from 6 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swim-start/id1156436905/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swim-start/id1156436905.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 2 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 2

## Most critical reviews (7 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — More Recent Start Sounds

*2023-05-13*

You need to add more recent start noises! My swimmers sometimes get confused by the sound.

### 1/5 — Very limited

*2023-02-01, version 1.4.2*

Can’t have it say “get set”, only “take your mark”.  Such a simple option to include for a paid app that is simply not there.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2017-06-26*

Looking to use app at neighborhood meets to set consistent cadence for starts.  App plays no sound and no push button for immediate starts.  Wish I could get my $2 back.

**Developer response:** I have added a 'Now' start option for you. Version 1.1.1 is released.
Other users have not reported problems with sound playback as yet. I can help resolve your issue. Are you using an external Bluetooth speaker or internal?
Is the volume up? Are you hearing other sounds ok? Music etc.
Is it possible that 'Remote Control' is enabled in 'Remote' mode, but is not connected to a Primary? Try disabling Remote Control.
Is the Ring/Silent switch switched to silent mode?

For further assistance I can be contacted via the 'App Support' link from the app store.

### 4/5 — Add more control

*2023-12-17*

Would give a 5 if there was more control over the start. For example, if there was a manual control mode and also if there was a “stand please” sound would be really nice. Other than that it works amazing

### 4/5 — Perfect for Summer Swim Meets

*2023-05-02*

This app saved our summer swim league from dropping a thousand dollars on a starter system, at least for now. Would give 5 stars if there was a way to use the start sound and pre-recorded “take your mark” independent of each other. I like to have more control over the time between giving swimmers their mark and the start, especially for the younger swimmers.

### 5/5 — Brilliant App

*2023-10-04, version 1.4.2*

I love this app and use it every single training session

### 5/5 — Great app!!!

*2021-06-24*

Using it for practice and at summer swim meets!!!   Thank you and please keep the updates coming.  Also add a beep beep beep type button just in case the start needs to be stopped to get the swimmers attention.  Please!!!

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-25.*