SwimPro vs Piston
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SwimPro
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SwimPro iQ2 Plus Analysis Recorder and SwimPro Edge App. Intended for SwimPro Enterprise - Festive Frog iQ2 software and later and SwimPro Edge users.
Piston
This app facilitates learning and knowledge transfer during training and performances through multi-camera video analysis. It allows for capturing, reviewing, and annotating video from up to 16 cameras simultaneously, with options for live streaming and data export.
- 4K multi-camera capture
- Up to 16 cameras simultaneously
- Real-time annotation and markup
- Drawing tools for highlighting
- Live streaming and AWS S3 upload
- Live Opta data import
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Capture and accelerate learning moments during training and performances using a Piston Server. Piston is built for teaching using multi-camera vision to enhance the knowledge transfer process. Create a real impact at the point of best contact. • 4K VISION Piston captures vision from a wide variety of 4K network cameras and supports options for SDI and HDMI. Capture features include custom encoding options, single file and streaming file creation and synchronised multi-camera session capture. • Multi-Camera Piston systems are capable of capturing and reviewing up to 16 network cameras simultaneously. In-sync angle switching is a simple swipe. Clips from multiple angles can be cut and downloaded for offline review. Capture sessions can be scheduled ahead of time, so nothing is missed. • Multipeer MarkUp Shared markup and annotation data across all users during capture sessions in real time or post-event. Mark up button schemes are distributed from a central source, so mark up data capture is consistent. Supports XML and JSON data export. • Drawing Pause, draw and save. Simple to use drawing tools to highlight aspects of the vision. Save as images with the drawings for later viewing or sharing. • Streaming Upload Live streaming export and upload to AWS Simple Storage Service (S3). A cost-effective, reliable and easy way to stream. Supports custom export settings and angle selection. • Live Opta Import With a live data subscription, Opta's live data can be imported and synchronised in a capture session.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SwimPro at 9.1 against Piston's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SwimPro ships an update every 6 weeks, Piston monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SwimPro | Piston |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RJB Engineering Austrlia Pty Ltd | Super Jump Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
SwimPro
No in-app purchases
Piston
No in-app purchases









