# ProSwimWorkouts vs Workouts X

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProSwimWorkouts at none against Workouts X's 3. ProSwimWorkouts also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Workouts X's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workouts X sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. ProSwimWorkouts asks for nothing beyond the download.

ProSwimWorkouts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Workouts X has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ProSwimWorkouts ships an update every 13 months, Workouts X every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProSwimWorkouts | Workouts X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proswimworkouts/id1084235895/reviews)** | [4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workouts-x/id1444526174/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicolas Messer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1084235894) | [Big Fish Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/325958285) |

## What reviewers say

### ProSwimWorkouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proswimworkouts/id1084235895)

Access professional swim workouts created by expert coaches. Share your training routines and discover how others train. Offers free resources alongside premium content and team subscription options.

**Highlights:** Professional swim workouts, Workout sharing capabilities, Content from expert coaches, Free workouts and resources, Premium content access, Team subscription options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Workouts X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workouts-x/id1444526174)

This application helps swim coaches create, modify, and run custom workouts. It features a built-in pace clock that can be projected onto a screen, displaying the set list for swimmers. Advanced set options allow for interval adjustments after each repeat.

**Highlights:** Create and modify swim workouts, Customizable terminology, Built-in pace clock, Projectable pace clock display, Advanced interval adjusting sets, Designed for age group to college teams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WorkoutsX Monthly Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Loyalty User | $1.49 | per month |
| WorkoutsX Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProSwimWorkouts free?

ProSwimWorkouts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Workouts X free?

Workouts X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ProSwimWorkouts or Workouts X?

ProSwimWorkouts is rated higher. ProSwimWorkouts averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Workouts X averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do ProSwimWorkouts or Workouts X have ads?

Neither ProSwimWorkouts nor Workouts X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProSwimWorkouts or Workouts X?

ProSwimWorkouts ships an update every 13 months, and Workouts X every 5 weeks. Most recently, ProSwimWorkouts was updated on October 1, 2026 and Workouts X on September 30, 2026.

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