Swim Clock Controller vs Pool Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swim Clock Controller
This app allows you to control up to four IST Swim Clock devices via Bluetooth. It offers four distinct operational modes: Timer, Game Clock, Ez Mode, and Workout Mode. A demo mode is available for testing, but full functionality requires a compatible IST pace clock.
- Bluetooth control for IST Swim Clocks
- Supports up to 4 pace clocks
- Timer mode
- Game clock mode
- Ez Mode
- Workout Mode
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Controls up to 4 IST Swim Clock 2 or 4 digit pace clock via Bluetooth with 4 modes of operation: Timer Game clock Ez Mode Workout Mode The App can be run in demo mode but only works with an IST pace clock.
Pool Clock
This app simulates a traditional swimming pace clock for interval training. It helps swimmers track intervals, set preparation times, and manage repetitions. Features include an optional digital clock and sound alerts.
- Interval training timer
- Customizable interval repetitions
- Preparation time setting
- Optional digital clock display
- Countdown beep sound
- Screen stays on during use
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Pool Clock is designed for interval-based training during swimming exercise. This app simply reproduces the traditional analog swimming pace clock found on the pool deck. By placing your device or a TV monitor connected to the device at the poolside, you can start swimming workouts wherever you are. Be careful to keep your electronic device waterproof when use it poolside. *** Interval *** With the interval function, you can easily track the interval on the pace clock. Once you set the Interval Time, Iteration (the number of interval repetitions), and Preparation time (time before the first start), a small triangle appears on the outside of the dial of the clock to indicate the next start time. *** Digital Clock *** The digital clock can be displayed or hidden using the ON/OFF button in the menu. The digital clock displays the current time of the device. You can choose between 12-hour or 24-hour display. *** Sound *** You can turn on/off the countdown beep sound in the menu. *** Notice *** This app prevents the screen from turning off while it is open.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pool Clock at 75% against Swim Clock Controller's 0%. Pool Clock also leads on price ($0.99 vs $5.99). Swim Clock Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 9 months vs every 25 months) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Swim Clock Controller costs $5.99 and Pool Clock $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Swim Clock Controller ships an update every 9 months, Pool Clock every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swim Clock Controller | Pool Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 25 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #195 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Industrial Service technology inc. | Sohta Itoh |
Customer experience
Swim Clock Controller
Pool Clock
In-app purchases
Swim Clock Controller
No in-app purchases
Pool Clock
No in-app purchases
Questions
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