# SwimPace vs Workouts X

The clearest difference is rating: Workouts X at 4.8 against SwimPace's 1.6. SwimPace's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SwimPace sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Workouts X sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Workouts X holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwimPace | Workouts X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swimpace/id1095188911/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workouts-x/id1444526174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Hirst](https://appshunter.io/developer/982798465) | [Bruce Garland](https://appshunter.io/developer/325958285) |

## What reviewers say

### SwimPace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swimpace/id1095188911)

This app helps swim coaches plan practice and test sets by calculating swim distances and times. It allows for custom intervals and can scale results for swimmers of different abilities. Evaluate swimmer fitness and strategize for races with precise pace calculations.

**Highlights:** Convert distance to time, Convert time to distance, Scale intervals for multiple lanes, Customizable quick pick buttons, Calculate fundamental 100 pace, Goal pace per 50 calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


### 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 SwimPace free?

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

### Is Workouts X free?

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

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

Workouts X is rated higher. SwimPace averages 1.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Workouts X averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do SwimPace or Workouts X have ads?

Neither SwimPace nor Workouts X shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*