# Lap Swim vs Super Sound Machine

The clearest difference is rating: Super Sound Machine at 5.0 against Lap Swim's 3.2. Super Sound Machine also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Lap Swim's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lap Swim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Super Sound Machine sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Super Sound Machine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lap Swim has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Lap Swim's written reviews are positive against 100% of Super Sound Machine's.

Lap Swim ships an update every 3 months, Super Sound Machine every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lap Swim | Super Sound Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lap-swim/id1189805111/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-sound-machine/id6761666802/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Kramer](https://appshunter.io/developer/348619994) | [Michael Elmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840249721) |

## What reviewers say

### Lap Swim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lap-swim/id1189805111)

This app automatically counts laps and tracks swim times on your Apple Watch. It detects stroke type and count, and graphs your performance on a paired iPhone. Enjoy a large font display for easy viewing during your workout.

**Highlights:** Automatic lap counting, Stroke detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke), Kickboard lap detection, Large font display, Stopwatch function, Workout graphing on iPhone, Health and Activity app integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| upgrade from 250 laps to unlimited laps | $1.99 | one-time |


### Super Sound Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-sound-machine/id6761666802)

Create personalized soundscapes for relaxation, focus, and deep sleep. Mix high-fidelity sounds, use advanced timers, and even upload your own audio. Integrates with Apple Health for sleep insights.

**Highlights:** High-fidelity lossless sounds, Mix unlimited sounds, Save and share custom profiles, Advanced Equalizer, Multi-stage timers, Upload custom audio, Apple Health integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lap Swim free?

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

### Is Super Sound Machine free?

Super Sound Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lap Swim or Super Sound Machine?

Super Sound Machine is rated higher. Lap Swim averages 3.2 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Super Sound Machine averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lap Swim or Super Sound Machine have ads?

Neither Lap Swim nor Super Sound Machine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lap Swim or Super Sound Machine?

Lap Swim ships an update every 3 months, and Super Sound Machine every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lap Swim was updated on November 2, 2026 and Super Sound Machine on October 31, 2026.

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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.*