# Lap Swim vs PaceMaker Senior

The clearest difference is rating: PaceMaker Senior at 5.0 against Lap Swim's 3.2. PaceMaker Senior also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). Lap Swim's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (31 vs 1). On price, 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 PaceMaker Senior sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PaceMaker Senior 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lap Swim ships an update every 3 months, PaceMaker Senior daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lap Swim | PaceMaker Senior |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lap-swim/id1189805111/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacemaker-senior/id6821427679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Kramer](https://appshunter.io/developer/348619994) | [Gideon Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764784407) |

## 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 |


### PaceMaker Senior

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacemaker-senior/id6821427679)

This app is designed for mature adults to easily track their daily steps with extra-large text and high contrast. Earn points for walking and reaching goals, with optional premium features for deeper insights.

**Highlights:** Extra-large step counter with progress ring, Three tiered daily goals (Mild, Intermediate, Aggressive), Automatic points for steps and goal achievement, Earlybird and evening reflection bonuses, Milestone celebrations with inspiring quotes, Optional premium for custom goals and historical trends

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lap Swim free?

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

### Is PaceMaker Senior free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lap Swim or PaceMaker Senior?

PaceMaker Senior is rated higher. Lap Swim averages 3.2 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while PaceMaker Senior averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lap Swim or PaceMaker Senior have ads?

PaceMaker Senior shows ads; Lap Swim does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lap Swim or PaceMaker Senior?

Lap Swim ships an update every 3 months, and PaceMaker Senior daily. Most recently, Lap Swim was updated on October 24, 2026 and PaceMaker Senior on October 26, 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.*