BeamTrainer vs Swimming Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BeamTrainer
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This new time tracking application is very simple to use. You will need nothing else but your smartphone or tablet to download the Beam Trainer iOS app and start using it. For more accurate results and professional trainings use Beam Trainer app with compatible Beam Trainer photocells system which is perfect to use for speed and power sports such as football, basketball or athletics.
Swimming Timer
This app helps swimmers practice race starts with customizable timers and randomized delays. It also functions as a stopwatch to accurately measure lap and split times during training. Results can be saved and organized by date, with customizable event names and color themes.
- Customizable race start timer
- Randomized start delays
- Lap and split time measurement
- Save and view results by date
- Editable event names
- Customizable color themes
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Starter & stopwatch app for swimming. It can be used for practicing the starting race command or to help you measure your time. ●Basic Functions 1. Starter function You can set the time from TAKE YOUR MARKS to start sound as you like. It is also possible to randomize the time, which is useful for practicing the start. 2. Lap time & Split time Pressing the "Lap" button or "Stop" button after the start sound, the lap time and split time will be measured. If you accidentally press the button to measure a time, you can delete it by swiping the result cell to the left. 3. Saving results Measured times can be saved by pressing the "Save" button. Saved times can be viewed by date. 4. Event setting By tapping the event name under the time, you can freely select an event (e.g. Men's 100m Freestyle). In the initial display, 100m is set. 5. Color settings The background color and timer color can be changed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeamTrainer at none against Swimming Timer's 2. BeamTrainer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Swimming Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BeamTrainer asks for nothing beyond the download.
BeamTrainer ships an update every 6 weeks, Swimming Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeamTrainer | Swimming Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Seedgrow | NAOYA ONO |
In-app purchases
BeamTrainer
No in-app purchases
Swimming Timer
- Support Developer$0.99
- Remove ads$6.99
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