Comparison

CoachWATCH vs SwimHub Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CoachWATCH

Features
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Finally it's here, the renewed coachWATCH and it's not just NEW. We have taken a good look at the appearance of the app and also left out some functionalities. On the other hand, functionalities improved or added. With the coachWATCH clocking times is much easier to compare or analyze times afterwards. In the PRO version it is even possible to store the times of workouts in Dropbox or iCloud (future release). The data can also be sent to the athlete via email. In order to make coachWATCH even more accessible, this version can even be used on the iPhone where a linked Apple Watch can be used as a trigger. In short, the must-have stopwatch! WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH THE FREE VERSION? • full stopwatch • creating up to 5 athletes • use of a maximum of 2 workout templates • use of up to 10 training sets • creating up to 2 venues WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH THE PRO VERSION? • full stopwatch • unlimited creation of athletes • create unlimited workout templates • unlimited creation of training sets • create unlimited venues • use of BIG SCREEN (Multi-Touch, zoom in or out) • saving training sets, sharing via email • several athletes start simultaneously • compare different athletes with each other • auto start function with countdown timer FUTURE RELEASE • saving training sets in Dropbox and iCloud MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & CONDITIONS • iPad, iPhone or an iPod Touch with at least iOS 9.1 If you are purchasing the PRO subscription you will agree to buy a yearly auto-renewing coachWATCH Pro Subscription that includes the ability the before mentioned PRO features for the period of a year. The yearly fee for the PRO subscription will be charged via your iTunes Account and will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Your iTunes Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the first year, and will have the same price as the original pro subscription on renewal and repeats yearly. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to that publication, where applicable. The latest terms of use and privacy policy can be found at http://www.coachSUITE.nl/coachwatch/legal

About

SwimHub Timer

Features
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SwimHub Timer overlays a stopwatch on your swimming race videos and lets you export the result. Key Features ■ Automatic start signal detection Analyzes your race video's audio with FFT to automatically detect the start signal (electronic beep or starting gun). Manual fine-tuning is also available. ■ Stopwatch overlay Displays a stopwatch on the video from the detected start point. Freely customize font size, color, opacity, and position. ■ Lap time management Add and edit multiple split times. Show turn and finish splits right on the video. ■ High-quality video export Export in original quality, 1080p, or 720p. Save to your camera roll or share instantly. Who it's for - Competitive swimmers who want to review their race footage - Coaches who want to visualize swimmers' times on video - Parents who want to keep videos of meets and practice Privacy All video processing happens entirely on your device. Your videos and personal data are never sent to external servers. Terms of Service: https://timer.swim-hub.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://timer.swim-hub.app/privacy

Screenshots

CoachWATCH2 screens
SwimHub Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SwimHub Timer at every 3 weeks against CoachWATCH's every 6 months. CoachWATCH's advantage is iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CoachWATCH sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and SwimHub Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CoachWATCH ships an update every 6 months, SwimHub Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
CoachWATCH versus SwimHub Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoachWATCHSwimHub Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudio2 Communications B.V.Ryuhei Hosoi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CoachWATCH

Subscriptions1
  • 1 year PRO subscription$19.991 Year
2 purchases

SwimHub Timer

Subscriptions2
  • SwimHub Premium(月額)$2.991 Month
  • SwimHub Premium(年額)$29.991 Year

Questions

Is CoachWATCH free?
CoachWATCH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SwimHub Timer free?
SwimHub Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CoachWATCH or SwimHub Timer have ads?
Neither CoachWATCH nor SwimHub Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CoachWATCH or SwimHub Timer?
CoachWATCH ships an update every 6 months, and SwimHub Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, CoachWATCH was updated on October 8, 2026 and SwimHub Timer on October 4, 2026.

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