Comparison

Neon Swim vs Monstro X

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

Head to head
About

Neon Swim

This app streamlines swim practice planning and execution for coaches. It allows users to create workouts once and adapt them for various groups, clocks, and display formats, integrating with pace clocks and large screens for seamless team training.

Highlights
  • Intuitive workout builder
  • Interval and subgroup customization
  • Printable workout versions
  • Pace clock control from phone
  • Large screen projection (NeonCast)
  • Virtual pace clock creation
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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Neon Swim changes how swim coaches plan and run practices. Instead of rewriting the same workout for different groups, clocks, and formats, Neon Swim lets you write your workout once and run it everywhere your team needs it. From paper to pace clocks to big screens, Neon Swim turns one workout into a complete training system. WRITE ONCE Build Smarter Workouts Faster Create workouts in minutes with an intuitive builder designed for real coaching workflows. Define distances, reps, intervals, strokes, and notes with precision, then take it further with powerful grouping tools no other swim app offers. Interval Groups Customize a single set for up to six different interval groups at the same time. Faster swimmers, slower swimmers, and different send offs are all handled cleanly in one workout without duplication. Subgroups Write one practice that serves multiple training focuses at once. Sprinters, distance swimmers, stroke groups, or any custom category can all follow tailored instructions within the same workout. RUN EVERYWHERE Print What You Need When it is time to hit the pool deck, print exactly what works for you. • Individual interval group sheets • Subgroup specific workouts • A master coach copy with everything on one page One workout. Every version. Zero rework. Control Pace Clocks From Your Phone Use your phone to run one or more Neon Pace Clocks directly from the workout you already wrote. Start intervals, track reps, and manage timing without juggling papers or devices. CAST IT BIG WITH NEONCAST Put the Workout Where Swimmers Look NeonCast projects your pace clock onto a TV or LED video board so swimmers always know what rep and round they are on, what they are doing, and when the next send off is coming. You can cast up to four total clocks, hardware or virtual, to a single display. NO HARDWARE REQUIRED Virtual Neon Pace Clock If you do not have a physical Neon Pace Clock or need additional clocks, create Virtual Neon Pace Clocks directly in the app. You get all the benefits including send off sounds, rep and round tracking, and full NeonCast support. Run your entire practice digitally with no wall mounted hardware required. APPLE WATCH READY Take control from your wrist. Start and manage one or multiple pace clocks, monitor workout progress in real time, and stay focused on coaching instead of your phone. WHY COACHES CHOOSE NEON SWIM • One workout that runs everywhere • Interval groups and subgroups in a single practice • Phone, watch, pace clock, and big screen all in sync • Built for real practices with a fast, coach first design Neon Swim is more than a workout builder. It is the most complete training system in swimming. Write once. Run everywhere. Coach better. Privacy: https://www.neoninnovation.com/privacy Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Monstro X

Features
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Keep your family’s classes and fitness routines on track—without the hassle with Monstro X. Monstro X makes managing your family’s busy schedule simple and stress-free. Whether it’s gym sessions, martial arts, dance classes, swimming lessons, or other activities. Monstro X keeps everything organized in one place. With Monstro X, you can: - View and track all your family’s upcoming classes and activities. - Get reminders so no one misses a session. - Manage multiple family members easily. - Stay on top of fitness and wellness routines without juggling multiple apps or calendars. - Designed to make your life easier, so you can focus on enjoying the activities rather than managing them.

Screenshots

Neon Swim4 screens
Monstro X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monstro X at none against Neon Swim's 4. Monstro X also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Neon Swim's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neon Swim sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Monstro X asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Neon Swim ships an update monthly, Monstro X every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Neon Swim versus Monstro X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeon SwimMonstro X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB75 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNicholas Kulick8BITAPP LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Neon Swim

Subscriptions4
  • Solo (1 Virtual Clock) – Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Team (4 Virtual Clocks) – Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Solo (1 Virtual Clock) – Annual1 Month trial$99.991 Year
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  • Team (4 Virtual Clocks) – Annual1 Month trial$199.991 Year
None

Monstro X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Neon Swim free?
Neon Swim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monstro X free?
Monstro X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Neon Swim or Monstro X have ads?
Monstro X shows ads; Neon Swim does not.
Which is updated more often, Neon Swim or Monstro X?
Neon Swim ships an update monthly, and Monstro X every 10 days. Most recently, Neon Swim was updated on October 24, 2026 and Monstro X on October 28, 2026.

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