# Split Smart vs Workouts X

The clearest difference is price: Workouts X at Free against Split Smart's $2.99. Workouts X also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Split Smart's advantage is ratings volume (143 vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Workouts X is free to download; Split Smart costs $2.99 up front. Split Smart sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Workouts X sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Split Smart against 4.8 for Workouts X. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Split Smart has 143 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Split Smart's written reviews are positive against 80% of Workouts X's.

Split Smart ships an update every 4 months, Workouts X every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split Smart | Workouts X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-smart/id1328525043/reviews) | [4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workouts-x/id1444526174/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **143** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marko Cancar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1328525042) | [Big Fish Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/325958285) |

## What reviewers say

### Split Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-smart/id1328525043)

This data-driven tool helps competitive swimmers of all levels strategize their race splits. It uses analyzed data from elite competitions to provide accurate split calculations based on goal times or personal bests.

**Highlights:** Calculate splits from goal time, Find goal time from PB, Analyze elite athlete splits, Data-driven accuracy, Continuously updated trends, Gender-specific calculations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Compare | $0.99 | one-time |
| Few Compares | $3.99 | one-time |
| Many Compares | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Compares | $9.99 | one-time |


### Workouts X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workouts-x/id1444526174)

This application helps swim coaches create, modify, and run custom workouts. It features a built-in pace clock that can be projected onto a screen, displaying the set list for swimmers. Advanced set options allow for interval adjustments after each repeat.

**Highlights:** Create and modify swim workouts, Customizable terminology, Built-in pace clock, Projectable pace clock display, Advanced interval adjusting sets, Designed for age group to college teams

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WorkoutsX Monthly Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Loyalty User | $1.49 | per month |
| WorkoutsX Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Split Smart free?

Split Smart costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Workouts X free?

Workouts X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Split Smart or Workouts X?

Split Smart and Workouts X are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 143 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do Split Smart or Workouts X have ads?

Neither Split Smart nor Workouts X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Split Smart or Workouts X?

Split Smart ships an update every 4 months, and Workouts X every 5 weeks. Most recently, Split Smart was updated on July 24, 2026 and Workouts X on September 30, 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.*