Comparison

Split Smart vs Swim Cutz

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

Head to head
About

Split Smart

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
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What is Split Smart? Split Smart is a data-driven platform designed for competitive swimmers who are eager to learn how to split their races smarter. With the goal of connecting swimmers of all ages and ability levels to the possibilities of splitting as smart as professional swimmers, Split Smart contains three main functions: • Find splits using an inputted goal time • Find goal time and appropriate splits using an inputted personal best time of another relevant race (ex. enter PB100 time to calculate final time and splits for a 200 race) • Find how your favorite elite athlete would split an inputted final time Why is Split Smart exceptionally accurate? In the research phase, splits and final times of over 500 races were collected. In order to discover splitting patterns of the best swimmers in the world, we analyzed races from the following meets: 2008 Beijing Olympics, 2012 London Olympics, 2016 Rio Olympics, 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials, and the 2014-2017 NCAA Championships. Additionally, the top 24 times in Europe for both short course and long course meters were used. Using the collected data, mathematical equations were programed into Split Smart and are used in every result that Split Smart generates. Applicability Discovering how to split races correctly is a learning process that takes time and requires maturity in order to master. These difficulties lead to questions such as the following to frequently be asked on a pool deck: “What should my splits be if I want to go X in a 200 Yard Freestyle?” “Did I split this race correctly?” “If my 100 is X what should I go on a 200 and how should I split that time?” “How would my favorite swimmer split my 200 time?” Split Smart is a tool that gives swimmers a fast, exact answer to these questions and is a perfect app for anyone who has ever wanted to swim smarter. Continuously Evolving Split Smart One of the best features of Split Smart is its flawless updating nature. After each major meet, the function for calculating splits will be revised in order to reflect the newest trends and best practices. In addition, Split Smart will follow the emergence of new champions, track their patterns, and allow for user’s comparison with the current best in the world. Notes: Patterns found in the research showed that there is a difference in splitting tendencies between genders and pool type. Please be aware that the gender you select in the “My Profile” page will impact the outputted splits throughout Split Smart.

About

Swim Cutz

This app provides competitive swimmers with access to over 200 current time standards for national, zone, and state events. Users can select specific events and desired time standards to quickly find relevant information.

Highlights
  • 200+ swimming time standards
  • National, zone, and state event coverage
  • USA Swimming, NCAA, AAU, NSCA support
  • Customizable event and standard selection
  • Developed by competitive swimmers
Features
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Swim Cutz — Competitive Swimming Time Standards Every time standard. One screen. Zero excuses. Swim Cutz is the most complete swim time standards app on the market — with 300+ standards from USA Swimming, YMCA, AAU, NCSA, NCAA, US Masters, and more, all in one place. But here's what makes Swim Cutz different: see your swimmer's personal bests displayed right alongside the standards, event by event. No more spreadsheets. No more cross-referencing tabs. Just instant clarity on exactly where your swimmer stands and what they're chasing next. What you get: 300+ time standards across every major governing body Your swimmer's times interleaved with standards — by event, by course G.O.A.T. Records & Legends — World Records, American Records, NAG Records, and the swimming legends who set them Multiple swimmer profiles — track the whole family Share milestone moments — beat a standard or break a record? Share it instantly Dark Mode — because late-night meet prep is a thing Built for coaches, competitive swimmers, and the parents who drive them everywhere. Swim Cutz Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://app.swimcutz.app/terms-condition Privacy Policy: https://app.swimcutz.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Split Smart4 screens
Swim Cutz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Swim Cutz at Free against Split Smart's $2.99. Swim Cutz also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Split Smart's advantage is ratings volume (143 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Swim Cutz is free to download; Split Smart costs $2.99 up front. Split Smart sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Swim Cutz sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Swim Cutz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Split Smart has 143 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Split Smart's written reviews are positive against 100% of Swim Cutz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Split Smart ships an update every 4 months, Swim Cutz every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Split Smart versus Swim Cutz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplit SmartSwim Cutz
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (143 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings143 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarko CancarSwim Cutz LLC

Customer experience

Split Smart

All ratings143 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Swim Cutz

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Split Smart

One-time4
  • One Compare$0.99
  • Few Compares$3.99
  • Many Compares$6.99
Show 1 more
  • Unlimited Compares$9.99
1 purchases

Swim Cutz

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Split Smart free?
Split Smart costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Swim Cutz free?
Swim Cutz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Split Smart or Swim Cutz?
Swim Cutz is rated higher. Split Smart averages 4.8 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while Swim Cutz averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Split Smart or Swim Cutz have ads?
Neither Split Smart nor Swim Cutz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Split Smart or Swim Cutz?
Split Smart ships an update every 4 months, and Swim Cutz every 3 days. Most recently, Split Smart was updated on October 14, 2026 and Swim Cutz on October 8, 2026.

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