Comparison

VetsApp vs SwimConnect

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

Head to head
About

VetsApp

Access hundreds of military and veteran discounts, calculate VA disability pay, and manage VA benefits. Stay informed with the latest veteran news, find VA facilities, and join free online events. This app connects you to essential resources and support.

Highlights
  • Military and veteran discounts
  • VA disability pay calculator
  • Access to VA benefits tools
  • Manage VA appointments
  • Download VA health records
  • Apply for VA Home Loan
  • Free online veteran events
Features
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With VetsApp, you can: • Access hundreds of military and veteran discounts • Calculate your VA disability pay and see what your combined rating would be for multiple disabilities • Access popular VA tools where you can apply for VA benefits, manage your VA appointments, download your VA health record, request copies of your military records, message your VA health team, manage your GI Bill, apply for a VA Home Loan, and more • Join free online events like mindfulness, job fairs, gaming leagues, and more • Stay informed on the latest news affecting veterans • Find your nearest VA facility • Contact the Veterans Crisis Line VetsApp does not store, record, or monitor any information exchanged between this app and secure websites. VetsApp is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, or any other government agency. Any information or services related to specific VA programs comes directly from VA.gov, and you will leave the app to access those services directly on the VA.gov website. If you have feedback about this app, e-mail contact@vetsapp.org ... if you're a Veteran in crisis, please call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988, option 1.

About

SwimConnect

Features
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SwimConnect makes booking private swim lessons simple. Find vetted instructors near you, see their availability and rates, message directly, and pay securely — all in one place. FOR FAMILIES • Search certified swim instructors near you, filtered by your child's age, skill level, and lesson location • Browse profiles with photos, hourly rates, response times, and verified reviews from other families • Pick the lesson setting that works: your pool, the instructor's pool, a public pool, or open water • Book a 30, 45, 60, or 90 minute session at a time that fits your family • Bring siblings — multi-child bookings include an automatic 50% sibling discount on each additional child • Track each child's progress through swim milestones, updated by the instructor after every lesson • Pay securely through Stripe; your card details are never stored by SwimConnect • Add booked lessons to your calendar with a single tap FOR INSTRUCTORS • Build a profile with your rates, certifications, lesson types, and service radius • Set your weekly availability and let bookings come to you • Accept or decline each request before you commit • Get paid automatically — funds land in your bank account via Stripe Connect • Track each student's milestones and share progress with their family • Host group sessions for 2 to 8 students per slot SAFETY FIRST • Families sign a liability waiver before booking • Instructors complete a background check during onboarding • State-specific guidance is shown for waiver enforceability where applicable • In-app messaging keeps coordination on the platform

Screenshots

VetsApp4 screens
SwimConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SwimConnect at none against VetsApp's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VetsApp versus SwimConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVetsAppSwimConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVetsApp LLCMark Beaudoin

Bugs and requests

VetsApp

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Prescription information not updating correctly
  • Links not working as expected
  • Freezing/crashing on certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Print functionality
  • Ability to update personal information
  • Improved integration with VA systems

SwimConnect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VetsApp

No in-app purchases

None

SwimConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VetsApp free?
VetsApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SwimConnect free?
SwimConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VetsApp or SwimConnect have ads?
VetsApp shows ads; SwimConnect does not.

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