Tim vs LapBuddy

Swim-R brings easy to use apps to the swimming pool to facilitate the organisation of training sessions. It is our ambition to lower the administrative burden for the coaches and to provide a crystal clear view on the athlete's training and competition data. Tim-R is the first app of a series. It's a Swim Coach Assistant that helps you to focus on the training. Use Tim-R to: - Coordinate the exercises in your training sessions - Specify the number of swim lanes available for training - Enter the number of swimmers participating - Define the number of repeats for an exercise (e.g. 4 x 100m Freestyle) - Set the time a swimmer gets to complete one repeat (e.g. 1:10) - Broadcast “On your marks” and start sounds through a connected bluetooth speaker - Get a view on the start times of each group of swimmers (waves) - See the number of repeats completed and total time elapsed for each exercise Need help or want to give feedback? Reach out to hello@swim-r.eu.

LapBuddy is the lap counter and stopwatch designed for serious swimmers. Whether you're training for competition, tracking masters workouts, or coaching athletes, LapBuddy delivers professional-grade timing and analytics in a beautifully simple interface. **SMART TIMING** • Apple Watch-style analog stopwatch with dual second hands • Automatic session recovery - never lose a workout, even if you close the app • Real-time lap distribution histogram shows consistency at a glance • Precise timing with tenths of seconds for splits under 60 seconds **PERFORMANCE TRACKING** • Automatic time trial records for 50m, 100m, 200m, 500m distances • 22 achievements across speed, endurance, consistency, and volume • Lap time distribution charts with adaptive bucketing • Session-by-session analytics and trends **MULTI-ATHLETE SUPPORT** • Track multiple swimmers with separate stats and achievements • Perfect for coaches managing athletes or parents tracking kids • Configurable default athlete for quick session starts **DATA YOU CAN TRUST** • iCloud sync keeps sessions across all your devices • Export sessions with photos/videos as shareable .lapbuddyexport files • Complete backup and restore with validation • Session photos and videos with smart overlays (time + lap number) **THOUGHTFUL DESIGN** • Timeline browser with infinite scroll and calendar icons • Session notes capture insights during or after workouts • Media carousel with frosted glass overlays • State machine-driven interface prevents accidental data loss **BUILT FOR THE POOL** • Screen stays on during sessions • Haptic feedback for lap confirmation • Large, easy-to-tap buttons for poolside use • Works completely offline - no internet required LapBuddy doesn't require subscriptions, doesn't track you, and respects your privacy. Your swimming data stays yours, synced securely via your iCloud account. Perfect for competitive swimmers, masters athletes, coaches, and anyone who wants accurate lap counting with professional analytics.