Workouts X vs Optima Academy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Workouts X
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.
- 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
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This app is designed for swim coaches to enter and run workouts. It is designed specifically for the iPad and iPhone to make it easy to create and modify workouts and is highly customizable so a coach can use their own terminology and descriptions to setup a workout. One of the really cool features of the app is the built in pace clock that can run the workout that you designed. Hook it up to a projector or large TV at the pool and you have a pre-programmed pace clock that is setup for your workout. It even shows the set list so the swimmers know what they are doing. Another advanced feature in this app is the ability to define sets that adjust the interval after each repeat. With this feature, it is easy to design a set of 10x100 on 1:20 minus 0:02 each repeat (1:20, 1:18, 1:16, …). This type of set would be difficult to keep track of with a normal pace clock, but with the built-in pace clock it is easy to know the current send off. This application has been designed and tested by a number of coaches from age group to college teams. I hope you find this app useful for setting up and running practices for your own team. Complete privacy policy and terms of use can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/bigfishsoftware/privacypolicy
Optima Academy
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**Optima Academy** is a modern sports academy dedicated to developing athletes through professional training programs led by qualified coaches while providing a seamless digital experience for players, parents, and academy staff. The app enables **Optima Academy** to manage: * Player registration * Sports programs and subscriptions * Attendance tracking * Player evaluations and performance monitoring * Training schedules * Notifications and communication * Multiple sports and activities from a single platform The platform is designed to deliver a smooth, intuitive, and professional experience, helping the academy streamline daily operations while giving players and parents instant access to everything they need in one place. **Key Features:** * Clean and modern mobile experience * Smart academy management system * Player evaluation and performance tracking * Fast and organized subscription management * Attendance and training schedule management * Instant access to academy information * Real-time notifications for players and parents * Scalable platform built to support the academy's future growth **Optima Academy** combines professional sports training with modern technology to create a smarter, more connected, and more efficient academy experience for players, parents, coaches, and administrators.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Optima Academy at none against Workouts X's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Workouts X sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Optima Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.
Workouts X ships an update every 5 weeks, Optima Academy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Workouts X | Optima Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Big Fish Software | Osama Mohamed |
In-app purchases
Workouts X
- WorkoutsX Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$1.491 Month
- Loyalty User6 Months trial$1.491 Month
- WorkoutsX Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$14.991 Year
Optima Academy
No in-app purchases
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