# PoolMate vs TetherSwim

The clearest difference is rating: TetherSwim at 5.0 against PoolMate's 2.0. PoolMate's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TetherSwim holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PoolMate | TetherSwim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poolmate/id1451081138/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetherswim/id6751048224/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Swimovate Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451081137) | [Patrick Biggin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458225469) |

## What reviewers say

### PoolMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poolmate/id1451081138)

This app syncs with compatible smartwatches to record detailed swim metrics like laps, strokes, speed, and distance. It allows you to upload your swim data to a web platform for analysis and logging. Requires an iPhone 7 or above with NFC enabled.

**Highlights:** Records swim data (laps, strokes, speed, distance), Syncs with PoolMate smartwatches, NFC data transfer, Uploads data to mypoolmate.com, Swim analysis and logging

**In-app purchases:** none


### TetherSwim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetherswim/id6751048224)

This app accurately tracks swimming workouts performed with resistance cords or endless pools, overcoming the limitations of traditional trackers. It estimates distance based on stroke count and efficiency, providing comprehensive workout data.

**Highlights:** Accurate distance estimates, Automatic SWOLF tracking, Full workout data (calories, heart rate), Exclude test swims, Strava integration, Automatic Water Lock mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PoolMate free?

PoolMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TetherSwim free?

TetherSwim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PoolMate or TetherSwim?

TetherSwim is rated higher. PoolMate averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TetherSwim averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PoolMate or TetherSwim have ads?

Neither PoolMate nor TetherSwim shows ads.

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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.*