Comparison

PoolMate vs LapView

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

Head to head
About

PoolMate

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
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The PoolMateSport and PoolMatePlus watches record your swim data. They give information such as Laps, strokes per lap, speed, distance, calories, efficiency, duration and more. You can upload this data to our swim analysis and logging platform mypoolmate.com with the app. This app and watch use NFC (near field communication) to transfer the data from the watch to the phone. You need to make sure your phone is an iPhone7 or above so it has suitable NFC capabilities. NFC needs to be turned on in your iPhone settings before use. You'll need to set up an account at mypoolmate.com prior to use and enter your account details in the settings page in the app. An internet connection is required.

About

LapView

Features
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LapView offers a simple and intuitive way to monitor swimming sessions in a pool. While you swim, LapView displays current lap and distance in large fonts, making it easier for farsighted people to check their progress. A selection of themes, including high-contrast ones, is available. Furthermore, the app provides haptic feedback at the end of each lap, letting you know the lap has been registered. Once you finish, the app on your phone provides detailed statistics, including lap times, stroke counts and heart rate change during the exercise. Highlights: - Simple, one-touch interface to start a new swim session - Large fonts displaying lap count and distance covered - High contrast themes, aligned with WCAG recommendations - Pool length is adjustable both on the watch and the phone - Details post-session information on the phone The app offers 10 free workouts, after which unlimited workouts can be unlocked through a small, one-off purchase. Terms and Conditions: https://www.instant-ps.com/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.instant-ps.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

PoolMate4 screens
LapView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PoolMate at none against LapView's 1. PoolMate also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LapView sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PoolMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PoolMate versus LapView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoolMateLapView
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwimovate LtdInstant Professional Services Ltd

In-app purchases

None

PoolMate

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LapView

One-time1
  • Unlimited Laps$4.99

Questions

Is PoolMate free?
PoolMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LapView free?
LapView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PoolMate or LapView have ads?
Neither PoolMate nor LapView shows ads.

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