Swamcam vs BMI Pathway
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swamcam
This app enhances a pool safety system by using AI to detect humans in the water and alert users. It offers live video, two-way audio, and remote control capabilities for enhanced child safety around pools.
- AI human detection
- Live video feed
- Two-way audio communication
- Remote arm/disarm
- Loud siren alerts
- Apple Watch interface
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Companion app for SwamCam Drowning Prevention Camera System. Utilizing a camera, wifi repeater/alarm combination and a keypad, SwamCam is designed to prevent drownings before they occur. Every year there are an average of 400 pool-or-spa-related fatal drownings involving children younger than 15 years of age nationwide! Drowning is a leading cause of unintentional death for young children-mostly due to falling into a pool or being left alone in a bathtub [NSC]. According to the World Health Organization, drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional death worldwide. The SwamCam Pool Alarm camera is the most advanced and comprehensive product available to assist in drowning prevention. When armed, it uses AI to constantly scan the pool area for human detection. FEATURES Advanced child detection algorithm Automatic re-arm setting in case you forget Built-in Wi-Fi repeater to extend Wi-Fi signal to pool for SwamCam and all other devices Keypad to arm/disarm the system Enables live video feed to remotely monitor pool Smartphone App allows for two-way audio and one-way video communication Loud siren alerts the entire household Quick and easy installation Weather resistant design for outdoor usage Live US-based customer support NEW Apple Watch App interface; Arm/Disarm and mute the alarm from your Apple Watch The most advanced drowning prevention system, always powered on for surveillance of the pool area. Alerts Inside, outside and remote Sounds alarm without Wi-Fi! One Touch Emergency Dial on Live view Two-Way Communication Weatherproof System Control with Your Smart Phone Extra wide field of view Requires 115-volt outlet for power Privacy Policy:https://theswamcam.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service:https://theswamcam.com/terms-of-use End - User License Agreement:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
BMI Pathway
This app helps you achieve weight loss goals by combining intermittent fasting with BMI tracking. It offers customizable fasting schedules, projected goal dates, and progress visualization. You can also connect with friends for accountability and integrate with Apple Health for step tracking.
- Live fasting timer with visual progress
- Multiple popular intermittent fasting schedules
- Projected goal date based on weigh-ins
- Milestones for achievable progress
- Accountability buddy feature
- Apple Health integration for step tracking
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
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BMI Pathway turns "lose weight" into a plan you can see. Set a target BMI, fast on a schedule that fits your life, and watch a projected date for reaching your goal move closer with every weigh-in. INTERMITTENT FASTING, DONE RIGHT • A live fasting timer with a ring that fills as you go • Popular schedules — 12:12, 14:10, 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, and OMAD — or set a custom goal • See what your body is doing at each stage, from early fast to fat burning to ketosis • Lock Screen Live Activity and Dynamic Island keep the timer one glance away • Streaks, goal rate, and a 7-day chart to keep the habit going • Reminders when your goal is reached and when your eating window is closing YOUR WEIGHT GOAL, MADE CONCRETE • Enter your height and weight to get your BMI instantly • Pick a target BMI and see exactly how many pounds or kilos stand between you and it • A projected goal date from your recent weigh-ins, with a gentle nudge if you're losing faster than about 2 lb a week • Milestones that break the goal into small, achievable steps • A visual BMI gauge and a clear category breakdown TRACK PROGRESS OVER TIME • Log weigh-ins and watch the trend line move toward your goal • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for your fast, streak, and distance to goal • Switch freely between Imperial (lb/ft) and Metric (kg/cm) DO IT TOGETHER • Pair with an accountability buddy and see each other's weight lost and streak • Keep each other going with a tap to send encouragement • Share a graphical progress card to any app and invite friends to join MOVE MORE • Connect Apple Health to see today's steps from Apple Watch and iPhone • A daily step ring and a nudge as you close in on your goal TODAY, AT A GLANCE Your fast, your goal, your streak, this week's progress, your buddy, and your steps on one screen. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data stays on your device and syncs through your own iCloud. Nothing is collected, shared, or sold. BMI Pathway is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Intermittent fasting is not appropriate for everyone. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18, have diabetes or a history of disordered eating, or take medication that affects blood sugar, talk to a clinician before fasting.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BMI Pathway at 5.0 against Swamcam's 3.8. BMI Pathway also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Swamcam's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. Swamcam sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BMI Pathway asks for nothing beyond the download.
BMI Pathway holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swamcam has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Swamcam ships an update weekly, BMI Pathway every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swamcam | BMI Pathway |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swamcam, LLC | Rezumab LLC |
Customer experience
Swamcam
BMI Pathway
In-app purchases
Swamcam
- Monthly membership$3.99
- One year membership$39.99
BMI Pathway
No in-app purchases









