# SwimminglyFan vs Hurdle

The clearest difference is rating: SwimminglyFan at 3.0 against Hurdle's 1.0. SwimminglyFan also leads on ratings volume (86 vs 1). Hurdle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SwimminglyFan sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Hurdle asks for nothing beyond the download.

SwimminglyFan holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwimminglyFan has 86 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SwimminglyFan ships an update every 2 months, Hurdle monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwimminglyFan | Hurdle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swimminglyfan/id1461138789/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hurdle-programs-and-classes/id6759311601/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Swimmingly, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/789829204) | [Hurdle Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878048110) |

## What reviewers say

### SwimminglyFan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swimminglyfan/id1461138789)

Follow live swim meet results and track your favorite swimmers in real-time. Get instant updates on heats, results, and team scores directly from your iOS device. Receive push notifications so you never miss a race.

**Highlights:** Live heat sheet access, Real-time event/heat tracking, Live results synchronization, Live team score updates, Follow favorite swimmers, Event push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly for new parents
- 👍 Easy to see times, places, events
- 👍 Great for tracking swim meets
- 👍 Live results are helpful
- 👍 Push notifications are amazing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many glitches
- 🐛 Doesn't update half the time
- 🐛 Unreliable login and access
- 🐛 Gets times wrong
- 🐛 Inconsistent notifications

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't update half the time
- Login issues (sometimes can't log in, incorrect password)
- Cannot get into clubhouse
- App crashes on opening or during use
- App closes when clicking on teams/meets

**Requested features**

- Expand screen by pinching out for font size
- Tap on race to get full DQ information
- Search for team functionality
- See scores functionality
- See events functionality


### Hurdle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hurdle-programs-and-classes/id6759311601)

Manage all your family's activities at fitness studios, gyms, and clubs. Browse and sign up for classes, view your schedule, and handle payments and messaging within one convenient application.

**Highlights:** Browse and register for classes, View upcoming schedule, Manage family members, Securely pay for registrations, Receive reminders and updates, Message your organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SwimminglyFan free?

SwimminglyFan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hurdle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SwimminglyFan or Hurdle?

SwimminglyFan is rated higher. SwimminglyFan averages 3.0 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Hurdle averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SwimminglyFan or Hurdle have ads?

Neither SwimminglyFan nor Hurdle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SwimminglyFan or Hurdle?

SwimminglyFan ships an update every 2 months, and Hurdle monthly. Most recently, SwimminglyFan was updated on October 17, 2026 and Hurdle on October 14, 2026.

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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.*