# PoolFit vs Water Exercise Coach

The clearest difference is monetization model: Water Exercise Coach at free with in-app purchases against PoolFit's subscription. Water Exercise Coach also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). PoolFit's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (471 vs 51). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PoolFit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month and Water Exercise Coach sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PoolFit against 4.9 for Water Exercise Coach. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PoolFit has 471 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of PoolFit's written reviews are positive against 95% of Water Exercise Coach's.

PoolFit ships an update every 2 weeks, Water Exercise Coach monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PoolFit | Water Exercise Coach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (471 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poolfit/id1495747948/reviews) | **[4.9 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-exercise-coach/id1642520494/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **471** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **96.6% of reviews** | 94.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 33 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fitmotivation Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495747947) | [Exercise Elements LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642520496) |

## What reviewers say

### PoolFit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poolfit/id1495747948)

Engage in a variety of low-impact water exercises and in-home fitness routines led by expert instructors. Access over 225 workouts, download them for offline use, and create custom playlists to achieve your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Over 225 water and in-home workouts, Workouts for all fitness levels, Downloadable videos for offline use, Customizable workout playlists, Led by certified fitness instructors, Low-impact exercises

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PoolFit Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| PoolFit Annual | $159.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Variety of workouts
- 👍 Challenging and fun workouts
- 👍 Excellent instructors
- 👍 Workouts for all levels
- 👍 Refreshing and low-impact environment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Streaming issues and login problems
- 🐛 Difficulty replaying downloaded videos
- 🔋 High battery consumption when using app
- 🔒 Security concerns with login and password issues

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing during workouts
- Incompatibility with older devices or operating systems
- Difficulty downloading or accessing certain videos

**Requested features**

- More high-intensity cardio options
- Ability to easily browse and organize workouts
- Support for Apple TV or other smart TV platforms
- Shorter warm-up and cool-down options


### Water Exercise Coach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-exercise-coach/id1642520494)

Offers a variety of water, land, and yoga workouts designed to improve strength, balance, and reduce pain. Features video and audio guidance, targeted 28-day programs, and joint-friendly exercises for all fitness levels.

**Highlights:** Water, land, and yoga workouts, Video and audio guidance, Targeted 28-day programs, Joint-friendly exercises, Favorite workout marking, Printable calendars and tips

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Monthly Membership | $24.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PoolFit free?

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

### Is Water Exercise Coach free?

Water Exercise Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PoolFit or Water Exercise Coach?

Water Exercise Coach is rated higher. PoolFit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 471 ratings, while Water Exercise Coach averages 4.9 from 51 ratings.

### Do PoolFit or Water Exercise Coach have ads?

Neither PoolFit nor Water Exercise Coach shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PoolFit or Water Exercise Coach?

PoolFit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Water Exercise Coach monthly. Most recently, PoolFit was updated on October 29, 2026 and Water Exercise Coach on October 30, 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.*