Comparison

Swelldone vs Computa

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

Head to head
About

Swelldone

Experience an open-world paddling game with realistic wave physics and dynamic swells. Connect your erg for immersive training, race head-to-head in multiplayer, and explore iconic real-world venues. Choose from various paddlers, vessels, and workouts to enhance your fitness and enjoy virtual ocean adventures.

Highlights
  • Open-world ocean with realistic wave physics
  • Multiplayer virtual training and racing
  • Selectable paddlers, vessels, and real-world venues
  • Ergometer and trainer connectivity (FTMS)
  • Customizable and pre-set workout library
  • Sync with Apple Health, Strava, C2 Logbook
Features
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Swelldone is an open-world paddling training game. The concept is simple: choose your paddler, pick your vessel, and go find some virtual waves and have fun. Learn and experience surfing the open ocean. If you have an erg, connect to it and get fully immersed in your training! If you paddle, you get it. FEATURES: - Infinite ocean with accurate waves physics model, dynamic and adjustable swells - Multiplayer head-to-head gameplay for virtual training and racing - Choose your course from iconic, real-world venues - Choose your paddler from various avatars - Choose your vessel from various boats including SUPs, outrigger canoes, surfskis, Sprint C1, Sprint K1, rowing sculls, marathon canoes, and dragon boats - Connect to your paddle ergs, rowers, bike trainers that support FTMS protocol for immersive training. - Choose from a library of workouts directly from the app or create your own custom workout - Sync your workouts to Apple Health, Strava, C2 Logbook - Designed to work with the Concept2 PM5 console, KayakPro GenesisPort console, Whipr, and Wahoo sensors. OHANA MEMBERSHIP Subscription Enjoy unlimited access to everything when connected to erg for Virtual Training. Row or Paddle as much as you want with Swelldone's monthly subscription of $9.99. Prices may vary from country to country. Payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase. Terms of Service: https://www.swelldoneapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.swelldoneapp.com/privacy-policy

About

Computa

Features
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Computa is a watch-only cycling recording service, you must have an Apple Watch to track a ride. Computa is designed to work without cell service relying entirely on GPS for navigation on device. No active connection to phone needed! Computa turns your Apple Watch into a powerful cycling computer with customizable metrics, live map navigation, and ride tracking. When battery power is plentiful, full map detail and many more features are also available! • Custom screens: speed, distance, HR, elevation, power & more • Turn-by-turn navigation with breadcrumb maps • Configurable map with zoom, colors, and stat overlays • Multiple settings profiles for different rides • Strava & Ride with GPS sync • Auto-pause and navigation alerts • Free — no ads, no subscriptions

Screenshots

Swelldone4 screens
Computa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Computa at none against Swelldone's 3. Computa also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Swelldone's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). 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. Swelldone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Computa asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swelldone ships an update every 3 weeks, Computa every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Swelldone versus Computa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwelldoneComputa
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (103 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings103 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer5007490 Ontario Ltd.Aidan Weinberg

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Swelldone

Subscriptions3
  • Wiki Member (Weekly)$3.997 Days
  • Ohana Membership$9.991 Month
  • Hoku Membership (Annual)$99.991 Year
None

Computa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swelldone free?
Swelldone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Computa free?
Computa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Swelldone or Computa have ads?
Neither Swelldone nor Computa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swelldone or Computa?
Swelldone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Computa every 5 days. Most recently, Swelldone was updated on November 3, 2026 and Computa on October 31, 2026.

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