Comparison

Swelldone vs ThoughtGap

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

Head to head
About

Swelldone

Immerse yourself in an open-world paddling training game. Experience virtual surfing and ocean waves, or connect your erg for enhanced workouts. Choose your paddler, vessel, and explore iconic real-world venues.

Highlights
  • Infinite ocean with accurate wave physics
  • Multiplayer head-to-head gameplay
  • Iconic real-world venue courses
  • Variety of paddler avatars and vessels
  • Erg, rower, and bike trainer connectivity (FTMS)
  • Customizable workout library
  • Syncs 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

ThoughtGap

Features
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ThoughtGap is a simple tool for observing the natural movement of your mind. Start a timed session, put your phone down, and tap the screen whenever you notice that your thought or focus has changed. When the session ends, ThoughtGap shows a visual timeline and a summary of what you observed. FEATURES • Timed observation sessions • One-tap recording without looking at the screen • Clear haptic feedback • Visual session timeline • Session history stored on your iPhone • Pause or end a session at any time • Screen stays awake during active observation • Light and dark mode support PRIVATE BY DESIGN ThoughtGap does not require an account. Your sessions remain on your device and are not uploaded to a server. ThoughtGap is intended for personal awareness and reflection. It is not a medical, diagnostic, or therapeutic tool.

Screenshots

Swelldone4 screens
ThoughtGap2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThoughtGap at none against Swelldone's 3. Swelldone's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. ThoughtGap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Swelldone versus ThoughtGap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwelldoneThoughtGap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (103 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings103 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwell CityMarcin Naglik

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

ThoughtGap

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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