# Columbus Crew vs SwimTouch

The clearest difference is rating: SwimTouch at 4.2 against Columbus Crew's 2.9. SwimTouch also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.0). Columbus Crew's advantage is ratings volume (148 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SwimTouch holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Columbus Crew has 148 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Columbus Crew ships an update every 2 months, SwimTouch monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Columbus Crew | SwimTouch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/columbus-crew/id1541046626/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swimtouch/id1626328325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **148** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 108 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Columbus Crew SC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541046628) | [Light Year Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289745423) |

## What reviewers say

### Columbus Crew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/columbus-crew/id1541046626)

Stay connected with your favorite MLS club. Manage tickets, access live match coverage, watch video highlights, and get exclusive news. Your official source for all team updates and information.

**Highlights:** Ticket management, Live radio coverage, Live Match Center stats, Video highlights, Exclusive news, Fixtures and tables

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great idea for an app
- 👍 Well thought out idea
- 👍 Easy access to tickets, shop, etc.
- 👍 New updates improve usability
- 👍 Makes gameday a breeze

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to download tickets to Apple Wallet
- 🐛 Ticketmaster integration issues
- 🐛 Repeatedly have to reconnect Ticketmaster
- 🐛 Denied shared tickets
- 🐛 Inability to log in to Ticketmaster

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to download tickets to Apple Wallet
- Ticketmaster integration issues
- Repeatedly have to reconnect Ticketmaster
- Denied shared tickets
- Inability to log in to Ticketmaster

**Requested features**

- Add tickets to Apple Wallet
- Improve Ticketmaster integration
- Allow ticket management as STM
- Fix schedule display bugs
- Bring back the old logo


### SwimTouch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swimtouch/id1626328325)

This app streamlines swim meet management for teams, allowing officials to time events and log disqualifications. Parents can view their children's race times in real-time as scores are updated.

**Highlights:** Real-time timing and logging, Disqualification tracking, Automatic data upload to scorers, Parent view of race times, Web meet management integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Columbus Crew free?

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

### Is SwimTouch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Columbus Crew or SwimTouch?

SwimTouch is rated higher. Columbus Crew averages 2.9 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while SwimTouch averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Columbus Crew or SwimTouch have ads?

Neither Columbus Crew nor SwimTouch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Columbus Crew or SwimTouch?

Columbus Crew ships an update every 2 months, and SwimTouch monthly. Most recently, Columbus Crew was updated on October 21, 2026 and SwimTouch on October 19, 2026.

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