Referee Swimify vs Swim Forge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Referee Swimify
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With Referee Swimify the referee has the following functionality in the app: - See time schedule and event order of each session - Follow the competition in real time - Show start list of each heat - Add Disqualifications to swimmers - Mark swimmers as DNS - Change Swimmers on lanes - Confirm heats
Swim Forge
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Swim Forge is a training diary made for swimmers who want a clearer view of their training and progress. Use Swim Forge to create, edit, and review your swimming sessions in one place. Keep track of what you are training, monitor your development over time, and get a better understanding of your strengths and focus areas. With Swim Forge you can: Create, edit, and organize swim training sessions Keep a complete training diary in your phone Share progress with your coach Get insights into your skills and training focus Connect with Apple Health Take a photo of your swim plan and add it directly to your training diary Whether you train on your own or with a coach, Swim Forge helps you stay consistent, structured, and focused on improvement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Swim Forge at every 9 days against Referee Swimify's every 11 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Referee Swimify ships an update every 11 months, Swim Forge every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Referee Swimify | Swim Forge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IC Control Media & Sport AB | Johannes Skagius |
In-app purchases
Referee Swimify
No in-app purchases
Swim Forge
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Referee Swimify free?
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