Comparison

Swimming Timer vs Swimming Lap Timer

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

Head to head
About

Swimming Timer

This app helps swimmers practice race starts with customizable timers and randomized delays. It also functions as a stopwatch to accurately measure lap and split times during training. Results can be saved and organized by date, with customizable event names and color themes.

Highlights
  • Customizable race start timer
  • Randomized start delays
  • Lap and split time measurement
  • Save and view results by date
  • Editable event names
  • Customizable color themes
Features
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Starter & stopwatch app for swimming. It can be used for practicing the starting race command or to help you measure your time. ●Basic Functions 1. Starter function You can set the time from TAKE YOUR MARKS to start sound as you like. It is also possible to randomize the time, which is useful for practicing the start. 2. Lap time & Split time Pressing the "Lap" button or "Stop" button after the start sound, the lap time and split time will be measured. If you accidentally press the button to measure a time, you can delete it by swiping the result cell to the left. 3. Saving results Measured times can be saved by pressing the "Save" button. Saved times can be viewed by date. 4. Event setting By tapping the event name under the time, you can freely select an event (e.g. Men's 100m Freestyle). In the initial display, 100m is set. 5. Color settings The background color and timer color can be changed.

About

Swimming Lap Timer

Features
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Track your swimming laps, time, and performance with ease. Whether you're training in the pool or improving your endurance, this app helps you stay focused and measure every session accurately. Key Features Track Unlimited Laps Count every lap in real time with a large, easy-to-read interface designed for quick taps during your swim. Advanced Timer & Stopwatch Monitor total session time and individual lap times with precision. Detailed Swim Stats & History View your past sessions with full breakdowns including laps, distance, duration, and average pace. Stroke Tracking Switch between freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and medley with color-coded indicators. Custom Pool Settings Set your pool length (25m, 50m, yards) for accurate distance tracking. Subscription Details: • Title: Savory All Access • Length: 1 year • Price: $39.99 per year and $7.99 per week (auto-renews) • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b2FQZ_HK2I_6ZBJhiaJw_Vii5aKW9D4dYjGfP9C8efU/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Swimming Timer4 screens
Swimming Lap Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Swimming Lap Timer at none against Swimming Timer's shown. Swimming Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Swimming Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Swimming Lap Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Swimming Timer versus Swimming Lap Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwimming TimerSwimming Lap Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB19 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNAOYA ONOFenuku Kekeli

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Swimming Timer

One-time2
  • Support Developer$0.99
  • Remove ads$6.99
3 purchases

Swimming Lap Timer

Subscriptions2
  • All Access for a week$4.997 Days
  • All Access for a year$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • All Access to Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Swimming Timer free?
Swimming Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swimming Lap Timer free?
Swimming Lap Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Swimming Timer or Swimming Lap Timer have ads?
Swimming Timer shows ads; Swimming Lap Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Swimming Timer or Swimming Lap Timer?
Swimming Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Swimming Lap Timer every 3 months. Most recently, Swimming Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Swimming Lap Timer on October 6, 2026.

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