Comparison

LapBuddy vs UArena

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

Head to head
About

LapBuddy

Features
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LapBuddy is the lap counter and stopwatch designed for serious swimmers. Whether you're training for competition, tracking masters workouts, or coaching athletes, LapBuddy delivers professional-grade timing and analytics in a beautifully simple interface. **SMART TIMING** • Apple Watch-style analog stopwatch with dual second hands • Automatic session recovery - never lose a workout, even if you close the app • Real-time lap distribution histogram shows consistency at a glance • Precise timing with tenths of seconds for splits under 60 seconds **PERFORMANCE TRACKING** • Automatic time trial records for 50m, 100m, 200m, 500m distances • 22 achievements across speed, endurance, consistency, and volume • Lap time distribution charts with adaptive bucketing • Session-by-session analytics and trends **MULTI-ATHLETE SUPPORT** • Track multiple swimmers with separate stats and achievements • Perfect for coaches managing athletes or parents tracking kids • Configurable default athlete for quick session starts **DATA YOU CAN TRUST** • iCloud sync keeps sessions across all your devices • Export sessions with photos/videos as shareable .lapbuddyexport files • Complete backup and restore with validation • Session photos and videos with smart overlays (time + lap number) **THOUGHTFUL DESIGN** • Timeline browser with infinite scroll and calendar icons • Session notes capture insights during or after workouts • Media carousel with frosted glass overlays • State machine-driven interface prevents accidental data loss **BUILT FOR THE POOL** • Screen stays on during sessions • Haptic feedback for lap confirmation • Large, easy-to-tap buttons for poolside use • Works completely offline - no internet required LapBuddy doesn't require subscriptions, doesn't track you, and respects your privacy. Your swimming data stays yours, synced securely via your iCloud account. Perfect for competitive swimmers, masters athletes, coaches, and anyone who wants accurate lap counting with professional analytics.

About

UArena

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UArena connects you with independent personal trainers, coaches, and venues. Join with a code or scan a QR to see a schedule, and book your spot — booking as an athlete is always free. For trainers, coaches, and venues: - Publish your weekly schedule, one or many activities - Your own access code and a QR that renews itself for security - Review and accept booking requests with one tap - Stats and projections of your schedule UArena is a scheduling tool. Every session, class, or court time booked through the app is a private arrangement between you and the trainer or venue — see the Terms of Use. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://uarenaapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

LapBuddy4 screens
UArena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LapBuddy at none against UArena's 1. LapBuddy also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). UArena's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). 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. UArena sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. LapBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LapBuddy ships an update monthly, UArena every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
LapBuddy versus UArena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLapBuddyUArena
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRouslan ZenetlGerman Enrique Kamegawa

In-app purchases

None

LapBuddy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

UArena

Subscriptions1
  • UArena Trainer2 Months trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is LapBuddy free?
LapBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UArena free?
UArena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LapBuddy or UArena have ads?
Neither LapBuddy nor UArena shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LapBuddy or UArena?
LapBuddy ships an update monthly, and UArena every 2 days. Most recently, LapBuddy was updated on September 28, 2026 and UArena on October 4, 2026.

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