NOWCA Wild vs BuildMySwim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NOWCA Wild
This app allows users to log their open water swims, share their location with safety contacts, and manage swim records. It provides a way to enhance safety during aquatic activities.
- Pin swim locations
- Alert safety contacts
- Manage swim records
- Open water swim tracking
- Safety features
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Pin your swims - Alert your safety contacts - Manage your Swims.
BuildMySwim
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Transform your swim training with BuildMySwim — the AI-powered workout generator that creates personalized sessions in seconds. Just tell it what you want: "2000m endurance workout" "Sprint training with technique drills" "IM workout focusing on backstroke turns" Our Intelligence understands your goals and builds complete, structured workouts with warm-up, main sets, and cool-down — tailored to your level. KEY FEATURES AI Session Builder Describe any workout in plain English. Get a professionally structured swim session instantly. Garmin Sync Send workouts directly to your Garmin watch. Your session is ready poolside. Event Planning Track swim meets, races, and training milestones. Plan your season with AI assistance. Swim Clock Simple, high-contrast pace clock for interval training. Activity Tracking Review completed swims and monitor your progress over time. AI Coach Get personalized tips, technique advice, and training guidance. FOR ALL SWIMMERS Whether you're training for your first triathlon or chasing a masters record, BuildMySwim adapts to your experience level and goals. SYNC EVERYWHERE Your workouts sync across iPhone, iPad, and buildmyswim.com. Train anywhere. START FREE Try all features free for 30 days. No commitment required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NOWCA Wild at 14.0 against BuildMySwim's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
NOWCA Wild ships an update every 6 weeks, BuildMySwim every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NOWCA Wild | BuildMySwim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | pushpixel | ROBERT LINDSAY HOUGHTON |
In-app purchases
NOWCA Wild
No in-app purchases
BuildMySwim
No in-app purchases









