# Hoolan vs Swim Structured

The clearest difference is price: Hoolan at Free against Swim Structured's $9.99. Hoolan also leads on ratings volume (72 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Swim Structured's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Hoolan is free to download; Swim Structured costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hoolan against 5.0 for Swim Structured. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hoolan has 72 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hoolan ships an update every 2 months, Swim Structured every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hoolan | Swim Structured |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoolan-kite-wingfoil-windsurf/id1639913635/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swim-structured/id6762718830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 98.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hoolan Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639913637) | [Nils Albertsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891145155) |

## What reviewers say

### Hoolan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoolan-kite-wingfoil-windsurf/id1639913635)

This app tracks and analyzes kitesurfing, wingfoiling, and windsurfing sessions. It provides detailed statistics on jumps, speed, and transitions, helping users monitor their progress and improve their performance. Sessions can be logged with weather and equipment details, and achievements can be shared.

**Highlights:** Session tracking via Apple Watch or Garmin, Detailed performance statistics (jumps, speed, transitions), Log sessions with spot, wind, and kit details, Compare sessions and view progression over time, Share session achievements on social media, Export data in GPX format, Health data integration (heart rate, calories)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Comprehensive session statistics and detailed analytics
- ⌚ Reliable Apple Watch integration and seamless syncing
- 🎯 Accurate jump height and transition tracking
- 💰 Free app with premium features
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional session stops due to accidental watch button presses
- ⌚ Compatibility issues with older Apple Watch models (Watch 3)
- 📱 Cannot edit GPS tracks to remove accidental recordings
- 🔋 Battery drain on older watch models
- ❌ Limited social features compared to competitors

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to load on some Apple Watch models
- Session stops unexpectedly mid-activity
- Vibration notification doesn't always trigger for jumps
- Watch crown depression accidentally stops sessions
- Mysterious session drop-outs and data loss

**Requested features**

- Rotation/trick identification during maneuvers
- Pumpfoiling and flatwater paddle-up tracking
- Social leaderboards and friend activity feeds
- Easy session editing/cropping to remove driving home
- Garmin watch compatibility


### Swim Structured

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swim-structured/id6762718830)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hoolan free?

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

### Is Swim Structured free?

Swim Structured costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hoolan or Swim Structured?

Swim Structured is rated higher. Hoolan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Swim Structured averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hoolan or Swim Structured have ads?

Neither Hoolan nor Swim Structured shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hoolan or Swim Structured?

Hoolan ships an update every 2 months, and Swim Structured every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hoolan was updated on November 3, 2026 and Swim Structured on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*