Comparison

Wahoo vs SwimFlow

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

Head to head
About

Wahoo

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful fitness tracker for various activities like running, cycling, and strength training. It helps you visualize training zones, analyze past workouts, and connect with Bluetooth sensors for detailed data. You can also manage and update compatible Wahoo devices.

Highlights
  • Record indoor and outdoor workouts
  • Visualize training zones (power, heart rate)
  • Analyze activity history from Wahoo devices
  • Pair and use multiple Bluetooth sensors
  • Connect, update, and set up Wahoo devices
  • Control KICKR smart bikes and trainers
  • Accurate calorie burn calculation
Features
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◇ Build the better athlete within yourself ◇ Wahoo harnesses the power of your iPhone or iPad to transform the way you ride, run, and train to reach your personalized fitness goals. Visit www.wahoofitness.com to learn more about Wahoo products. ◇ Features ◇ ◇ Record workouts for both indoor and outdoor activities across running, cycling, strength training, and more. ◇ Visualize and manage your training zones for power and heart rate in a single place. ◇ Analyze your activity history from all your Wahoo devices. Get a summary of results from your entire workout, including GPS route, organized by date, and workout type. ◇ Easily find and pair Bluetooth Smart sensors to track heart rate, stride rate data, cycling power, speed, cadence, and more. Even use multiple sensors at the same time. ◇ Discover, connect, and update Wahoo devices via the app. Find comprehensive setup guides to help you onboard and use Wahoo hardware. ◇ Pair with KICKR smart bikes and trainers for the ultimate indoor cycling experience. Control the smart trainer in Passive, Target Power, Simulation, and Resistance modes. ◇ Get the most accurate calorie burn count when paired to a power meter or heart rate monitor. Add age, weight, and height to get your personalized caloric burn. ◇ Share workouts to your favorite training websites, including: Adidas Running Apple Health Dropbox Komoot MapMyFitness MapMyTracks MyFitnessPal RideWithGPS Strava TrainingPeaks Share to email & export your .fit files Please Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. MINIMUM DEVICE REQUIREMENTS iPhone/iPad: iOS 16 Terms of Service: https://www.wahoofitness.com/terms-of-service

About

SwimFlow

This app generates personalized swimming workouts tailored to your skill level and daily condition. It helps you track progress, set goals, and stay motivated with reminders. Focus on your swim while the app handles the planning for smarter training.

Highlights
  • Customized workout generation
  • Daily questionnaire for workout tailoring
  • Progress tracking and insights
  • Goal-oriented training
  • Workout reminders
Read full description

SwimFlow is your all-in-one solution for personalized swimming workouts and fitness tracking. We understand that writing your own workouts can be tough – that’s why we created SwimFlow. Our customizable and personalized workout generator does the hard work for you, ensuring you get the most out of every swim. Key Features: • Customized Workouts: Generate swim workouts tailored to your skill level and how you're feeling on any given day. • Daily Journal: A daily questionnaire that helps create the ideal workout for you based on your current state. • Progress Tracking: Track and analyze your swimming progress with detailed insights. • Goal-Oriented Training: Set and achieve your weekly workout targets with ease. • Workout Reminders: Stay on track with timely reminders for your planned sessions. With SwimFlow, you can focus on what really matters – swimming. Whether you're training for a competition or just looking to stay in shape, SwimFlow has your back. Leave the workout planning to us and be ready to elevate your swimming with smarter, more effective training.

Screenshots

Wahoo4 screens
SwimFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SwimFlow at 100% against Wahoo's 43%. SwimFlow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Wahoo's advantage is ratings volume (43K vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). 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. Wahoo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SwimFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SwimFlow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wahoo has 43K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Wahoo's written reviews are positive against 100% of SwimFlow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, SwimFlow every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Wahoo versus SwimFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWahooSwimFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (43K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43K — better5
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size387 MB18 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWahoo FitnessDaniel Namir

Customer experience

Wahoo

All ratings43,457 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews1,502 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral10.2%
Negative47.3%

SwimFlow

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Wahoo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when connecting to trainer
  • Fails to record GPS, heart rate, and other sensor data
  • Syncing issues with Strava and other platforms
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between workout types

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow customization of data screens
  • Add ability to create and load pre-set workouts
  • Improve Strava and Apple Health integration
  • Bring back offline workout editing
  • Add an Apple Watch app for better integration

SwimFlow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wahoo

Subscriptions2
  • Wahoo Core14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Wahoo14 Days trial$17.991 Month
None

SwimFlow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wahoo free?
Wahoo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SwimFlow free?
SwimFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wahoo or SwimFlow?
SwimFlow is rated higher. Wahoo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while SwimFlow averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Wahoo or SwimFlow have ads?
Neither Wahoo nor SwimFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wahoo or SwimFlow?
Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, and SwimFlow every 6 weeks. Most recently, Wahoo was updated on October 15, 2026 and SwimFlow on September 30, 2026.

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