# FivePointFive vs SwimStrength

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SwimStrength at 100% against FivePointFive's 59%. SwimStrength also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). FivePointFive's advantage is ratings volume (4.5K vs 3) and chart position (#84 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FivePointFive sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per 3 months. SwimStrength asks for nothing beyond the download.

SwimStrength holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FivePointFive has 4.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of FivePointFive's written reviews are positive against 100% of SwimStrength's.

FivePointFive ships an update every 5 days, SwimStrength every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FivePointFive | SwimStrength |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fivepointfive-breathwork/id6469338436/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swimstrength/id6751737467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 818 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [fivepointfive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686608686) | [SWIMSTRENGTH LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836537919) |

## What reviewers say

### FivePointFive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fivepointfive-breathwork/id6469338436)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Enhance athletic performance and recovery with science-backed breathwork exercises. This app offers guided sessions to improve focus, reduce stress, and deepen sleep, with real-time heart rate monitoring and personalized coaching insights.

**Highlights:** Guided breathwork sessions, Live heart-rate monitoring, AI Performance Coach, Performance and recovery tracking, Stress reduction, Improved focus, Deeper sleep

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FivePointFive 3 Months | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| FivePointFive 3 Months | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| FivePointFive 1 Year Discount | $69.99 | per year |
| FivePointFive 1 Year | $89.99 | per year |
| FivePointFive 1 Year | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for daily breathwork
- 🚀 Simplifying breathwork
- 🚀 Excellent intro to breathwork methods
- 🚀 Low effort, high impact advantage
- 🚀 Best way to do breathwork

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't log in, awful
- 💰 Subscription price
- 💰 Cool app, high price
- 🐛 Won't let me log in
- 💰 No pricing transparency upfront

**Reported bugs**

- Can't log in, awful
- Won't let me log in
- Way too buggy
- Faulty

**Requested features**

- Record HRV measurements to Apple Health


### SwimStrength

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swimstrength/id6751737467)

This app offers structured strength training programs designed to enhance the performance of competitive swimmers. It provides the necessary support and guidance to help athletes achieve their peak potential in the water through targeted physical conditioning.

**Highlights:** Competitive swimmer training programs, Strength training guidance, Performance enhancement, Targeted physical conditioning, Athlete support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FivePointFive free?

FivePointFive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SwimStrength free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FivePointFive or SwimStrength?

SwimStrength is rated higher. FivePointFive averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while SwimStrength averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do FivePointFive or SwimStrength have ads?

Neither FivePointFive nor SwimStrength shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FivePointFive or SwimStrength?

FivePointFive ships an update every 5 days, and SwimStrength every 10 days. Most recently, FivePointFive was updated on September 29, 2026 and SwimStrength on September 23, 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.*