Comparison

CrossFit Arrow vs SwimStrive

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

Head to head
About

CrossFit Arrow

Features
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For members of CrossFit Arrow to reserve their place in a class, sign up for gym events, and general account management like updating headshots and credit card on file.

About

SwimStrive

This app offers AI-powered swim coaching, personalized training plans, and team management tools. It integrates with Apple Watch for detailed performance tracking and provides a platform for athletes and coaches to connect and improve. Features include video analysis, progress analytics, and a community feed.

Highlights
  • AI-powered swim coaching
  • Personalized swim workouts
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Squad management tools
  • Video analysis
  • Performance tracking
  • Training Plan Store
Features
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Swim Smarter. Perform Better. SwimStrive is a swimming and swim training app for swimmers, swim coaches, and teams. It combines AI-powered coaching, personalized swim workouts, swimming training plans, seamless Apple Watch integration, and professional squad management in one powerful platform. Whether you're training for your first race or competing at an elite level, SwimStrive helps you train smarter, stay connected, and track every lap of your progress. Regular updates bring you the latest features and improvements. FOR ATHLETES Train with confidence using powerful swim training tools designed to improve performance. • Full Apple Watch integration with automatic lap detection, stroke counting, split times, heart rate monitoring, and workout tracking. • Automatic syncing of swim workouts from your Apple Watch to your profile. • AI-powered swimming training insights with personalized recommendations and pacing guidance. • Customized swim training plans and guided workouts based on your goals. • Professional video analysis with detailed stroke and technique feedback. • Performance tracking with personal bests, pace trends, and progress analytics. • Training Plan Store featuring swim training plans from coaches around the world. • Community feed to connect with other swimmers and share your journey. FOR COACHES Manage your entire swim squad from anywhere with professional swim coaching tools. • Schedule training sessions, meetings, and events with parent access. • Remote coaching platform to monitor and support athletes worldwide. • AI coaching assistant for creating workouts and analyzing squad performance. • Organize swimmers by groups, lanes, or ability levels. • Live Apple Watch telemetry including interval splits, stroke rate, and heart rate. • Attendance tracking, athlete management, and assistant coach support. • Season planning with structured workout creation and macrocycle management. • Advanced testing and swimming performance analytics. • Share videos, PDFs, and training resources directly with athletes. • In-app messaging and announcements for seamless communication. • Sell your own swim training plans through the SwimStrive Training Plan Store. FOR SWIMMERS TRAINING WITH A COACH Stay connected with your coach and make every session count. • Complete coach-prescribed swim workouts directly from your Apple Watch. • Automatic syncing of workouts, mileage, personal bests, and test results. • Upload swim videos and documents for coach feedback. • Direct messaging with your coach for guidance and support. • AI companion to explain workouts and review performance trends. • Track attendance and training consistency. • Connect with teammates through the SwimStrive community. FOR SWIMMING TEAMS SwimStrive brings swim training, coaching, and performance management together for clubs, squads, and teams of every size, keeping swimmers and coaches connected in one place. POOL MEMBERSHIP • Choose from Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Diamond membership packages and subscribe right in the app. • Family Access: share your membership with family members by inviting them by email. Whether you're chasing a personal best, coaching a competitive squad, or preparing for your next race, SwimStrive gives you the tools to improve performance through data, technology, and expert coaching. Swim Smarter. Perform Better. Download SwimStrive today! Learn more at www.swimstrive.com Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CrossFit Arrow4 screens
SwimStrive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CrossFit Arrow at none against SwimStrive's 10. CrossFit Arrow also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). SwimStrive's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. SwimStrive sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CrossFit Arrow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CrossFit Arrow versus SwimStrive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossFit ArrowSwimStrive
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPushPress, Inc.TRAININGGAINS (PTY) LTD

In-app purchases

None

CrossFit Arrow

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

SwimStrive

Subscriptions10
  • Assistant Coach Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Athlete with Coach monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Athlete monthly$14.991 Month
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  • 30 athletes per coach monthly$59.991 Month
  • Unlimited athletes per coach$98.991 Month
  • Athlete yearly$119.991 Year
  • 5 athletes per coach yearly$239.991 Year
  • 15 athletes per coach yearly$479.991 Year
  • 30 athletes per coach yearly$599.991 Year
  • unlimited athletes per coach yearly$799.001 Year

Questions

Is CrossFit Arrow free?
CrossFit Arrow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SwimStrive free?
SwimStrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CrossFit Arrow or SwimStrive have ads?
CrossFit Arrow shows ads; SwimStrive does not.

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