Comparison

Swim Up vs Heave

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

Head to head
About

Swim Up

Features
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Welcome to Swim Up Academy! Founded in 2018, Swim Up Academy is dedicated to teaching swimmers of all ages and abilities the art of swimming with precision and enjoyment. We believe in starting right, building strong foundations, and helping every swimmer—whether a beginner or a competitive athlete—achieve their full potential. At Swim Up Academy, our mission is to make learning to swim both fun and effective. Our programs cater to babies as young as 6 months up to adults around 70 years old, and we offer specialized programs for those with special needs, competitive swimmers, and anyone looking to perfect their strokes. What sets us apart is the expertise and quality of our coaches. Each coach undergoes extensive training to meet international standards, ensuring they can provide the highest level of instruction. Certified in ILS (International Life Saving) and CPR, our team is committed to safety and excellence in every lesson. We provide private, on-site coaching at various pools in Kuala Lumpur and Penang, offering convenience and personalized attention. With a teaching philosophy grounded in being "Swim Better Everyday," we focus on making swift improvements through a fun and engaging syllabus. At Swim Up Academy, we’re here to help you improve your strokes in a short time while enjoying the process. Let us help you make swimming a lifelong skill! Download the app today to book classes on the go!

About

Heave

Features
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Heave. Your training, sorted. The official app for Heave members. Book classes in a couple of taps, keep an eye on your credits and membership, and never miss a session. • See the full class schedule and book or cancel in seconds • Track your class credits and membership at a glance • Reminders so you never miss a session you booked • Manage your membership and payments, all in one place Built for the way you train.

Screenshots

Swim Up3 screens
Heave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Swim Up at 3 against Heave's 1. Swim Up also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Swim Up versus Heave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwim UpHeave
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVIBEFAM PTE LTDWe Break Desks Pte Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Swim Up

No in-app purchases

None

Heave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swim Up free?
Swim Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Heave free?
Heave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Swim Up or Heave have ads?
Neither Swim Up nor Heave shows ads.

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