Comparison

Tempoclock vs Swim Set Interval Timer

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

Head to head
About

Tempoclock

A traditional-style pace clock app for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. It helps time laps, track intervals, and enhance workout sessions with an intuitive interface and large display.

Highlights
  • Traditional pace clock design
  • Lap timing
  • Interval tracking
  • Workout enhancement
  • Intuitive interface
  • Large, easy-to-read display
Features
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Tempoclock is a simple yet powerful traditional-style pace clock designed for athletes, swimmers, and fitness enthusiasts. Whether you're timing laps in the pool, tracking intervals, or enhancing your workout sessions, Tempoclock is the perfect companion for all your fitness and training needs. With its intuitive interface and large, easy-to-read display, you'll stay on top of your pace and make the most out of every session.

About

Swim Set Interval Timer

Features
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Swim Set Interval Timer is an easy‑to‑use swim interval timer for swimmers, coaches, triathletes and teams who run structured repeat sets. Designed for reliability and clarity, it combines iPhone‑based timing with an Apple Watch companion app for quick access and at‑a‑glance progress. Build repeatable swim sets, track intervals accurately, and focus on training—not managing a stopwatch or losing track of set count. Key Features: Flexible interval sets -Build swim sets with configurable intervals and repeat counts. Customizable timing modes -Choose how your intervals display and behave: -Count up or down -Optional goal hold time indicators -Available countdown blinking and/or audible beeps -Color customization to match your preferences or improve visibility on deck Phone‑first, reliable timing -The iPhone acts as the primary timer to ensure consistent and accurate set tracking. Apple Watch companion app -View live interval progress, start sets remotely, and stay in sync with your phone during workouts. Automatic resync -If the Watch display sleeps, it reconnects and updates instantly when you raise your wrist. Sharable set log -Automatically log completed sets and share your workout results with teammates, coaches, or training partners. Simple, focused design -No clutter — just the timing information swimmers and coaches actually need. Who It’s For: -Competitive swimmers running structured sets -Coaches providing interval-based practices from the pool deck -Athletes who want a clear, repeatable interval routine -Anyone who prefers simplicity over overloaded workout apps Apple Watch Notes: The Apple Watch app works as a companion to the iPhone app. Timing continues on the phone if the Watch screen goes to sleep, and the Watch display updates automatically when it becomes active again.

Screenshots

Tempoclock3 screens
Swim Set Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tempoclock at Free against Swim Set Interval Timer's $1.99. Tempoclock also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 26.4). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Tempoclock is free to download; Swim Set Interval Timer costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tempoclock versus Swim Set Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempoclockSwim Set Interval Timer
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.4 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrevor PrestonSTEVEN BRENT LEEPER

In-app purchases

None

Tempoclock

No in-app purchases

None

Swim Set Interval Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tempoclock free?
Tempoclock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swim Set Interval Timer free?
Swim Set Interval Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tempoclock or Swim Set Interval Timer have ads?
Neither Tempoclock nor Swim Set Interval Timer shows ads.

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