Comparison

Swing Calc vs Bomber

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

Head to head
About

Swing Calc

Features
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Swing Calculator is a quick and easy speed and distance converter for golfers. Input smash factor by club Convert head speed (swing/club speed) to ball speed Convert m/s to MPH Estimate carry/total distance Light/dark theme and language selection

About

Bomber

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Bomber is a golf swing speed training app built around periodized overspeed training — the same methodology used by athletes to manage fatigue and peak performance. SPEED TESTING Log 5 driver swings and instantly see your average club speed, ball speed, carry distance, smash factor, strike score, and consistency metrics. Track your progress over time with trend charts that show exactly how your numbers are moving. STRUCTURED TRAINING CYCLES Choose from 4, 5, or 6-week training programs with progressive overload, strategic deload weeks, and taper phases. Each session includes four training blocks — grip-down swings, step-through drills, non-dominant hand work, and max effort swings — all designed to trigger neuromuscular adaptation. MEASURABLE RESULTS See your speed gains session by session. Bomber tracks your peak club speed, ball speed, and carry distance across every training session, so you know exactly what's working. - 5-swing speed test with instant metrics - Strike score and smash factor tracking - 4, 5, and 6-week periodized training templates - Session-by-session progress tracking - Speed trend charts - All data stored locally on your device Training templates are available as a one-time purchase. No subscription, no recurring fees.

Screenshots

Swing Calc4 screens
Bomber4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Swing Calc at none against Bomber's 2. Swing Calc also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Bomber's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). 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. Bomber sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Swing Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swing Calc ships an update every 8 months, Bomber every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Swing Calc versus Bomber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwing CalcBomber
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryongbo shimVermilion Prime Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Swing Calc

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bomber

One-time2
  • Bomber Premium$4.99
  • Bomber Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Swing Calc free?
Swing Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bomber free?
Bomber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Swing Calc or Bomber have ads?
Neither Swing Calc nor Bomber shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swing Calc or Bomber?
Swing Calc ships an update every 8 months, and Bomber every 6 weeks. Most recently, Swing Calc was updated on October 30, 2026 and Bomber on October 31, 2026.

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