Comparison

SwimTribe vs Swimming Lap Timer

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

Head to head
About

SwimTribe

Features
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Swim smarter. Train better. Track real progress. This app is built for swimmers and coaches who want a clear and simple way to manage swim training, track performance, and stay connected in one place. Whether you train solo or as part of a group, the app helps you stay focused, consistent, and motivated. Track Your Training - Log swim sessions with distance, duration, and key metrics - View your training history in a clean calendar view - Follow progress over time with easy to read stats Garmin Integration - Sync workouts directly from Garmin - No manual input, your data arrives automatically - Keep all your swim history organized in one place Achievements and Motivation - Earn badges for completed trainings and milestones - Stay motivated with visible progress and achievements - Celebrate consistency and improvement Groups and Team Training - Join swim groups or teams - Share updates and achievements with teammates - Coaches can manage trainings, attendance, and progress Built for Coaches - Create and manage training plans - Track swimmer participation and performance - Keep communication simple and focused Clear, Simple, Powerful - Designed specifically for swimming - No clutter, no unnecessary features - Works great on mobile, at the pool or on the go Whether you are training for fitness, competition, or coaching a team, this app gives you the structure and clarity you need to move forward. Download now and take control of your swim training.

About

Swimming Lap Timer

Features
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Track your swimming laps, time, and performance with ease. Whether you're training in the pool or improving your endurance, this app helps you stay focused and measure every session accurately. Key Features Track Unlimited Laps Count every lap in real time with a large, easy-to-read interface designed for quick taps during your swim. Advanced Timer & Stopwatch Monitor total session time and individual lap times with precision. Detailed Swim Stats & History View your past sessions with full breakdowns including laps, distance, duration, and average pace. Stroke Tracking Switch between freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and medley with color-coded indicators. Custom Pool Settings Set your pool length (25m, 50m, yards) for accurate distance tracking. Subscription Details: • Title: Savory All Access • Length: 1 year • Price: $39.99 per year and $7.99 per week (auto-renews) • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b2FQZ_HK2I_6ZBJhiaJw_Vii5aKW9D4dYjGfP9C8efU/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

SwimTribe4 screens
Swimming Lap Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwimTribe at none against Swimming Lap Timer's 3. SwimTribe also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). 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. Swimming Lap Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SwimTribe asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwimTribe ships an update fortnightly, Swimming Lap Timer every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SwimTribe versus Swimming Lap Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwimTribeSwimming Lap Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagen YadidFenuku Kekeli

In-app purchases

None

SwimTribe

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Swimming Lap Timer

Subscriptions2
  • All Access for a week$4.997 Days
  • All Access for a year$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • All Access to Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is SwimTribe free?
SwimTribe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swimming Lap Timer free?
Swimming Lap Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SwimTribe or Swimming Lap Timer have ads?
Neither SwimTribe nor Swimming Lap Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwimTribe or Swimming Lap Timer?
SwimTribe ships an update fortnightly, and Swimming Lap Timer every 3 months. Most recently, SwimTribe was updated on October 6, 2026 and Swimming Lap Timer on October 6, 2026.

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