SwimCount vs SwimLap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SwimCount
This app provides a simple, distraction-free lap counter and swim timer. It allows users to track splits and elapsed time in real-time, assign sessions to different swimmer profiles, and add notes. Review your complete swim history with detailed split times, filtered by swimmer.
- Real-time lap counter
- Split and elapsed time tracking
- Multiple swimmer profiles
- Session notes
- Detailed session history
- Screen stays awake during sessions
- Haptic feedback
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SwimCount is a fast, distraction-free lap counter and swim timer. Start a session, tap Lap to record splits, and track your elapsed time in real time — down to the centisecond. Assign sessions to swimmer profiles, add notes, and review your full history with split times, filtered by swimmer. Built for coaches, parents, and swimmers who want a simple tool that works poolside without the bloat. Features: • Real-time lap counter with split and elapsed times • Swimmer profiles — track multiple swimmers separately • Session notes — record workout type, conditions, or how you felt • Session history with expandable lap details • Filter and group history by swimmer • Auto-records final lap so you never lose the last split • Screen stays awake during active sessions • Haptic feedback for tactile confirmation • No account required — all data stays on your device
SwimLap
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SwimLap counts your swim laps and intervals. SwimLap is built around one focused idea, with a polished, native interface and zero clutter. FEATURES - Simple daily tracking - Private, on-device only - Gentle reminders - Light and dark mode PRIVACY Everything stays on your device. No accounts, no ads, no tracking. — SUBSCRIPTION — SwimLap Premium unlocks all features. - Weekly: $9.99 per week - Yearly: $49.99 per year (3-day free trial) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwimCount at none against SwimLap's 2. SwimCount also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. SwimLap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SwimCount asks for nothing beyond the download.
SwimCount ships an update fortnightly, SwimLap every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | SwimCount | SwimLap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brandon Wilson | Phuc Pham |
In-app purchases
SwimCount
No in-app purchases
SwimLap
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Yearly$24.991 Year
