Comparison

SwimHub Timer vs SwimLapRec

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

Head to head
About

SwimHub Timer

Features
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SwimHub Timer overlays a stopwatch on your swimming race videos and lets you export the result. Key Features ■ Automatic start signal detection Analyzes your race video's audio with FFT to automatically detect the start signal (electronic beep or starting gun). Manual fine-tuning is also available. ■ Stopwatch overlay Displays a stopwatch on the video from the detected start point. Freely customize font size, color, opacity, and position. ■ Lap time management Add and edit multiple split times. Show turn and finish splits right on the video. ■ High-quality video export Export in original quality, 1080p, or 720p. Save to your camera roll or share instantly. Who it's for - Competitive swimmers who want to review their race footage - Coaches who want to visualize swimmers' times on video - Parents who want to keep videos of meets and practice Privacy All video processing happens entirely on your device. Your videos and personal data are never sent to external servers. Terms of Service: https://timer.swim-hub.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://timer.swim-hub.app/privacy

About

SwimLapRec

Record and analyze swimming practice and race performance with video. Automatically calculate speed, DPS, and stroke rate, and compare two videos side-by-side for detailed analysis. Organize videos into folders and share with teammates for collaborative improvement.

Highlights
  • Video recording and upload for lap time tracking
  • Automatic calculation of speed, DPS, and stroke rate
  • Side-by-side video comparison
  • Folder organization for videos
  • Share videos and comments with team members
  • Generate social media share links
Features
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SwimLapRecは、水泳の練習・レースを動画で記録し、ラップタイムを分析するアプリです 【主な機能】 ・動画を撮影・アップロードしてラップタイムを記録 ・速度・DPS・ストロークレートを自動計算 ・2本の動画を並べて比較分析 ・フォルダでの動画整理 ・チームメンバーと動画を共有・コメント ・SNSシェアリンク生成 水泳選手・コーチ・チームのパフォーマンス向上をサポートします。 利用規約: https://swimlaprec-cloud.doigreenmen.workers.dev/terms.html

Screenshots

SwimHub Timer3 screens
SwimLapRec2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SwimLapRec at every 3 days against SwimHub Timer's every 3 weeks. SwimHub Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. SwimHub Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SwimLapRec sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwimHub Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, SwimLapRec every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
SwimHub Timer versus SwimLapRec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwimHub TimerSwimLapRec
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyuhei HosoiKosuke Doi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SwimHub Timer

Subscriptions2
  • SwimHub Premium(月額)$2.991 Month
  • SwimHub Premium(年額)$29.991 Year
2 purchases

SwimLapRec

Subscriptions2
  • Standard14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • SwimLapRec Standard (Yearly)$39.991 Year

Questions

Is SwimHub Timer free?
SwimHub Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SwimLapRec free?
SwimLapRec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SwimHub Timer or SwimLapRec have ads?
Neither SwimHub Timer nor SwimLapRec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwimHub Timer or SwimLapRec?
SwimHub Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and SwimLapRec every 3 days. Most recently, SwimHub Timer was updated on September 17, 2026 and SwimLapRec on September 23, 2026.

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