Comparison

Big Swim Clock 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

Big Swim Clock

Features
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Big Swim Clock is a clean, extra-large stopwatch designed for visibility at a distance. • Giant, high-contrast timer display • Landscape-first layout • Simple Start / Pause / Reset controls • Color options for better readability • No account required Great for training, coaching, classrooms, and anywhere you need a clear timer you can see quickly.

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

Big Swim Clock3 screens
Swim Set Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Big Swim Clock at Free against Swim Set Interval Timer's $1.99. Big Swim Clock also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 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

Big Swim Clock 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 · 3 level
Big Swim Clock versus Swim Set Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig Swim ClockSwim Set Interval Timer
PriceFree — better$1.99
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjeremy wittmanSTEVEN BRENT LEEPER

In-app purchases

None

Big Swim Clock

No in-app purchases

None

Swim Set Interval Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Big Swim Clock free?
Big Swim Clock 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 Big Swim Clock or Swim Set Interval Timer have ads?
Neither Big Swim Clock nor Swim Set Interval Timer shows ads.

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