Comparison

GoSwim vs Splits Swim

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

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About

GoSwim

Train your reaction time for competitive swimming with millisecond-accurate timing and authentic starter sequences. Compete with yourself and others globally, and access daily training videos from a leading swim education provider.

Highlights
  • Millisecond-accurate reaction time measurement
  • Authentic competitive starter sequence
  • False-start detection
  • Daily featured training video
  • Local leaderboards
  • Customizable score cards
Features
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Sharpen the moment that wins races. The start. The single most underrated skill in competitive swimming. Olympic swimmers shave hundredths off their reaction time at the block — and now, with GoSwim: Reflex, you can train yours anywhere. What you do: Hold. Wait for the random GO signal. Release as fast as humanly possible. Get scored on your reaction time in milliseconds. Compete with yourself, your teammates, and swimmers around the world. What makes it real: • Authentic competitive starter sequence — randomized delay just like a real meet • Millisecond-precision timing using Apple's high-resolution timers • False-start detection — release too early and you're disqualified, just like on the blocks • 3-attempt sessions with averaged results to measure consistency, not luck • Add more tries when you want to push for a personal best Built by GoSwim — the global leader in swim training. For over 20 years, GoSwim has been the trusted source for swim technique education for elite athletes, age-group swimmers, coaches, and triathletes worldwide. Our video library, used by USA Swimming athletes and coaches across six continents, has set the standard for stroke instruction online. Now we're bringing that same precision to start training. Daily training video: Tap the VIDEO button to access today's featured GoSwim training video — fresh content rotated daily from our extensive library. Watch elite coaches break down technique, drills, and race-day strategy that pairs perfectly with your reflex training. Want more swim training? Visit GoSwim.tv for our full video library — thousands of technique videos covering every stroke, every drill, every race scenario. The same coaches and resources that have trained Olympians for over two decades. Features: - Millisecond-accurate reaction time measurement - Local leaderboards — track your daily best and all-time records - Authentic false-start mechanics matching FINA competition rules - Daily featured training video from the GoSwim library - Share your reaction times with custom score cards - Clean, distraction-free interface designed for poolside use - Add more tries to keep pushing your personal best Perfect for: • Competitive swimmers (age-group through college and masters) • Swim coaches training reaction speed with their teams • Triathletes working on swim leg starts • Anyone who wants a fun, addictive reflex challenge What's coming: Cloud-based leaderboards, account sync across devices, push notifications for daily challenges, and more — all in development. Download GoSwim: Reflex and start training the part of your race that happens before the swimming even begins. Learn more about GoSwim's complete swim training education at GoSwim.tv

About

Splits Swim

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Splits is the performance app for competitive swimmers. Search USA Swimming results, track your best events, follow meets, and see how your swims stack up over time. Use Splits to: • Search swimmers and view historical times • Follow meet results and swimmer performances • Track progression across events and seasons • Save favorites and recent swimmers for quick access • Compare swimmers head-to-head across shared events Splits Pro unlocks deeper performance intelligence, including full Compare matchups and rivalry reads. Data coverage and freshness can vary by supported source. Terms of Use: https://splits-backend-mocha.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://splits-backend-mocha.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

GoSwim4 screens
Splits Swim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoSwim at none against Splits Swim's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Splits Swim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. GoSwim asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
GoSwim versus Splits Swim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoSwimSplits Swim
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGo Swim Productions, LLCVictor Basov

In-app purchases

None

GoSwim

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Splits Swim

Subscriptions2
  • Splits Pro$5.991 Month
  • Splits Pro$35.991 Year

Questions

Is GoSwim free?
GoSwim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Splits Swim free?
Splits Swim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GoSwim or Splits Swim have ads?
Neither GoSwim nor Splits Swim shows ads.

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