Comparison

Pod2Swim vs Ground

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

Head to head
About

Pod2Swim

Listen to podcasts during your swim without a phone. This app downloads your favorite shows to a compatible headset for offline playback, lap after lap. Enjoy adjustable playback speeds and organized audio queues for a seamless swimming experience.

Highlights
  • Podcast subscription and search
  • Chronological episode feed
  • Background downloading
  • One-tap headset export
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Offline phone-free playback
Features
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Pod2Swim turns your swim into podcast time. Bluetooth doesn't work underwater, so Pod2Swim loads your favourite podcasts straight onto a Shokz OpenSwim — or any headset that mounts as USB storage — ready to play, lap after lap. No phone at the poolside, no streaming, no signal required. HOW IT WORKS • Subscribe to any podcast with the built-in search. • Browse the newest episodes from all your shows in one chronological feed. • Queue what you want for your next swim — Pod2Swim downloads it in the background. • Plug in your headset and export the whole queue in a single tap, in playback order. • Scan the headset any time to see exactly what's loaded. BUILT FOR SWIMMERS • Your audio lives on the headset, so you can leave the phone in the locker. • Adjustable playback speed from 0.75× to 2.5× per podcast, with the pitch preserved — fit more in before the pool closes. • Choose Replace All or Add to End on transfer, so you stay in control of what's on the device. • Episodes land in playback order, so your queue plays exactly as you arranged it. SIMPLE STORAGE • The queue is the single source of truth — add to download, remove to free space. • See total downloaded storage and clear it in one tap. • Optional auto-delete after export keeps things tidy. FREE TRIAL, ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Download free and try everything for 7 days. • One single purchase unlocks Pod2Swim forever — no subscription. • Bought Pod2Swim when it was a paid download? You're unlocked automatically, at no extra cost. Pod2Swim works with the OpenSwim, OpenSwim Pro, and other MP3-player headsets that appear as a USB drive in the Files app. You'll need a USB-C or Lightning adapter to connect the headset to your iPhone. Pod2Swim is not affiliated with Shokz. Shokz and OpenSwim are trademarks of their respective owner.

About

Ground

Features
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Ground es tu plataforma de calistenia, movilidad y skills: programas en vídeo, sin material, cuando quieras y donde quieras. Seas principiante o lleves años entrenando con tu propio cuerpo, Ground organiza tu progresión en bloques y workouts para que avances de forma real y medible. LO QUE ENCONTRARÁS • Programas de calistenia, movilidad y skills en vídeo HD, con instrucción paso a paso. • Estructura por bloques con progresión clara: semana a semana, avanzas. El sistema sabe dónde lo dejaste. • Retos mensuales por días — participa, registra tus marcas y supérate cada mes. • Logros y medallas que se desbloquean al alcanzar hitos. Compártelos con quien quieras. • Racha semanal y objetivo configurable para mantener la constancia y verla crecer. • Reproducción en TV con Chromecast y AirPlay para entrenar en pantalla grande. • Feedback post-entrenamiento: puntúa tu esfuerzo, valora la sesión y añade notas. • Historial de actividad: entrenamientos completados por semana, por mes y en total acumulado. EMPIEZA CON 7 DÍAS GRATIS Activa tu prueba sin ningún compromiso. Si decides continuar, elige el plan que prefieras. Puedes cancelar en cualquier momento desde los ajustes de tu cuenta de Apple. SUSCRIPCIÓN Ground ofrece una suscripción auto-renovable. La prueba gratuita de 7 días se convierte automáticamente en suscripción de pago al finalizar, salvo que la canceles al menos 24 horas antes de que expire. La renovación se carga en tu cuenta de Apple durante las 24 horas previas al final del periodo vigente. Puedes gestionar y cancelar tu suscripción en cualquier momento en Ajustes > ID de Apple > Suscripciones. Términos de uso: https://ground.app/legal/terms Política de privacidad: https://ground.app/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Pod2Swim4 screens
Ground4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ground at every 2 days against Pod2Swim's every 3 weeks. 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. Pod2Swim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ground sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $22.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pod2Swim ships an update every 3 weeks, Ground every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pod2Swim versus Ground: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPod2SwimGround
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian BartelsOfficial Ground School

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pod2Swim

One-time1
  • Full Version$4.99
2 purchases

Ground

Subscriptions2
  • Ground Suscripción mensual$22.991 Month
  • Ground Suscripción anual$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Pod2Swim free?
Pod2Swim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ground free?
Ground is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pod2Swim or Ground have ads?
Neither Pod2Swim nor Ground shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pod2Swim or Ground?
Pod2Swim ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ground every 2 days. Most recently, Pod2Swim was updated on October 13, 2026 and Ground on October 6, 2026.

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