Comparison

SwimPaceTimer vs Bariatric Timer

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

Head to head
About

SwimPaceTimer

Features
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SwimPaceTimer is an Apple Watch interval timer for the pool. Three settings, that's it: distance, reps, and your send-off cycle. MADE FOR SWIMMERS WHO - are tired of watching the pace clock and counting in their head - just want to hold a send-off without fiddling with settings mid-set WHAT IT DOES - Build a set: distance x reps x send-off cycle (e.g. 25yd x 5 @ 1:30) - Tap start, get 5 seconds on the wall, then push off on the buzz - A heads-up buzz 5 seconds out, then a start buzz - hold your cycle without looking at your wrist - Countdown ring, rep dots, heart rate, split and total time at a glance - Live heart rate on screen while you swim WORKS ALONGSIDE THE WORKOUT APP SwimPaceTimer is a send-off timer, not a tracker. It never takes over a workout you are already recording. Start a pool swim in the built-in Workout app if you want it saved to Health — that also turns on Water Lock for you — then let SwimPaceTimer handle the send-offs. BUILT FOR THE WATER Screens are hard to read and harder to tap when you're wet. Set everything on the wall before you push off, then swim - your wrist tells you when to go. Yards or meters follows your region automatically.

About

Bariatric Timer

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BariPace helps you follow your own bariatric eating rhythm on iPhone and Apple Watch. Start a paced meal, follow clear Eat and Pause cues, and feel a discreet Watch tap at each transition. When the meal ends, BariPace can start a hydration countdown using the interval you selected from your care team's guidance. Review completed sessions, add an optional comfort note, and create a factual PDF or CSV personal record when you choose to share it. Free features: - Unlimited core Eat/Pause pacing on iPhone and Apple Watch - Custom phase timing - Seven days of session history Premium features: - Automated hydration-spacing reminders - Multiple timing profiles and advanced cue patterns - Full history, trends, notes, and complete export - Eligible Watch and Smart Stack features BariPace does not provide medical advice, diagnose a condition, or prescribe timing. Follow your clinician's instructions and drink whenever you need to. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel in your Apple Account subscription settings. Terms of use: https://shortsblink.com/termsbaripaceapp Privacy policy: https://shortsblink.com/privacybaripaceapp

Screenshots

SwimPaceTimer1 screens
Bariatric Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwimPaceTimer at none against Bariatric Timer's 2. SwimPaceTimer also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bariatric Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. SwimPaceTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwimPaceTimer ships an update every 5 days, Bariatric Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
SwimPaceTimer versus Bariatric Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwimPaceTimerBariatric Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyunghyun ChoiSmart Automation SRL

In-app purchases

None

SwimPaceTimer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bariatric Timer

Subscriptions2
  • BariPace Weekly$1.997 Days
  • BariPace Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is SwimPaceTimer free?
SwimPaceTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bariatric Timer free?
Bariatric Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SwimPaceTimer or Bariatric Timer have ads?
Neither SwimPaceTimer nor Bariatric Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwimPaceTimer or Bariatric Timer?
SwimPaceTimer ships an update every 5 days, and Bariatric Timer every 9 days. Most recently, SwimPaceTimer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bariatric Timer on October 24, 2026.

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