# Swimtopia vs PlayMetrics

The clearest difference is rating: Swimtopia at 4.7 against PlayMetrics's 4.1. Swimtopia also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 17%) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 1.2K). PlayMetrics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swimtopia sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PlayMetrics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Swimtopia holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swimtopia has 6.1K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Swimtopia's written reviews are positive against 17% of PlayMetrics's.

Swimtopia ships an update every 2 months, PlayMetrics monthly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swimtopia | PlayMetrics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swimtopia/id881521818/reviews)** | [4.1 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playmetrics/id1450640824/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **52.4% of reviews** | 17.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #89 | **#42** |
| Size | 23 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Team Topia Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/881521821) | [ReverbNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/403836380) |

## What reviewers say

### Swimtopia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swimtopia/id881521818)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app provides real-time swim meet results and team communication for swim teams. It offers free features for team members and guests, with an optional Pro subscription for enhanced live meet data and notifications.

**Highlights:** Live meet results, Team notifications, Event and job sign-ups, Swimmer best times and history, Live Event/Heat Indicator, Heat sheets and lane assignments (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swimtopia Pro – Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| SwimTopia Pro – Yearly | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Essential for swimming
- 👍 Excellent resource for swim teams
- 🚀 Keeps everything organized
- 👍 Great app for swim meets
- 👍 Wonderful if the meet hosts use it

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 💰 Requires paid subscription for full features
- 🤔 Unintuitive user interface
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account linking problems
- Blank screens and loading failures
- Inconsistent data and missing information
- Spontaneous removal of favorite athletes
- Notifications for canceled events

**Requested features**

- Integrate with calendar
- Improve search functionality
- Provide more detailed meet information
- Add two-way messaging for coaches and parents
- Improve overall user experience and flow


### PlayMetrics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playmetrics/id1450640824)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

This app streamlines youth sports club operations by unifying financial, operational, coaching, and communication tools. It eliminates manual data management and provides a central hub for directors, coaches, admins, and families to enhance efficiency and remove uncertainty.

**Highlights:** Player registration and payment processing, Club-wide communication and alerts, Coach and player profiles, Custom form builder and evaluations, Field scheduling and management, Practice planning and drills library, Website builder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for managing teams
- 🚀 Useful for communication
- 🚀 Convenient for parents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable login and connection issues
- 🐛 Buggy notifications and message sync
- 👎 Poor user interface and navigation
- 👎 Slow performance and loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Constant log-outs and need to re-login
- Inability to delete or edit sent messages
- Notifications not clearing even after reading messages
- Crashes when opening links or notifications
- Inconsistent syncing of data across devices

**Requested features**

- Improve chat/messaging functionality
- Add ability to see player availability
- Enhance calendar and scheduling features
- Improve notification reliability and customization
- Provide better user interface and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swimtopia free?

Swimtopia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PlayMetrics free?

PlayMetrics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Swimtopia or PlayMetrics?

Swimtopia is rated higher. Swimtopia averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while PlayMetrics averages 4.1 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Swimtopia or PlayMetrics have ads?

Neither Swimtopia nor PlayMetrics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Swimtopia or PlayMetrics?

Swimtopia ships an update every 2 months, and PlayMetrics monthly. Most recently, Swimtopia was updated on October 26, 2026 and PlayMetrics on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Swimtopia or PlayMetrics?

Swimtopia currently peaks at #89 in the App Store charts, and PlayMetrics at #42. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*