Comparison

Swim.com vs Phlex Swim App

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

Head to head
About

Swim.com

Automatically record and track your swimming workouts with advanced statistics. Compete with friends and other swimmers on global leaderboards, and access thousands of customizable swim workouts.

Highlights
  • Automatic swim recording with Apple Watch
  • Advanced swim statistics
  • Stroke type and count detection
  • Drill Mode for kick tracking
  • Global leaderboards and friend competition
  • Thousands of customizable swim workouts
Features
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SWIM.COM IS THE ESSENTIAL APP FOR SWIMMERS! Record your swims automatically with your Apple Watch and track your progress with advanced swim stats. Compete on leaderboards, connect with friends and choose a swim workout to challenge yourself. THE BEST SWIM TRACKING APP FOR THE APPLE WATCH. Use the Swim.com app on your Apple Watch to record your swim workouts automatically; no button-pressing required. Detect stroke type, stroke count with the most accurate swimming app available. You can even track kick and other drills with Drill Mode! Swim.com, uses HealthKit to export your Swim.com activities into the Health app and to read swim activity data from other apps such as Apple's Workout app. COMPETE WITH YOURSELF OR WITH THOUSANDS OF POOLS AND CLUBS WORLDWIDE. Motivate yourself by competing with friends in a club or against other swimmers just like you on our global leaderboards. See how you compare to other swimmers at your local club and aim to be the lane leader. SMART WORKOUTS FOR EVERY SWIMMER. Download the app, and get access to thousands of smart swimming workouts for free. Customize and edit workouts using our new workout editor to craft the perfect swim. You can even add your own workouts and share them with our community! Have an issue? ** CONTACT US AT SUPPORT@SWIM.COM **

About

Phlex Swim App

This app offers advanced swimming workout tracking with AI-powered precision. It monitors distance, time, technique, heart rate, and training effect, providing insights into progress and areas for improvement. Integrates with HealthKit for a comprehensive health overview.

Highlights
  • AI-powered workout tracking
  • Distance, time, and set recognition
  • Technique analysis (distance per stroke, efficiency)
  • Heart rate monitoring
  • Progress tracking (technique, fitness, endurance, readiness)
  • HealthKit integration
Features
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With Phlex, you'll experience unparalleled accuracy in swimming workout tracking. Our platform utilizes state-of-the-art AI technology to ensure the highest level of precision in every measurement. Download the Phlex App today and start your journey towards a more fulfilling and enjoyable swimming experience. Workout Tracking Features: DISTANCE SET RECOGNITION (e.g. 10 x 100 freestyle) SWIM TIME (e.g. 100 free - 1:18.6) TECHNIQUE (distance per stroke, stroke efficiency) HEART RATE (max and average) TRAINING EFFECT Phlex is a comprehensive solution that not only tracks workouts but also tracks your progress over time in crucial areas like technique, endurance, fitness, and training readiness. With the Phlex platform, you will gain valuable insights, identify areas for improvement, and take your swimming prowess to new heights. How we track your progress: TECHNIQUE - we analyze your distance per stroke, stroke rate, and stroke index at 5 different intensity zones to measure whether your technique is improving. FITNESS - we measure your swimming speed in 5 different intensity zones. If, over time, you get faster within the same training zones, that means your training is working and your fitness levels have improved. ENDURANCE - similar to fitness, we measure your swimming pace in different intensity zones to analyze whether your aerobic and anaerobic endurance improve. READINESS - using scientifically based models, we calculate the training load of your sessions, providing you with valuable data to make educated training decisions. HealthKit Integration: Phlex integrates with HealthKit to provide you with a seamless experience. By connecting with HealthKit, you can easily sync your swimming workout data, including distance, swim time, and heart rate, with the Health app on your iOS device. This integration allows you to keep all your health and fitness data in one place and track your progress over time. Whether you're a competitive swimmer striving for victory or a passionate enthusiast seeking personal growth, Phlex is the game-changer you've been waiting for. With its intuitive interface and cutting-edge analytics, Phlex empowers you to make informed decisions, optimize your training, and maximize your progress. Phlex requires a compatible hardware device. Currently, the supported device that can be connected to the app for workout collection is the Polar Verity Sense sensor. The Phlex Swim App integrates with the Health app. Phlex Terms Of Service https://phlex.webflow.io/terms-of-service Phlex Privacy Policy https://phlex.webflow.io/privacy

Screenshots

Swim.com4 screens
Phlex Swim App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Swim.com at none against Phlex Swim App's 2. Swim.com also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 38). Phlex Swim App's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 41%). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Phlex Swim App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Swim.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Swim.com against 4.3 for Phlex Swim App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swim.com has 1.1K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Swim.com's written reviews are positive against 70% of Phlex Swim App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swim.com ships an update monthly, Phlex Swim App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Swim.com versus Phlex Swim App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwim.comPhlex Swim App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings) — better4.3 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews41.4% of reviews70.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better38
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB189 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSpiraledgePhlex LLC

Customer experience

Swim.com

All ratings1,102 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews367 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral17.7%
Negative40.9%

Phlex Swim App

All ratings38 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Swim.com

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashing or freezing during workouts
  • Inconsistent lap/distance tracking
  • Sync issues between app and Apple Watch
  • Inability to properly log or edit workouts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved Strava integration
  • Better workout scheduling and notification features
  • Ability to track kick sets and drills
  • More comprehensive data analysis and visualization
  • Seamless sync with Apple Health app

Phlex Swim App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Swim.com

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Phlex Swim App

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Annual Membership1 Month trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Swim.com free?
Swim.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phlex Swim App free?
Phlex Swim App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Swim.com or Phlex Swim App?
Swim.com is rated higher. Swim.com averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Phlex Swim App averages 4.3 from 38 ratings.
Do Swim.com or Phlex Swim App have ads?
Phlex Swim App shows ads; Swim.com does not.
Which is updated more often, Swim.com or Phlex Swim App?
Swim.com ships an update monthly, and Phlex Swim App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Swim.com was updated on November 1, 2026 and Phlex Swim App on November 3, 2026.

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