Best Open Water Swim Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 247+ open water swim apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Open Water Swim Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Open Water SwimOpen Water SwimFree4.3★ (34)NoYesSep 2026
2Open Water SpotsOpen Water SpotsFreeNoYesAug 2026
3Swim.com: Swim TrackerSwim.com: Swim TrackerFree4.4★ (1.1K)NoNoAug 2026
4Wild Open Water Swimming SpotsWild Open Water Swimming SpotsFreeNoYesAug 2026
5Swim Spots: Local Swim GuideSwim Spots: Local Swim GuideFreeNoNoJul 2026
6Catch - Swim Coach & TrainingCatch - Swim Coach & TrainingFree5.0★ (2)NoYesSep 2026
7ARENA SWIM - Official AppARENA SWIM - Official AppFree5.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
8OpenSwimOpenSwimFreeNoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Open Water Swim

Open Water Swim#1

Open Water Swim by Daniel Kanaan

Open Water Tracker & Community
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.3(34 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Track, analyze, and relive your open water swims with GPS accuracy. Features include real-time data, official event tracking, and social sharing. Built for swimmers by swimmers.

Swim.com: Swim Tracker#3

Swim.com: Swim Tracker by Spiraledge

Swim Training and Workout App
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.4😐(1.1K ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Accurate swim tracking
  • 🚀 Detailed analytics and metrics
  • 💡 Ability to log custom workouts
  • 👍 Reliable and consistent performance

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Inaccurate lap/distance tracking
  • 🐛 Unreliable sync between app and Apple Watch

More Open Water Swim apps to explore

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Wild Open Water Swimming Spots
Wild Open Water Swimming Spots
Wild Open Water Swimming Spots
Beach, Sea Temperature & Tides
Free

Discover and share open water swimming locations like lakes, rivers, and beaches. Get real-time forecasts, tides, and ocean conditions for each spot. Connect with a community to share photos, reviews, and safety alerts.

Discover thousands of swimming spotsReal-time forecasting and tidesShare photos, reviews, and alerts
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
freemium
5
Swim Spots: Local Swim Guide
Swim Spots: Local Swim Guide
Swim Spots: Local Swim Guide
Discover Swim Locations
Free

Discover and share natural swimming locations across Australia with this community-driven guide. Explore an interactive map, read detailed reviews, and contribute your own findings. Perfect for outdoor swimmers seeking new adventures.

Interactive map of swimming spotsDetailed user-generated reviewsCommunity contributions and sharing
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
free
6
Catch - Swim Coach & Training
Catch - Swim Coach & Training
Catch - Swim Coach & Training
Front crawl & open water coach
Free

Improve your front crawl technique and build swim fitness with structured training plans and expert video lessons. Whether in a pool or open water, this app provides guidance for all levels, from beginners to triathletes. Offers free basic features and a premium subscription for personalized coaching.

Video lessons for front crawl techniqueStructured swim sessionsAdjustable session intensity and distance
💪 Health & Fitness
(2)
free with in-app purchases
7
ARENA SWIM - Official App
ARENA SWIM - Official App
ARENA SWIM - Official App
by Arena S.p.a.
Free

This app helps swimmers of all levels improve their technique and fitness with personalized training plans. Users can track sessions, access drills, join a community, and even become coaches. It offers exclusive content and news from the swimming world.

Personalized training plansGoal-oriented workoutsTechnique drills
⚽ Sports
(2)
free
8
OpenSwim
OpenSwim
OpenSwim
Ocean Forecast & Swim Coach
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
9
Swim Smooth Louisville
Swim Smooth Louisville
Swim Smooth Louisville
by SLIGHT EDGE PERFORMANCE CONSULTANTS, LLC
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
10
FORM Swim
FORM Swim
FORM Swim
A Game-Changing Way to Swim
Free

This app acts as an underwater coach, providing real-time visual feedback through smart goggles to improve swimming technique and performance. It offers guided workouts, open water navigation, and detailed post-swim analysis, syncing data with popular fitness platforms.

Real-time in-goggle coachingOpen water digital compassGuided pool workouts
💪 Health & Fitness
(3.4K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Dopp Swim Journal
Dopp Swim Journal
Dopp Swim Journal
Remember every dip
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
12
Big Blue Swim School
Big Blue Swim School
Big Blue Swim School
Stress-Free Swim Lessons
Free

Easily schedule swim lessons for your children and track their progress in real-time. This app simplifies managing swim education, allowing you to book makeup lessons, find instructor availability, and monitor your child's development towards becoming a confident swimmer.

Schedule swim lessons for multiple childrenUpdate lesson day/timeBook makeup lessons
⚽ Sports
(81)
free
13
KFSS
KFSS
KFSS
by iClassPro Inc
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
14
Swim with Coach Dana
Swim with Coach Dana
Swim with Coach Dana
by Swim with Coach Dana, LLC
Free
📚 Education
(0)
15
AquaPulse: Swim Coach
AquaPulse: Swim Coach
AquaPulse: Swim Coach
Swimming training & recovery
Free

This app helps swimmers train with structure and recover confidently. It offers workout planning, live session tracking, stroke analysis, and recovery guidance based on various health metrics. Turn your swim data into actionable insights for your next session.

Structured swim trainingLive session trackingStroke and pace analysis
💪 Health & Fitness
(2)
freemium
16
Swimming Safari Swim School
Swimming Safari Swim School
Swimming Safari Swim School
by Swimming Safari Swim School INC
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
17
Center Lane Swim School
Center Lane Swim School
Center Lane Swim School
by Ready Set Swim
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
18
Aqua Crazy Swim School
Aqua Crazy Swim School
Aqua Crazy Swim School
by Aqua Crazy Swim School (PTY) LTD
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
19
Luckys Lake Swim
Luckys Lake Swim
Luckys Lake Swim
Enter the food chain 1k swim
Free

This app helps open water swimmers track their sessions at Lake Cane by integrating with Apple Health and Strava. It automatically filters swims using GPS data and provides real-time weather conditions for planning your swim.

Track swims at Lake CaneIntegrates with Apple Health and StravaAutomatic GPS filtering
🌟 Lifestyle
(1)
free
20
Swim GURU by Swim Smooth
Swim GURU by Swim Smooth
Swim GURU by Swim Smooth
Your Personal Swimming Coach
Free

This app provides personalized swim coaching and analysis using patented technology. It tracks key metrics, offers technique feedback, and includes a library of training sessions. Compatible with Apple Watch and Garmin devices.

Patented Swimtelligence TechnologyAdvanced Swim TrackingExclusive Coaching Content
💪 Health & Fitness
(16)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Open Water Swim

What are the best open water swim apps for iPhone?
Open Water Swim tops our open water swim apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 34 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top open water swim apps we rank are free to download, including Open Water Swim and Open Water Spots.
Open Water Swim has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 247+ open water swim apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Open Water Swim is designed exclusively for Apple Watch and iPhone. This allows for seamless tracking and analysis directly from your wrist and phone.
The app provides GPS-accurate data for your swim, including distance, pace, duration, heart rate, and energy burned. It is built by open water swimmers for reliable performance.