Best Open Water Swim Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.7 avg rating

19 free apps

Updated September 2026

Out of 250+ open water swim apps on iOS, 19 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)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Open Water Swim	Free	4.3★ (34)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
2	Open Water Spots	Free	—	No	Yes	Aug 2026
3	Wild Open Water Swimming Spots	Free	—	No	Yes	Sep 2026
4	Swim.com: Swim Tracker	Free	4.4★ (1.1K)	No	No	Sep 2026
5	Swim Spots: Local Swim Guide	Free	—	No	No	Jul 2026
6	Catch - Swim Coach & Training	Free	5.0★ (2)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
7	KFSS	Free	—	No	No	Sep 2026
8	Swimming Safari Swim School	Free	—	No	No	Sep 2026

Top Picks for 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.

#2

Open Water Spots by Alexandru Coci

Know before you swim

Strong Contender

💪 Health & Fitness

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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#3

Wild Open Water Swimming Spots by Swim Wild Ltd

Beach, Sea Temperature & Tides

Worth Considering

💪 Health & Fitness

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

More Open Water Swim apps to explore

Swim.com: Swim Tracker

Swim.com: Swim Tracker

Swim.com: Swim Tracker

Swim Training and Workout App

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.

Automatic swim recording with Apple WatchAdvanced swim statisticsStroke type and count detection

💪 Health & Fitness

Swim Spots: Local Swim Guide

Swim Spots: Local Swim Guide

Swim Spots: Local Swim Guide

Discover Swim Locations

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

Catch - Swim Coach & Training

Catch - Swim Coach & Training

Catch - Swim Coach & Training

Front crawl & open water coach

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

free with in-app purchases

by iClassPro Inc

💪 Health & Fitness

Swimming Safari Swim School

Swimming Safari Swim School

Swimming Safari Swim School

by Swimming Safari Swim School INC

💪 Health & Fitness

Center Lane Swim School

Center Lane Swim School

Center Lane Swim School

by Ready Set Swim

💪 Health & Fitness

Aqua Crazy Swim School

Aqua Crazy Swim School

Aqua Crazy Swim School

by Aqua Crazy Swim School (PTY) LTD

Swim Smooth Louisville

Swim Smooth Louisville

Swim Smooth Louisville

by SLIGHT EDGE PERFORMANCE CONSULTANTS, LLC

💪 Health & Fitness

PRO Swim Academy

PRO Swim Academy

PRO Swim Academy

by Main Street Academies Holdings General Limited Inc.

💪 Health & Fitness

by Serendipity Soft

Record and visualize your swimming performance with detailed timing, personal notes, and progress charts. Connect with up to 50 friends to compare records and find fellow swimmers. Maintain control over your data's privacy or share it as you choose.

Record event results with split timesVisualize progress with chartsConnect with up to 50 friends

Swimtastic Swim School

Swimtastic Swim School

Swimtastic Swim School

by SafeSplash Brands, LLC

This app helps manage swimming lessons for all skill levels, from water safety fundamentals to competitive training. It allows users to enroll, schedule, pay, and track swimmer progress easily. The focus is on making learning to swim fun and accessible for everyone.

Enroll in swimming lessonsSchedule makeup lessonsReceive event and news notifications

💪 Health & Fitness

Col Jones Swim Tempe

Col Jones Swim Tempe

Col Jones Swim Tempe

by Col Jones Swim Tempe

💪 Health & Fitness

Aqua Swim Academy

Aqua Swim Academy

Aqua Swim Academy

by AO Imagine Sports Sarl

💪 Health & Fitness

Dopp Swim Journal

Dopp Swim Journal

Dopp Swim Journal

Remember every dip

💪 Health & Fitness

Swim with Coach Dana

Swim with Coach Dana

Swim with Coach Dana

by Swim with Coach Dana, LLC

H2O Swim Academy

H2O Swim Academy

H2O Swim Academy

by H2O Swim Academy

💪 Health & Fitness

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.

Are there free open water swim apps for iPhone?

Yes — 19 of the top open water swim apps we rank are free to download, including Open Water Swim and Open Water Spots.

Does Open Water Swim have ads or in-app purchases?

Open Water Swim has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many open water swim apps are on the App Store?

We track 250+ open water swim apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What devices does Open Water Swim support?

Open Water Swim is designed exclusively for Apple Watch and iPhone. This allows for seamless tracking and analysis directly from your wrist and phone.

How accurate is the GPS tracking in Open Water Swim?

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.