Best Open Water Swimming Apps & Games

216+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

The best open water swimming apps on iPhone average 3.9★ across 216+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated June 2026.

Top Picks for Open Water Swimming

Catch - Swim Coach & Training#1

Catch - Swim Coach & Training by Catch Swim Ltd

Front crawl & open water coach
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
5.0(2 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

Wild Open Water Swimming#2

Wild Open Water Swimming by Swim Wild LTD

Wild Swimming App
Strong Contender
💪 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.

Open Water Swim#3

Open Water Swim by Daniel Kanaan

Open Water Tracker & Community
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.3(28 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.

More Open Water Swimming apps to explore

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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
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USA Swimming
USA Swimming
USA Swimming
by USA Swimming
Free

This official app provides members and fans with on-the-go access to membership details, event information, and live streaming of competitions. Manage your membership, access resources, and stay updated on the latest swimming news and athlete performances.

Member card accessMembership notificationsMobile payments
⚽ Sports
(166)
free
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Zygo
Zygo
Zygo
Swim & Water Sport Workouts
Free

Access over 500 guided swim workouts paired with music. Track your progress with lap counting and a tempo trainer. Stay connected with walkie-talkie functionality and manage device settings.

500+ guided swim workoutsMusic integrationLap counting
💪 Health & Fitness
(123)
free with in-app purchases
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Swim.com: Swim Tracker
Swim.com: Swim Tracker
Swim.com: Swim Tracker
Swim Training and Workout App
Free

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
(1.1K)
free
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Scuba Diving Deep Sea Swimming
Scuba Diving Deep Sea Swimming
Scuba Diving Deep Sea Swimming
Underwater nature exploration
Free

Explore the underwater world, swim through vibrant oceans, and discover hidden treasures. This simulator offers a realistic diving experience without leaving your home, perfect for those who dream of the deep sea.

Underwater nature explorationTreasure huntingRealistic water physics
🎮 Games
(17)
free
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Real Swimming Pool Season 2018
Real Swimming Pool Season 2018
Real Swimming Pool Season 2018
Real Summer dive & swim game
Free

Experience realistic swimming and diving in a 3D pool environment. Train your skills, compete in races, and master various swimming strokes to become a champion. This game offers multiple modes and levels for an immersive summer sports adventure.

Realistic 3D swimming pool environmentMultiple swimming strokes and techniquesTraining and challenge modes
🎮 Games
(34)
free
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SwimUp: Swimming Workouts App
SwimUp: Swimming Workouts App
SwimUp: Swimming Workouts App
Over 100 courses for swimmers
Free

This app provides personalized swim training plans and video tutorials to improve your swimming technique and achieve your fitness goals. Track your progress with smart analytics and sync with your wearable devices.

Personalized training plansVideo technique tutorialsMultiple workout sections
💪 Health & Fitness
(135)
free with in-app purchases
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SwimTopia
SwimTopia
SwimTopia
Swim team and meet companion
Free

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.

Live meet resultsTeam notificationsEvent and job sign-ups
⚽ Sports
(4K)
free with in-app purchases
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Aqua-Tots
Aqua-Tots
Aqua-Tots
Swim School
Free

Easily manage your child's swim lessons with this app. View schedules, cancel classes, book make-up lessons, and receive reminders. Track your child's progress and ensure they gain water safety skills.

View class scheduleCancel upcoming classesSchedule make-up lessons
💪 Health & Fitness
(64)
free
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Goldfish Swim School
Goldfish Swim School
Goldfish Swim School
by Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC
Free

Manage your child's swim lessons and account with ease. Book classes, track attendance, and schedule makeups on the go. Receive important school announcements directly to your phone.

Book swim classesManage accountMobile notifications
💪 Health & Fitness
(28)
free
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SwimminglyFan
SwimminglyFan
SwimminglyFan
Live swim meet results
Free

Follow live swim meet results and track your favorite swimmers in real-time. Get instant updates on heats, results, and team scores directly from your iOS device. Receive push notifications so you never miss a race.

Live heat sheet accessReal-time event/heat trackingLive results synchronization
⚽ Sports
(86)
free with in-app purchases
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Hungry Shark World
Hungry Shark World
Hungry Shark World
Top Action Shark Simulator
Free

Control a monstrous sea beast in an epic arcade game. Explore vast oceans, devour everything in sight, and become the ultimate predator. Customize your shark with gear and skins, complete missions, and battle bosses in this thrilling ocean adventure.

43 unique shark speciesVast open world explorationStunning 3D graphics
🎮 Games
(621K)
free with in-app purchases
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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
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Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+
Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+
Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+
Snorkel & Dive Log Tracker
Free

Transform your Apple Watch Ultra into a comprehensive dive computer for scuba, freediving, and snorkeling. Explore new locations with heatmaps, track your routes, organize underwater media, and share your adventures securely. Plan dives, monitor real-time data, and stay safe with advanced algorithms.

Dive computer functionalitySnorkeling route trackingUser-generated dive spot heatmaps
⚽ Sports
(4.3K)
free with in-app purchases
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Swim Success: Swim Workout App
Swim Success: Swim Workout App
Swim Success: Swim Workout App
Elite Adaptive Swim Coach
Free

This adaptive swim training app personalizes your workouts weekly based on your performance and recovery. Receive video feedback on your stroke technique from elite coaches to identify areas for improvement and track your progress towards becoming a faster, more confident swimmer.

Adaptive weekly training based on performancePersonalized video stroke analysisTechnique score tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(7)
free with in-app purchases
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Flappy Swim
Flappy Swim
Flappy Swim
King of Bird Original Penguin
Free

Tap the screen to make a character swim upwards and avoid obstacles. Compete with yourself and friends to achieve the highest score in an endless challenge.

Tap to swimAvoid obstaclesBeat your own record
🎮 Games
(59)
free
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SwimNow: Swim Progress App
SwimNow: Swim Progress App
SwimNow: Swim Progress App
Swimming Training& Workout App
Free

This app analyzes and tracks swimming data from your Apple Watch and other synced devices. It offers detailed insights into your performance, advanced split views, and trend charts to help you improve your swimming efficiency and achieve your goals.

Import structured workouts to Apple WatchAdvanced splits views with more metricsData analysis and trend charts
💪 Health & Fitness
(35)
free with in-app purchases