MySwimPro costs $179/year. That’s a real number for an app you might only use to log laps. If you’re questioning whether it’s worth it — or just looking for something different — here are five alternatives that might suit you better.
Why Swimmers Look for MySwimPro Alternatives
MySwimPro is a coaching app. It generates workout plans, sends push notifications, and constantly nudges you toward premium features. If you already know what you want to swim — from your coach, your club, or your own experience — that coaching layer is just noise.
Common complaints:
- Price ($179/year is steep for a tracking tool)
- Garmin sync is broken for many users
- Too many upsell prompts
- Overly complex for what most swimmers need
5 Alternatives Worth Trying
1. SwimBeat — Best for Self-Directed Swimmers
SwimBeat focuses on what most swimmers actually need: logging what you swam, managing your workout menus, and reviewing your splits later. No coaching, no upsells. Just clean recording.
Price: Free tier available, affordable premium. Best for: Swimmers who train with their own plan and want a simple recording tool.
2. Apple Watch Native Workout App — Best for Zero Setup
If you have an Apple Watch, you already have a swim tracker. The native Workout app detects strokes, counts laps, and logs pace automatically.
Price: Free (included with Apple Watch). Best for: Casual swimmers who want basic data without installing anything extra. Limitation: No workout menu management, limited history.
3. Swim.com — Best for Community
Swim.com has been around for years and includes a social layer — workouts, challenges, and leaderboards. It’s more oriented toward the USMS community.
Price: Free with paid tier. Best for: Swimmers who want social features or swim with a masters club.
4. Garmin Connect — Best for Garmin Watch Owners
If you already have a Garmin Forerunner or Fenix, Garmin Connect gives you detailed swim metrics with no additional app needed. Stroke detection, SWOLF, pace per 100m — all built in.
Price: Free with Garmin device. Best for: Garmin owners who don’t need third-party apps.
5. Manual Log (Spreadsheet or Notebook) — Best for Full Control
Old school, but effective. A simple spreadsheet or notebook lets you log exactly what you swam with complete flexibility. No subscription, no lock-in.
Price: Free. Best for: Swimmers who want total control and don’t need automatic tracking.
How to Choose
Ask yourself one question: do I want the app to decide what I swim, or do I want to decide that myself?
If you want coaching → stay with MySwimPro or try a structured plan app. If you want recording → SwimBeat, Apple Watch native, or a manual log will serve you better at a fraction of the cost.
Most swimmers who have been in the water for a few years already know what they want to train. What they need is a clean way to record it.