# Swim Out vs Ruya

Swim Out and Ruya both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Ruya's written reviews are positive against 59% of Swim Out's. Ruya also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Swim Out's advantage is chart position (#183 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Swim Out costs $2.99 and Ruya $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Swim Out against 4.8 for Ruya. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 253 and 220 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Swim Out's written reviews are positive against 88% of Ruya's.

Swim Out ships an update every 4 months, Ruya every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swim Out | Ruya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swim-out/id1204231646/reviews) | **[4.8 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruya/id1221679100/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **253** | 220 |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#183** | — |
| Size | 125 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lozange Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/937331328) | [Miracle Tea Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221679099) |

## What reviewers say

### Swim Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swim-out/id1204231646)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

A strategic, turn-based puzzle game set in a relaxing poolside or seaside environment. Plan your moves carefully to avoid other swimmers and enjoy the view. Features over 100 levels with diverse swimmers and interactive objects.

**Highlights:** Turn-based puzzle gameplay, Over 100 levels, Diverse swimmer types, Interactive objects, Environmental hazards, Controller support

**Features:** Game Controller support, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful graphics and aesthetics
- 🧘 Relaxing and zen atmosphere
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 👍 Intuitive and simple gameplay
- 🎶 Great sound design and ambient sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overpriced for the content
- 🐢 Slow animations and movement
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay over time
- 🤔 Lack of clear instructions/explanations
- 😩 Frustrating to restart levels

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes immediately on opening
- Screen orientation locked
- Money deducted without purchase/notification
- Specific level bug (2-13)
- Game crashes after opening

**Requested features**

- Option to see finished levels
- Faster mode or quicker animations
- More varied puzzle design
- Ability to undo moves
- More level variety or new levels


### Ruya

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruya/id1221679100)

Engage in a tranquil puzzle experience by matching cute characters across surreal dreamscapes. Decorate your character and immerse yourself in an ethereal soundtrack and calming visuals for a meditative flow.

**Highlights:** 64 handcrafted puzzles, Match cute characters, Decorate with flowers, Heartwarming visual narrative, Binaural beats sound options, 8 surreal dreamscapes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Gorgeous and beautiful art style
- 🎵 Calming and soothing soundtrack
- 😌 Relaxing and stress-relieving gameplay
- 🧩 Unique puzzle mechanics different from standard match-3
- 📖 Engaging story with meaningful narrative

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Game is too short with limited content
- 🎯 Inconsistent difficulty progression between levels
- 🍀 Luck-based gameplay with no visibility of upcoming pieces
- 😤 Some levels feel unfairly difficult or impossible
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay without enough variation

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or locks up after completing levels
- Level completion not registered despite correct play
- Cannot interact with game pieces after level reset
- App crashes when switching between apps
- Infinite loop on final rounds of levels

**Requested features**

- Longer game with more levels and worlds
- iCloud/cloud save support for multiple devices
- More content and expansion of existing game
- Sequel or additional games from developers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swim Out free?

Swim Out costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ruya free?

Ruya costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Swim Out or Ruya?

Ruya is rated higher. Swim Out averages 4.7 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while Ruya averages 4.8 from 220 ratings.

### Do Swim Out or Ruya have ads?

Neither Swim Out nor Ruya shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Swim Out or Ruya?

Swim Out ships an update every 4 months, and Ruya every 2 months. Most recently, Swim Out was updated on November 2, 2026 and Ruya on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*