Swim Out vs VMOD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swim Out
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.
- Turn-based puzzle gameplay
- Over 100 levels
- Diverse swimmer types
- Interactive objects
- Environmental hazards
- Controller support
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Dive into the relaxing and refreshing atmosphere of Swim Out, a strategic, turn-based puzzle game, that will transport you into a sunny day by the swimming pool, the river or the sea. Plan each of your strokes wisely and be sure to never cross any other swimmer's path if you want to peacefully enjoy the sea view on a cosy chaise-longue. • "If you're a fan of puzzle games Swim Out is very likely for you. It's attractive, intuitive, and fun." - Touch Arcade • "Swim Out looks like the perfect tactical escape into a lush digital paradise" - Touch Arcade • "Swim Out is a perfect summertime game" - MacStories • "I am delighted by how unfamiliar a swimming experience this is to me" - Rock, Paper, Shotgun • "There are precious few things I appreciate more than a straightforward puzzle game with a strong commitment to its aesthetic, and Swim Out is exactly that" - Waypoint • Over 100 levels nestled in carefully crafted landscapes, soothed by the sound of seagulls, frogs or water splashes. • 7 chapters combining : - 12 different types of swimmers : each with their own way of moving around, ranging from the simple breaststroke swimmers to the more complex divers or cheeky water-bombing kids - 12 different objects to interact with : buoys, fins, water guns, you can even ride a kayak! - 6 disruptive environmental elements like waves, crabs or jellyfish that will give your brain a work out until you swim out! • iCloud sync • 15 GameCenter achievements • 28 iMessage Stickers • Support for all iPhones and iPads • Play with your Xbox One, PS4 or MFi controller Awards and recognition: • "GDC Summer 2020" Artwork selected at GDC Artists gallery • "TIGA Games Industry Awards 2018" Finalist, Creativity Award, Strategy Game • "Indie Prize 2018" Finalist • "Ping Awards 2017" Finalist, Mobile Game • "TIGA Games Industry Awards 2017" Finalist, Puzzle Game
VMOD
Engage in a unique puzzle game where you manipulate interconnected elements by tapping buttons. Discover how different actions create cascading effects to solve visual equations. This game offers both handcrafted and procedurally generated challenges.
- Solve visual quantix equations
- Activate buttons to observe side-effects
- 50 handcrafted levels
- Procedurally generated levels
- Multiple mechanics
- Minimalist user interface
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VMOD is a puzzle game about side-effects. Tap buttons to activate them. Figure out how the different buttons manipulate each other. | Excerpt from the official SYMTAq VMOD | manual: | | VMOD is a training software for SYMTAq | engineers. | | Learn working with SYMTAq elements | by solving visual quantix equations. | | SAFETY NOTICE: KEEP AWAY FROM | INDIVIDUALS NOT CAPABLE OF | VISUALIZING 4 DIMENSIONAL CYBER | CIRCUITS. FEATURES ▼ 50 handcrafted levels ▼ an endless amount of procedurally generated levels ▼ quite a number of different mechanics ▼ colorful presentation for your pleasure ▼ minimal user interface for minimal distraction ▼ button pressing fun ▼ no ads and no In-App Purchases I had a lot of fun making this game and I hope you have as much fun playing it. Thank you!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Swim Out at 4.7 against VMOD's 4.5. VMOD's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 59%) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Swim Out costs $2.99 and VMOD $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Swim Out holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 253 and 303 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Swim Out's written reviews are positive against 70% of VMOD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Swim Out ships an update every 4 months, VMOD every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swim Out | VMOD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (253 ratings) — better | 4.5 (303 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | 70.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 253 | 303 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lozange Lab | Martin Knopf |
Customer experience
Swim Out
VMOD
User reviews
Swim Out
From 253 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Beautiful graphics and aesthetics
- 🧘 Relaxing and zen atmosphere
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 👍 Intuitive and simple gameplay
- 🎶 Great sound design and ambient sounds
Room to improve
- 💰 Overpriced for the content
- 🐢 Slow animations and movement
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay over time
- 🤔 Lack of clear instructions/explanations
- 😩 Frustrating to restart levels
VMOD
From 303 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Ingenious and simple design
- 💰 Honest and low pricing
- 🤔 Challenging and unique puzzles
- 🧠 Addictive and time-consuming gameplay
- ✨ Minimalist and clean animations
Room to improve
- 🤷♂️ No instructions or tutorial
- 📉 Limited number of levels (50)
- 🎲 Too much guess and check
- 😵 Haphazard patterns in later levels
- 👎 Solutions not always clever
Bugs and requests
Swim Out
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes immediately on opening
- Screen orientation locked
- Money deducted without purchase/notification
- Specific level bug (2-13)
- Game crashes after opening
Requested features
7 requests- Option to see finished levels
- Faster mode or quicker animations
- More varied puzzle design
- Ability to undo moves
- More level variety or new levels
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- Explanations for collectibles ('flippers', 'beach ball')
- Customization options (swimsuit variations)
VMOD
Reported bugs
2 issues- Cannot pass level 21 despite completion
- Bug on level 29, does not progress
Requested features
6 requests- Display and save number of moves
- More levels
- Additional background info on quantix equations
- Minimum moves goal for more puzzling
- Landscape mode for iPad
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- Ability to scroll through levels
In-app purchases
Swim Out
No in-app purchases
VMOD
No in-app purchases
