Comparison

Swim Out vs Dissembler

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Turn-based puzzle gameplay
  • Over 100 levels
  • Diverse swimmer types
  • Interactive objects
  • Environmental hazards
  • Controller support
Features
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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

About

Dissembler

A minimalist puzzle game where you flip tiles to match colors and make them disappear. The goal is to clear the entire board, requiring careful planning and abstract thinking. Enjoy handcrafted puzzles with a relaxing soundtrack and daily challenges.

Highlights
  • Tile-flipping color matching
  • Hand-crafted abstract puzzles
  • Relaxing minimalist design
  • Original soundtrack
  • Daily puzzles with solutions
  • Infinite mode with leaderboards
  • Color-blind mode
Features
Currently charting
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Dissembler is a subtle puzzle game about unraveling playful, abstract artworks one color at a time. Winner of the Excellence in Design award at Freeplay 2018. “If you’re a puzzle fan, I can’t stress it enough — you need to play this game.” — AppUnwrapper “Dissembler is one of those puzzle games that just feels good to play around with, but it backs that simple joy with a solid spate of puzzles and gameplay modes.” — Shaun Musgrave, Touch Arcade About the game: Flip pairs of tiles to make matching color groups vanish, but that's where the resemblance to a standard match-three ends. In Dissembler no tiles will drop in to replace the ones you’ve matched: your task is to remove all tiles and leave behind a clean slate. The experience starts simply, leading you gently from basic principles to more complex puzzles, but before long it will require careful planning and lateral thinking. ■ Beautifully-presented minimalist puzzle game with chilled original soundtrack ■ Every one of the 171 puzzles is a hand-made work of art with no randomness ■ Experiment freely – undo any number of moves at any time without any penalty ■ Buy once and enjoy forever – no in-app purchases! ■ Free daily puzzles, plus step-by-step solutions revealed the next day ■ Infinite mode offers an endless play mode with Game Center leaderboard ■ Color-blind mode makes Dissembler accessible to more players

Screenshots

Swim Out4 screens
Dissembler4 screens

Verdict

The call

Swim Out and Dissembler both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Dissembler's written reviews are positive against 59% of Swim Out's. Dissembler also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and chart position (#100 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Swim Out against 4.8 for Dissembler. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dissembler has 1.5K ratings behind it against 253, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Swim Out's written reviews are positive against 91% of Dissembler's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swim Out ships an update every 4 months, Dissembler every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Swim Out versus Dissembler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwim OutDissembler
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.7 (253 ratings)4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews91.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2531.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#100 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLozange LabShape Shop Pty Ltd atf Shape Shop Trust

Customer experience

Swim Out

All ratings253 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral12.2%
Negative29.3%

Dissembler

All ratings1,464 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral6.6%
Negative2.2%

User reviews

Swim Out

From 253 App Store ratings

What 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

Dissembler

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤯 Mind blowing
  • 👍 Sophisticated and intellectual
  • 🎮 Great fun
  • 🎨 Cute and simple
  • 🧠 Challenging but satisfying

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Infinite mode lacks strategy
  • 🤯 Puzzles can be very difficult
  • 💤 Monotonous gameplay
  • 🔍 Lack of hints or guidance

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)

Dissembler

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Audio issues
  • Screen rotation problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Haptic feedback for tile clicks
  • Challenge mode with move limits
  • Randomly generated puzzles

In-app purchases

None

Swim Out

No in-app purchases

None

Dissembler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swim Out free?
Swim Out costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dissembler free?
Dissembler costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Swim Out or Dissembler?
Dissembler is rated higher. Swim Out averages 4.7 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while Dissembler averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Swim Out or Dissembler have ads?
Neither Swim Out nor Dissembler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swim Out or Dissembler?
Swim Out ships an update every 4 months, and Dissembler every 2 months. Most recently, Swim Out was updated on November 6, 2026 and Dissembler on November 6, 2026.

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