Swim Out vs block dock!
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
block dock!
A logic puzzle game where you must strategically move and dock all blocks. Enjoy a relaxing experience with no time or move limits, designed to sharpen your mind.
- Logic puzzle gameplay
- No time or move limits
- Minimalistic design
- 88 mind-blowing levels
- Relaxing music and sounds
- Brain training
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block dock! is a logic puzzle game. There is no time limit, move limit and points in the game. You just need to make smart moves and dock all the blocks. block dock! is waiting for you to train your brain. Ready? Features: ◈ Minimalistic design ◈ 88 mind-blowing levels ◈ Relaxing music & sounds ◈ Sharpens the mind ◈ Exclusive for iOS
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: block dock! at Free against Swim Out's $2.99. block dock! also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (76% vs 59%). Swim Out's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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
block dock! is free to download; Swim Out costs $2.99 up front. block dock! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Swim Out asks for nothing beyond the download.
Swim Out holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 253 and 112 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Swim Out's written reviews are positive against 76% of block dock!'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, block dock! weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swim Out | block dock! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (253 ratings) — better | 4.4 (112 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | 76.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 253 — better | 112 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lozange Lab | Flat Games |
Customer experience
Swim Out
block dock!
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)
block dock!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swim Out
No in-app purchases
block dock!
- Remove Ads$0.99
