# Swim Out vs Railways!

The clearest difference is rating: Swim Out at 4.7 against Railways!'s 3.9. Swim Out also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (59% vs 41%). Railways!'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Swim Out costs $2.99 and Railways! $1.99 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 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 253 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Swim Out's written reviews are positive against 41% of Railways!'s.

Swim Out ships an update every 4 months, Railways! monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swim Out | Railways! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swim-out/id1204231646/reviews)** | [3.9 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railways/id1492002834/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **253** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | **58.5% of reviews** | 41.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 125 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lozange Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/937331328) | [INFINITY GAMES, LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088875165) |

## What reviewers say

### Swim Out

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

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


### Railways!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railways/id1492002834)

Control train traffic by strategically moving trains between tracks, picking up passengers, and preventing collisions. This simulation game offers an immersive experience with artistic visuals and challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Control train traffic, Pick up passengers, Prevent train crashes, Create new tracks, Stop trains, Artistic visuals, Challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Great concept and well-designed
- ✨ Visually stimulating and beautiful graphics
- 💰 No in-app purchases or ads
- 🧠 Develops thinking and reaction speed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent and unreliable controls
- 💥 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⏳ Short game with limited levels
- 💸 Expensive for the content provided
- 😵 Confusing or difficult to master controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on load
- Game freezes when using notification center, control center, multitasking, or going to home screen
- Trains lose cars in Endless mode
- iPhone vibrates non-stop in Endless mode
- Trains get stuck before leaving screen

**Requested features**

- More levels needed
- Add colorblind mode
- Add Game Center support
- Consider adding a rewind feature
- Add an endless mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swim Out free?

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

### Is Railways! free?

Railways! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Swim Out or Railways!?

Swim Out is rated higher. Swim Out averages 4.7 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while Railways! averages 3.9 from 70 ratings.

### Do Swim Out or Railways! have ads?

Railways! shows ads; Swim Out does not.

### Which is updated more often, Swim Out or Railways!?

Swim Out ships an update every 4 months, and Railways! monthly. Most recently, Swim Out was updated on October 29, 2026 and Railways! on October 29, 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.*