Swim Out vs quadline
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
quadline
Engage your mind with inventive puzzles where you manipulate lines to fit into specific slots. Explore over 175 unique levels utilizing a variety of mechanics without time pressure. Enjoy a clean, minimalistic design with intuitive controls and built-in solutions.
- Line manipulation puzzles
- 175+ unique levels
- No timers or pressure
- Intuitive one-tap controls
- Minimalistic design
- Built-in solutions
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Move lines through the cells to put them in specific slots. Rotate, move, push or teleport them and use other game tools to solve fun puzzles. • New unique puzzle mechanics with high variety and complexity • 175+ individually designed levels based on 10 core mechanics and their combinations • No timers or pressure: just you and puzzles • Self-explanatory flow that doesn’t need any interruptive tutorials • Minimalistic, clean and simple design • Symmetrical gameplay experience • Light and Dark mode • Colorblind-friendly • One-tap controls • Built-in solutions • Not a single text line :) Enjoy!
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Verdict
Swim Out and quadline both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of quadline's written reviews are positive against 59% of Swim Out's. quadline also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Swim Out's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 quadline $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 quadline. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 253 and 69 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Swim Out's written reviews are positive against 95% of quadline's.
Swim Out ships an update every 4 months, quadline every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swim Out | quadline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (253 ratings) | 4.8 (69 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | 95.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 253 — better | 69 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #192 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lozange Lab | Kovalov Ivan |
Customer experience
Swim Out
quadline
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)
quadline
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swim Out
No in-app purchases
quadline
No in-app purchases
