Swim Out vs Close Cities
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
Close Cities
Build beautiful cities on diverse worlds by solving unique puzzles. This relaxing game guides you through 160 levels with a simple tap or drag interface, requiring no architectural knowledge. Conquer each world's challenges and travel through time with its calming soundtrack.
- Build cities on empty maps
- Solve 160 unique puzzle levels
- Intuitive tap and drag controls
- No architectural knowledge needed
- Travel through different worlds
- Relaxing music and pace
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Close Cities is a relaxing puzzle game in which you will have to build cities in different worlds over time. Find a road and start there. Solve all 160 levels and become a Close Cities legend! UNIQUE PUZZLES You will start each level with an empty map that you will have to fill with beautiful cities. Choose the right road, choose the area and tap or drag with your fingers! DOES NOT REQUIRE KNOWLEDGE OF ARCHITECTURE Close Cities offers a fun experience even if you don't know the difference between a square and a bevel. The game's tutorial will show you everything you need to know at a relaxed pace. CONQUER ITS 160 LEVELS Each world has its king and 16 levels that you must solve to build his empire. TRAVEL THROUGH TIME During the course of the game you will discover different worlds over time with relaxed music to let you go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Close Cities at Free against Swim Out's $2.99. Close Cities also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (69% vs 59%). Swim Out's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume 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
Close Cities is free to download; Swim Out costs $2.99 up front. Close Cities sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Swim Out asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Swim Out against 4.8 for Close Cities. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 253 and 362 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Swim Out's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's.
Swim Out ships an update every 4 months, Close Cities every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Swim Out | Close Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (253 ratings) | 4.8 (362 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | 69.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 253 | 362 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| 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 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lozange Lab | Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo |
Customer experience
Swim Out
Close Cities
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)
Close Cities
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swim Out
No in-app purchases
Close Cities
- Hints - Small Pack$0.99
- Hints - Medium Pack$2.99
- Remove Ads + Hints$2.99
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- Hints - Big Pack$5.99









