Swimming Upstream vs Dash Draw 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swimming Upstream
Guide a turtle upstream, dodging obstacles like rocks and fish. Collect gold to unlock new characters and lily pads to restore energy. Explore diverse environments and compete on leaderboards.
- Thrilling reflex-based gameplay
- Collect gold for new characters
- Gather lily pads to restore energy
- Explore diverse biomes
- Compete on global leaderboards
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Take control of your daring little turtle and embark on an exhilarating journey upstream! Dodge treacherous rocks, swift fish, and drifting debris as you navigate through ever-changing environments. The power to go the distance is in your hands. Key Features: Thrilling Gameplay – Test your reflexes as you swim against the current in a challenging yet addictive adventure. Gold Rush – Collect gold coins to unlock new characters. Stay Strong – Snag lily pads to restore your energy and keep your journey going. Explore Stunning Biomes – Glide through serene beaches, lush oak forests, and dramatic canyons, each packed with surprises. Compete & Conquer – Climb the Game Center leaderboard and see how your skills measure up against friends or players worldwide! Do you have what it takes to conquer the current? Download Swimming Upstream now and prove you’re the ultimate upstream adventurer!
Dash Draw 3D
Draw a path to defeat enemies and dash forward. Manage your energy and avoid incoming threats to progress. A fast-paced action game with a unique drawing mechanic.
- Draw paths to defeat enemies
- Dash forward to progress
- Manage in-game energy
- Avoid incoming threats
- Unique drawing mechanic
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Draw, dash, repeat! It’s your destiny! Draw your course hitting all of the bad guys and dash forward to defeat them. Always remember these two things: Look out for the bad guys coming close to you Pay attention to how much energy you have
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Swimming Upstream at 4.6 against Dash Draw 3D's 2.5. Swimming Upstream also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 33%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Swimming Upstream holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Swimming Upstream's written reviews are positive against 33% of Dash Draw 3D's.
Swimming Upstream ships an update every 3 weeks, Dash Draw 3D every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Swimming Upstream | Dash Draw 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (38 ratings) — better | 2.5 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 376 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | BR Game Development LLC | Upopa Entertainment Ltd |
Customer experience
Swimming Upstream
Dash Draw 3D
In-app purchases
Swimming Upstream
No in-app purchases
Dash Draw 3D
No in-app purchases
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