Comparison

LearnToSWIM vs The Island Studio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

LearnToSWIM

Features

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Download the LearnToSWIM App today to plan and schedule your lessons! From this mobile App you can view class schedules, sign-up for classes, as well as view the venues location information. Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of signing up for lessons from your device! Download this App today!

About

The Island Studio

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Elevate your class experience with THE ISLAND App! Easily browse and reserve your preferred classes, check real-time schedules, and locate the studio—all from your mobile device. Save time, stay organised, and enjoy on-the-go access to your schedule. Download THE ISLAND App today and make planning your next class more convenient than ever!

Screenshots

LearnToSWIM3 screens

The Island Studio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LearnToSWIM at every 5 weeks against The Island Studio's every 7 months. LearnToSWIM also leads on device support. The Island Studio's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LearnToSWIM ships an update every 5 weeks, The Island Studio every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

LearnToSWIM versus The Island Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	LearnToSWIM	The Island Studio
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks — better	Every 7 months
Ads	No	—
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad — better	—
Requires iOS	16.0	14.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	190 MB	129 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Learn To Swim Limited	NURAWEAR LTD

In-app purchases

None

LearnToSWIM

No in-app purchases

None

The Island Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LearnToSWIM free?

LearnToSWIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is The Island Studio free?

The Island Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Which is updated more often, LearnToSWIM or The Island Studio?

LearnToSWIM ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Island Studio every 7 months. Most recently, LearnToSWIM was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Island Studio on October 30, 2026.