Aqua vs Tricks GB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aqua
Easily manage your child's swim lessons with this app. View schedules, cancel classes, book make-up lessons, and receive reminders. Track your child's progress and ensure they gain water safety skills.
- View class schedule
- Cancel upcoming classes
- Schedule make-up lessons
- Receive lesson reminders
- Track child's progression
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Life is busy, but swim lessons should be easy! Parents have trusted Aqua-Tots to teach their children how to swim since 1991 at more than 130 convenient locations across 25 states. Today, managing your swim schedule is simple with the Aqua-Tots app, where you can view your schedule, cancel an upcoming class, schedule a make-up lesson, receive reminders, and so much more! With year-round lessons for children four months to 12 years old, parents can now breathe easier knowing their children are safe and confident around the water. View Your Schedule With so many activities to juggle, your swim schedule is at your fingertips. View upcoming classes and see which friendly instructor will be welcoming your tot into the pool. Cancel an Upcoming Class Whether your little one gets sick or you plan a well-deserved family vacation, cancel an upcoming class quickly and conveniently. Schedule a Make-up Lesson Aqua-Tots' make-up policy means that your missed lessons will be waiting for you. Reserve the days and times that work for your schedule, so your little one can continue their Swim Journey. Receive Lesson Reminders Day-to-day schedules can spin on a dime with little ones. Get notifications to keep your upcoming classes top of mind. Track Progression Your child’s Swim Journey is in your hands. Literally! Follow along on their Aqua-Card to see what skills they’ve mastered and which ones they’re still working toward on their journey to safe and confident swimming. (Aqua-Card access varies by location.)
Tricks GB
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Tricks Granite Bay is the premier location for kid's activities - gymnastics, active-learning preschool, dance, and ninja! We are here to provide a safe, fun environment for kids to thrive. When kids are supported in their efforts, we believe the confidence and skills they develop set them on a path of success and fun for life! With the new Tricks Granite Bay app, it’s never been easier to access everything at your fingertips! - News and Announcements - Receive notifications about events - Sign up for classes, camps, and more! - Pay for your classes at any time - Stay up to date with your children’s progress - and Much more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Aqua at 2 against Tricks GB's —. Tricks GB's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Aqua | Tricks GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (74 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 74 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AQUA-TOTS SWIM SCHOOL HOLDING LLC | TRICKS GRANITE BAY, LLC |
Bugs and requests
Aqua
Reported bugs
16 issues- Login buttons circling into nothingness
- Same notifications pop up 5 times in a row
- Latest app update broken Apple login
- App keeps failing to update child's progress
- App freezes and fails to load, requires reinstallation
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- App stuck on loading screen after login
- App asks to keep location on all the time
- Cannot log in to the app
- App won't update swimming progress via dials
- Progress gauges are stuck
- Unable to schedule makeup lessons properly
- Login with Google spins eternally
- Cannot view child's information, class schedule, journey history after login
- Progress tab only general information, no physical cards on app
- No enter or continue button after entering code
- Makeups still show for previous level after child changed levels
Requested features
9 requests- Push swim lesson times to Apple/Google calendar
- Export class schedule to calendar
- Digital report cards
- Preview makeup class availability before cancelling
- Schedule makeup classes further than 1 week out
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- See both older/younger group schedules for makeup classes
- Show aqua card progress instead of level information
- Instructor information and substitute notifications
- Preview total makeups available
Tricks GB
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Aqua
No in-app purchases
Tricks GB
No in-app purchases









