Albert vs Swim Out
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Albert
Embark on a day-long adventure with a charming character, completing 20 unique, hand-painted levels. Utilize your device's features like the microphone and accelerometer to solve puzzles and find hidden treasures. This visually stunning game offers an immersive experience for kids and adults alike.
- 20 unique paper-made adventures
- 24 hidden treasures
- Original graphic and sound design
- Holographic and 3D effects
- Utilizes device features (mic, accelerometer, multi-touch)
- Multiple languages
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Follow Albert through a whole day, from awakening to his trip in an air balloon, from the fun fair to a charming date with lovely Lili! Help Albert with 20 beautifully and artistically designed adventures. Each steps gives you stars, starts give you access to the next steps. Easy and simple. Yet Albert will need all your dexterity and wit to help him complete 20 smart and fun levels. Blow a chewing-gum bubble with the microphone, throw the soap to the bathtub while tilting your device, use all your fingers to catch falling stars from the night sky, call the dog to catch a fish, etc. Kids love it, parents can't resist it! Stunningly made with a thousand hand-painted drawings by renowned french illustrator Chloé Mazio, Albert takes full advantage of the Retina display for a unique and totally novel visual experience. Moreover Albert uses a special holographic effect for extra graphic immersion. Tilt your device and enjoy Albert's cool 3D effect. At last Albert also explores all the fun capacities of your device (multi-touch screen, microphone, speaker, accelerometer, speedometer) for smarter and funnier gaming. • 20 unique paper-made adventures • 24 hidden treasures to be found • Original graphic design and sound design • Ready for kids and geeks :) • Accelerometre • Microphone • Multitouch • Game center • Multiple languages : French, German, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, English and Chinese. • 5 stars on the App Store • Exclusively on iOS & tvOS AVERAGE REVIEW SCORE FOR ALBERT = 4,73 / 5 (8828 reviews) "Incredible art style. Neat faux-3d effect. Great variety of mini-games." – Gamezebo "You'll be charmed by his strange and beautiful world." – Slide To Play Have fun ! VISIT US : fingerlab.net FOLLOW US : twitter.com/fingerlab WATCH US : vimeo.com/fingerlab CONTACT US : contact@fingerlab.net Albert is a Fingerlab studio creation. Other creations by Fingerlab : -MultiPonk (iTunes rewind 2010) -DM1 (Apple Design award 2012) -Rockmate (App of the week 2012) The Fingerlab team
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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Albert at 94% against Swim Out's 59%. Swim Out's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On ratings volume, 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
Albert costs $5.99 and Swim Out $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Swim Out holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87 and 253 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Albert's written reviews are positive against 59% of Swim Out's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Albert ships an update every 9 months, Swim Out every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Albert | Swim Out |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (87 ratings) | 4.7 (253 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 94.2% of reviews — better | 58.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 87 | 253 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 171 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fingerlab | Lozange Lab |
Customer experience
Albert
Swim Out
User reviews
Albert
From 87 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💎 Unique and creative mini-games
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful and charming visuals
- 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack
- 🤗 Great for all ages
Room to improve
- 🕹️ Some mini-games are too difficult
- 💰 Need to pay for additional levels
- 🔇 No option to mute audio
- 🔁 Not enough variety in mini-games
Swim Out
From 253 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Beautiful graphics and aesthetics
- 🧘 Relaxing and zen atmosphere
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 👍 Intuitive and simple gameplay
- 🎶 Great sound design and ambient sounds
Room to improve
- 💰 Overpriced for the content
- 🐢 Slow animations and movement
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay over time
- 🤔 Lack of clear instructions/explanations
- 😩 Frustrating to restart levels
Bugs and requests
Albert
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes and freezes
- Issues with touch/motion controls
Requested features
4 requests- More mini-games and levels
- Ability to mute audio
- Difficulty options for mini-games
- Expanded content and updates
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)
In-app purchases
Albert
No in-app purchases
Swim Out
No in-app purchases









