Swimplaces vs SnapFaX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swimplaces
Discover and share the best outdoor swimming spots worldwide, from lakes and rivers to beaches and coves. Get local insights and tips from a community of swimmers to find your next refreshing dip.
- Global swimming spot mapping
- Focus on outdoor locations
- User-generated tips and comments
- Ratings and reviews
- Includes pools and water parks
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Swimplaces is a community driven project which maps the best swimming places around the globe. Our project mostly focuses on outdoor swimming location such as lakes, rivers, ponds, beaches, coves and quarries. However, pools and water parks are also included. We gather and display your tips, comments and ratings and let you create the content. If you're looking for a refreshing dip, where you don't have to worry about crowds, goggles, chlorine and sometimes even bathing suits, then Swimplaces is a must-have app for you. With this app you don't need to have the local knowledge as others provide it for you via their tips and comments.
SnapFaX
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SnapFaX is a modern guide for traveling and exploring cities. Using augmented reality and intelligent systems, it reveals the hidden stories of places right in front of you. All you need to do is look around. Through your camera, SnapFaX recognizes landmarks, buildings, and points of interest, and naturally overlays relevant context directly onto the screen. No searching, no typing, no switching between apps. Information is displayed in real time and designed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding environment, allowing for uninterrupted exploration. SnapFaX acts as a subtle digital companion that enhances reality with contextual information exactly when it is relevant. The app combines visual image recognition, location data, and artificial intelligence systems to identify objects in your surroundings and enrich them with basic historical, cultural, or practical context. The experience is built around simplicity and smooth interaction. After launching the app, simply point your camera at your surroundings, and SnapFaX automatically detects relevant elements within the field of view. Information is presented in a clear and concise way, ensuring it remains easy to read even while on the move. SnapFaX is suitable both for travelers discovering new destinations and for locals who want to better understand the city they are in. The app offers a new perspective on familiar places and helps users perceive urban spaces in a broader context. The displayed information is generated using artificial intelligence systems and is intended for informational and educational purposes. SnapFaX is not a substitute for professional or official sources, and the content may be updated or refined over time. SnapFaX respects user privacy and operates only within the scope necessary to deliver its core experience. Camera and location access are used exclusively to recognize the surrounding environment and ensure the relevance of displayed information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Swimplaces at none against SnapFaX's shown. Swimplaces also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). SnapFaX's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, 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.
Swimplaces ships an update every 3 months, SnapFaX weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swimplaces | SnapFaX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mapotic | Filip Stastny |
In-app purchases
Swimplaces
No in-app purchases
SnapFaX
No in-app purchases









