Comparison

fiilX vs Swim Out

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

Head to head
About

fiilX

This game introduces toddlers to touchscreens with a simple coloring activity. Players tap pixels to complete levels, with pixels becoming smaller to improve touch accuracy. Completing all levels unlocks a surprise.

Highlights
  • Touchpoint accuracy training
  • Coloring activity
  • Progressively smaller pixels
  • Unlockable surprise
  • Simple interface
Features
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pron. [fee-liks] Latin for happy or lucky fiilX is an ideal first app for toddlers. Introduce your child to the wonderful world of touchscreens through this simple game. It combines the thrill of completing a colouring-in with simple touch point accuracy training. play: Choose a colour. Touch all the piXels on the screen to light them up and complete the level. piXels get progressively smaller with each level to help practice touch accuracy. Completing all the levels reveals a fun surprise! inspiration: After watching my son struggle with small touch buttons, I built fiilX to help him practice his touchscreen accuracy. promise: I’m not into apps designed for children that have unnecessary ads or ugly interfaces. fiilX is elegant and minimal – it does one simple task and does it well. hint: Shake your device to restart.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Turn-based puzzle gameplay
  • Over 100 levels
  • Diverse swimmer types
  • Interactive objects
  • Environmental hazards
  • Controller support
Features
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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

Screenshots

fiilX4 screens
Swim Out4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: fiilX at Free against Swim Out's $2.99. fiilX also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%). Swim Out's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (253 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

fiilX is free to download; Swim Out costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Swim Out holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swim Out has 253 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of fiilX'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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

fiilX ships an update every 2 months, Swim Out every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
fiilX versus Swim Out: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterfiilXSwim Out
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (253 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better58.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1253 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteve BerrickLozange Lab

Customer experience

fiilX

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Swim Out

All ratings253 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral12.2%
Negative29.3%

Bugs and requests

fiilX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

fiilX

No in-app purchases

None

Swim Out

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is fiilX free?
fiilX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swim Out free?
Swim Out costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, fiilX or Swim Out?
Swim Out is rated higher. fiilX averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Swim Out averages 4.7 from 253 ratings.
Do fiilX or Swim Out have ads?
Neither fiilX nor Swim Out shows ads.
Which is updated more often, fiilX or Swim Out?
fiilX ships an update every 2 months, and Swim Out every 4 months. Most recently, fiilX was updated on November 1, 2026 and Swim Out on November 11, 2026.

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