Comparison

Dolphin vs CollegeSwipe

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

Head to head
About

Dolphin

Build a consistent study habit for SAT and ACT exams with daily practice questions and detailed explanations. Track your progress and focus on areas needing improvement, with optional features to block distracting apps.

Highlights
  • Daily practice questions
  • Worked explanations
  • Vocabulary review
  • Focus Mode for distraction blocking
  • Progress and streak tracking
  • Widgets for quick access
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Build a steady SAT and ACT study habit with Dolphin. Practice in a swipeable feed, work through explanations, and return to the questions and skills that need more attention. PRACTICE A LITTLE EVERY DAY Answer Math, Reading, English, and Science questions, review vocabulary, and set a daily learning goal. UNDERSTAND YOUR ANSWERS Use worked explanations, video solutions where available, and Pip the Tutor to explore a problem. Save questions and revisit mistakes as you study. MAKE ROOM TO FOCUS With your permission, Focus Mode uses Apple's Screen Time controls to block apps you choose on your selected schedule. Complete your lesson goal to unlock them, or take a break when you need one. KEEP YOUR MOMENTUM Track your streak and progress, and add Dolphin widgets to keep your learning goal close by. Dolphin offers optional in-app subscriptions. Features and content availability may vary. SAT is a trademark of the College Board, and ACT is a trademark of ACT, Inc. Dolphin is not affiliated with or endorsed by either organization.

About

CollegeSwipe

This app simplifies the college search by offering a fun, interactive card-based interface. It uses intelligent matching to help students find schools that align with their grades, personality, budget, and lifestyle, presenting key stats instantly.

Highlights
  • Interactive card interface
  • Intelligent matching algorithm
  • Vibe Tags for school personality
  • Key stats at a glance
  • Save and compare favorite schools
  • Personalized recommendations
Features
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CollegeSwipe is the fastest way for high schoolers to discover colleges they'll actually get into and actually love. Build a profile in 60 seconds, swipe through 1,000+ U.S. colleges, and get a real-time match score based on your GPA, test scores, intended major, and what you want from campus life. WHY STUDENTS USE COLLEGESWIPE - Honest admissions odds — see your chance of getting in before you waste a $90 application fee - ScholarshipSwipe — swipe through scholarships ranked by how winnable they actually are for you - Match scoring that weighs more than stats — major fit, selectivity, extracurriculars, and holistic factors - Distance filter — find schools within driving range of home, or escape to the other coast - Save and compare — keep a shortlist of your top matches as you narrow down WHY IT'S DIFFERENT Your school counselor has 400 other students. Common App is a form, not a guide. CollegeSwipe is built for the way you actually decide things — fast, visual, and honest. BUILT BY STUDENTS, FOR STUDENTS We're current college students who remember how overwhelming this process was. No paywall to start. No upsells to a $5,000 consultant. Just a better way to find your school. Download CollegeSwipe and stop guessing where you belong.. Privacy Policy: https://ezclickai.com/privacy-2/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dolphin4 screens
CollegeSwipe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dolphin at none against CollegeSwipe's 3. Dolphin also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 19) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). CollegeSwipe's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CollegeSwipe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Dolphin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dolphin against 4.8 for CollegeSwipe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dolphin has 1.5K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Dolphin's written reviews are positive against 100% of CollegeSwipe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dolphin ships an update every 2 weeks, CollegeSwipe monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dolphin versus CollegeSwipe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolphinCollegeSwipe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings)4.8 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better19
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaloAI Inc.EZCLICKAI LLC

Customer experience

Dolphin

All ratings1,367 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative13.1%

CollegeSwipe

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dolphin

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CollegeSwipe

Subscriptions3
  • CollegeSwipe Premium$3.997 Days
  • CollegeSwipe Premium$9.991 Month
  • CollegeSwipe Premium$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Dolphin free?
Dolphin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CollegeSwipe free?
CollegeSwipe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dolphin or CollegeSwipe?
CollegeSwipe is rated higher. Dolphin averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while CollegeSwipe averages 4.8 from 19 ratings.
Do Dolphin or CollegeSwipe have ads?
Neither Dolphin nor CollegeSwipe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dolphin or CollegeSwipe?
Dolphin ships an update every 2 weeks, and CollegeSwipe monthly. Most recently, Dolphin was updated on November 12, 2026 and CollegeSwipe on November 5, 2026.

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