Comparison

Contemplations vs Shelly's Swim

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

Head to head
About

Contemplations

Features
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Contemplations: Guided Audio, Emotional Patterns & Wellbeing Contemplations is a calm space for your nervous system. Guided audio sessions, breath practices and somatic tools help you find your way back to yourself, whether you have 3 minutes or 30. There is no performance here. No streaks to protect, no scores to chase. Just practices that meet you where you are. Guided audio sessions A library of meditations, breath practices and somatic sessions. Filter by duration, theme or how you're feeling. Tight chest, heavy body, racing thoughts, the app will find something that fits. Sessions for sleep, rest and the harder hours are in there too. Emotional patterns A gentle check-in each day. Over time, the app reflects back what it notices, not as a dashboard of data, but as a soft awareness of how your system has been moving. Busy weeks, quieter stretches. Patterns, not scores. Guided journaling Prompted reflection or open writing. A place to put things down, notice what arises and build a quiet relationship with your own thinking. In this moment Not sure where to start? Describe what you're feeling, in your body or in words, and the app will suggest a practice that fits. Somatic-first, never clinical. Breath practices Box breathing, lengthened exhale, pranayama and more. Short, effective and available offline. No equipment. No expertise required. Offline listening Download sessions and practice anywhere. On a plane, in the garden, on a lunch break. No connection needed. Gentle reminders A soft nudge at a time that suits you. Nothing demanding. Just a quiet invitation to return. Designed to feel peaceful Warm, unhurried design. No loud colours, no gamification, no mental health dashboard aesthetic. Clean, breathable and built to sit quietly in your day until you need it. Upgrade to Premium The full audio library, unlimited journaling and exclusive content are available with a Premium subscription. Subscription Details Contemplations offers an optional auto-renewing subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://wordsandcontemplations.com/pages/privacy

About

Shelly's Swim

Features
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The Shelly's Swim app is your self-managed personal portal for access to Shelly's Swim programs, learn to swim School, and facilities, at both Yeronga and Dunlop Park Pools. Designed to make managing yours, and your family's swimming journey simple and convenient, the app provides easy access to bookings, payments, schedules, memberships and account information, all from your mobile device. Simply log in using your Shelly's Swim account details to connect to your profile and manage your activities. The Shelly's Swim School App allows users to: • Book and manage weekly swimming lessons • Book make-up lessons • View lesson schedules and attendance • Purchase visit passes and memberships • Manage direct debit and payment information • Update personal and family account details • Receive important notifications and updates • Access program and facility information • View invoices, statements and receipts • Manage enrolments and bookings The app is intended for current and prospective customers of Shelly's Swim, at Yeronga and/or Dunlop Park Memorial Pools and provides secure access to services offered through Shelly's Swim facilities and programs. Privacy Shelly's Swim School is committed to protecting the privacy and security of customer information. Personal information collected through the app is managed in accordance with the Shelly's Swim School Privacy Policy and applicable Australian privacy legislation.

Screenshots

Contemplations4 screens
Shelly's Swim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shelly's Swim at none against Contemplations's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Contemplations sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Shelly's Swim asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Contemplations ships an update every 2 weeks, Shelly's Swim every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Contemplations versus Shelly's Swim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContemplationsShelly's Swim
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBen MosZappasoft Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Contemplations

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$12.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)$79.991 Year
None

Shelly's Swim

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Contemplations free?
Contemplations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shelly's Swim free?
Shelly's Swim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Contemplations or Shelly's Swim have ads?
Neither Contemplations nor Shelly's Swim shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Contemplations or Shelly's Swim?
Contemplations ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shelly's Swim every 3 weeks. Most recently, Contemplations was updated on October 16, 2026 and Shelly's Swim on October 24, 2026.

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