# Code! Learn Swift Version vs SwiftBites

The clearest difference is rating: Code! Learn Swift Version at 4.4 against SwiftBites's 3.9. Code! Learn Swift Version also leads on ratings volume (6.7K vs 15) and review sentiment (87% vs 71%). SwiftBites's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code! Learn Swift Version sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and SwiftBites sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Code! Learn Swift Version holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code! Learn Swift Version has 6.7K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Code! Learn Swift Version's written reviews are positive against 71% of SwiftBites's.

Code! Learn Swift Version ships an update every 3 weeks, SwiftBites every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code! Learn Swift Version | SwiftBites |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-learn-swift-version/id1032546737/reviews)** | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftbites-learn-how-to-code-in-swift-with-interactive-mini-lessons/id1032914874/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Happy Moose Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356705255) | [Alan Nawoj](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722514765) |

## What reviewers say

### Code! Learn Swift Version

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-learn-swift-version/id1032546737)

Learn to code in Swift directly on your mobile device with interactive lessons. Practice writing your own code with instant feedback and step-by-step guidance to master programming concepts.

**Highlights:** Interactive mini lessons, Write your own Swift code, Real-time code checker, Step-by-step guidance, Swift Guide and search, 26 Swift courses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Course 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course 5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course 7 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course 8 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Course 9 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course 13 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Course 26 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Courses | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Course 18 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to follow
- 🚀 Hands-on learning
- 💡 Helpful video tutorials
- 👍 Accessible for beginners
- 👍 Straightforward approach

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on some devices
- 🐛 Specific syntax requirements
- 💰 Paid content after initial free lessons
- 🤔 Forced rating requirement

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard issues on certain devices
- Inconsistent behavior when revisiting lessons

**Requested features**

- More comprehensive explanations
- Ability to save progress
- Flexibility in syntax requirements
- Additional practice exercises


### SwiftBites

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftbites-learn-how-to-code-in-swift-with-interactive-mini-lessons/id1032914874)

Learn the fundamentals of Swift programming through engaging, bite-sized lessons and interactive challenges. This app offers a fun and efficient way to master core concepts, run sample code, and earn a certificate upon completion.

**Highlights:** Interactive mini lessons, Challenge questions, Core Swift language concepts, Run sample code, Syntax coloring, Certificate of Completion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Topics and Lessons | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code! Learn Swift Version free?

Code! Learn Swift Version is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SwiftBites free?

SwiftBites is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Code! Learn Swift Version or SwiftBites?

Code! Learn Swift Version is rated higher. Code! Learn Swift Version averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while SwiftBites averages 3.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Code! Learn Swift Version or SwiftBites have ads?

Neither Code! Learn Swift Version nor SwiftBites shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Code! Learn Swift Version or SwiftBites?

Code! Learn Swift Version ships an update every 3 weeks, and SwiftBites every 6 weeks. Most recently, Code! Learn Swift Version was updated on October 13, 2026 and SwiftBites on September 30, 2026.

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