# Code! Learn Swift Version vs TapCoding

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Code! Learn Swift Version at 6.7K against TapCoding's 344. TapCoding's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code! Learn Swift Version sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and TapCoding sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Code! Learn Swift Version against 4.5 for TapCoding. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code! Learn Swift Version has 6.7K ratings behind it against 344, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Code! Learn Swift Version's written reviews are positive against 80% of TapCoding's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code! Learn Swift Version | TapCoding |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-learn-swift-version/id1032546737/reviews) | **[4.5 (344 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapcoding/id1106047716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 344 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 79.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Happy Moose Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356705255) | [Flairify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/364237972) |

## 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


### TapCoding

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapcoding/id1106047716)

Learn Swift programming through interactive, bite-sized exercises. Build code with drag-and-drop, test your knowledge with true/false questions, and practice typing code to build muscle memory. Detect errors and improve your logic and syntax comprehension.

**Highlights:** Bite-sized coding exercises, Drag-and-drop code building, True/false concept reinforcement, Code typing practice, Error spotting and logic correction

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Builder's Curriculum | $5.99 | one-time |
| Master's Curriculum | $9.99 | one-time |
| Builder's Curriculum (Full Price) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master's Curriculum (Full Price) | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to understand lessons
- 🚀 Concise and well-structured content
- 💡 Creative use of iOS GUI for learning
- 👍 Helpful for beginners
- 👍 Clear and simple explanations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Outdated Swift version
- 🐛 Typing exercises not very useful on mobile
- 🔒 No progress saving between lessons
- 🔒 Restricted access to more advanced content
- 🔋 Constant white background straining on eyes

**Reported bugs**

- Lesson progress reset when app is closed
- Typing exercises not registering correct input
- Loading cloud data issue on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Implement progress saving between lessons
- Provide more advanced content beyond basics
- Improve typing exercises for mobile experience
- Add more learning categories and content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code! Learn Swift Version free?

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

### Is TapCoding free?

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

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

TapCoding is rated higher. Code! Learn Swift Version averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while TapCoding averages 4.5 from 344 ratings.

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

Neither Code! Learn Swift Version nor TapCoding shows ads.

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

Code! Learn Swift Version ships an update every 3 weeks, and TapCoding every 3 weeks. Most recently, Code! Learn Swift Version was updated on October 7, 2026 and TapCoding on September 29, 2026.

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