# Code! Learn Swift Version vs Acryl

The clearest difference is monetization model: Code! Learn Swift Version at free with in-app purchases against Acryl's subscription. Code! Learn Swift Version also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 14). Acryl's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code! Learn Swift Version sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Acryl sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.49 per month. 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code! Learn Swift Version has 6.7K ratings behind it against 14, 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 77% of Acryl's.

Code! Learn Swift Version ships an update every 3 weeks, Acryl every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code! Learn Swift Version | Acryl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-learn-swift-version/id1032546737/reviews)** | [4.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acryl/id1501954098/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 21 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Happy Moose Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356705255) | [Michal Smialko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720387685) |

## 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


### Acryl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acryl/id1501954098)

Build real apps with SwiftUI using a fun, interactive playground. Drag and drop UI components to design interfaces and generate high-quality Swift code for your projects. Experiment with SwiftUI in a new, engaging way.

**Highlights:** Drag & drop UI components, Generate SwiftUI code, Interactive learning, Real Swift and iOS code, Experiment with SwiftUI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acryl Pro | $3.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code! Learn Swift Version free?

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

### Is Acryl free?

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

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

Code! Learn Swift Version is rated higher. Code! Learn Swift Version averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Acryl averages 4.0 from 14 ratings.

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

Neither Code! Learn Swift Version nor Acryl shows ads.

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

Code! Learn Swift Version ships an update every 3 weeks, and Acryl every 10 days. Most recently, Code! Learn Swift Version was updated on September 21, 2026 and Acryl on September 25, 2026.

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