Comparison

SwiftBites vs Sedona

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

Head to head
About

SwiftBites

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
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**** Featured on Forbes and Ranked #2 on Product Hunt **** Learn how to code in Swift while you're on the go! Whether you're a complete beginner or experienced developer looking to learn one of the hottest new programming languages, SwiftBites will teach you the basics of Swift and get you started on this awesome learning adventure. You'll even get awarded a nifty little certificate for completing the entire mini-course! :) Why should you learn Swift? • Swift is the future of app development! • Demand for Swift developers is high • Swift recently ranked as the #1 most desired language in a worldwide developer survey • Swift is now an open source project! • You'll be able to build apps with less code than in Objective C Why download SwiftBites? • Small, interactive lessons help you learn faster • Challenge questions will test your knowledge throughout the course • Broad coverage of core Swift language concepts • Run sample code and see the output • Syntax coloring matches Xcode to increase familiarity • Earn your SwiftBites Certificate of Completion and bragging rights! Don't spend your time reading volumes of documentation on Swift. Take the fun and interactive approach instead, and download SwiftBites today! See you on the inside :) Check us out online: Web - http://www.swiftbitesapp.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/swiftbitesapp Twitter - http://twitter.com/swiftbitesapp Product Hunt - http://www.producthunt.com/tech/swiftbites Forbes - http://www.forbes.com/sites/tomaslaurinavicius/2016/01/28/learn-design-and-coding Contact us with any questions or support needs at support@swiftbitesapp.com.

About

Sedona

Write and run Swift code directly on your mobile device. Ideal for learning and testing code snippets with features like syntax highlighting and a custom keyboard. Supports file sharing and includes a language reference.

Highlights
  • Compile and run Swift programs
  • View program output and errors
  • Custom keyboard for Swift characters
  • Advanced source code editor
  • Syntax highlighting and line numbers
  • File sharing via AirDrop and iCloud
Features
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Write Swift code directly on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch! This app supports the latest Swift syntax and it is ideal for learning and testing code snippets! Swift is a general-purpose, multi-paradigm, compiled programming language developed by Apple Inc. for iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, Linux, and z/OS. Swift is designed to work with Apple's Cocoa and Cocoa Touch frameworks and the large body of existing Objective-C code written for Apple products. It is built with the open source LLVM compiler framework. Features: - Compile and run your program - View program output or detailed error - Custom keyboard for easy input of frequently used characters - Optimized for connecting with external physical/bluetooth keyboard - Advanced source code editor with syntax highlighting, bracket completion and line numbers - Open, save, import and share Swift files. Supports File Sharing with iTunes Connect, AIrDrop and iCloud. - Language reference Limitations: - Internet connection is required for compilation - Maximum program running time is 20s - One file can be run at a time - Some file system, network and graphics functions may be limited - This is a batch compiler; interactive programs are not supported. For example, if your program provides an input prompt, enter the input in the Input tab prior to compilation.

Screenshots

SwiftBites4 screens
Sedona4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SwiftBites at none against Sedona's shown. SwiftBites also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. SwiftBites sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sedona sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for SwiftBites against 3.9 for Sedona. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 36 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of SwiftBites's written reviews are positive against 67% of Sedona's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwiftBites ships an update every 6 weeks, Sedona monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SwiftBites versus Sedona: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiftBitesSedona
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (15 ratings) — better3.9 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1536 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlan NawojKetan Appa

Customer experience

SwiftBites

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral9.5%
Negative19.0%

Sedona

All ratings36 ratings
Positive72.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral9.5%
Negative23.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SwiftBites

One-time1
  • Unlock All Topics and Lessons$2.99
1 purchases

Sedona

One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is SwiftBites free?
SwiftBites is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sedona free?
Sedona is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SwiftBites or Sedona?
SwiftBites is rated higher. SwiftBites averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Sedona averages 3.9 from 36 ratings.
Do SwiftBites or Sedona have ads?
Sedona shows ads; SwiftBites does not.
Which is updated more often, SwiftBites or Sedona?
SwiftBites ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sedona monthly. Most recently, SwiftBites was updated on September 30, 2026 and Sedona on October 13, 2026.

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