Comparison

Tutorials for iOS programming vs UI Tracer

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

Head to head
About

Tutorials for iOS programming

Learn Xcode and Swift programming with interactive lessons and detailed guidance. This app offers a fun, jargon-free approach to mastering iOS development, from basic concepts to advanced techniques. It includes over 1100 self-paced lessons and video tutorials to help you create great apps quickly.

Highlights
  • Interactive learning for Xcode and Swift
  • Step-by-step guidance on core and advanced techniques
  • Over 1100 self-paced lessons
  • 20 hours of video tutorials
  • Covers UIControls, UIView, UIViewController
  • Learn animations, HTTP requests, and data saving
  • Debugging and simulator instructions
Features
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WHAT IS XCODE AND SWIFT TUTORIALS? WHAT IS XCODE AND SWIFT TUTORIALS brings you simple, funny, interactive learning app for Xcode and Swift. The app teaches you about each of the features of Xcode and show you how to use them in detail. With candid, jargon-free advice and step-by-step guidance, you’ll get everything from the core aspects of working to advanced techniques for refined workflows and professional results. It's like having your own personal tutor teaching you the newest version of Xcode. You'll learn how to express yourself and create great Apps quickly and directly! It’s the first and only app to bring the whole process together in such a clear, concise, and interactive way. There is no faster, more straight-to-the-point, or more fun way to learn Xcode than with this app. In addition to the Interactive-Mode, app supports the Inspector-Mode, it converts the app to be 20 hours video tutorials, a great added value! WHAT IS IN XCODE AND SWIFT TUTORIALS? XCODE AND SWIFT TUTORIALS includes 1146 self-paced lessons that allow you to progress at your own speed(tip:The first lesson teach you how to use the app): - Get familiar with the Xcode + Swift + Objective-C - Discover all the things you can do with the UIControls - Explore the use of UIView, UIViewController - Find out how to make a fantastic animation - Learn how to get the app version, device font list - Steps for creating POST/GET HTTP Request - Cool things to do with UITableViews - Details how to save your data in the device - Shortcuts, tricks, and tips that let you work smarter and faster - A whole chapter on how to work with music, movie, animation - UITapGestureRecognizer Single Tap, Double Tap, Long Press - Instructions for using simulator - Debugging your app - Details how to Work with SQLIte and NSKeyedArchiver - Explore the use of property list file - The newest and coolest features of Xcode - Plus, there are so many other things throughout the app that you’ll be bursting with new ideas! Have fun discovering! WHO IS INTERACTIVE TUTORIALS FOR XCODE FOR? Ever wonder how that Great Apps was created, or how they created that cool mobile games? Or maybe you just want to know how to do some really awesome stuff in Xcode. Well, then, this app is for you! Whether you’re a programmer, designer, or even an artist, there’s something here for you. [Products] Interactive Tutorials for Photoshop, Illustrator https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id794405356 Interactive Tutorials for Excel, Word and Powerpoint https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id1090726089 Interactive Tutorials for Photoshop Script https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id987231882 [Help? Comments? Suggestions? Contact us] Email:tapinfinity@gmail.com

About

UI Tracer

This app allows developers to preview various SwiftUI view styles without recompiling code. It offers comparisons across multiple Apple platforms, including iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS, streamlining the design process.

Highlights
  • Preview SwiftUI view styles
  • Compare across iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, macOS
  • No recompilation needed
  • Cross-platform code compatibility
  • Extensible view library
Features
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When you are developing your app using SwiftUI, it is really time consuming to compare all possible styles of buttons, list etc to choose one fits best. This app help you check all possible options for SwiftUI's views without recompiling. Compare how they look like on iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and MacOS. Same code for all platforms where possible. The list of views will be extended.

Screenshots

Tutorials for iOS programming4 screens
UI Tracer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tutorials for iOS programming at Free against UI Tracer's $2.99. Tutorials for iOS programming also leads on ratings volume (400 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). UI Tracer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 58%). On in-app purchases 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

Tutorials for iOS programming is free to download; UI Tracer costs $2.99 up front. Tutorials for iOS programming sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and UI Tracer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UI Tracer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tutorials for iOS programming has 400 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Tutorials for iOS programming's written reviews are positive against 100% of UI Tracer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tutorials for iOS programming ships an update every 2 months, UI Tracer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Tutorials for iOS programming versus UI Tracer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTutorials for iOS programmingUI Tracer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.0 (400 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings400 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer发展 李Leonid Liadveikin

Customer experience

Tutorials for iOS programming

All ratings400 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative22.0%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral8.5%
Negative33.9%

UI Tracer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Tutorials for iOS programming

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • In-app purchases not working properly
  • App fails to load or hasn't been updated
  • Installation fails on iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPad
  • Language defaults cannot be changed
  • Code errors in tutorials don't match expected behavior
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  • Create project button missing or not functional
  • Lesson progression blocked after tutorial completion
  • Arabic text rendering issues (disjointed characters)
  • Misspelled words in photo descriptions

Requested features

9 requests
  • Mac version of the app
  • Sandbox mode for independent practice and experimentation
  • Real Xcode integration instead of tutorials only
  • Proper language selection and localization
  • Mobile and iPad full functionality
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  • Ability to create apps without mandatory tutorials
  • Better English voice narration (not automated)
  • Clearer documentation on feature access
  • More advanced content for experienced developers

UI Tracer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Tutorials for iOS programming

One-time11
  • Chapter 7 for iOS Programming$3.99
  • Chapter 8 for iOS Programming$3.99
  • Chapter 9 for iOS Programming$3.99
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  • SwiftUI: Complete Project$3.99
  • All Tutorials iOS Programming$12.99
  • All Tutorials for SwiftUI$12.99
  • All Tutorials for Swift$12.99
  • All Tutorials for Objective-C$12.99
  • iOS Development Super Toolbox$12.99
  • Android tutorials for iOS Deve$12.99
  • All Tutorials for Five Courses$39.99
2 purchases

UI Tracer

One-time2
  • Tip$0.99
  • Donation$4.99

Questions

Is Tutorials for iOS programming free?
Tutorials for iOS programming is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UI Tracer free?
UI Tracer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tutorials for iOS programming or UI Tracer?
UI Tracer is rated higher. Tutorials for iOS programming averages 4.0 out of 5 from 400 ratings, while UI Tracer averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Tutorials for iOS programming or UI Tracer have ads?
Tutorials for iOS programming shows ads; UI Tracer does not.
Which is updated more often, Tutorials for iOS programming or UI Tracer?
Tutorials for iOS programming ships an update every 2 months, and UI Tracer every 2 days. Most recently, Tutorials for iOS programming was updated on October 14, 2026 and UI Tracer on September 29, 2026.

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