# Tutorials for iOS programming vs Firelog

The clearest difference is rating: Firelog at 4.6 against Tutorials for iOS programming's 4.0. Firelog also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Tutorials for iOS programming's advantage is ratings volume (399 vs 42) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tutorials for iOS programming sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Firelog sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Firelog holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tutorials for iOS programming has 399 ratings behind it against 42, 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 60% of Firelog's.

Tutorials for iOS programming ships an update every 2 months, Firelog fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tutorials for iOS programming | Firelog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (399 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tutorials-for-ios-programming/id1063100471/reviews) | **[4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firelog-firebase-console-app/id6744783540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **399** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#87** |
| Size | 49 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [发展 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/597216743) | [Valet Hero LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780020867) |

## What reviewers say

### Tutorials for iOS programming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tutorials-for-ios-programming/id1063100471)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapter 7 for iOS Programming | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 8  for iOS Programming | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 9 for iOS Programming | $3.99 | one-time |
| SwiftUI: Complete Project | $3.99 | one-time |
| All Tutorials iOS Programming | $12.99 | one-time |
| All Tutorials for SwiftUI | $12.99 | one-time |
| All Tutorials for Swift | $12.99 | one-time |
| All Tutorials for Objective-C | $12.99 | one-time |
| iOS Development Super Toolbox | $12.99 | one-time |
| Android tutorials for iOS Deve | $12.99 | one-time |
| All Tutorials for Five Courses | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive tutorials and learning materials
- 👍 Easy to follow for beginners
- 🎓 Helpful for learning app development basics
- ✨ Good for people without coding experience
- 💯 Unlimited updates available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires Apple ID password entry
- 💰 Many features locked behind paywalls
- 📱 Limited functionality on mobile devices
- 🎙️ Robotic/Google Translate voice narration
- 🚫 Only tutorial-based, no sandbox/practice mode

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Firelog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firelog-firebase-console-app/id6744783540)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your Firebase projects directly from your phone. Browse Firestore, monitor Cloud Functions, inspect storage, and track production activity without needing a laptop. Perfect for developers needing Firebase tools on the go.

**Highlights:** Manage Firebase projects on mobile, Browse and edit Firestore data, Monitor Cloud Functions and logs, Inspect Cloud Storage, Manage user authentication, Track production activity and alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Flash Sale | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| All Access | $12.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| All Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| All Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tutorials for iOS programming free?

Tutorials for iOS programming is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Firelog free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tutorials for iOS programming or Firelog?

Firelog is rated higher. Tutorials for iOS programming averages 4.0 out of 5 from 399 ratings, while Firelog averages 4.6 from 42 ratings.

### Do Tutorials for iOS programming or Firelog have ads?

Tutorials for iOS programming shows ads; Firelog does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tutorials for iOS programming or Firelog?

Tutorials for iOS programming ships an update every 2 months, and Firelog fortnightly. Most recently, Tutorials for iOS programming was updated on October 1, 2026 and Firelog on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*