Comparison

Reviews Time vs App Designer

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

Head to head
About

Reviews Time

Monitor reviews and ratings for your iOS and Mac applications across different regions. Filter by territory, version, or star rating, and translate foreign language reviews to English. Customize the app's appearance with alternative icons.

Highlights
  • View iOS and Mac app reviews
  • Search by app and region
  • Filter reviews by territory, version, rating
  • Translate reviews to English
  • Customizable app icons
Features
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View the reviews and ratings of your iOS and Mac apps in any region. SEARCH Search for iPhone, iPad, or even Mac apps to view reviews of. FILTERS Filter reviews by territory, version, or star rating. TRANSLATE If a review is written in a language you don't read, the app can translate it to English. ALTERNATE APP ICONS 7 extra app icons to customize with!

About

App Designer

Features
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Turn your iPhone, iPad or Mac into a powerful Swift development environment. App Designer lets you write, run, preview, organize, and debug Swift code directly on your device — completely offline and without Xcode. Build SwiftUI, UIKit, and RealityKit projects with live code execution, a built-in canvas preview, professional editing tools, Xcode project import/export, and an integrated AI assistant that can work offline or with your own online provider. Write Swift Anywhere Run Swift code instantly and see real-time output while you build. Preview SwiftUI and UIKit interfaces side by side with your code and bring your ideas to life directly on your device. Professional Code Editor Enjoy syntax highlighting with 89 color themes, smart autocomplete for Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit, adjustable font size, line wrap, bracket matching, and automatic bracket insertion. Built-in Debugging Tools Set breakpoints, step through your code, highlight the current execution line, and view inline errors and warnings directly in the editor. SwiftUI, UIKit & RealityKit Create modern SwiftUI interfaces with VStack, HStack, NavigationStack, @State, gestures, animations, and more. Build UIKit views with buttons, labels, Auto Layout, and Core Animation. Explore 3D content with RealityKit, including RealityView, MeshResource, and Entity loading. Xcode Project Import & Export Import existing Xcode projects, continue working on the go, and export them back to Xcode when you're ready to keep building on your Mac. Project & Asset Management Manage your growing app gallery with folders, multiple pages, sorting options, Spotlight-style search, and an “Only Active” filter. Browse resources with a built-in file explorer, import images and files, add custom app icons, personalize your gallery with wallpapers, and duplicate, rename, or delete projects with ease. Learn by Example Start quickly with built-in example projects covering SwiftUI animations, UIKit layouts, file handling, image manipulation, and more. 100% Offline No internet connection required. App Designer gives you the tools to build real Swift apps right from your pocket. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Reviews Time4 screens
App Designer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Reviews Time at Free against App Designer's $2.99. Reviews Time also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). App Designer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Reviews Time is free to download; App Designer costs $2.99 up front. Reviews Time sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and App Designer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reviews Time ships an update every 6 months, App Designer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Reviews Time versus App Designer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReviews TimeApp Designer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.9 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaximilian LitteralNorbert Grieger

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Reviews Time

One-time4
  • Small tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$6.99
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  • Extra-Large Tip$11.99
3 purchases

App Designer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Reviews Time free?
Reviews Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Designer free?
App Designer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Reviews Time or App Designer have ads?
Neither Reviews Time nor App Designer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reviews Time or App Designer?
Reviews Time ships an update every 6 months, and App Designer weekly. Most recently, Reviews Time was updated on October 26, 2026 and App Designer on October 29, 2026.

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