Comparison

HMScriptEditor vs UI Playground

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

Head to head
About

HMScriptEditor

This app provides a simple editor and runner for HomeMatic scripts, designed for home automation software developers. It offers syntax highlighting and allows scripts to be run and tested directly on preconfigured CCU base stations.

Highlights
  • HomeMatic script editing
  • Script runner
  • Syntax highlighting
  • iCloud document integration
  • Direct script execution
  • CCU base station compatibility
Features
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The HMScriptEditor for iOS is a companion to the HMScriptEditor for macOS. While it can be used standalone, it is more useful to occasionally run a script stored in iCloud documents using some desktop editor. HMScriptEditor is a very simple editor and runner for HomeMatic ("Rega") scripts. HomeMatic is a smart home automation system by eq-3. The editor is a tool for home automation software developers, it is not intended for end users. Note: This works with HomeMatic CCU 1/2/3 base stations or RaspberryMatic installations. The HomeMatic IP Access Points (HMIP-HAP, HSU1) are NOT compatible. The "Remote Homematic script API" needs to be enabled in the CCU firewall settings. The editor features syntax highlighting. Scripts can be directly started from within the editor. Run and test them on any preconfigured CCU. Checkout the support page in case you have any questions or feedback.

About

UI Playground

Design and preview native iOS UI components with customizable options. Export native code to streamline development and share with others. Supports designers, developers, and product owners.

Highlights
  • Explore and customize native UI components
  • Preview live components with screenshots
  • Export native code for development
  • Auto-save and multiple draft support
  • Adheres to Human Interface Guidelines
  • Supports semantic colors and SF Symbols
  • Save to iCloud for cross-device work
Features
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Craft the best iOS 26 user experience by choosing the appropriate interface components with the right customisation. Explore and customise native UI components to unlock endless possibilities for your app. Take it to the next level, by previewing a live component within the context of your app, simply by adding a screenshot image. Finally, export native code to share with developers streamlining development. FOR DESIGNERS Explore on the device, all the possibilities that each user interface component supports, exactly as it will work in a real app. FOR DEVELOPERS Learn SwiftUI backwards by first interacting with components on iPhone and then reading or applying the code in a real app. FOR PRODUCT OWNERS Convey your ideas faster by designing small interactions within the context of your app, without the commitment of implementation. FEATURES • Auto-save: Automatically save every customisation you make — never loose your work. • Save Multiple Drafts: work on the same component with different customisations. • Human Interface Guidelines: small instructions lead to a proper usage of components that respect HIG. • Design & Developer Docs: get more information about each component on Apple's website. • Semantic Colors: add system colors with a version for light and dark mode. • SF Symbols: add system symbols for an extra level of precision. • Guides: align components within the safe areas or highlight the component. • Grouped Components: advanced components lets you build an entire Settings area. • Save to iCloud: work on multiple devices without loosing the work. By purchasing this app, we will guarantee ongoing support for any OS updates that changes existing or brings new relevant main UI components. If you have any doubts or want to report an issue with the app, please feel free to reach us at support@uiplayground.app . TERMS OF SERVICE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HMScriptEditor4 screens
UI Playground4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: UI Playground at Free against HMScriptEditor's $11.99. HMScriptEditor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On ads 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

UI Playground is free to download; HMScriptEditor costs $11.99 up front. UI Playground sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. HMScriptEditor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HMScriptEditor ships an update every 5 days, UI Playground monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
HMScriptEditor versus UI Playground: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHMScriptEditorUI Playground
Price$11.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeeZide GmbHEmanuel Fernandes

Customer experience

HMScriptEditor

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

UI Playground

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

HMScriptEditor

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

UI Playground

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Biannual3 Days trial$23.996 Months
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  • Yearly$44.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Discount$99.00
  • Lifetime$149.00

Questions

Is HMScriptEditor free?
HMScriptEditor costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is UI Playground free?
UI Playground is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HMScriptEditor or UI Playground have ads?
Neither HMScriptEditor nor UI Playground shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HMScriptEditor or UI Playground?
HMScriptEditor ships an update every 5 days, and UI Playground monthly. Most recently, HMScriptEditor was updated on August 14, 2026 and UI Playground on September 27, 2026.

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