Comparison

App Designer vs QDesigner

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

Head to head
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 β€” 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 β€œOnly 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/

About

QDesigner

Features
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QDesigner - Design, Build and Test iOS Apps Simultaneously! * Create fully functional native UI for your next iOS app in just minutes. On your iPad. No Xcode required! * Simply drag and drop one of the available controls on the iPhone canvas and create beautiful interfaces. Generate SwiftUI code with just a tap. * Install a companion QDesigner Client app on your iPhone and connect with QDesigner running on iPad, to see your UI on target device, updated in real-time. * Generate SwiftUI code on your iPad! * All real-time on your target device See demo videos of QDesigner here: https://q-mobile.it/Q-Designer Install a companion QDesigner Client on iPhone, to see your UI design on a target device, updated in real-time. QDesigner Client app is available on AppStore, see https://q-mobile.it/Q-Designer for more details. QDesigner Client app is optional, QDesigner can run on your iPad without the connected iPhone device. QDesigner can generate SwiftUI code from your design directly on your iPad! Try one of our subscription options, to unlock this feature and take your development process to a whole new level: β–Ά Monthly Subscription for $3.99 / Month β–Ά Yearly Subscription for $19.99 / Year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. For more information, please visit our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use page: https://q-mobile.it/privacy-cookie-policy/ You can submit your feedback, suggestions or issue reports directly within the app! Just tap on the icon in the bottom right corner of the main screen. Happy designing using QDesigner! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

App Designer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QDesigner at Free against App Designer's $2.99. App Designer's advantage is chart position (#47 vs unranked) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

QDesigner is free to download; App Designer costs $2.99 up front. App Designer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and QDesigner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Designer ships an update weekly, QDesigner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 3 level
App Designer versus QDesigner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp DesignerQDesigner
Price$2.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Best chart rank#47 β€” betterβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better17.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorbert GriegerQ Solutions

In-app purchases

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
2 purchases

QDesigner

Subscriptions2
  • Generate SwiftUI Code$3.991 Month
  • Generate SwiftUI Code$19.991 Year

Questions

Is App Designer free?
App Designer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is QDesigner free?
QDesigner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do App Designer or QDesigner have ads?
Neither App Designer nor QDesigner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, App Designer or QDesigner?
App Designer ships an update weekly, and QDesigner fortnightly. Most recently, App Designer was updated on September 23, 2026 and QDesigner on May 16, 2026.

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