Comparison

App Designer vs PrismKit

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

PrismKit

Features
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PrismKit is a developer's Swiss Army knife: a collection of fast tools that run entirely on your iPhone and iPad β€” offline, with nothing ever sent to a server. Paste a production token, a private config, or any sensitive data with confidence. Everything is processed locally on your device. TOOLS INCLUDED β€’ JSON ↔ YAML β€” Convert between both formats in either direction. β€’ JSON ↔ TOON β€” Convert to and from TOON, the compact format that saves tokens when working with AI models. β€’ JSON Format β€” Format, validate, and minify with error detection. β€’ Base64 β€” Encode and decode text. β€’ URL Encode β€” Encode and decode URL strings. β€’ JWT Decoder β€” Inspect the header and payload, see the expiry, and verify the HMAC signature (HS256, HS384, and HS512). β€’ Hash β€” Generate SHA-256, SHA-512, and MD5. β€’ QR Code β€” Generate and customize QR codes with colors, a logo, and PNG export. β€’ UUID β€” Generate unique identifiers in batches. β€’ Regex Tester β€” Test regular expressions and see matches and their groups. β€’ Diff β€” Compare two versions of text line by line and spot the differences. BUILT TO BE FAST β€’ Command palette (⌘K) to jump to any tool in seconds. β€’ Mark your favorite tools to keep them within reach. β€’ Copy any result with a tap. β€’ Optimized for iPhone and iPad, with a two-column layout on larger screens. β€’ Light, dark, and automatic themes. PRIVACY FIRST β€’ 100% offline: no tool needs an internet connection. β€’ No accounts, no analytics, no ads, no tracking. β€’ We collect absolutely no data. Made by developers, for developers.

Screenshots

App Designer4 screens
PrismKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PrismKit at Free against App Designer's $2.99. PrismKit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). App Designer's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On ads and device support 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

PrismKit is free to download; App Designer costs $2.99 up front. App Designer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PrismKit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
App Designer versus PrismKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp DesignerPrismKit
Price$2.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorbert GriegerJUAN DE DIOS FRAUSTO RAMIREZ

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
None

PrismKit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is App Designer free?
App Designer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PrismKit free?
PrismKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do App Designer or PrismKit have ads?
Neither App Designer nor PrismKit shows ads.

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