Comparison

Swifty Compiler vs Debug Anywhere

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

Head to head
About

Swifty Compiler

Write, run, and experiment with Swift code on your mobile device. This app functions as a personal playground for testing algorithms, prototyping ideas, and enhancing coding skills with a variety of editing tools.

Highlights
  • Write and run Swift code
  • Import Swift and Playground files
  • Code completion and error highlighting
  • Code formatting and syntax correction
  • Code snapshots (PNG, JPEG, PDF)
  • Dark and light mode support
  • Unlimited credits (Premium)
Features
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Write and run Swift code effortlessly, anywhere and anytime. Swifty Compiler is the perfect tool to test algorithms, prototype ideas, or experiment with Swift code on the go. Use it as your personal playground to explore concepts and improve your coding skills. Free Features: • Daily credits⁽¹⁾: 10 credits per day • Import Swift files • Open Playground files and import their Swift files • Share Swift files, Playground files, or text directly to the app • Code Snapshot (PNG, JPEG, HEIC, or PDF) • Adjustable font size and line spacing • Auto-indentation • Code completion suggestions • Auto-closing brackets and quotes • Error highlighting • Bracket and line highlighting • Code block selection • Cursor position indicator • Code snippets • Extra keyboard buttons • Comment/uncomment selection • Markdown comments • Duplicate code • Move line up/down • Indent/Outdent (Shift right/left) • Jump to line or selection • Keyboard shortcuts • Multitasking support on iPad • Dark and light mode support • Share extension support • No ads Premium Features: • Unlimited credits⁽¹⁾ • Share as Swift file • Save Swift files to the Files app (iCloud or local storage) • Auto-save last input • Unlimited Undo/Redo • Code formatting • Add documentation • Syntax correction • Optical Character Recognition (OCR) • Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) • Multiple Swift versions • Font pack • Show invisible characters • Create/Edit custom snippets • Create/Edit custom keyboard buttons • No watermark on code snapshots 1. 1 Credit = 1 Code Execution Feel free to reach us out if have any suggestions or ideas. - Email: taleb.apps@gmail.com - X: @hassantaleb90 - Telegram: @hassantaleb If you enjoy Swifty Compiler, please leave a review to support us!

About

Debug Anywhere

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for web developers to inspect and debug web pages within a WebView environment. It offers features like source code inspection, network diagnostics, and JavaScript injection to streamline the development process.

Highlights
  • Webpage inspection tools
  • User-Agent switcher
  • JavaScript injection
  • Network diagnostics (Ping, Traceroute)
  • App URL scheme tester
  • Incognito mode
Features
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The Ultimate WebView Debugging Tool A must-have toolkit for web developers to inspect, debug, and enhance web pages effortlessly. Key Features: - Webpage Inspection Tools: Built-in DevTools to inspect source code, static resources, API requests, cookies, localStorage, and sessionStorage. - User-Agent Switcher: Easily change the User-Agent to test different devices and browsers. - JavaScript Injection: Inject custom JavaScript to manipulate web pages or simulate app environments. - Network Diagnostics: Use Ping and Traceroute to analyze DNS status and network performance. - App URL Scheme Tester: Quickly open and test custom app URL schemes. - Incognito Mode: Debug web pages privately without cache interference. Simplify your web debugging workflow today! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Swifty Compiler4 screens
Debug Anywhere4 screens

Verdict

The call

Swifty Compiler and Debug Anywhere both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Debug Anywhere's written reviews are positive against 84% of Swifty Compiler's. Debug Anywhere also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). Swifty Compiler's advantage is ratings volume (194 vs 54). On price, rating, update cadence and 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

Both are free to download. Swifty Compiler sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Debug Anywhere sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Swifty Compiler against 4.6 for Debug Anywhere. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 194 and 54 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Swifty Compiler's written reviews are positive against 94% of Debug Anywhere's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swifty Compiler ships an update fortnightly, Debug Anywhere every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Swifty Compiler versus Debug Anywhere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwifty CompilerDebug Anywhere
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (194 ratings)4.6 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews94.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings194 — better54
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#65 — better#162
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHassan Taleb浩鑫 庄

Customer experience

Swifty Compiler

All ratings194 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative7.9%

Debug Anywhere

All ratings54 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative1.9%

User reviews

Swifty Compiler

From 194 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast code execution
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💡 Great for on-the-go coding
  • ✨ Good for learning Swift
  • ✅ Useful for testing logic

Room to improve

  • 💰 High cost for features
  • ⚠️ Limited free usage
  • 💸 Subscription model criticized
  • 🚫 No offline mode
  • 🤔 Unreasonable charging logic

Debug Anywhere

From 54 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Useful for debugging
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Simulates browser F12 mode
  • 👍 Great for developers
  • 👍 Allows code execution on websites

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Cannot see initial console.log
  • 🐛 Console visible only after opening
  • 🐛 No desktop site switch
  • 🐛 Not loading

Bugs and requests

Swifty Compiler

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Refund screenshots are not correct
  • Kept loading without doing anything
  • Issues related to JSON parsing
  • Cannot save projects without paying
  • Cannot use Date or Calendar as types
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  • Misleading screenshots about Swift version
  • Cannot overwrite files in iCloud
  • Console does not print anything
  • Limited code execution per day
  • Cannot call a function before it's created

Requested features

18 requests
  • Support for newer Swift versions
  • Ability to import projects online
  • Cache 'premium' pop-up
  • Support multithreading (GCD)
  • Fix console printing bug
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  • Ability to add frameworks
  • Support for SwiftUI
  • Offline mode support
  • Autofill feature
  • Highlighting lines with warnings/errors
  • Show which compiler is used
  • Ability to change Swift version without paying
  • More than one Swift version option
  • Import own fonts
  • Call basic modules like SwiftUI
  • Use input and output as command tool
  • Overwrite existing files in iCloud
  • Korean language version

Debug Anywhere

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cannot see initial console.log
  • Console visible only after opening
  • No switch to desktop site
  • Not loading

Requested features

5 requests
  • Implement cookie editing
  • Allow import cookies
  • Dark mode
  • Russian language support
  • Add feature to edit cookies

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Swifty Compiler

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Subscription$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$99.00
1 purchases

Debug Anywhere

Subscriptions1
  • PRO Membership$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Swifty Compiler free?
Swifty Compiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Debug Anywhere free?
Debug Anywhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Swifty Compiler or Debug Anywhere?
Debug Anywhere is rated higher. Swifty Compiler averages 4.5 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while Debug Anywhere averages 4.6 from 54 ratings.
Do Swifty Compiler or Debug Anywhere have ads?
Neither Swifty Compiler nor Debug Anywhere shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swifty Compiler or Debug Anywhere?
Swifty Compiler ships an update fortnightly, and Debug Anywhere every 4 weeks. Most recently, Swifty Compiler was updated on October 19, 2026 and Debug Anywhere on October 18, 2026.
Which is more popular, Swifty Compiler or Debug Anywhere?
Swifty Compiler currently peaks at #65 in the App Store charts, and Debug Anywhere at #162. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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