Comparison

Swifty Compiler vs CodeSplash Bookmarks

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

CodeSplash Bookmarks

Organize and access your saved links, articles, and reading queue across your devices. Tag, add notes, and search your library with customizable layouts and themes.

Highlights
  • Save links from share sheet
  • Organize into Queue, Reading, Favorites, Archived
  • Add tags, summaries, and notes
  • Search and filter bookmarks
  • In-app browser
  • Customizable layouts and themes
  • Sync across devices
Features
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Save a good link now. Find it when you need it. CodeSplash Bookmarks brings your saved articles, useful websites, and reading queue together on iPhone and iPad. SAVE FROM THE SHARE SHEET Send a link from Safari or another compatible app to your queue with the Save to Bookmarks action. GIVE EVERY LINK A PLACE Move bookmarks between Queue, Reading, Favorites, and Archived. Add tags, summaries, and notes so you can remember why you saved a page. FIND WHAT YOU SAVED Search your library, filter by list, source, tag, or read status, and sort or group your bookmarks to suit the way you browse. KEEP YOUR READING MOVING Open saved websites in the in-app browser, mark bookmarks read or unread, and archive links when you are finished. MAKE YOUR LIBRARY YOUR OWN Choose List or Cards layouts, explore light and dark themes, and set your preferred library defaults. Use the same account to access your bookmarks on supported devices and the CodeSplash Bookmarks web app. A CodeSplash Bookmarks account is required. Create one in the app or sign in with an existing account. An internet connection is required to sign in, save and sync bookmarks, and load websites. Linked websites may have their own sign-in or subscription requirements.

Screenshots

Swifty Compiler4 screens
CodeSplash Bookmarks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CodeSplash Bookmarks at 5.0 against Swifty Compiler's 4.5. CodeSplash Bookmarks also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Swifty Compiler's advantage is ratings volume (203 vs 1) and chart position (#80 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CodeSplash Bookmarks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CodeSplash Bookmarks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swifty Compiler has 203 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swifty Compiler ships an update fortnightly, CodeSplash Bookmarks weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Swifty Compiler versus CodeSplash Bookmarks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwifty CompilerCodeSplash Bookmarks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (203 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings203 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#80 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHassan TalebKurtis Pritchard

Customer experience

Swifty Compiler

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

CodeSplash Bookmarks

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

CodeSplash Bookmarks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

CodeSplash Bookmarks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swifty Compiler free?
Swifty Compiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodeSplash Bookmarks free?
CodeSplash Bookmarks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Swifty Compiler or CodeSplash Bookmarks?
CodeSplash Bookmarks is rated higher. Swifty Compiler averages 4.5 out of 5 from 203 ratings, while CodeSplash Bookmarks averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Swifty Compiler or CodeSplash Bookmarks have ads?
Neither Swifty Compiler nor CodeSplash Bookmarks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swifty Compiler or CodeSplash Bookmarks?
Swifty Compiler ships an update fortnightly, and CodeSplash Bookmarks weekly. Most recently, Swifty Compiler was updated on October 29, 2026 and CodeSplash Bookmarks on October 30, 2026.

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