Comparison

Swifty Compiler vs SwiftMate

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

SwiftMate

This app provides a focused environment for writing, testing, and organizing Swift code. It features syntax highlighting, code completion, and a secure runner to test snippets and review output. Ideal for learners and developers needing a lightweight scratchpad for quick experiments and practice.

Highlights
  • Swift playground and code editor
  • Syntax highlighting and line numbers
  • Code snippets and local completions
  • Secure runner for testing code
  • Console output and AST viewer
  • File management (create, rename, import, export)
  • Autosave functionality
Features
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Write, run, and understand Swift code with SwiftMate. Test an algorithm, try a small example, or keep a useful snippet ready for your next coding session. Work in a code editor with syntax highlighting, line numbers, search, indentation, automatic bracket pairing, and on-device completion suggestions. Create files with autosave, then import, duplicate, rename, export, or share them. Run your code and read the console output and compiler diagnostics. Explore code structure in the AST viewer. Import code from photos with OCR, save your own snippets, and export a code snapshot to share an example. Built for hands-on practice, short programs, and experiments. You can edit and save files on your device. Running code and inspecting its AST send the selected code to an online service and require an internet connection. Designed and developed by LYKOV STUDIO - Privacy Policy: https://lykovstudio.io/privacy - Terms of Use: https://lykovstudio.io/terms

Screenshots

Swifty Compiler4 screens
SwiftMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Swifty Compiler at 84% against SwiftMate's 0%. Swifty Compiler also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (204 vs 3). SwiftMate's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 SwiftMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Swifty Compiler holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swifty Compiler has 204 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Swifty Compiler's written reviews are positive against 0% of SwiftMate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swifty Compiler ships an update fortnightly, SwiftMate every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Swifty Compiler versus SwiftMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwifty CompilerSwiftMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (204 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings204 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#57 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHassan TalebLYKOV STUDIO LTD

Customer experience

Swifty Compiler

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

SwiftMate

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

SwiftMate

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
3 purchases

SwiftMate

Subscriptions2
  • premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • premium$49.99

Questions

Is Swifty Compiler free?
Swifty Compiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SwiftMate free?
SwiftMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Swifty Compiler or SwiftMate?
Swifty Compiler is rated higher. Swifty Compiler averages 4.5 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while SwiftMate averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Swifty Compiler or SwiftMate have ads?
Neither Swifty Compiler nor SwiftMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swifty Compiler or SwiftMate?
Swifty Compiler ships an update fortnightly, and SwiftMate every 2 days. Most recently, Swifty Compiler was updated on November 7, 2026 and SwiftMate on November 10, 2026.

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