UI Explorer Light vs SwiftCatalog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UI Explorer Light
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When you are developing your app using SwiftUI, it is really time consuming to compare all possible styles of buttons, list etc to choose one fits best. This app help you check all possible options for SwiftUI's views without recompiling. Compare how they look like on iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and MacOS. This version of the app is for checking how iPad's apps look like on ARM Macs.
SwiftCatalog
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SwiftCatalog is a visual reference for developers working with SwiftUI. Preview standard components, explore complete working screens, and copy implementation code without leaving the app. ・52 visual SwiftUI components ・Interactive previews for every entry ・12 complete, interactive example screens ・Self-contained implementation snippets ・Search by component name, tag, or note ・Links to Apple documentation Use the Components tab to study one native view at a time. Open Examples to see controls, navigation, forms, feedback, and drawing combined into practical screens. The app is a one-time purchase. All components, examples, and code are included, with no additional purchase required inside version 1.2. Support: https://apps.caen.co.jp/swiftcatalog/support/ Privacy Policy: https://apps.caen.co.jp/swiftcatalog/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SwiftCatalog at every 2 weeks against UI Explorer Light's every 11 months. SwiftCatalog also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. UI Explorer Light sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SwiftCatalog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
UI Explorer Light ships an update every 11 months, SwiftCatalog every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UI Explorer Light | SwiftCatalog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leonid Liadveikin | CAEN Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
UI Explorer Light
- Tip$0.99
- Donation$4.99
SwiftCatalog
- SwiftCatalog Pro Annual7 Days trial$11.991 Year
- SwiftCatalog Pro$2.99
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