Comparison

Layout Studio vs Compot

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

Head to head
About

Layout Studio

Design and visualize iOS collection views with ease. This tool allows you to create custom layouts, see real-time previews, and generate Swift code for implementation. Share and collaborate on your designs seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Create and customize collection views
  • Real-time design previews
  • Generate Swift code (UIKit)
  • Save and export layouts
  • Share designs with developers
Features
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Discover a new dimension of iOS app design with Layout Studio! This new and easy tool lets you create, customize, and visualize collection views with absolute ease. From the simplest to the most complex designs, Layout Studio brings your creative vision to life. With Layout Studio, you are in control. Craft your layouts, see them take form in real-time previews, and make adjustments with just a few taps. Want to see the magic behind the scenes? Layout Studio takes care of that too. With our innovative technology, you can transform your unique designs into practical Swift code ready for implementation. 100% UIKit. 0% third party frameworks. Sharing and collaboration have never been easier. Save your layouts, export them, or share with fellow developers at the touch of a button when you subscribe to Layout Studio Plus. With Layout Studio, the possibilities are endless. Try it today and make your design process more interactive, faster, and delightful than ever. The Layout Studio Plus subscription is valid for 1 month. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account upon confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal at the price listed within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renew may be turned off via Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Layout Studio Privacy Policy: https://awal.io/layoutstudio/privacy.html Layout Studio Terms of Service: https://awal.io/layoutstudio/terms.html

About

Compot

This app provides a library of pre-built SwiftUI components and an AI assistant to help developers generate and refine Swift code for Apple applications. It offers code generation from images or text, debugging assistance, and resource discovery.

Highlights
  • SwiftUI component library
  • AI code generation from images/text
  • Personal AI coding assistant
  • Code snippet enhancement
  • Copy-pasteable vanilla Swift code
  • Code organization with Collections
  • Curated developer resources
Features
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Build apps faster with Compot — your library of crafted SwiftUI components with handy code editor and AI assistant featuring over 100 components — ready to copy, tweak, and integrate into your Xcode projects. Browse library of ready to use SwiftUI components Explore SwiftUI building blocks, from buttons to paywalls. Generate SwiftUI code from images or text Upload a design or describe your UI, and get Swift code instantly. Get your personal AI coding assistant Ask questions, debug issues, or get tailored suggestions about your SwiftUI code from an always-available AI assistant designed to keep you moving forward efficiently. Get AI support for your code Wondering how to improve or extend code snippets you’ve saved? Use AI assistance anytime for enhancements, explanations, or code extensions that accelerate your workflow. Copy & paste crafted components and templates – Browse a library of SwiftUI building blocks you can easily copy and paste directly into your app. No package dependencies—just clean vanilla Swift code. Organize code your way Use Collections to structure your saved components intuitively. Discover valuable resources Stay inspired with curated blogs, newsletters, repositories, and more. Terms of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Elo7_XJlsED5jwCVNLUmVEtjOgkW0rcFsRYPtDuPLlg/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qCqehg-XP7ap-5VgnUSl80q2N0tDd1Qix81ilc0l0uk/edit?usp=sharing License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Layout Studio4 screens
Compot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Layout Studio at every 3 days against Compot's every 2 weeks. Layout Studio also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Layout Studio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Compot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 Layout Studio against 4.4 for Compot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Layout Studio ships an update every 3 days, Compot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Layout Studio versus Compot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLayout StudioCompot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander WalczakLukyLab

Customer experience

Layout Studio

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Compot

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Layout Studio

Subscriptions1
  • Layout Studio Plus3 Days trial$3.991 Month
3 purchases

Compot

Subscriptions3
  • Compot Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Compot Pro Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Compot Pro Annual3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Layout Studio free?
Layout Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compot free?
Compot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Layout Studio or Compot?
Layout Studio is rated higher. Layout Studio averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Compot averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Layout Studio or Compot have ads?
Neither Layout Studio nor Compot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Layout Studio or Compot?
Layout Studio ships an update every 3 days, and Compot every 2 weeks. Most recently, Layout Studio was updated on September 21, 2026 and Compot on October 14, 2026.

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