Comparison

Layout Studio vs MagicDesign

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

MagicDesign

Features
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Your App – Your Design! Get the perfect color scheme for your app in seconds! Ship faster! Simply choose a base color, and MagicDesign generates a harmoniously matching palette. All of this is displayed in a sample UI. Import the colors into Xcode and get started right away! With this app, creating color schemes becomes a breeze, even if you usually struggle with design. Just select a base color, and you’ll instantly receive a complete, harmonious palette that you can view directly in a sample UI. Once you've found the perfect scheme, export it with a single click and import it into Xcode. This saves you valuable time and effort. You'll be amazed at how easy it is! Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Layout Studio4 screens
MagicDesign4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MagicDesign at daily against Layout Studio's every 3 days. Layout Studio's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). 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

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 MagicDesign sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Layout Studio ships an update every 3 days, MagicDesign daily. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Layout Studio versus MagicDesign: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLayout StudioMagicDesign
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander WalczakBansemer Consulting GmbH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Layout Studio

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

MagicDesign

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Exports$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pack of 3 Exports$3.99

Questions

Is Layout Studio free?
Layout Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MagicDesign free?
MagicDesign is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Layout Studio or MagicDesign have ads?
Neither Layout Studio nor MagicDesign shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Layout Studio or MagicDesign?
Layout Studio ships an update every 3 days, and MagicDesign daily. Most recently, Layout Studio was updated on September 21, 2026 and MagicDesign on October 6, 2026.

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