UI HandBook vs CodeShowcase
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
UI HandBook
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UI HandBook is a tool app that every SwiftUI beginner should try to use! It has the following features: 1. A "WYSIWYG" way to show SwiftUI common code and functions. 2. You can adjust and customize the parameters to get the UI preview, and get the code support in real-time. 3. One-click code copying, allowing you to paste the generated code anywhere using the universal clipboard. 4. One-click linking to relevant Apple Human Interface Guidelines and developer documents. 5. Constant updates with new content in the future. UI HandBook is available for free download. The free version provides basic content. To access the complete content, please unlock it through in-app purchases and enjoy free updates and new content in the future. We are constantly exploring and adding more content and implementation methods to UI HandBook. We look forward to your support!
CodeShowcase
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The app contains many code samples with descriptions and images. - Easily copy code snippets to the clipboard by tapping the appropriate button in the app. - View screenshots to quickly evaluate the content of the snippet. - Use the ready code examples, use "copy" in the app and "paste" in your Xcode project. If you are learning and starting to use SwiftUI, use this app to visualize elements. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UI HandBook at monthly against CodeShowcase's every 33 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. UI HandBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CodeShowcase sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
UI HandBook ships an update monthly, CodeShowcase every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UI HandBook | CodeShowcase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly โ better | Every 33 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ๆฏๆท ๅจ | Nikolai Pliushchenkov |
In-app purchases
UI HandBook
- Unlock App$4.99
CodeShowcase
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Annual$9.991 Year
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