UI HandBook vs MagicDesign
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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!
MagicDesign
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MagicDesign at daily against UI HandBook's monthly. 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 HandBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.
UI HandBook ships an update monthly, MagicDesign daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UI HandBook | MagicDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 振捷 周 | Bansemer Consulting GmbH |
In-app purchases
UI HandBook
- Unlock App$4.99
MagicDesign
- Unlimited Exports$9.991 Month
- Pack of 3 Exports$3.99
