UI HandBook vs SwiftCatalog
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!
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
UI HandBook and SwiftCatalog are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 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 HandBook ships an update monthly, SwiftCatalog every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UI HandBook | SwiftCatalog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 振捷 周 | CAEN Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
UI HandBook
- Unlock App$4.99
SwiftCatalog
- SwiftCatalog Pro Annual7 Days trial$11.991 Year
- SwiftCatalog Pro$2.99
