Comparison

Maruko vs DesignToCode for SwiftUI

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

Head to head
About

Maruko

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Maruko is an innovative programming tool. - Write programs on your phone - Develop SwiftUI applications - Develop React Native applications - No-code rapid UI creation - Low-code programming logic - Extensive APIs for rich functionality - API Request Manager. Provides interface access. - Database API and database management - Object storage API and object storage management - Easily implement offline-first and real-time data - iCloud storage and data synchronization with privacy - Various development tools Maruko Includes: Subscription Product: Your subscription will automatically renew. To cancel, please do so at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Privacy Policy: https://pipal.shu.dev/privacy_policy Terms of Service: https://pipal.shu.dev/terms_of_service Technical Support: X: https://twitter.com/imshudev Email: hi@shu.dev

About

DesignToCode for SwiftUI

Visually design and build SwiftUI interfaces on iPad. This app allows you to add Views, adjust Modifiers, and preview layouts in real time, generating SwiftUI code directly. Ideal for developers, designers, and learners.

Highlights
  • SwiftUI View Support
  • Modifier Control
  • Instant Preview
  • SwiftUI Code Generator
  • Liquid Glass Support
Features
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DesignToCode is a powerful yet lightweight ipadOS app for SwiftUI interface design. It helps you build user interfaces visually while following the exact logic of Apple’s SwiftUI framework. With its clear editor, you can add Views, adjust Modifiers, and preview layouts in real time—ideal for developers, designers, and anyone learning SwiftUI. Key Features: - SwiftUI View Support – Create layouts with VStack, HStack, ZStack, Text, Shape (Circle, Rectangle, RoundedRectangle, Capsule, Ellipse), Color, GlassEffectContainer and Spacer. - Modifier Control – Apply Frame, FixedSize, ForegroundStyle, Background, Mask, Overlay, Font, and more—just like you would in SwiftUI code. - Instant Preview – See your interface update immediately after each change. Perfect for experimenting with layout, color, and typography. - SwiftUI Code Generator – Copy the SwiftUI code of your design directly to the clipboard. Save time by skipping the manual step of translating design ideas into code. - Supports Liquid Glass - compatible with iOS 26. For macOS Developers – Whether you’re prototyping, teaching, or building production-ready apps, DesignToCode accelerates your SwiftUI workflow. I created DesignToCode for my own daily development work, and I use it constantly. More Views, Modifiers, and advanced tools will be added in future updates. If you’re looking for a SwiftUI visual editor, an interface builder for ipadOS, or a fast way to generate SwiftUI code, DesignToCode will help you design and develop apps more efficiently.

Screenshots

Maruko4 screens
DesignToCode for SwiftUI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DesignToCode for SwiftUI at none against Maruko's 2. Maruko's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Maruko sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. DesignToCode for SwiftUI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maruko ships an update every 5 days, DesignToCode for SwiftUI every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Maruko versus DesignToCode for SwiftUI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarukoDesignToCode for SwiftUI
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShumin Yu浩 王

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Maruko

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly (3d Free)3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Yearly (3d Free)3 Days trial$44.991 Year
None

DesignToCode for SwiftUI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maruko free?
Maruko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DesignToCode for SwiftUI free?
DesignToCode for SwiftUI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Maruko or DesignToCode for SwiftUI have ads?
Neither Maruko nor DesignToCode for SwiftUI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maruko or DesignToCode for SwiftUI?
Maruko ships an update every 5 days, and DesignToCode for SwiftUI every 3 months. Most recently, Maruko was updated on November 7, 2026 and DesignToCode for SwiftUI on November 5, 2026.

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