Comparison

bit shifty vs SwiftMate

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

Head to head
About

bit shifty

Features
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bit shifty :: the most powerful programmer’s calculator you will ever need Feature-rich, easy to use, and computationally powerful — with unmatched capabilities for doing calculations with extremely large integers (10k binary digits). If you need a precise answer without number rounding or floating point calculations, want to work offline, or don’t want to be constrained by numbers that fit in one machine register, this app will surpass your expectations. Extremely large integers are easily input, viewed, and interacted with via a scrollable keyboard screen. The following functions are currently included: Arithmetic: - Addition - Subtraction - Multiplication - Division - Modulo - 2^x - EE Bit logic: - AND - NAND - OR - NOR - XOR - XNOR Bitwise: - Set bit - Clear bit - Toggle bit - Left shift - Right shift Integer calculations can use any combination of the binary, octal, decimal, or hexadecimal number bases, and a base is easily switched to another. Machine word sizes for input and output integers, and associated calculations, can be set to 8, 16, 32, 64, or 128 bits. Furthermore, inputs and output do not need to be the same machine word size. Input and output integers can also be either big endian or little endian, or a combination of both. Additionally, bit shifts are user selectable to either trim the bits beyond the current machine word or extend the number of bits in the integer. The integer separator is settable to a number of different options, e.g., comma, period, space, etc. And as an added bonus, the full calculation description (integers, number bases, number representation, endianness, selected calculation and machine word size) can be forwarded to the destination of your choice as a JSON formatted string. Annual subscription USD 9.99/year. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled prior to start of new subscription term. Subscription includes access to all 18 current calculator functions and access to all new features introduced during subscription term. Privacy Policy: https://www.bskul.com/apps/bit-shifty Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SwiftMate

This app provides a focused environment for writing, testing, and organizing Swift code. It features syntax highlighting, code completion, and a secure runner to test snippets and review output. Ideal for learners and developers needing a lightweight scratchpad for quick experiments and practice.

Highlights
  • Swift playground and code editor
  • Syntax highlighting and line numbers
  • Code snippets and local completions
  • Secure runner for testing code
  • Console output and AST viewer
  • File management (create, rename, import, export)
  • Autosave functionality
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Write, run, and understand Swift code with SwiftMate. Test an algorithm, try a small example, or keep a useful snippet ready for your next coding session. Work in a code editor with syntax highlighting, line numbers, search, indentation, automatic bracket pairing, and on-device completion suggestions. Create files with autosave, then import, duplicate, rename, export, or share them. Run your code and read the console output and compiler diagnostics. Explore code structure in the AST viewer. Import code from photos with OCR, save your own snippets, and export a code snapshot to share an example. Built for hands-on practice, short programs, and experiments. You can edit and save files on your device. Running code and inspecting its AST send the selected code to an online service and require an internet connection. Designed and developed by LYKOV STUDIO - Privacy Policy: https://lykovstudio.io/privacy - Terms of Use: https://lykovstudio.io/terms

Screenshots

bit shifty4 screens
SwiftMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SwiftMate at every 2 days against bit shifty's every 2 months. 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. bit shifty sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and SwiftMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

bit shifty ships an update every 2 months, SwiftMate every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
bit shifty versus SwiftMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbit shiftySwiftMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin SakrissonLYKOV STUDIO LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

bit shifty

Subscriptions1
  • Annual subscription$9.991 Year
3 purchases

SwiftMate

Subscriptions2
  • premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • premium$49.99

Questions

Is bit shifty free?
bit shifty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SwiftMate free?
SwiftMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do bit shifty or SwiftMate have ads?
Neither bit shifty nor SwiftMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, bit shifty or SwiftMate?
bit shifty ships an update every 2 months, and SwiftMate every 2 days. Most recently, bit shifty was updated on November 4, 2026 and SwiftMate on November 10, 2026.

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