Comparison

DockUI vs UI Playground

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

Head to head
About

DockUI

Visually design SwiftUI interfaces and generate production-ready code to paste directly into Xcode. Access a library of templates and components, save favorites, and learn with integrated tutorials.

Highlights
  • Visual SwiftUI editor
  • Generate production-ready SwiftUI code
  • Library of templates and components
  • Save favorite designs
  • Integrated tutorials and guides
Features
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DockUI is the fastest way to visually design SwiftUI interfaces and paste production-ready code straight into Xcode. Visually build and customize components, generate real SwiftUI code, and browse a curated library of templates with new content added every week. Visual SwiftUI Editor - Add, resize, and customize components visually. Copy clean SwiftUI code and paste it directly into Xcode — no rewriting needed. Templates & Components - Browse a library of pre-built templates and components made by the DockUI team. Save time and accelerate your development with ready-to-use, SwiftUI code. Save Your Favorites - Sign in to like and save your favorite templates, so you can quickly access them whenever you need inspiration. Tutorials & Learning - Learn SwiftUI with tutorials, tips, and guides in the app’s News tab, perfect for beginners and pros alike. Download DockUI and go from idea to SwiftUI code in minutes. Read more about our terms and conditions here:  https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Read more about our privacy policy here: https://dockui.com/privacy

About

UI Playground

Design and preview native iOS UI components with customizable options. Export native code to streamline development and share with others. Supports designers, developers, and product owners.

Highlights
  • Explore and customize native UI components
  • Preview live components with screenshots
  • Export native code for development
  • Auto-save and multiple draft support
  • Adheres to Human Interface Guidelines
  • Supports semantic colors and SF Symbols
  • Save to iCloud for cross-device work
Features
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Craft the best iOS 26 user experience by choosing the appropriate interface components with the right customisation. Explore and customise native UI components to unlock endless possibilities for your app. Take it to the next level, by previewing a live component within the context of your app, simply by adding a screenshot image. Finally, export native code to share with developers streamlining development. FOR DESIGNERS Explore on the device, all the possibilities that each user interface component supports, exactly as it will work in a real app. FOR DEVELOPERS Learn SwiftUI backwards by first interacting with components on iPhone and then reading or applying the code in a real app. FOR PRODUCT OWNERS Convey your ideas faster by designing small interactions within the context of your app, without the commitment of implementation. FEATURES • Auto-save: Automatically save every customisation you make — never loose your work. • Save Multiple Drafts: work on the same component with different customisations. • Human Interface Guidelines: small instructions lead to a proper usage of components that respect HIG. • Design & Developer Docs: get more information about each component on Apple's website. • Semantic Colors: add system colors with a version for light and dark mode. • SF Symbols: add system symbols for an extra level of precision. • Guides: align components within the safe areas or highlight the component. • Grouped Components: advanced components lets you build an entire Settings area. • Save to iCloud: work on multiple devices without loosing the work. By purchasing this app, we will guarantee ongoing support for any OS updates that changes existing or brings new relevant main UI components. If you have any doubts or want to report an issue with the app, please feel free to reach us at support@uiplayground.app . TERMS OF SERVICE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DockUI4 screens
UI Playground4 screens

Verdict

The call

DockUI and UI Playground both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of DockUI's written reviews are positive against 67% of UI Playground's. DockUI also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. DockUI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and UI Playground sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DockUI against 5.0 for UI Playground. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of DockUI's written reviews are positive against 67% of UI Playground's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DockUI ships an update every 3 weeks, UI Playground monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DockUI versus UI Playground: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDockUIUI Playground
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaicol CabrejaEmanuel Fernandes

Customer experience

DockUI

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

UI Playground

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DockUI

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
6 purchases

UI Playground

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Biannual3 Days trial$23.996 Months
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  • Yearly$44.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$149.00

Questions

Is DockUI free?
DockUI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UI Playground free?
UI Playground is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DockUI or UI Playground?
DockUI and UI Playground are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do DockUI or UI Playground have ads?
Neither DockUI nor UI Playground shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DockUI or UI Playground?
DockUI ships an update every 3 weeks, and UI Playground monthly. Most recently, DockUI was updated on November 8, 2026 and UI Playground on November 12, 2026.

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