Comparison

UI Playground vs SwiftCatalog

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

Head to head
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/

About

SwiftCatalog

Features
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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/

Screenshots

UI Playground4 screens
SwiftCatalog4 screens

Verdict

The call

UI Playground 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. UI Playground sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UI Playground ships an update monthly, SwiftCatalog every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
UI Playground versus SwiftCatalog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUI PlaygroundSwiftCatalog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmanuel FernandesCAEN Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

7 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-time2
  • Lifetime Discount$99.00
  • Lifetime$149.00
2 purchases

SwiftCatalog

Subscriptions1
  • SwiftCatalog Pro Annual7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • SwiftCatalog Pro$2.99

Questions

Is UI Playground free?
UI Playground is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SwiftCatalog free?
SwiftCatalog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UI Playground or SwiftCatalog have ads?
Neither UI Playground nor SwiftCatalog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UI Playground or SwiftCatalog?
UI Playground ships an update monthly, and SwiftCatalog every 2 weeks. Most recently, UI Playground was updated on October 13, 2026 and SwiftCatalog on October 11, 2026.

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