Comparison

SwiftUI Companion vs SwiftMate

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

Head to head
About

SwiftUI Companion

Features
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Welcome to SwiftUI Companion! Are you a SwiftUI developer looking for a quick and effortless way to preview system elements in action? Whether you're fine-tuning your UI or experimenting with system sounds, SwiftUI Companion is your go-to companion for SwiftUI development on iPhone and iPad. This powerful yet lightweight tool lets you: Hear System Sounds – Instantly play and preview system sound codes to find the perfect audio cue for your app. Visualize Shapes – Explore SwiftUI’s shape library with full customization—adjust borders, fills, gradients, and more. Preview Text Styles – See all system text sizes and formatting options to ensure your typography is pixel-perfect. Discover System Colors – Browse SwiftUI’s built-in color palette, including gradient variations, to match your app’s aesthetic. No more guessing how things will look or sound—SwiftUI Companion makes it effortless to explore SwiftUI’s built-in resources in a structured, interactive way. Whether you're a beginner learning the ropes or a pro refining your designs, this app saves time and inspires creativity. Download now and make SwiftUI development smoother, faster, and more intuitive than ever!

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
Features
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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

SwiftUI Companion4 screens
SwiftMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SwiftMate at Free against SwiftUI Companion's $0.99. SwiftUI Companion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On 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

SwiftMate is free to download; SwiftUI Companion costs $0.99 up front. SwiftMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. SwiftUI Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SwiftUI Companion versus SwiftMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiftUI CompanionSwiftMate
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNishat MajidLYKOV STUDIO LTD

In-app purchases

None

SwiftUI Companion

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SwiftMate

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

Questions

Is SwiftUI Companion free?
SwiftUI Companion costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SwiftMate free?
SwiftMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SwiftUI Companion or SwiftMate have ads?
Neither SwiftUI Companion nor SwiftMate shows ads.

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