Comparison

HapticCode vs CuePulse for Swift

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

Head to head
About

HapticCode

Features
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HapticCode is the ultimate tool for iOS developers and designers to create, test, and export rich haptic feedback patterns with precision and ease. Whether you're crafting subtle tap feedback or immersive tactile experiences, HapticCode provides a visual, intuitive interface to build Core Haptics patterns β€” no code required. Key Features: Live Timeline Editor: Visually build and edit haptic events over time, complete with intensity, sharpness, and duration controls. Real-Time Playback: Instantly preview your patterns on-device using Apple’s Core Haptics engine. Waveform Visualizer: See a dynamic, animated waveform to better understand the feel of your haptics. ADSR Envelope Controls: Optionally configure attack, decay, sustain, and release for advanced tactile shaping. Pattern Export: Export as Swift code to integrate directly into Xcode. Export as JSON or plain text for sharing or documentation. Built-in Sharing: Share your custom patterns via AirDrop, WhatsApp, or any other app with a single tap. iCloud-Backed Library: Organize and revisit your saved patterns anytime. Beautiful UI: Inspired by Apple’s design language β€” smooth gradients, glowing waveforms, and intuitive layout. Ideal For: iOS Developers integrating custom haptics. UX Designers prototyping feedback. Musicians & Creators exploring tactile audio. Privacy First: No IDFA tracking. No personal data collection. HapticCode is built for creators, not marketers. Start feeling your ideas. With HapticCode, your app’s experience goes beyond the screen β€” into your hands.

About

CuePulse for Swift

Features
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CuePulse lets iPhone app developers and designers compare sounds and haptics for common interface actions. Tap any cue to hear it. Turn on Haptics to feel the matching pattern on a supported iPhone. Use Play all cues to compare the full collection. Each cue includes Swift code for sound, haptic, and both together. Tap Copy and paste the example into an app that uses the CuePulse Swift package. The app includes fourteen cues for confirmations, errors, toggles, loading, navigation, and other common actions. The sounds are created on the device by the CuePulse package. CuePulse does not require an account. It has no ads or analytics and collects no personal data. CuePulse is based on the original Cuelume sound palette by Daniel Belyi. Both projects use the MIT License.

Screenshots

HapticCode4 screens
CuePulse for Swift2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CuePulse for Swift at Free against HapticCode's $0.99. CuePulse for Swift also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

CuePulse for Swift is free to download; HapticCode costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
HapticCode versus CuePulse for Swift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHapticCodeCuePulse for Swift
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.116.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArpad Larrinaga AvilesMichael Danko

In-app purchases

None

HapticCode

No in-app purchases

None

CuePulse for Swift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HapticCode free?
HapticCode costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CuePulse for Swift free?
CuePulse for Swift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HapticCode or CuePulse for Swift have ads?
Neither HapticCode nor CuePulse for Swift shows ads.

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