Comparison

AppTrack.er vs SwiftMate

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

Head to head
About

AppTrack.er

Features
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Give your next app a place to grow. AppTrack keeps your app ideas, development notes and release plans together in a simple workspace. Capture a new concept, organise the work ahead and follow each project from your workbench through TestFlight, the App Store and publication. SEE YOUR PROJECTS AT A GLANCE Create an app idea, give it a recognisable icon and find it on your dashboard. Group projects by release stage so you can see what you are building, testing and publishing. PLAN YOUR NEXT RELEASE Track version and build numbers. Organise notes and tasks into sections, mark work complete and pin the sections you want to keep close at hand. KEEP THE DETAILS TOGETHER Save the thinking behind each app alongside its development checklist. Add a website to a published project and open it straight from AppTrack. PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Use iCloud to sync projects across iPhone, iPad and Mac with the same iCloud account. Built-in developer resources put useful Apple design and development links within reach. START FREE, GROW WITH PRO Create up to 10 app ideas for free. AppTrack Pro unlocks unlimited app ideas with a monthly auto-renewable subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. If your Pro access ends, existing projects remain available to view and edit. Eligible new monthly subscribers can try AppTrack Pro free for one month. Prices and trial eligibility are shown before purchase. Monthly subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled; manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Restore purchases using the Apple Account used to buy Pro. Privacy Policy: https://cakesquared.co.uk/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: 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
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

AppTrack.er3 screens
SwiftMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SwiftMate at every 2 days against AppTrack.er's every 3 weeks. 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. AppTrack.er sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month 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

AppTrack.er ships an update every 3 weeks, SwiftMate every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AppTrack.er versus SwiftMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppTrack.erSwiftMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul HutchinsonLYKOV STUDIO LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AppTrack.er

Subscriptions1
  • AppTrack Pro Monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
3 purchases

SwiftMate

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

Questions

Is AppTrack.er free?
AppTrack.er is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SwiftMate free?
SwiftMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AppTrack.er or SwiftMate have ads?
Neither AppTrack.er nor SwiftMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AppTrack.er or SwiftMate?
AppTrack.er ships an update every 3 weeks, and SwiftMate every 2 days. Most recently, AppTrack.er was updated on November 9, 2026 and SwiftMate on November 13, 2026.

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