# Swift Code Runner vs Visual Code Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Visual Code Editor at 100% against Swift Code Runner's 0%. Visual Code Editor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Swift Code Runner's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 8 days). On price, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swift Code Runner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Visual Code Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Visual Code Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Code Editor has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Swift Code Runner's written reviews are positive against 100% of Visual Code Editor's.

Swift Code Runner ships an update daily, Visual Code Editor every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swift Code Runner | Visual Code Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-code-runner-swiftmate/id6779651450/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-code-editor-vcode/id6789877680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | #162 |
| Size | 28 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LYKOV STUDIO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783754094) | [Devang Samirbhai Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759306895) |

## What reviewers say

### Swift Code Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-code-runner-swiftmate/id6779651450)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $29.99 | per year |
| premium | $49.99 | one-time |


### Visual Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-code-editor-vcode/id6789877680)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #186 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This mobile application provides a full-featured code editor and development environment for various programming languages. It allows users to write, run, and preview code directly on their devices, supporting offline use and Git integration.

**Highlights:** Supports 10 programming languages, Live website preview with hot reload, Syntax highlighting and code suggestions, Multi-file project management, Built-in Git and GitHub client, Offline functionality, Command palette for quick navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swift Code Runner free?

Swift Code Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Visual Code Editor free?

Visual Code Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Swift Code Runner or Visual Code Editor?

Visual Code Editor is rated higher. Swift Code Runner averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Visual Code Editor averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Swift Code Runner or Visual Code Editor have ads?

Neither Swift Code Runner nor Visual Code Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Swift Code Runner or Visual Code Editor?

Swift Code Runner ships an update daily, and Visual Code Editor every 8 days. Most recently, Swift Code Runner was updated on October 1, 2026 and Visual Code Editor on September 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Swift Code Runner or Visual Code Editor?

Swift Code Runner currently peaks at #150 in the App Store charts, and Visual Code Editor at #162. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*