★ ★ ★ Swift Playgrounds Overview
What is Swift Playgrounds?
Swift Playgrounds is an app designed to make learning to code and building real apps fun and interactive. It is perfect for beginners who have no coding experience and want to learn Swift and SwiftUI, the powerful programming technologies created by Apple. The app provides a unique learning experience that takes advantage of iPad and the real iOS SDK.
Software Features and Description
1. You solve interactive puzzles in the guided “Get Started with Code” and learn the basics of building apps in “Get Started with Apps.” You experiment with a wide range of challenges and samples that let you explore unique coding experiences.
2. The whole time you are learning Swift and SwiftUI, the powerful programming technologies created by Apple and used by professionals around the globe to build many of today’s most popular apps.
3. And because it’s built to take advantage of iPad and the real iOS SDK, Swift Playgrounds provides a one of a kind learning experience.
4. Swift Playgrounds makes it fun to learn to code and build real apps.
5. Swift Playgrounds doesn’t require any coding experience — it’s perfect for anyone just starting out, from eight to one-hundred-and-eight.
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Download and install Swift Playgrounds on your computer
Hurray! Seems an app like swift playgrounds is available for Windows! Download below:
| SN |
App |
Download |
Review |
Maker |
| 1 |
Swift Files
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Download |
2.4/5
206 Reviews
2.4
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Togran Studios |
| 2 |
Swift Compass
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Download |
3.5/5
24 Reviews
3.5
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BeetRoot Software Inc. |
| 3 |
Introduction to Swift Programming and Computer Science
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Download |
4.2/5
3 Reviews
4.2
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WAGmob |
Not satisfied? Check for compatible PC Apps or Alternatives
Or follow the guide below to use on PC:
Select Windows version:
- Windows 7-10
- Windows 11
Download and install the Swift Playgrounds app on your Windows 10,8,7 or Mac in 4 simple steps below:
- Download an Android emulator for PC and Mac:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks Pc or Mac software Here >> .
- Install the emulator on your PC or Mac:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.
- Using Swift Playgrounds on PC [Windows 7/ 8/8.1/ 10/ 11]:
- Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Swift Playgrounds"
- The search will reveal the Swift Playgrounds app icon. Open, then click "Install".
- Once Swift Playgrounds is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Swift Playgrounds.
- Now enjoy Swift Playgrounds on PC.
- Using Swift Playgrounds on Mac OS:
Install Swift Playgrounds on your Mac using the same steps for Windows OS above.
How to download and use Swift Playgrounds App on Windows 11
To get Swift Playgrounds on Windows 11, check if there's a native Swift Playgrounds Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:
- Download the Amazon-Appstore » (U.S only)
- Click on "Get" to begin installation. It also automatically installs Windows Subsystem for Android.
- After installation, Goto Windows Start Menu or Apps list » Open the Amazon Appstore » Login (with Amazon account)
- For non-U.S users, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto Playstore on PC » click Configure_Download. This will auto-download Google Play Store on your Windows 11.
- Installing Swift Playgrounds:
- Login to your computer's PlayStore or Amazon AppStore.
- Search for "Swift Playgrounds" » Click "Install" to install Swift Playgrounds
- Swift Playgrounds will now be available on your windows start-menu.
| Minimum requirements |
Recommended |
- 8GB RAM
- SSD Storage
- Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000
- Architecture: x64 or ARM64
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Swift Playgrounds On iTunes
| Download |
Developer |
Rating |
Score |
Current version |
Adult Ranking |
| Free On iTunes |
Apple |
1645 |
3.78906 |
4.4.1 |
4+ |
Swift Playgrounds functions
- Apple-created lessons guide you through the core concepts of programming by using code to solve puzzles
- Interactive coding shows the results of your code instantly, alongside your work
- Create real apps on iPad using SwiftUI
- Touch and hold to grab any command and move it around to change the order of your code
- Learn the same powerful Swift programming language used by the pros to create apps in the App Store
- Send your projects to friends and family using Messages, Mail, AirDrop, or other Share Sheet extensions
- Access iOS frameworks such as SpriteKit for 2D games, SceneKit for 3D graphics, UIKit, and more
- See your code changes reflected live while you type
- Drag and drop snippets of commonly-used code directly into your playground
- Fix common code errors with helpful inline suggestions
- Stay organized with automatic code formatting
- Your code has direct control of iPad hardware, including the gyroscope, accelerometer, camera, and touch events
- Submit your completed apps to the App Store with App Store Connect.
✔ Pros:
- Intuitive interface design
- Engaging and entertaining mini-puzzles for learning programming
- Adds color to what would otherwise be a bland learning experience
- Helps users learn the basics of programming logic
- Beautiful and addictive app
- Free to use
☹ Cons:
- Drains battery fast
- Can be sluggish, even on newer devices
- Using the keyboard and shortcut bar can be tricky and frustrating
- App crashes when writing long functions
- Visual error with arched holes inside the island
Top Pcmac Reviews
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Wonderfully Motivating!
By Pat6897 (Pcmac user)
As a previous reviewer mentioned, this app takes the dullness out of learning how to program. Even as an adult, I am able to enjoy this learning process. I was an amateur programmer in high school, so I believe that for me to say this is a wonderful way to learn and/or brush up your basics for programming logic is quite a statement for what the developers have created.
The team who created this executed the interface in a very intuitive design; something I find quite uncommon with these "learn to program" apps. I would love to help spread the word about this app so it is not abandoned. Kudos to the Apple team!!! Please keep up the awesome work! Even adults need a more stimulating environment for expanding their skill set.
There are a lot of people mentioning device incompatibility and software bugs. I am running this on an iPad Mini 2. The bugs I have encountered are minor and do not interrupt my progress in a truly time consuming way. Typically, the little map won't load, so I will go back to the previous lesson then return and all will load normally.
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Awesome app for swift coding
By subnautica555 (Pcmac user)
This app is helping me learn a LOT about the app. I’m about to get Xcode on my computer so I REALLY need to learn the app and this app is teaching me everything I need to know for Xcode. The only bug I found was that sometimes the app crashed when I wrote a really long function and a visual error where if you find one of those arched holes inside the island (where water usually comes out from) you can see clear out the other side even though the other side appears solid. I know it’s not that big of a bug, but can you please consider fixing it? I’m just paranoid that it will show up somewhere and I won’t be able to get around it.
Otherwise, GREAT app.
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Love it!
By SP1733 (Pcmac user)
What a beautiful and engaging app - exactly what I've been looking for - and it's free?! These mini-puzzles are an excellent and entertaining way to learn for anyone new to coding. It really adds color to what would otherwise be a pretty bland learning experience. I also personally find it addictive. I've been working on it for several hours straight and can't wait to finish the rest. I really hope that Apple continues to offer this sort of education style.
This really helps with getting over the hump. Thank you!!
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battery drainer, but decent programming intro teaching tool
By nickname requirement fulfilled (Pcmac user)
This app really drains the battery fast.
What and how it teaches seems to be pretty decent and someone should be able to learn the basics.
However, as others have pointed out, it can be sluggish (even on a newer ipad pro) and the using the keyboard and shortcut bar is tricky and can be frustrating. (I find typing and text editing ios generally frustrating anyway, it seems to presume where you need an insertion point rather than putting it where your finger is.)
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