SwiftUI vs. UIKit: A 2025 Perspective

Andy Ibanez
Andy Ibanez June 15, 2025
SwiftUI vs. UIKit: A 2025 Perspective

When SwiftUI was announced, it promised a revolution in UI development for Apple platforms. Years later, how has that promise held up?

This article offers a pragmatic look at the strengths and weaknesses of both SwiftUI and UIKit in 2025. We’ll explore where SwiftUI excels for rapid development and where UIKit’s maturity and control are still indispensable for complex, high-performance interfaces.