Swift vs Kotlin

Apple's modern language that makes iOS dev less painful, but good luck escaping their walled garden meets java's smarter cousin. Here's our take.

Swift

Nice Pick

Apple's modern language that makes iOS dev less painful, but good luck escaping their walled garden.

Pros

• Type-safe with powerful pattern matching
• Fast performance close to C++
• Great for iOS/macOS development with seamless Xcode integration

Cons

• Limited cross-platform support outside Apple ecosystems
• Frequent breaking changes in updates

Kotlin

Java's smarter cousin. All the JVM power, none of the boilerplate headaches.

Pros

• Null safety built-in to prevent crashes
• Concise syntax reduces boilerplate code
• Seamless interoperability with Java
• Coroutines for easy asynchronous programming

Cons

• Compilation can be slower than Java in some cases
• Learning curve for functional programming features

The Verdict

Use Swift if: You want type-safe with powerful pattern matching and can live with limited cross-platform support outside apple ecosystems.

Use Kotlin if: You prioritize null safety built-in to prevent crashes over what Swift offers.

The Bottom Line

Swift wins

Apple's modern language that makes iOS dev less painful, but good luck escaping their walled garden.