SwiftTip 1.5 is now available on the App Store for free.
What’s new in SwiftTip 1.5
- Customize up to seven quick tip percentages, or enter any custom tip from 0% to 100%.
- Choose Exact, Round Tip, or Round Total with clearer controls.
- Split bills between up to 20 people while keeping the full tip and total visible.
- See refreshed themes, stronger contrast, and a redesigned Settings experience.
- Use improved support for larger text and VoiceOver, along with more reliable currency calculations.
I originally created SwiftTip in 2015 for two reasons—and both are in its name.
First, I wanted a quick, free way to calculate a tip. Most tip calculators felt clunky and slow, so I built one designed for just a few taps and swipes. The goal was to calculate a tip swiftly and get back to your meal.
Second, SwiftTip was one of my first chances to build something with Apple’s new Swift programming language. It was a practical way to learn the language while making an app I would actually use.
Over the years, SwiftTip has remained both a useful utility and a small experiment. I’ve updated it to try new Apple APIs, Swift language features, operating-system capabilities, and evolving iOS design patterns.
This release continues that dual purpose: a modern, fast tip calculator—and a chance to keep exploring what’s new in Swift and iOS.
Learn more about SwiftTip or download it for free from the App Store.