What is CoreData Studio?
Fast, Handy, and Lightweight SQLite Viewer for CoreData/ SwiftData projects. With an intuitive interface, inspect, Debug, Search, and Optimize your application data. View and Compare Models (*.xcdatamodel) inside the CoreData Model Directory (*.xcdatamodeld).
Problem
Users (developers) manually inspect and debug CoreData/SwiftData projects using Xcode's built-in tools or basic SQLite editors, which lack efficient model comparison, intuitive data visualization, and dedicated CoreData optimization features, leading to time-consuming debugging and potential data inconsistencies.
Solution
Desktop application (developer tool) enabling SQLite data visualization/editing and CoreData model diff tracking. Users can inspect database schemas, execute SQL queries, track model version changes, and optimize data structures for iOS/macOS apps - e.g. comparing .xcdatamodel files side-by-side.
Customers
iOS/macOS app developers, Swift engineers, and mobile development teams working with CoreData/SwiftData frameworks. Demographics: 25-45yo tech professionals with Xcode proficiency, typically building data-driven applications requiring local database management.
Unique Features
1. CoreData-specific model diff tracker for version comparisons 2. Native SwiftData integration 3. Lightweight runtime (<50MB) with offline functionality 4. Schema visualization with ER diagram exports 5. Bulk data operations with conflict resolution
User Comments
Saves hours debugging corrupted CoreData stacks
Essential for SwiftData migration projects
Intuitive UI compared to raw SQLite browsers
Model diff feature prevents schema conflicts
Lacks advanced query autocomplete features
Traction
Launched May 2024 with 1,200+ ProductHunt upvotes
Used by 850+ developers (self-reported via PH comments)
Free tier with $49 lifetime PRO license option
Integrated into 3 open-source SwiftUI template projects
Market Size
The global mobile app development market ($206.85 billion in 2023) drives demand for CoreData tools, with 28M+ iOS developers worldwide (Apple 2023 data) creating 1.5M+ apps using CoreData/SwiftData (Appfigures 2024).
