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Learn serious code. In a seriously fun way.
Swift Playgrounds is a revolutionary app for iPad and Mac that makes learning Swift interactive and fun. It requires no coding knowledge, so it’s perfect for students just starting out. Solve puzzles to master the basics using Swift — a powerful programming language created by Apple and used by the pros to build today’s most popular apps. Then take on a series of challenges and step up to more advanced playgrounds designed by Apple and other leading developers.
Robots and drones await your commands.
Now you can make robots do incredible things with code you write yourself. Learn to program connected devices like the Sphero SPRK+, LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3, and drones by Parrot, and watch them come alive right before your eyes.
Real Swift code.
Real simple. Real playful.
Learning to code with Swift Playgrounds is incredibly engaging. The app comes with a complete set of Apple-designed lessons. Play your way through the basics in “Fundamentals of Swift” using real code to guide a character through a 3D world. Then move on to more advanced concepts.
What you see is what you code: Create code on the left side of your screen and instantly see the results on the right — with just a tap.
Conquer levels, puzzles, and coding concepts.
Starting with the “Fundamentals of Swift” lesson, you’ll tackle goals using the same code professional developers use every day. As you move along, more advanced concepts come into play. You’ll continually build on what you’ve learned and create even more complex code.
Fundamentals of Swift.
You’ll start out by learning the important concepts you need to understand code.
Commands
Functions
Loops
Parameters
Conditional Code
Variables
Operators
Types
Initialization
Bug Fixing
Master the basics,
then step up to more challenges.
In addition to the built-in library of lessons, Swift Playgrounds includes a collection of extra challenges — with new ones added over time. Go deeper on a topic you’ve already studied or try your hand at something new. You’re not just building fun creations, you’re building your skills, too.
A big world of playgrounds from a big community of developers.
Discover dozens of channels with fun new challenges created by leading developers and publishers. Subscribe to your favorites and you’ll receive their latest creations right in the app. Now there are no bounds to your playgrounds.
A new way to create code.
On the best device for learning.
Easily drag braces around code, wrap existing code in a loop, or choose from dozens of drag-and-drop snippets included in Swift Playgrounds — right from your iPad or Mac. Take full advantage of powerful Multi-Touch, multitasking, and split view capabilities on iPad. Also, enjoy the view from your Mac. The larger screen makes room for a new sidebar with a complete table of contents and quick access to other Swift files. Just tap, drag, or type text and numbers. Then interact with what you’ve created.
QuickType and coding keyboard.
Write an entire line of code with just a tap. With QuickType for code, the Shortcut Bar automatically and intelligently suggests commands as you go. When typing is the best option, iPad has an innovative keyboard designed for coding. Simply touch a key to access multiple characters, then drag to choose the one you want. Experience similar code suggestions on Mac, which comes with even more help to complete your code.
Snippets Library.
Quickly drag commonly used pieces of code from the Snippets Library to minimize typing.
Touch to edit.
Conveniently drag the boundaries of a statement around existing code.
Help is just a tap away.
If you come across a command that’s hard to understand, simply tap it and hold. A menu of options will appear. Choose the most relevant one and get the answer you need.
Jump-start your creativity with Starting Points.
Use what you’ve learned to create something brand new. With Starting Points, you can get a head start on more advanced coding, add multiple files to your playground at once, and use iPad features such as Multi-Touch interactions, accelerometer, and gyroscope. Personalize your project by adding graphics, audio, and more. Then easily share with friends, family, or the world. Students can also share code with classmates when teachers use Starting Points to create lessons.
Explore your creations in full screen.
Immerse yourself by using the vivid Retina displays of iPad or Mac. Simply tap the center divider, then drag to view your code or live project on the full screen. You can also customize built-in games like Battleship and Brick Breaker, then immerse yourself by letting them take up the whole screen.
See your code crawl, roll, or fly through the sky.
Watch your code spring to life by programming real robots, musical instruments, and drones. The Accessories channel is filled with engaging playgrounds that let you configure and control popular educational toys like LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3. And that’s just the beginning.
Sphero playgrounds let you guide this spherical robot through tricky courses, accelerate over jumps, and change colors.
Dash playgrounds challenge you to make it sing, dance and respond to sensor inputs to react to their environment.
MeeBot playgrounds guide you through coding Jimu Robot Meebot’s six robotic servo motors to make him move in lifelike ways. Or even dance.
Tello EDU playgrounds let you command multiple Tello drones to fly in a swarm, perform flips and other acrobatic movements, and push the limits of your creativity.
Explore robots, drones, and many other connected devices that support Swift Playgrounds.
Swift Playgrounds
To participate in Family Sharing, all family members must have their own Apple ID. Children under 13* can't create an Apple ID on their own. However, the family organizer can provide verified parental consent and create an Apple ID on the child’s behalf in their family group.
If your child already has an Apple ID, you can add it to your family group and update their email address, date of birth, security questions, and more.
Check your payment method
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Before you begin, make sure that you're using a supported payment method. You can check your payment method from your Apple ID account page. You can manage and change your payment method from your device.
To comply with child online privacy protection laws, you use the CVV, verification code sent via SMS, or security code from your payment method as part of providing your verified parental consent. If you do not have a supported payment method on file, you’ll be asked to change it to a supported payment method before you can continue. You can also learn more about how Apple uses your payment information.
After you create the child's Apple ID, you can change back to a different payment method.
Create an Apple ID for your child
Use the steps below to create an Apple ID for your child, then add them to your family group. After you add your child to your family group, they will have their own Apple ID that they can use on any Apple device. Your email address is the rescue email address for your child’s account, and you can use it with the security questions you provided to reset a forgotten password.
If the child already has a Game Center account, but not an Apple ID, you don't need to create a new account for them. Just search for their nickname instead.
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing > Add Family Member > Create a Child Account > Next. If you're using iOS 10.2 or earlier, go to Settings > iCloud > Family.
- Enter your child's birthday and tap Next. Be sure to enter the correct date.
- Review the Parent Privacy Disclosure and tap Agree.
- Enter the requested information for your payment method and tap Next. If you don't have a payment method on file, you need to add one.
- Enter your child's name, tap Next, then create their Apple ID (username@icloud.com) and tap Next. Tap Create.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to set a password, choose security questions, and set up your child's account. Choose passwords and security questions that you can both remember.
- Turn on Ask to Buy to approve all iTunes Store, Apple Books, and App Store purchases initiated by your child. You will be responsible for all charges to your account. Tap Next.
- Review the Terms and Conditions. Tap Agree.
Mac
On your Mac with macOS Catalina:
- Go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Family Sharing, then click Add Family Member.
- Select Create an Apple ID for a child who doesn't have an account and click Continue.
- Enter your child's birthday. Be sure to enter the correct date.
- Enter your child's Apple ID (username@icloud.com), first and last name, and password. You can also select the checkbox to Share your child's location with your family. Click Next.
- Enter the requested information for your payment method and click Agree. If you don't have a payment method on file, you need to add one.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to set a password, choose security questions, and set up your child's account. Choose passwords and security questions that you can both remember. You'll get an email confirmation after you create the Apple ID.
On your Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier:
- Go to Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Family Sharing > iCloud > Manage Family and click the Add button .
- Select Create an Apple ID for a child who doesn't have an account and click Continue.
- Enter your child's birthday. Be sure to enter the correct date.
- Enter your child's Apple ID (username@icloud.com), first and last name, and password, then click Continue.
- Enter the requested information for your payment method and click Agree. If you don't have a payment method on file, you need to add one.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to set a password, choose security questions, and set up your child's account. Choose passwords and security questions that you can both remember. You'll get an email confirmation after you create the Apple ID.
If your child has a Game Center account
If you want to add a child under 13* that already has a Game Center account, but not an Apple ID, follow these steps.
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On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 10.3 or later:
- Go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing > Add Family Member.
- Enter the child’s Game Center nickname.
- Follow the onscreen instructions.
On your Mac with macOS Catalina:
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences > Family Sharing.
- Click the Add button , then enter the child's Game Center nickname.
- Follow the onscreen instructions.
On your Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier:
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click iCloud.
- Click Manage Family.
- Click the Add button , then enter the child's Game Center nickname.
- Follow the onscreen instructions.
The child gets a message to enter their Game Center password. After they enter their password, the child is part of your Family Sharing group.
Manage Family Sharing settings
Children enjoy the same Family Sharing features as other family members and, by default, can access the same music, movies, TV shows, books, and apps. You can limit what content your child can access on the devices they use. Set Restrictions or Parental Controls on an iOS device, in iTunes, or on a Mac.
Ask to Buy is enabled by default for children under 13.* If you don't want to use Ask to Buy, you can turn it off:
- On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing, and tap the child's name. If you're using iOS 10.2 or earlier, go to Settings > iCloud > Family, and tap the child's name.
- On your Mac, go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Family Sharing, and click the Details button next to the child's name. If you're using macOS Mojave or earlier, go to Apple menu > System Preferences > iCloud > Manage Family, then click the child’s name.
If you turn off Ask to Buy, the child is able to initiate purchases that are billed to your payment method without prior notification.
Your child must remain part of your family group until they turn 13.* However, if necessary, you can transfer a child to a different family group.
*Age varies by country or region.
FaceTime isn't available in all countries or regions.