Swift Charts vs DGCharts: 2026 iOS Charting Comparison

Swift Charts is Apple's native SwiftUI charting framework (iOS 16+). DGCharts is the long-standing community port of MPAndroidChart.

Swift Charts vs Charts (DGCharts) — Feature Comparison

Feature	Swift Charts	Charts (DGCharts)
Native SwiftUI	Yes	UIKit bridge
iOS minimum	iOS 16+	iOS 12+
Accessibility	Free, audio graphs	Manual
Dependency	None (Apple)	Third-party SPM
Chart type variety	Growing	Very wide
Vision Pro / Watch	Supported	Limited

Verdict

Swift Charts for any new app on iOS 16+. DGCharts only for unusual chart types Swift Charts doesn't support or pre-iOS 16 targets.

Choose Swift Charts if

• All new SwiftUI apps
• iOS 16+ targets
• Apps that want native look and accessibility

Choose Charts (DGCharts) if

• iOS 15 and earlier
• Exotic chart types (radar, candle)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Swift Charts support candlestick / radar?

Not as of iOS 18 — for those exotic types DGCharts or a custom Metal/Canvas implementation is needed.

Is Swift Charts production-ready?

Yes — it powers Apple's own Health, Stocks, and Fitness charts.