Pros of circle-menu

• More visually appealing with circular animation
• Supports both Swift and Objective-C
• Customizable menu items with icons and colors

Cons of circle-menu

• Limited to circular layout, less flexible than Context-Menu.iOS
• May require more screen space for proper display
• Less actively maintained (last update 3 years ago)

Code Comparison

Context-Menu.iOS:

let menuController = ContextMenuController()
menuController.menuItems = [
    ContextMenuItem(title: "Like", image: UIImage(named: "like")),
    ContextMenuItem(title: "Share", image: UIImage(named: "share"))
]
menuController.showInView(self.view, atLocation: touchPoint)

circle-menu:

let items = [
    CircleMenuItem(icon: UIImage(named: "home")),
    CircleMenuItem(icon: UIImage(named: "search")),
    CircleMenuItem(icon: UIImage(named: "settings"))
]
let circleMenu = CircleMenu(
    frame: self.view.bounds,
    normalIcon: "icon_menu",
    selectedIcon: "icon_close",
    buttonsCount: 3,
    duration: 4,
    distance: 120,
    showDelay: 0.1
)
circleMenu.delegate = self
self.view.addSubview(circleMenu)

Both libraries offer easy-to-implement menu solutions for iOS apps. Context-Menu.iOS provides a more traditional context menu style with flexible positioning, while circle-menu offers a unique circular animation that can enhance the visual appeal of an app. The choice between the two depends on the specific design requirements and desired user experience of the application.

Pros of GuillotineMenu

• Unique and visually striking animation for menu transitions
• Customizable appearance and behavior
• Supports both portrait and landscape orientations

Cons of GuillotineMenu

• Limited to a specific menu style, less versatile than Context-Menu.iOS
• May not fit all app designs or user experience requirements
• Potentially more complex to implement and customize

Code Comparison

GuillotineMenu:

let menuButton = UIButton()
let guillotineMenu = GuillotineMenu(menuButton: menuButton)
guillotineMenu.delegate = self
view.addSubview(guillotineMenu)

Context-Menu.iOS:

let menuView = ContextMenuView(frame: view.bounds)
menuView.delegate = self
menuView.dataSource = self
view.addSubview(menuView)

Both libraries offer easy-to-use APIs for implementing their respective menu styles. GuillotineMenu focuses on a specific animation and menu type, while Context-Menu.iOS provides a more flexible framework for creating various context menu styles.

GuillotineMenu is ideal for apps seeking a unique and eye-catching menu animation, particularly suited for navigation menus or app settings. Context-Menu.iOS, on the other hand, offers greater versatility and is better suited for traditional context menus throughout an app.

The choice between these libraries depends on the specific design requirements and user experience goals of your iOS application.

Pros of Side-Menu.iOS

• Provides a customizable side menu with smooth animations
• Supports both left and right side menu configurations
• Easy to integrate with existing iOS projects

Cons of Side-Menu.iOS

• Limited to side menu functionality, less versatile than Context-Menu.iOS
• May require more screen space, potentially impacting overall UI design

Code Comparison

Side-Menu.iOS:

let menuLeftNavigationController = UISideMenuNavigationController(rootViewController: YourViewController)
SideMenuManager.default.leftMenuNavigationController = menuLeftNavigationController
SideMenuManager.default.addPanGestureToPresent(toView: self.navigationController!.navigationBar)

Context-Menu.iOS:

let menuController = ContextMenuController()
menuController.menuItems = [MenuItem]()
menuController.settings = ContextMenuSettings()
view.addSubview(menuController.view)

Both libraries offer easy-to-use APIs for implementing their respective menu types. Side-Menu.iOS focuses on creating and managing side menus, while Context-Menu.iOS provides more flexibility for creating context-specific menus that can be placed anywhere in the UI.

Side-Menu.iOS is better suited for apps requiring a traditional navigation drawer, while Context-Menu.iOS offers more versatility for various menu types and placements within the app interface.

Pros of folding-cell

• More visually appealing and interactive UI element
• Provides a unique way to expand and collapse content
• Suitable for various use cases like lists, cards, and menus

Cons of folding-cell

• More complex implementation compared to Context-Menu.iOS
• May require more customization for specific design needs
• Potentially higher performance impact due to animations

Code Comparison

folding-cell:

let cell = FoldingCell()
cell.itemCount = 4
cell.delegate = self
cell.foregroundView = customView
cell.containerView = containerView

Context-Menu.iOS:

let menuController = ContextMenuController()
menuController.menuItems = [MenuItem]()
menuController.delegate = self
menuController.showInView(self.view, atLocation: point)

Both libraries offer unique UI components for iOS applications. folding-cell provides an innovative folding animation for expanding and collapsing content, making it suitable for creating visually appealing lists or cards. Context-Menu.iOS, on the other hand, focuses on creating customizable context menus with various animations.

While folding-cell offers a more distinctive and eye-catching UI element, it may require more effort to implement and customize. Context-Menu.iOS provides a simpler solution for adding context menus to your app, but with less visual impact.

The choice between these libraries depends on your specific UI requirements and the level of customization you need for your iOS application.

Pros of expanding-collection

• More visually appealing and interactive UI with expanding cards
• Supports both portrait and landscape orientations
• Includes a demo app for easy implementation and testing

Cons of expanding-collection

• More complex implementation compared to Context-Menu.iOS
• Limited to collection view-based interfaces
• May require more customization for specific use cases

Code Comparison

expanding-collection:

let expandingCollection = ExpandingViewController(collectionViewLayout: CustomCollectionViewFlowLayout())
expandingCollection.itemSize = CGSize(width: 256, height: 335)
expandingCollection.collectionView?.backgroundColor = .black
navigationController?.pushViewController(expandingCollection, animated: true)

Context-Menu.iOS:

let menuController = ContextMenuController(menuItems: [.photoLibrary, .camera, .location])
menuController.delegate = self
menuController.presentInViewController(self, animated: true)

Both repositories offer unique UI components for iOS applications. expanding-collection provides a more visually rich and interactive experience with expanding cards, while Context-Menu.iOS focuses on a simpler context menu implementation. The choice between the two depends on the specific requirements of your project and the desired user experience.