UIKit is a lightweight and highly customizable framework for iOS development, while Materialize provides a comprehensive set of components based on Material Design principles that prioritize responsiveness and design consistency.
Materialize
Pros:
Responsive design out-of-the-box
Utilizes Material Design principles
Well-documented with examples
Cross-browser compatibility
Good default styling options
Cons:
Heavier than some minimal frameworks
Learning curve for developers unfamiliar with Material Design
Can lead to over-customization if not managed
UIKit
Pros:
Lightweight and fast
Highly customizable
Supports both mobile and desktop designs
Easy to integrate with existing projects
Rich set of components
Cons:
Limited pre-defined components compared to some libraries
Less community support than larger frameworks
Requires knowledge of Swift or Objective-C for customization