---
title: rate
framework: AVKit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
platforms: [iOS 27.0+, iPadOS 27.0+, Mac Catalyst 27.0+]
path: avkit/avplaybackuserinterfaceplaybackposition/rate
---

# rate

The rate of position advancement at the time of the snapshot. Zero when paused; negative during reverse scan.

## Declaration

```swift
var rate: Float { get }
```