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r/iOSProgramming on 2026-10-16

  1. 1My app name got flooded with clones. Apple took down one, but now there are even more.I’ve been pouring a ton of time and effort into building and improving my app, but its name is getting completely ripped off right now. I actually managed to get Apple to take down one clone recently, but instead of fixing the problem,…by u/Professional-Hawk747 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-16 · in 3 captures
  2. 2How does the ChatGPT app move the keyboard like that?by u/Puzzleheaded-Gain438 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-16 · in 3 captures
  3. 3293 apps — how does this pass App Store review?This guy published 293 apps most of them is in just five months 😂 I think a lot of developers have been using this dark pattern over the past year.by u/dianzhu · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-20 · in 7 captures
  4. 4I’ve been rejected for 2.5 months as an “astrology app.”I’m honestly exhausted by the App Store review process. I’m building a Balatro-style roguelike. Definitely not AI slop, it’s a real game I spent 6 months on. It’s been rejected three times as an “astrology app / spam.” Because game story…by u/Loud_Praline4715 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-20 · in 7 captures
  5. 5Organizing Do iOS Conference in NovemberHey all, I'm the organizer of Do iOS in November in Amsterdam. (Not sure if I should like that here directly.) And I was wondering how other iOS focussed conferences have been doing this year. I've seen a couple iOS conferences have their…by u/jeroenl · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-19 · in 6 captures
  6. 6Hey! I added fireworks to my lib Confetti3D, using SceneKit and shadersI shared Confetti3D here a while ago, a small library for adding 3D confetti and glitter to iOS apps. I just released version 2.0 with a new fireworks effect. The rocket trail uses SceneKit particle system (like with the confetti or…by u/aucuneinspiration · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-18 · in 5 captures
  7. 7Widget based configurable remoteFun use of widgets as they are customizable and resizable. Would be nice if you could batch import them instead of 1 by 1 as it takes a little while. Looking to make most of native integrations like Siri (but that has been performing…by u/Kindly-Direction205 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-19 · in 6 captures
  8. 8Is anyone still using GameCenter nowadays? Or has that ship sailed?by u/RSPJD · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 8 captures
  9. 9Xcode Projects for the Command Line and Coding Agentsby u/artemnovichkov · first seen 2026-10-16 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 6 captures
  10. 10App Size 101: Drop 40% in an afternoonby u/jacobs-tech-tavern · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-20 · in 7 captures
  11. 11Where do you discover active open-source iOS projects?I’d like to explore more open-source iOS projects—complete apps, Swift/SwiftUI libraries, and tools people are actively maintaining. Where do you find projects that haven’t already become widely known? Do you follow particular developers,…by u/aram-antonyan-hgtg42 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 8 captures
  12. 12Where is the "Delete" button in the new App Store Connect page? How do I remove the existing screenshot to replace it with another? Before, hovering over it used to show a delete button. Now it doesn't.by u/busymom0 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-16 · in 3 captures
  13. 13Anyone letting agents drive their app in the Simulator? Looking for feedbackI’ve been working on Argent, an open-source MCP server that lets your agent (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, etc.) tap through your app in the iOS Simulator, read the view hierarchy and logs, and profile with Instruments. That way it can…by u/blazejkustra · first seen 2026-10-16 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 6 captures
  14. 14What happened to the swift on android? What is today statusby u/Flashy_Imagination_6 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-18 · in 5 captures
  15. 15iPhone Duo Tent Pose in SimulatorAnyone know how we should go about accessing when the phone is in Tent Mode when our app is running. I want to do a special view specifically for this to act like a picture frame of drawings they have done in my app. I have no clue how to…by u/Embarrassed-Soft2691 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-17 · in 4 captures
  16. 16How is this possible? Crash on a device with lower iOS version than Minimum Deployment...Hello everyone! The title says it all basically... Could that be someone used a jailbroken device and passed App Store restrictions somehow? My minimum deployment is not randomly selected, that min. version is needed or the app can't be…by u/planckscalestudio · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-18 · in 5 captures
  17. 17iOS 27: App Intents Testingby u/lanserxt · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-18 · in 5 captures
  18. 18How do you know which videos / ads actually bring in paying users for your app?For those of you creating and marketing mobile apps, I am curious as to how you track the correlation between videos that actually drive paying users and downloads. Do you use promo codes / tracking links, just watch downloads after a…by u/Relykkk · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-19 · in 6 captures
  19. 19App Encryption Documentation stuck "In Review" for 35+ days with ZERO response from Apple. Is this a pipeline bug?Hi everyone. My App Encryption Documentation has been completely frozen in "In Review" status since September 5, 2026 (over 35 days now). I have submitted multiple support tickets asking for an update or escalation, but l've received…by u/acemson · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-16 · in 3 captures
  20. 20Fitting random daily notifications into iOS's 64 pending-notification limitI'm building an app that sends check-in notifications at random times: you pick a window (say 9 am to 9 pm) and how many a day, and it asks at unpredictable moments inside that window. With a few questions on random schedules, the 64…by u/utkuaytac · first seen 2026-10-16 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 6 captures
  21. 21iPhone Duo screenshots - folded or unfolded?I’m preparing my app for the Duo and starting to look at producing the screenshots for it. This may be a bit of a dumb question but Apple doesn’t specify whether or not screenshots should show the folded or unfolded Duo. Does it even…by u/ConduciveMammal · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 8 captures
  22. 22AppStore Connect has a weird IPad 13" screenshot bugIn my latest app review submission ASC complains that I don't have attached the IPad 13" screenshots although I attached the 2064 x 2752 pixels (portrait) screenshots. ref -…by u/dinidu01 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-20 · in 7 captures
  23. 23Has anyone had their iOS app cloned? How much time did you spend dealing with it?I’ve been reading about developers having their apps copied on the App Store, sometimes including names, icons, screenshots, and descriptions. I’m curious how common this actually is. If you’ve experienced it: - How did you discover the…by u/armenmk · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-18 · in 5 captures
  24. 24File processing foreverAfter my latest release, App Review asked me to provide a video demonstrating a feature, recorded on an iPhone. I recorded it on my iPhone 13 Pro Max, but when I try to upload the video, the processing indicator keeps spinning…by u/Vetor_ · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-20 · in 7 captures
  25. 25Data from App Store Connect APIHello everyone, I'm new to the Apple App Store Connect analytics reporting API and could use some assistance. I am in the process of building a dashboard that utilizes data from the analytics reporting API.I used Copilot to understand the…by u/silent_riser · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-20 · in 7 captures
  26. 26App Store Connect bug?"You must upload a screenshot for iPhone with Dynamic Island (medium display)." I see this message when i try to send for review but I already provided the needed screenshots (see the attached image). What is the problem? It's not my…by u/yo_asakura · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-20 · in 7 captures
  27. 27How do you build a network as an early career iOS developer outside of school in NYC?I’m finishing my software engineering degree at WGU and focusing on iOS development. Since it’s an online school, I haven’t had much access to a school network or opportunities to meet other developers. I’ve built and published iOS apps,…by u/ajm1212 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-18 · in 5 captures
  28. 28simshot: App Store screenshots from simctl, no XCUITestEvery release of my iOS app ended the same way: fighting the screenshot step. fastlane snapshot works, but it needs a dedicated UI test target, Ruby and a pile of gems, and element queries that break whenever a label changes. Once in a…by u/CalmCelebration2084 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-17 · in 4 captures
  29. 29Adapting your app for iPhone Duoby u/majid8 · first seen 2026-10-16 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 6 captures
  30. 30Fixes for “TestFlight and Subscription Criteria Not Met” while transferring app to another app store accountI was transferring my app to another app store account and I had these 2 criteria not met blocking me from transferring it, sharing the fixes here in case anyone else get struck 1. TestFlight criteria not met Make sure you remove any…by u/Sea-Individual-6121 · first seen 2026-10-15 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 7 captures
  31. 31The poster frame for this file is processing - more than a weekThe poster frame for this file is processing is this happening to anyone else? it published to store with a wrong frame on its own.by u/Amazing_Constant_405 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-20 · in 7 captures
  32. 32Reviews not showing up on the app storeI'm experiencing reviews that were always there now completely disappearing and new ones people post not showing up. My app is now at 1 star with 1 rating, which had a lot of ratings before. Usually it wont even show a star rating until…by u/Best_Day_3041 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-20 · in 7 captures
  33. 33TOS & Privacy Policy Mobile GameAs an indie developer, do you need to be registered as self-employed in order to make a valid TOS/Privacy Policy document? Ads are handeled by LevelPlay - IAP are handled by the stores (Play Store - App Store).by u/godpers · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-19 · in 6 captures
  34. 34In custom product page, we can not pick keywords from our app title or subtitle. That seems off.We can only pick keywords from the list of keywords. So if I want to create a custom product page for keywords in my app title or subtitle, then it is not possible. Any one else noticed this? What are your thoughts?by u/WheretheArcticis · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-17 · in 4 captures
  35. 35Product page header - Wrong aspect ratioWe try to apply the new Product Page Header, by using a 5 seconds video. The preview looks great https://preview.redd.it/ia68c62obouh1.png?width=2380&format=png&auto=webp&s=05b1feddee519f65fc727e23b1f3f7680caedd80 However, when viewing on…by u/yccheok · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-17 · in 4 captures
  36. 36Has anyone seen StoreKit 2 prices break in Xcode debug when the language is English but the region uses a comma as the decimal separator?Hi everyone 👋 Has anyone else hit this? I’m testing in-app purchases with a local StoreKit configuration in Xcode. System language is English. The region is one that uses a comma as the decimal separator (the usual setup across a lot of…by u/planckscalestudio · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-17 · in 4 captures
  37. 37Safari on iOS focused my input without autofocusI wasted far too long debugging this. codex, kept insisting we throw more javascript at it. It didnt think about making a simple example, to test, verify. Only once I pushed back and we dived into it, did we start to peel back the bug,…by u/Human-Cherry-1455 · first seen 2026-10-16 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 6 captures
  38. 38I turned aptitude test exercises into an app so you can practise them on your phoneI built Brain Preflight for people preparing for selection tests for pilot training, air traffic control, police, gendarmerie, military and train driver roles. The exercises draw on tests from different cadet schools and other…by u/Akara91 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-17 · in 4 captures
  39. 39I have a very specific question about building an appSo basically I’m building an iOS/ipad os app. It’s a video editor. My question is: I want to make some functionality to be downloadable through a server, like presets, new packs, luts etc… Maybe some new features etc… Also handle user…by u/OleksandrN · first seen 2026-10-15 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 7 captures
  40. 40Xcode keeps connecting to my iPhone over Wi-Fi even though it's plugged in. Anyone else?My iPhone is always connected to my Mac with a USB cable. I never want Xcode to connect over Wi-Fi. Yet Xcode keeps doing it anyway, and there's no setting to stop it. What this costs me: - Slower builds and installs on my iPhone - New…by u/Lexs_07 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 8 captures
  41. 41Offli — screen-time challenges with real cash prize pools (SwiftUI + FamilyControls). It took 16 App Review rejections to ship.After months of building and a review process that nearly broke me, my app is finally live: Offli — Screen Time Challenges . The idea: you join a challenge (e.g. "Instagram under 60 min/day for 14 days"), pay a real-money entry into a…by u/Formal-Shallot-595 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-17 · in 4 captures
  42. 42Stack Smash: a game based on Lagori, the "seven stones" indian street game. Looking for beta testersHi everyone! I'm a solo developer, and I've turned the street game I grew up playing in India, Lagori (Seven Stones / Pithu) , into a chaotic little party game for iPhone and iPad. How it plays: one team throws a ball to knock down a…by u/soumyaranjanmahunt · first seen 2026-10-15 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 7 captures
  43. 43How I localize String Catalogs with an LLM without breaking placeholders (script logic + prompt inside)I ship a few small apps on my own, and localization was always the task I put off. Pasting strings into a chat window "works" until a translation drops a %@ or turns %1$@ … %2$@ into something String(format:) doesn't like, and you find…by u/Glittering-Cup9298 · first seen 2026-10-15 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 7 captures
  44. 44Repeated App Store rejections and 9–10 days between replies — any advice?​ Apple keeps rejecting my app for different reasons: first In-App Purchase requirements, then needing an organization account, which we converted to. Now they’re reporting app issues without screenshots or clear details. I reply within…by u/aalazh3011 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-20 · in 7 captures
  45. 45How to get subscribers to stick aroundLong-time lurker, moderately infrequent commenter here :) I have a few apps in the AppStore and genuinely enjoy the engineering/designing blend between creating apps and solving a problem. Some of my apps have a subscription model and…by u/bananatoastie · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-18 · in 5 captures
  46. 46Someone posted an idea for an App - the Shazam for film/TV.I thought it was truly impossible to index that much data. What do you think? 🤔by u/alanskimp · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-17 · in 4 captures
  47. 47App Stuck In ReviewI have an app that went through review, was declined multiple times for the same reason. I did an escalation and they said the issue was 'resolved' and told me to submit a new binary for approval. I did. It has now been multiple weeks and…by u/No_Shift_Buckwheat · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-16 · in 3 captures
  48. 48My app size is approaching 1gbI’ve always ignored the size of my app. But now that I’m approaching 1gb I’m imagining how many potential users I’m losing at the download phase. Perhaps a metric I’ll never truly have visibility into. How do others view this topic?by u/RSPJD · first seen 2026-10-16 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 6 captures
  49. 49Looking for an iOS developer with a Mac to help with NFC card reading in my React Native appI’m working on a personal Card Vault app using React Native, which I’m planning to support on Android, iOS, and Windows. I want to add a feature that lets me read EMV data from my own bank cards using NFC, rather than having to enter…by u/Necessary-Foot64 · first seen 2026-10-16 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 6 captures
  50. 50What broke when my SwiftUI app went two-pane on iPhone DuoI make Basic Intake, a supplement and med tracker for iPhone with an AI assistant built in. Last week's update added an iPhone Duo layout, and the layout itself turned out to be the small part of the job. **The layout** Closed, the Duo is…by u/Greysawpark · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 8 captures
  51. 51Anyone using Antigravity + Gemini Pro for iOS dev? Missing the auto-Simulator verification loop from Claude CodeI've been using Claude Code + Opus for iOS development, and my favorite part of the workflow is giving it a high-level prompt and watching it write the code, automatically launch the iOS Simulator, verify the output, and refine the code…by u/yccheok · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-20 · in 7 captures
  52. 52I think this whole token business makes Agentic programming sucks. I'd rather watch an ad than buy tokens. What do you think?by u/alanskimp · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-17 · in 4 captures
  53. 53I ported my unit converter to the iPhone Duo, here is what I had to changeI spent the last days on the iPhone Duo with the Xcode 27.1 simulator. My app is a unit converter in SwiftUI, iOS 16+. It was running out of the box, but it looked bad. Unfolded, the inner screen is regular width but short, 951 x 669 pt…by u/OlivierBern · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-16 · in 3 captures
  54. 54Running 5 coding agents on one iOS app was killing my Mac, so I got rid of the simulator in the loop (37s → 2s per UI check)Disclosure up front: I work at Abacus.AI. This started as an internal tool for our iOS work, and we've now open-sourced it. We run several coding agents in parallel on the same SwiftUI app, each in its own git worktree. Every time one of…by u/Low-Future-9387 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-16 · in 3 captures
  55. 55Built this iPhone Duo UI transition using ArrangementView, matchedGeometryEffect, and a bit of custom layout logicby u/CookieThatCode · first seen 2026-10-15 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 7 captures
  56. 56I'm building RelayPlay: retro cassette or modern UI for the Duo's tabletop mode?I'm building RelayPlay, an indie podcast player, and this is one of the features I'm working on for its next update: a player specifically for the Duo's tabletop mode. Leave it beside you while working or cooking, see what's playing, and…by u/Waxe1975 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-17 · in 4 captures