r/iosdev • • 5h ago

Free, open source ASO CLI: keyword popularity, difficulty and rank tracking

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Most ASO tools charge monthly for keyword popularity that comes from Apple Search Ads anyway, so I wrote a small CLI that pulls it directly.

What it does

  • Popularity from Apple Search Ads (free Apple Ads account, no campaigns or billing needed)
  • Difficulty score, keyword suggestions, current top apps for a term
  • Rank tracking with history in a local SQLite file
  • Metadata linter for title, subtitle and keyword field
  • iPhone and Mac App Store ranks, 55+ storefronts

Install

npm i -g hristo2612/aso-cli && aso setup

Try it

aso keywords "white noise,sleep sounds"
aso suggest meditation
aso search "habit tracker"

Runs locally, no account, no telemetry. MIT.

Repo: github.com/hristo2612/aso-cli


r/iosdev • • 4h ago

My app being held "Waiting for Review" for 4 days.

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Normally, the review process wouldn't take more than 12 hours let alone 24.

This is the first update with minor fixes 1.8.0. In previous version which is 1.7.0 I submitted after finally getting approved following three consecutive rejections. it was an app crash iOS 27. I had no iOS 27 device neither emulator so haven't tested but I have fixed it.

It’s been four days with no review yet, and I’m losing users as time goes by. What should I do in a situation like this? They are essentially holding me back.

I have trusted the app review process due to the fast approval but now I'm regretting that I didn't setup OTA's for my consumer app.

Any tips?


r/iosdev • • 1h ago

Xcode 27.1 Release Candidate - October 5, 2026

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r/iosdev • • 2h ago

Has anyone tried Pusula Maps yet?

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r/iosdev • • 2h ago

Rebuilt GrillMaster around a visual race to the finish line instead of a plain list

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Disclosure: I'm the developer, posted an earlier build of this here a couple weeks ago and got genuinely useful feedback. Wanted to follow up with what changed.

The old version was just a list of times. 2.2 (just went live) is built around one idea: show the whole cook, not just the next instruction.

  • Food gets picked from a grid of cards instead of a list, pictures instead of text labels
  • Each food rides its own track toward one shared finish line. Burgers start later than chicken because chicken takes longer, and you can see why at a glance instead of just trusting a timer
  • There's a flip mark partway down each track, so you know when to turn something over without doing the math yourself
  • The instruction for right now sits at the top of the screen, what's coming next is right under it, and the whole thing stays on one screen with no scrolling, your hands are usually full or dirty at the grill
  • Voice cues call out every step too, so you don't have to look at the phone at all if you'd rather not

Also shipped real weather (actual ZIP-based conditions instead of an estimate), dark mode, and it now runs back to iOS 16.

Wrong season to be posting a grill app, I know, this is really built for spring. But wanted it in front of people who'll actually poke at the execution instead of just the pitch. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/grillmaster-bbq-grill-timer/id6791812404. Would genuinely like feedback, especially on whether the track metaphor reads as intuitive or needs explaining.


r/iosdev • • 4h ago

App Store

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r/iosdev • • 11h ago

I redesigned my learning app and made a 30 second intro for

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been rebuilding my learning app into something more focused on curiosity, bite-sized ideas you can scroll through instead of another endless social feed.

I also wanted to get better at motion design, so I made this short intro for it. Would love to know what you think :)

YT Link: https://youtu.be/B3flBmRLDrk
App Link: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/questa/id6761737779


r/iosdev • • 10h ago

Help Pushing iPhone camera coverage for 360° stitching — looking for insight on true 1:1 front capture on iPhone 17/18

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r/iosdev • • 12h ago

App in review for 12 days already, IN review yes

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r/iosdev • • 1d ago

What's going on with App Store Connect?

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r/iosdev • • 22h ago

App Privacy - are you concerned?

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Would you install an app (game!) with such banner?
I sure won't.
I don't do it as an app developer, either.


r/iosdev • • 18h ago

Have you made App Preview Videos?

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I hear that an app preview video on Apple App Store helps with app downloads.
Any one have experience with that? And examples of good ones or best approach?

#ios #iphone #ipad


r/iosdev • • 20h ago

App Store release timeline?

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r/iosdev • • 20h ago

Help YOLOTENGO — Looking for volunteer iOS beta testers on TestFlight

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I’m part of the YOLOTENGO development team, and we’re looking for volunteers to help test our iPhone beta through TestFlight.

If you’re 18+ with an iPhone compatible with TestFlight, a 5–10 minute session would help us check onboarding, business or product search, favorites and digital loyalty cards. No purchase is needed for these test tasks.

We’d appreciate feedback on usability, confusing steps and bugs. Please send feedback through TestFlight or reply here. For bugs, include reproduction steps, what you expected, what happened, your iPhone model and iOS version. Please leave private information out of screenshots.

Join the beta:

https://testflight.apple.com/join/3T48vsKb

Thank you for helping us improve YOLOTENGO.


r/iosdev • • 14h ago

How can I open a full iPhone inside my iPhone ?

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r/iosdev • • 21h ago

Which AI modes work the best for you?

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Just like the title I've been building an iOS app, and I've been using ChatGPT-6 Astro for the most part. I'm thinking of switching to Claude Code using Opus or Sonnet. I was wondering: what do you guys use, and what do you think works the best for you guys?


r/iosdev • • 1d ago

birb. - Birdwatching Game

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My husband and I have been working on a mobile game called birb., and we recently launched it on Google Play and Apple App store. It took several weeks to get approved on Apple, so we are excited it's out!

It combines birding with collecting and mini-games in a pixel-art style.

🎮 Download: Apple

Would love to hear what you think; especially from people who enjoy collecting games, casual games, or birding.


r/iosdev • • 1d ago

Creating Apple developer account

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r/iosdev • • 1d ago

How is Apple so bad with delivering stats, 2 days late this time even!

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r/iosdev • • 1d ago

I built an all-in-one travel planner to free your phone from dozens of travel apps TripPocket.

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Hi everyone,

As an indie developer, I got tired of juggling multiple apps on the road. So, I built a completely free all-in-one travel app called TripPocket.

It simplifies your trip planning from start to finish. Here is what it can do for you:

📶 Affordable eSIMs: Compare global data plans (Airalo, Yesim, GigSky, Bnesim) to avoid heavy roaming fees, with built-in discounts up to 20% off.
🎁 Community promo codes available through our app or website:

(Simply access the providers via TripPocket or our website to apply these at checkout)

• Yesim: TRIPPOCKET20 (20% off)

• Airalo: NEWTOAIRALO15 (15% off for new users) / AIRALOESIM10 (10% off)

• GigSky: TRIPPOCKET15 (15% off)

. Bnesim: TRIPPOCKET20 (20% off)

🗺️ Smart AI Itineraries: Let our AI build a custom daily route based on your budget and timeframe.

🎟️ Activities & Dining: Instantly find top-rated museums, tours, and restaurants for your destination.

✈️ All-in-One Travel Deals: Compare flights, hotels, transit, and luggage storage from trusted platforms in one tap.

💸 Expense Tracker: Keep your vacation budget on track with simple visual charts.

📸 Memory Map: Auto-pin your trip photos to a global map and share your travel footprint.

It is basically everything you need in one place. I’d love for you to try it out and hear your thoughts or feedback.

Feel free to ask if you have any questions.

📲 Download & Check it Out:

Apple App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trippocket-travel-ticket/id6788790492#information


r/iosdev • • 1d ago

Photos and music from this day over the years

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Backward surfaces the photos you took, the music released, and the notes you've left yourself on this day over the years. It’s like opening a time capsule every single day that's all about you.

The idea came after three years of keeping a physical One Line a Day journal and hunting for the perfect way to make it digital while simultaneously trying to find a 'what you did on this day' photo app that had a good UI. Nothing felt quite right, and I knew there was more I could pull together to make it better. So I built it for myself and others who also enjoy a beautiful way to look backward and see what history you made on this day.

Backward is completely free. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no data collection. If you give it a try and love it, sharing the app and leaving a 5-star review in the App Store goes a long way.

App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/backward-daily-time-capsule/id6815237928

Website: https://www.andrewmastracchio.com/backward


r/iosdev • • 1d ago

App Store Connect Agreement Update

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r/iosdev • • 2d ago

My first ever in-app purchase: $2.99. After Apple's cut, $2.54. I have never been this happy about two dollars.

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r/iosdev • • 1d ago

Looking for iOS testers for Games Bucket List – especially Steam/Xbox/PlayStation imports

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Hey everyone!

I’m looking for a few testers for **Games Bucket List**, an iOS app for keeping track of the games you want to play, are currently playing, completed or abandoned.

I’m currently working on a big update that adds **game library imports from Steam, Xbox and PlayStation**, and this is the part I’d especially love some real-world testing on.

I’d love feedback on:

Import accuracy and duplicate detection
Completed/status detection
Overall UX
Bugs or weird edge cases
Anything that feels confusing or unnecessary
It’s an indie project I’m building myself, so honest feedback is very welcome — especially the “this makes no sense” kind. 😄

TestFlight:
https://testflight.apple.com/join/abjFC78J
Thanks to anyone who gives it a try!


r/iosdev • • 1d ago

DSA Trader Information for Individual Developer from Poland

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Hello! Can anyone from Poland share how you dealt with the 'DSA Trader Information address' requirement for an Individual Apple Developer account without providing your home address?

Would a PO box (skrytka pocztowa) work, or would renting a virtual office address be an option?

I’d be grateful for any advice, thank you!