Swift · Objective-C · App Store
iOS app code uniqueness
iOS teams publishing app series or white-label builds use apporig to analyze Swift and Objective-C projects, detect structural clones, and identify files to rewrite before Apple review.
Swift and Objective-C analysis
Upload Xcode projects via ZIP or Git. apporig compares file content, AST structure, naming patterns, and architecture signals across all iOS apps in your workspace.
- Upload .xcworkspace / Xcode project via ZIP or Git
- Compare with other iOS apps in the workspace
- Per-target and per-revision reports
- Detect cosmetic refactors — renamed types with same logic
FAQ
Does apporig support SwiftUI and UIKit?
Yes. apporig analyzes Swift code regardless of UI framework. Structural similarity finds repeated screens, view models, and services.
How do I check iOS app code uniqueness?
Upload your Xcode project as ZIP or connect via Git to apporig. The tool analyzes Swift and Objective-C source, compares against other iOS apps in your workspace, and reports similarity scores.
Can apporig detect cloned iOS app templates?
Yes. Template-based apps often share identical view controller structures, networking layers, and utility classes. AST analysis surfaces these even when UI branding differs.
What causes App Store Guideline 4.3 rejections for iOS?
Apple rejects apps that share similar binaries, metadata, or concepts with other apps — often from the same developer account. Proactive Swift/Objective-C similarity checks help you differentiate before submission.
How does Swift AST comparison work in apporig?
apporig parses Swift files into syntax trees and computes structural fingerprints. Renamed classes with identical method signatures and control flow are flagged as structurally similar.
Can I compare two versions of the same iOS app?
Yes. Upload different revisions of the same project. apporig tracks similarity changes over time — useful after refactors intended to reduce overlap with other apps.
Does apporig analyze Objective-C code?
Yes. apporig supports both Swift and Objective-C in iOS projects. Mixed codebases are analyzed with language-appropriate parsers.
What should I rewrite after a high similarity report?
Focus on modules flagged as COPY or high RELATED — typically networking, data models, navigation flow, and shared utilities. Cosmetic UI changes alone rarely satisfy store reviewers.
Can apporig help with iOS app series publishing?
Yes. Studios publishing themed app series upload all titles to one workspace. apporig shows which apps are too similar and need architectural differentiation.
Is there a free iOS code uniqueness check?
apporig offers a free tier for iOS projects. Upload your Xcode project, run analysis, and review the similarity report at no cost for initial evaluation.
How is iOS code similarity different from Android similarity?
Each platform uses different parsers — Swift/Objective-C for iOS, Kotlin for Android. apporig compares projects within your workspace. Dedicated cross-platform iOS+Android comparison — coming soon.
Can apporig analyze .xcworkspace projects?
Yes. Upload your full Xcode workspace or project as ZIP. apporig extracts source files from the archive and includes all targets in the analysis.