Ship Your First iOS App in 90 Days

Go from scattered tutorials to App Store launch with our proven system. Join 500+ builders who've shipped real apps using our structured, AI-accelerated approach.

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Forge apps. Ship fast. AI-accelerated.

90-day shipping timeline

Production-grade architecture

Real App Store launches

Why Most App Ideas Never Ship

Scattered tutorials create overwhelm

Career changers face fragmented learning with no cohesive architecture guidance.

Feature creep prevents shipping

Indie developers get stuck in endless iteration cycles, never reaching version 1.0.

Unclear validation wastes resources

Founders burn through development budgets without a clear path to market validation.

Choose Your Path to iOS Mastery

Tailored approaches for different goals and backgrounds

Current Frustrations

Scattered tutorials leave you overwhelmed with no clear path to employable skills
Bootcamps teach outdated patterns that don't reflect real iOS development practices

What You Want

Build a portfolio-worthy app that demonstrates professional-level architecture
Gain structured learning that translates directly into job interview confidence

Transform from tutorial consumer to confident iOS developer with a shipped app in your portfolio.

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Start with the free Primer to explore your path

The Foundry Path

Transform raw ideas into shipped products through our proven 8-stage process

Ore

Idea Clarification

Clear concept & market fit

Smelt

Validation & Market Signals

Validated demand signals

Forge

Architecture & Prototype

Solid technical foundation

Shape

MVP Build + AI Accelerators

Functional core features

Harden

Testing, Performance, Compliance

Production-ready quality

Polish

UI/UX refinement, App Store Assets

Launch-ready presentation

Launch

Submission, Marketing, Analytics

Live in App Store

Iterate

Feature Prioritization & Monetization

Growing, profitable app

Choose Your Starting Point

Four pathways designed for different experience levels and goals

Primer

Free

Foundations & orientation. 5-day email + mini lessons.

Outcome:

Clear app concept & next step

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Sprint

2 Weeks

Guided build to functional prototype.

Outcome:

Tangible demo & validation metrics

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Apprenticeship

Flagship

Full idea-to-App Store system. Architecture patterns, AI workflows, live reviews.

Outcome:

Complete shipped iOS app

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Guild

Community

Ongoing mentorship, code reviews, advanced labs, monetization playbooks.

Outcome:

Continuous growth & support

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What You'll Be Able to Do

Transform from idea to shipped, profitable iOS app

Ship Faster

Structured architecture patterns
AI scaffolding & automation
Repeatable project templates
Proven development workflows

Build Real Quality

Core Data & persistence patterns
Performance optimization techniques
Comprehensive testing harness
Production-ready code standards

Monetize & Grow

Complete launch checklist
App Store Optimization basics
Analytics & metrics loops
Pricing & monetization strategies

Inside the Apprenticeship

Everything you need to build, launch, and grow your iOS app

Architecture Blueprints

SwiftUI + modern concurrency patterns for scalable, maintainable apps.

AI Pairing System

Prompt recipes & automation scripts to accelerate development workflows.

Live Code Reviews

Expert feedback on your architecture decisions and implementation patterns.

Launch Playbook

Complete ASO guide, press kit templates, and metrics tracking setup.

Monetization Labs

Pricing strategies, subscription models, and revenue optimization techniques.

Iteration Framework

Post-launch feature prioritization and growth optimization systems.

"Raw ideas become durable tools through heat, pressure, and precision. We apply the same craft to shipping apps."

The foundry metaphor isn't just aesthetic—it reflects our disciplined approach to transforming concepts into production-ready software.

Like master craftsmen, we focus on reproducible processes, proven patterns, and measurable outcomes rather than hoping inspiration strikes.

Every technique we teach has been battle-tested in real App Store launches, ensuring you build skills that actually ship products.

Apprenticeship Module Map

Complete 10-module curriculum over 12 weeks (3 months intensive) - from concept to profitable app

Module Name	Stage	Objective	Key Skills	Deliverable	Success Metric
Market Validation & Concept Forge Week 1	Foundation	Transform vague app ideas into validated, market-ready concepts with clear user problems.	•User interview techniques •Competitive analysis •Problem-solution fit validation +2 more skills	Validated App Concept Document with user personas, problem statements, and feature roadmap	5+ user interviews completed with 80% confirming the core problem exists
iOS Architecture Blueprint Week 2	Architecture	Design scalable SwiftUI architecture patterns that support long-term app growth and maintenance.	•MVVM architecture patterns •SwiftUI data flow •Dependency injection +2 more skills	Technical Architecture Document with folder structure, data flow diagrams, and coding standards	Architecture review passes with senior iOS developer approval
Data Layer & Cloud Sync Week 3	Foundation	Implement robust data persistence with Core Data and CloudKit for seamless multi-device sync.	•Core Data modeling •CloudKit integration •Data migration strategies +2 more skills	Working data layer with local storage, cloud sync, and migration system	Data syncs correctly across 2+ devices with 99% reliability in testing
AI Development Accelerators Week 4	Productivity	Integrate AI tools and workflows to 3x development speed while maintaining code quality.	•AI-assisted code generation •Automated testing with AI •Prompt engineering for iOS +2 more skills	Personal AI toolkit with custom prompts, automation scripts, and workflow documentation	Development velocity increases by 200% measured by story points per week
Core Feature Implementation Weeks 5-6	Build	Build and polish the 3-5 core features that deliver your app's primary value proposition.	•SwiftUI advanced components •Custom animations •Navigation patterns +2 more skills	Functional MVP with core features implemented and basic UI/UX complete	MVP demonstrates core value proposition and passes usability testing with 5 users
Design System & Polish Week 7	Polish	Create a cohesive design system and polish UI to professional App Store standards.	•Design tokens in SwiftUI •Accessibility implementation •Dark mode support +2 more skills	Complete design system with reusable components and polished app interface	App achieves 4.5+ star rating in design feedback from 10+ beta testers
Testing & Quality Assurance Week 8	Quality	Implement comprehensive testing strategy ensuring production-ready stability and performance.	•Unit testing with XCTest •UI testing automation •Performance profiling +2 more skills	Complete test suite with 80%+ code coverage and automated CI/CD pipeline	App passes 48-hour stress test with zero crashes and <2 second load times
App Store Launch Assets Week 9	Launch	Create compelling App Store presence with optimized metadata, screenshots, and marketing materials.	•App Store Optimization (ASO) •Screenshot design •App preview video creation +2 more skills	Complete App Store listing with optimized metadata, screenshots, and promotional materials	App Store listing achieves 15%+ conversion rate from impressions to downloads
Launch Strategy & Analytics Week 10	Launch	Execute coordinated launch campaign with analytics tracking for data-driven iteration.	•Launch campaign planning •Analytics implementation •User acquisition strategies +2 more skills	Executed launch campaign with analytics dashboard and user acquisition plan	Achieve 1,000+ downloads in first 30 days with 20%+ Day-1 retention
Monetization & Growth Systems Week 11-12	Growth	Implement sustainable monetization and establish systems for continuous feature development.	•In-app purchase implementation •Subscription model design •A/B testing frameworks +2 more skills	Monetization system with payment processing and growth optimization framework	Generate $500+ MRR within 60 days of launch with positive unit economics

Foundation

Establish market fit and technical groundwork

Architecture

Design scalable, maintainable code structure

Productivity

Integrate AI tools for accelerated development

Build

Implement core features and functionality

Polish

Refine UI/UX to professional standards

Quality

Ensure production-ready stability

Launch

Prepare and execute App Store debut

Growth

Scale and monetize successfully

Human Creativity + AI Precision

Leverage AI to accelerate development while maintaining architectural judgment

We teach pragmatic AI integration that amplifies your capabilities without replacing critical thinking. Use AI for scaffolding, test generation, and refactoring suggestions while you maintain control over architectural decisions and business logic.

Featured AI Workflows:

SwiftUI View Skeleton Generator
Transform wireframes and UI descriptions into production-ready SwiftUI view structures with proper data binding and accessibility.
Saves: 2-3 hours per view
Core Data Model Architect
Design normalized Core Data schemas with relationships, validation rules, and migration strategies from business requirements.
Saves: 4-6 hours per model
Comprehensive Test Suite Generator
Generate unit tests, UI tests, and integration tests with edge cases, mocks, and performance benchmarks for iOS components.
Saves: 3-5 hours per component
App Store Listing Optimizer
Generate ASO-optimized app titles, descriptions, and keyword strategies based on competitor analysis and market research.
Saves: 6-8 hours of research

AI-Generated SwiftUI View

struct ProductCard: View {
    let product: Product
    
    var body: some View {
        VStack(alignment: .leading) {
            AsyncImage(url: product.imageURL)
                .frame(height: 200)
                .clipped()
            
            Text(product.name)
                .font(.headline)
            
            Text("$\(product.price, format: .currency(code: "USD"))")
                .foregroundColor(.secondary)
        }
        .background(Color(.systemBackground))
        .cornerRadius(12)
    }
}

Early Learner Feedback

"The structured approach finally gave me the confidence to ship my first app. No more tutorial hell."

Sarah Chen

Career Changer

"AI acceleration tools saved me weeks of boilerplate coding. Shipped my MVP in record time."

Marcus Rodriguez

Indie Developer

"Clear validation framework helped me avoid building features nobody wanted. Smart investment."

Jennifer Park

Founder

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Launch Your iOS App in 90 Days

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Built by Practitioners, Not Theorists

AppDevFoundry was created by engineers with 20+ years of experience shipping production software, from enterprise systems to indie apps that reached millions of users.

We've lived through the pain of scattered tutorials, feature creep, and failed launches. Our curriculum distills hard-won lessons into a systematic approach that actually works.

Our commitment: No get-rich-quick promises. No overnight success stories. Just durable skills, proven patterns, and the discipline to ship real software that solves real problems.

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