What is an iOS SDK?

iOS SDKs enable developers to build apps for Apple devices. QuickBlox iOS SDK provides a powerful toolkit for adding live chat, instant messaging, video calling, video conferencing and other communication features to native apps built for the iOS platform. Because our real‑time communication features are pre‑built and available in both preferred programming languages (Objective‑C and Swift), you save time and resources when you build with our ready‑to‑use iOS Video and Chat SDK.

Why use QuickBlox iOS SDK?

Developer‑friendly

Our video and chat SDK for iOS is easy‑to‑use with clear and comprehensive documentation and code samples which means quicker development time.

Accessible

Available in both main programming languages — Objective‑C and Swift — makes our SDK suitable for all iOS developers in the Apple ecosystem.

Versatile

Our feature‑rich iOS SDK can be configured to meet a variety of use cases. Configure chat for 1‑on‑1, private group, and public group chat. Build live chat experience with live chat iOS SDK. Or build powerful HD video calling solutions with our iOS video chat SDK.

No need to build from scratch

QuickBlox iOS SDK is a complete and powerful software package ready to install today. Sign up for a QuickBlox account and trial our free video and free chat SDK for iOS for yourself.

How to Create an iOS Chat Application?

It’s easy to add stunning communication features to any iOS app with our ready‑to‑use iOS SDK.

1. INSTALL SDK

QuickBlox SDKs are available for Android, iOS, JavaScript, React Native and Flutter. Cross‑platform is easy to set‑up as they all work together.

2. CONNECT

Before using our SDK you’ll need to initialize it with QuickBlox application credentials. You can copy & paste them from the dashboard.

3. BUILD

Use QuickBlox SDK to create your desired chat experience. You can refer to our sample apps to check out integration best practices.

Run our Code Samples

We want to make our developer experience as smooth as possible, that’s why we provide a series of iOS code samples that work with the QuickBlox platform. These are stored in our GitHub repository along with helpful guides.

iOS Chat sample code (Swift/Objective‑C)
iOS Video Chat sample code (Swift/Objective‑C)
iOS Video Conferencing sample code (Swift/Objective‑C)
iOS Push Notification sample code (Swift/Objective‑C)

Set up a free QuickBlox account, select the sample code you want, and go!

iOS Sample Apps

Read our Documentation and Quick Start Guide

Our Quick Start guide is designed to help you get started on a new application with easy‑to‑follow steps. Consult our official documentation which provides clear instructions on how to use our software to build stunning applications.

iOS Quick Start Documentation