A Swift UITextField subclass for adding input masks to format data like credit cards, phone numbers, and dates.
AKMaskField is a Swift library that provides a UITextField subclass for adding input masks to iOS applications. It allows developers to enforce specific formats for data entry, such as credit card numbers, phone numbers, or dates, by defining mask expressions and templates. This ensures users input data correctly and consistently, reducing validation errors.
iOS developers building apps that require formatted text input, such as financial, healthcare, or registration applications where data consistency is critical.
Developers choose AKMaskField for its ease of integration, native iOS compatibility, and flexible mask system that supports dynamic changes and intelligent text handling without heavy dependencies.
Swift plugin which allow add mask to input field
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Can be set up programmatically or via Interface Builder with minimal code, as shown in the storyboard and viewDidLoad examples, reducing setup time.
Supports customizable mask expressions and templates for formats like credit cards and phone numbers, enabling structured input with visual guidance.
Allows changing masks at runtime using methods like setMask, useful for adaptive interfaces that adjust based on user selections.
Optimized for performance with fast input processing and intelligent copy/paste actions that respect mask constraints, ensuring smooth user experience.
Only provides five predetermined pattern symbols (d, D, W, a, .), which may not cover edge cases or custom formats without extensive workarounds.
Built exclusively for UIKit, making it unsuitable for SwiftUI projects without bridging code, limiting adoption in modern iOS development.
README indicates compatibility with Swift 3.0 and older Xcode versions, suggesting potential lack of updates for newer Swift releases or iOS features.