DeviceKit
A value-type Swift library for detecting iOS, tvOS, and watchOS device models and capabilities.
What is DeviceKit?
DeviceKit is a Swift library that replaces Apple's UIDevice class with a value-type API for detecting iOS, tvOS, and watchOS device models, capabilities, and states. It solves the problem of UIDevice's limited and sometimes cumbersome API by providing a more comprehensive, type-safe, and Swifty way to access device information like model identification, battery status, screen metrics, and feature availability.
iOS, tvOS, and watchOS developers who need to tailor app behavior, UI, or features based on the specific device, its capabilities, or current state (e.g., battery level, Low Power Mode).
Developers choose DeviceKit over UIDevice because it offers a more modern, Swifty API with value semantics, comprehensive device detection (including simulators), and extended features like battery monitoring, sensor detection, and disk space checks—all in a single, well-maintained package.
Overview
DeviceKit is a value-type replacement of UIDevice.
Use Cases
Best For
- Conditionally enabling features based on device capabilities (e.g., Face ID, Apple Pencil)
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