Official iOS SDK for building native mobile applications that integrate with the Salesforce platform.
Salesforce Mobile SDK for iOS is an official software development kit that enables developers to build native iOS applications integrated with the Salesforce platform. It provides libraries for authentication, data synchronization, and API access, solving the problem of securely connecting mobile apps to Salesforce services. The SDK handles complex tasks like OAuth2 token management and offline data storage, streamlining mobile app development for Salesforce ecosystems.
iOS developers building enterprise applications that need to interact with Salesforce data and services, particularly those within organizations using the Salesforce platform.
Developers choose this SDK because it is the official, maintained solution from Salesforce, ensuring compatibility and reliability. It offers pre-built, secure modules for common integration tasks, reducing development time and complexity compared to building custom integrations from scratch.
iOS SDK for Salesforce
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Maintained by Salesforce, ensuring compatibility and reliability with the Salesforce platform, as indicated by regular releases and community support channels.
Manages OAuth2 token storage and automatic session refresh, abstracting complex security concerns and simplifying login flows.
Includes SmartStore with SQLCipher for encrypted local storage and MobileSync for data synchronization, enabling reliable offline access and sync.
Provides Swift and Objective-C wrappers for Salesforce REST API, reducing boilerplate code and streamlining data interactions.
Tightly coupled to Salesforce services, making it unsuitable for apps using other backends or requiring multi-cloud flexibility.
Requires git cloning and running install.sh scripts, which can be cumbersome compared to simpler package manager installations.
Mandates iOS 18.0 or higher, limiting deployment on older devices and increasing minimum target versions for apps.