A customizable timeline view implemented as a UITableViewCell for iOS apps.
TimelineTableViewCell is an open-source iOS library that provides a customizable UITableViewCell for displaying events in a vertical timeline layout. It solves the need for a reusable, visually appealing timeline component in iOS apps, handling the complex UI rendering so developers can focus on data integration.
iOS developers building apps that require timeline displays, such as activity feeds, history logs, project trackers, or any chronological data presentation.
Developers choose TimelineTableViewCell for its simplicity, customization options, and ease of integration—offering a ready-made solution that avoids the complexity of manually implementing timeline UI with Core Graphics or custom layers.
Simple timeline view implemented by UITableViewCell
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Uses standard registration and dequeuing patterns, making it straightforward to add to existing table view controllers, as shown in the integration code snippets for both CocoaPods and Swift Package Manager.
Offers granular control over timeline points, lines, and bubbles with properties like diameter, color, and radius, allowing precise UI alignment with app design, as documented in the TimelinePoint and Timeline sections.
Includes a UIStackView for displaying multiple thumbnails, enabling rich event representations with images alongside text labels, a feature added in v2.0+ to replace the single thumbnailImageView.
Shows updates for Swift versions and notes breaking changes, indicating ongoing maintenance and compatibility with newer iOS features, as seen in the Requirements section tracking Swift 3 to Swift 5.
The README requires guard statements for bundle handling with Swift Package Manager, adding unnecessary boilerplate code compared to simpler libraries, which can confuse developers during integration.
Designed exclusively for vertical timelines, lacking support for horizontal or alternative orientations, which restricts use in varied design scenarios and isn't mentioned as extensible.
Past updates like v2.0+ introduced breaking changes such as replacing thumbnailImageView with UIStackView, which could disrupt existing app integrations during upgrades without clear migration paths.