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Achieve seamless integration of real time communication into your native mobile app with our robust iOS SDK.

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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?

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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.

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Accessible

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

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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.

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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.

Build stunning chat and video calling applications with our feature‑rich QuickBlox iOS SDK

When you build with the QuickBlox iOS SDK you are not limited to a single communication channel or minimalistic functionality. Our iOS Video and Chat SDK is packed with communication features so that you can build the exact user experience that you want.

SDK Modules

Our iOS SDK include the following modules to help you build a modern fully‑functional app.

QuickBlox Authentication

AUTHENTICATION

Authenticate your users with Quickblox authentication methods, or your own
QuickBlox Users

USER MANAGEMENT

Manage user accounts including user profiles and passwords and more
QuickBlox Chat

iOS CHAT

Use our iOS Chat SDK module to enable instant messaging with a variety of stunning features on your iOS app
QuickBlox Calling

iOS VIDEO CALLING

Add peer‑to‑peer voice and video calls with a range of functions with our iOS Video Chat SDK module
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iOS VIDEO CONFERENCING

Integrate audio & video conferencing to your iOS app to ensure users stay connected wherever they are
QuickBlox Notifications

iOS PUSH NOTIFICATIONS

Send push notifications to iOS (via Apple Push Notification Services) and to Android (via Firebase Cloud Messaging) devices
QuickBlox Custom objects

CUSTOM OBJECTS

With this module, create data schemas and store, update, & delete your data entities with QuickBlox key‑value storage
QuickBlox Content

CONTENT

The content module allows you to store rich chat attachments, app content, and files without having to republish them
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ADDRESS BOOK

Enable you app users to retrieve, sync, and store contacts from their mobile device address book to their in‑app contact list

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.

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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.

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2. CONNECT

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

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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.

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  • 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

App building made easy

Ready to get started?

FAQ: Chat API

Additional Resources

iOS logo with icons for video chat and chat messagingHow-toiOS

How to Launch iOS Chat and WebRTC Video conferencing samples

Illia Chemolosov
2 Feb 2022
Building a messaging app with QuickBlox, Cordova and MeteorAndroidCordovaHow-toiOSMeteor

How to Build a Messaging App for iOS and Android with Meteor / Cordova

Hamza Mousa
20 Nov 2020
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