Classify | iOS Universal Classifieds App Template (Swift)

iOS and Android version can share the same database on back4app

13 June 2021
• Added new facebook login credentials
• Updated the documentation
• Updated the code to support iOS 14.5+ and new version of Xcode

9 July 2020
• Implemented new features like Apple Sign in, Apple Pay with stripe backend Integration
• Updated Video tutorial for better understanding.
• Updated code to iOS 13.4.1 + versions with swift newer versions support.
• Updated code to swift dark mode.

29 July 2019
• Upgraded the design of List Views in the entire application
• Modified the images in circular view for as per latest apps look and feel
• Improved design and Color for better user experience
• Applied Collection view of the application
• Fixed Crashing issue all over the application
• Improved background design
• Improved design on Login and sign up Screens
• Updated Account Screen layout

25 May 2018
• Accordingly to the new EU GDPR terms, I’ve updated the ‘tou.html’ file and Documentation.
IMPORTANT: This means that if a User asks for his/her Account deletion, you must do it within 24 hours, as the GDPR’s “Right to be forgotten” Article states (LINK: https://gdpr-info.eu/art-17-gdpr/)

3 April 2018
• Updated to recommended settings with Xcode 9.3
• Updated the 3 Facebook SDKs (because of Swift 4.1 release):
FBSDKCoreKit.framework
FBSDKLoginKit.framework
FBSDKShareKit.framework

Jan 17th 2017
• Edited the ‘postAd()’ method in Post.swift, the saving block, in order to click on the OK button of the Alert and dismiss the controller
• Edited Post.swift file by removing all the AlertViewDelegate and its methods, and placing the AlertController instances in ‘buttImageTapped()’ and ‘deleteAdButt()’ functions
• Same thing for the Account.swift file -> ‘changeImageButt()’ function
• Edited ‘sendReplyButt()’ method in ShowSingleAd.swift, in order for the app not to crash in case a user has not registered an email address

Oct 6th 2017
• Edited the Location Privacy Usage keys into Info.plist.
So right-click on Info.plist in Xcode, Open As -> Source code, and replace the existing <key>NSLocation… rows with this code:
<key>NSLocationAlwaysAndWhenInUseUsageDescription</key>
<string>This app needs your current location for new posts</string>
<key>NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription</key>
<string>This app needs your current location for new posts</string>
<key>NSLocationAlwaysUsageDescription</key>
<string>This app needs your current location for new posts</string>
<key>NSLocationUsageDescription</key>
<string>This app needs your current location for new posts</string>

In this way, the Location permission alert will show up on devices with iOS versions older than iOS 11

Classify is a complete Universal app template you can use to offer mobile classifieds service to professionals and end users, they will be able to post and edit ads all via their devices, no computer needed, additionally they can just search for what they need or browse listings by Categories and contact seller all in mobility!

Classify is very easy to customize, it has a single Main.storyboard file, Universal, native XCode project, Swift language, Parse backend hosted on http://back4app.com

About Parse SDK and back4app

Read this article for more info about back4app and Parse SDK: https://hubpages.com/technology/Parse-SDK-will-not-shutdown-in-thanks-to-back4app

Can I host Parse Server on my own server?

Yes, although I don’t provide support for the setup process, you can read the official Guide here: http://parseplatform.org

I get a Code signing error in Xcode 8.x

That’s a bug of Xcode 8 with macOS Sierra, check this sample video to see how to fix it: https://youtu.be/z2LemT1_LqA

How to remove AdMob banner ads

Check this video out to see how to remove the code that shows AdMob banners: https://youtu.be/e-HQYnta2Jg

Keep in mind that you must repeat the shown steps for every .swift file that contains this line on the top:
import GoogleMobileAds

What about free support for this template?

I can offer free support for bugs encountered in the original code.
Instead, if you’ve edited the code and messed something up with it, I may apply some fee to fix it either via TeamViewer or by checking your app project files directly on my computer.

Should I use the latest version of Xcode to edit this template?

Yes, I always update my apps to the latest version of the IDE.

Why do I need to have login from Apple Account in the app?

Yes, because from 30th April 2020, APPLE authorities restricted the apps using 3rd party login from FACEBOOK, GOOGLE etc should also integrate “APPLE SIGN IN” method in the app. For reference: APPLE SIGN IN GUIDELINES

Screenshots

• XCode 11.4+ project – Swift 4.5+ – 64bit
• Universal – iOS 13.5+ – Storyboard
• AdMob interstitials
• Works with Parse backend hosted on back{4}app
• Login and Sing Up controllers
• Home screen with search fields and Category buttons, set favorite ads, post/edit your own ads
• NO external CMS needed
• PHP file to send emails with the contact form included
• Browse all Classify ads as a visitor (you don’t need to login or signup for an account)
• PDF User Guide included
• PSD graphics included
• Easy to customize, well commented code

• Apple Mac with its latest OS version installed
• The latest version of Xcode and some knowledge about its UI interface
• Photoshop or any other image editor software
• An Apple Developer account to submit apps to the App Store
• An AdMob account to generate your own interstitial UNIT ID
• A free account on back4app.com