StoresAround | iOS Universal Store Finder App Template (Swift)

Both iOS and Android version can share the same Parse database

25 July 2024 • Implemented new design for whole app • Fixed some issues regarding iOS 17 in source code • Updated app to support iOS 17+ versions 14 Feb 2022 • Applied new changes to the current design • Applied apple updates to already added permissions in the source code • Updated app to support iOS 15+ versions 30 Nov 2021 • Source code updated to iOS 14.5 • Updated the code with all stores function • Resolved the issues of Navigation for categories 19 July 2021 • Updated the design with new design techniques • Resolved the issue of Facebook login • Added support for newer versions of Xcode and iOS 7 May 2020 • Implemented “Apple Sign in” • Updated code to support new features in iOS 13+ version. • Updated the code to support Xcode 11+ version and added support to the dark mode of iOS. 29 July 2019 • Upgraded the design of the home Screen by applying Card View • Improved the design of news screen and favorites screen • Fixed Crash on list refresh of news screes • Update latest design pattern of “Categories screen” including icons • Improved the design of “Store details screen” including new icons for a call, message, and not available list. • Improved the design of user account screen with the transparency of fields 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 6 January 2018 • Fixed a small bug by editing the 'imagePickerController()' method in Accoubnt.swift • Added a 'scaleImageToMaxWidth()' extension in Configs.swift

StoresAround is a Universal App Template where you can let people see and submit stores nearby, it has Localization service, search by Category and up to 100 Km nearby.
It has a News section that you can edit on your Parse Dashboard, as well as inserting/editing the Stores details and images.

Since its backend is by Parse Server, you don’t have to buy any domain/hosting, there are NO PHP files to upload to a web server so you’ll save some money for the server side.

You may also use the Adminca Panel as a great alternative to insert/edit data in your Parse Dashboard, after you’ll create your app on back4app, create a free account on http://adminca.com and create a new Panel, choose self-hosted Parse server and paste your Host, Application ID and Master Key in the relative fields (you can find them in Core Settings of your back4app panel)

StoresAround is a native XCode project, Swift language, Storyboard, Universal, super easy to customize, backend with Parse SDK 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

Terms & Policy about Back4App

Users are bound to change the back4App keys and APP keys after purchasing the source code and all the related stuff from CUBYCODE. As CUBYCODE will reserve the rights to take some legal actions, if users continue to use company’s account of Back4App for their testing purposes.

Screenshots

• XCode 11.4+ project – Swift 4.5+ – 64bit
• Universal – Storyboard – iOS 13.5+
• AdMob banners
• AdMob banners
• Facebook login
• Works with Parse SDK hosted on back{4}app
• NO web server needed
• Filter stores by category and distance (up to 100 Km nearby)
• Open stores location from the map to Maps iOS app for directions
• Easily submit stores via the app to the Admin for approval
• 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 banner UNIT ID
• A free account on back4app.com