Top 3 Key Points:
- Cross-Platform Integration: Skip lets iOS developers convert their apps to Android easily, using existing Swift code.
- Unified Codebase: Developers can manage iOS and Android apps together, without altering the original iOS code.
- Free for Indie Developers: Skip is accessible for free to independent developers, reducing the cost of cross-platform development.
Creating apps for both iOS and Android has traditionally required separate development efforts, often leading to different experiences on each platform. Although cross-platform frameworks like React Native exist, they can sometimes result in compromised performance. Enter “Skip,” a new tool designed to make it easier for iOS developers to create native Android apps with minimal additional work.
Skip has been in beta testing for over a year and is now widely available for developers. The tool is particularly beneficial for indie developers, as it’s free for them to use, making it an accessible option for those looking to expand their app’s reach.
What makes Skip stand out is its ability to take your existing Swift and SwiftUI code and compile it directly into Kotlin and Compose, Android’s native development languages. This means your iOS code remains untouched, and you can continue using Xcode to manage both your iOS and Android apps within a single, unified codebase.
With Skip, developers can decide which parts of the code should be shared between platforms and which should be platform-specific. The tool also supports the use of any Swift/Objective-C libraries for iOS and any Kotlin/Java libraries for Android, providing flexibility in development.
For iOS developers looking to bring their apps to Android without the usual hassle, Skip offers a promising solution. By lowering the entry barrier, especially for smaller developers, Skip could become an essential tool in the app development landscape.
For more details, visit the official Skip website.
We’re thrilled to announce Skip 1.0!
Skip brings Swift app development to Android. Share Swift business logic, or write entire cross-platform SwiftUI apps, with native performance and native UI on each platform
Now free for Indies!https://t.co/UA3pNWHbul pic.twitter.com/KMzvGPvVfe
— Abe White (@aabewhite) August 15, 2024
