Do I really never open Xcode?
Right. AppFlight drives Apple's own toolchain, project generation, builds, the simulator, signing, and submission, under the hood. Xcode never has to be opened. It does need to be installed, and Doctor checks that for you on first launch.
What does AppFlight actually automate?
The whole lifecycle in one app: development, app-record creation, the live simulator, the test gate, code signing, TestFlight, full App Store submission, review tracking, fixing rejected submissions, and ongoing updates and revisions.
Which AI does it use?
Your choice. Bring Claude Code or Codex. AppFlight is the orchestration layer; the AI runs on your machine and the calls go straight to your provider. We never sit in the middle.
Does it really submit to the App Store and handle rejections?
Yes. It creates the app record, uploads the build, sets metadata, and submits for review from inside the app, in one click. A few identity steps (developer enrollment, banking, tax) are always manual, by Apple's design. If Apple rejects a build, AppFlight reads the reason, fixes the issue, and resubmits automatically. Apple still reviews every app, so submitted is not the same as approved.
Is there GitHub integration for teams?
Yes. AppFlight commits your work as it builds and integrates with GitHub, so your team can branch, review, and collaborate using the workflow you already use.
Is AppFlight only for building apps?
No. It builds, ships, integrates, markets, and manages. One-click integrations wire in your database, paywall, payments, and analytics (Supabase, RevenueCat, Superwall, Stripe, OpenAI, PostHog, Sentry). Marketing autopilot generates your app icon, screenshots, mockups, and ASO. And a built-in command center gives you reviews, revenue, crashes, and analytics in one place, so you never leave the app to run your business. No other tool does the whole journey, start to finish.
Where do my keys and code live?
On your Mac. Credentials are stored in the macOS Keychain, encrypted at rest. Your source code stays on your disk. Nothing is uploaded to us.
What do I need before I start?
A Mac with Xcode and your AI of choice. You can build and preview a real app with zero Apple developer credentials, and only add your App Store Connect key when you are ready to ship.
Which devices can I build for?
iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch today. Vision Pro, Apple TV, and Mac have limited support and are expanding fast. Because everything is real native Swift, a new platform is a regenerate, not a rewrite.