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Current version 10.2 Update 1 (January 2014)Get the SDK that lets you build mapping apps for Apple iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad devices! Integrate a wide range of mapping and GIS tasks online or offline, including editing, geocoding, routing, mapping, and data visualization.
DownloadInstall and set up
Instructions are provided to help you install the SDK and set up your development environment.
Get StartedAdd a map to your app
This hello world tutorial shows how to create a simple map based app and prepare it for deployment. It provides tips along the way to help you learn how the API works and jump-start your development.
Create a MapAccess lots of samples
The ArcGIS Runtime SDK for iOS has a great community and lots of sample code to get you going. We also have open source samples on GitHub.
Browse Sample CodeKeep learning
The SDK caters to most learning styles by providing tutorials, sample apps, a detailed API reference, and topics that give overviews of the main API concepts, such as the different ways to display information on a map and ways you can improve performance.
Read the API ReferenceTwo for one
Application logic you write in OS X can be reused in iOS, and vice versa. Just change the UI to target the device.
Fast and furious
The ArcGIS Runtime SDK for OS X and iOS leverage the Objective-C blocks programming pattern to run tasks asynchronously.
Background download of TPKs
The ArcGIS Runtime SDK for iOS downloads tile packages requested to the server even if you user switches to another application on their iPhone or iPad. You can use local notification to let your user know the TPK finished downloading and it's ready to use.
iOS SDK Overview