iOS Architecture Audit for Startups
A senior technical review of your iOS or macOS codebase — architecture, data layer, Core ML readiness, performance risks, and App Store compliance. Written report and 90-min live walkthrough delivered in 5 business days.
Timeline
5 business days
Deliverable
Report + roadmap
Walkthrough
90-min live session
Investment
From €1,440
What the iOS Architecture Audit is
Most iOS startups reach a point where the codebase has outgrown its original design. Features slow down. Engineers work around old decisions instead of building forward. The audit finds those constraints before they get worse — and before you hire a larger team to work around them at scale.
The service is a fixed-scope, asynchronous-first engagement. You grant read-only repository access, complete a short intake form, and receive a written technical report on day 5. No long discovery calls. No open-ended retainer. One senior-level engineer reviews your full system and delivers a structured, prioritized report with a live walkthrough.
The audit is not a generic checklist. Every finding maps to your specific codebase and is cross-referenced against SwiftData, CloudKit, and Apple's App Privacy Details requirements — the same constraints you ship under.
What the audit covers
System architecture
Layer separation, module boundaries, dependency direction, and structural patterns that create coupling or scaling bottlenecks.
Data layer and sync strategy
Core Data or SwiftData schema design, CloudKit sync, conflict resolution, and local-first vs cloud-first tradeoffs that affect scalability.
Core ML and AI-native readiness
Whether the codebase can support on-device inference without a structural rewrite — model storage patterns, background processing, and Foundation Models API compatibility.
Performance and memory
Instruments-based profiling to identify main-thread blocking, memory pressure, launch latency, and Neural Engine utilization gaps.
App Store compliance
Static review of signing configuration, entitlements, target structure, and Review Guidelines risk areas before they cause a rejection cycle.
Codebase structure
File organization, naming patterns, test coverage gaps, and anything that slows feature development or makes onboarding harder than it needs to be.
Deliverables
- ✓Written technical report with findings prioritized as Critical / Warning / Advisory
- ✓Prioritized architectural roadmap with specific, actionable next steps
- ✓AI-native readiness summary — on-device vs cloud tradeoff analysis for your specific app
- ✓App Store compliance risk notes with reference to exact guideline sections
- ✓90-minute live walkthrough session to discuss findings and answer questions
How it works — 5 days
Access and intake
You grant read-only repository access and complete a short async intake form. No calls required. The review begins immediately.
Architecture and data layer review
System architecture, SwiftUI view hierarchy and state management, data schema, sync strategy, and layer separation reviewed against production iOS engineering standards.
AI readiness and performance profiling
On-device AI integration assessment with Core ML and Foundation Models criteria. Instruments profiling for performance, memory, and Neural Engine utilization.
App Store compliance and codebase structure
Signing, entitlements, target dependencies, Review Guidelines risk areas, and overall codebase organization assessed and documented.
Report delivery and 90-minute walkthrough
Full written report with prioritized findings delivered. Live session walks through each issue, implementation options, and the recommended next steps.
Who this is for
The iOS Architecture Audit is designed for teams that already have a codebase and need clarity on where it can go. The typical client is a funded startup that shipped a working iOS app and is now preparing to scale the team, add AI features, or raise their next round.
Good fit
- ✓Funded startups with an existing iOS or macOS codebase
- ✓Teams planning to add on-device AI or Core ML features
- ✓Products preparing to scale the engineering team
- ✓Apps with performance, sync, or architectural debt issues
- ✓Pre-acquisition or pre-investment technical due diligence
- ✓Founders who want an honest second opinion on technical decisions
Not a fit
- —Idea stage with no existing code — start with the MVP Sprint
- —Looking for ongoing hourly code reviews or consulting
- —React Native or cross-platform projects
- —Projects looking for the cheapest option available
Pricing
Price covers codebases up to ~60,000 lines of Swift. Larger or multi-target codebases (iOS + macOS + watchOS) are scoped individually. Apply with a brief description and receive a fixed quote within 1 business day.
No hourly billing. No scope creep. One fixed deliverable, one fixed timeline.
Common questions
Does my iOS app need to be live on the App Store?↓
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Ready to audit your iOS architecture?
Apply with a brief description of your app and the problems you want solved. The audit starts within 1 business day of codebase access.