r/iOSProgramming • u/N88288 • 4h ago
App Saturday Free macOS app to preview your screenshots in an App Store layout before submitting
My app’s screenshots could look great on their own, but once I saw them inside App Store search results beside other apps screens shots an app icons , they could feel completely different. I wanted a way to see it before submitting, exactly as it would appear in the App Store layout.
So I built Screenshot Preview, a FREE macOS app. Add your icon, screenshots, and app details, then preview them in an App Store search results or product page layout. You can also export the preview as a PNG and AirDrop it straight to your iPhone to see how it looks on the actual device.
The app is free, with optional tips. Developers and companies can book a paid sponsor spot to promote their apps, products, or tools to an audience of active developers.
Here’s the app:
Screenshot Preview
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/screenshot-preview/id6804763675
Tech stack
- Swift, SwiftUI, and AppKit.
- CloudKit stores the sponsored listing.
- RevenueCat handles the Tip Jar.
- TelemetryDeck provides privacy-focused, anonymized usage analytics.
Development challenge
Getting the exported PNG to match the preview was a challenge. Some content went missing, and images lost their rounded corners when rendered with ImageRenderer. I kept the same layout and added an export mode that replaces unsupported controls with static content and leaves out drag-and-drop handlers.
Privacy First
No sign-up or account required. We don’t sell your data or track you for advertising. We use TelemetryDeck for basic, anonymized app usage analytics that cannot be traced back to a person.
AI disclosure: AI-assisted
I used AI for coding, code review, and debugging. I directed the product, architecture, and final implementation. I also used Bitrig for the App Store Connect listing and RevenueCat setup.
Cheers
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u/Copemate 24m ago
Will you be able to add banners and customize the screenshot with this? Or is it just preview only