One codebase, real store app
The iOS app loads your published Claude Code URL inside a native WebView. There is no second project to maintain and no code export.
Why wrapping beats rebuilding for Claude Code apps
Claude Code projects (and exported artifacts) end up as deployments on Vercel, Netlify or Cloudflare Pages, and WebViewGold wraps that URL, so the agent keeps working in one codebase instead of a web app plus two native ports. Point Claude Code at the WebViewGold documentation and it can wire push registration, haptics, the share sheet or biometric login through plain URL schemes. Deploy, and the installed app is current.
Keep shipping from Claude Code
Deploy and the app updates instantly. Only changes to the native shell itself (icon, new native feature) need a store update.
Native features on top
Push notifications, offline screen, native sharing, biometric login, QR scanner, in-app purchases and deep links are single settings or one-line JavaScript calls.
App Store approval guarantee
Apple App Store approval guarantee – or your money back within 14 days. 96.4% of all WebViewGold apps get approved by the review teams on the first attempt.
What you need
- A published Claude Code app on a public HTTPS URL (yourproject.vercel.app, yourproject.pages.dev or your own domain or, better, your own domain)
- An Apple Developer Program ($99 per year) to submit to the Apple App Store
- Xcode on a Mac – or the WebViewGold Cloud Builder in your browser (no Mac needed)
- WebViewGold for iOS ($109 one-time, free updates)
- A privacy policy page, a 1024 × 1024 px icon and 30 to 60 minutes
Great way of converting your web app to a native app! Fast turn-around, and a great way to get your apps into the app stores without the need to develop a full native app!
Claude Code to App Store: the walkthrough
Eight steps, no coding. Most people finish the native part in under an hour.
Publish your Claude Code app to a production URL
Push the project to GitHub and deploy with Vercel, Netlify or Cloudflare Pages (ask Claude Code to set up the deployment). A single-file artifact can be exported and hosted the same way. Use the deployment URL or your domain in WebViewGold. Artifact preview links and localhost are not production URLs. Deploy first. Custom domain: Add your domain in the hosting provider's settings and set the DNS records. See why a custom domain before submission is worth it.
Make it store-ready
Add a privacy policy page, an account deletion option (if users can sign up), and remove builder badges or "download our app" banners. Run the free App Store readiness check on your URL: it flags mixed content, missing viewport tags, builder preview domains and other blockers in seconds.
Get WebViewGold for iOS
One-time payment, free updates. You receive the ready-made Xcode project. If you do not own a Mac, activate the WebViewGold Cloud Builder and do everything in the browser.
Insert your URL and brand the app
Open Config.swift (or the Cloud Builder form) and paste your published URL. Set the app name, upload your icon, pick splash screen and status bar color. No coding needed.
Switch on native features
Enable push notifications, the offline screen, social-login handling, pull-to-refresh, biometric login or the QR scanner with single settings. Everything is optional.
Build and upload
In Xcode: Product → Archive → Distribute to App Store Connect. In the Cloud Builder: click Build, the upload to App Store Connect is done for you.
Create the App Store listing
In App Store Connect add name, subtitle, description, keywords, screenshots, privacy policy URL and the App Privacy answers. Add a demo account in the review notes if needed.
Submit for review
Apple reviews most apps within 24 to 48 hours. Answer reviewer questions in Resolution Center if any come up. Our approval guarantee covers you.
Claude Code-specific checks before you submit
These are the points that come up most often with Claude Code projects (Any web stack; artifacts are single-file React or HTML apps, Claude Code projects are typically Next.js, Vite or SvelteKit).
- Ask Claude Code to run a store-readiness pass (mobile layout, privacy page, account deletion, no dead links) and to add a /privacy route.
- OAuth providers block embedded WebViews; enable WebViewGold's Social Login Helper for Google/Facebook/GitHub logins.
- Claude Code can wire WebViewGold's JavaScript bridge into your app: push registration, haptics, share sheet, biometric login and QR scanning are one-line calls.
- Keep API keys server-side; anything in the client bundle is readable from a published app.
Let Claude Code do the store-readiness work
Paste this into Claude Code and let it apply the changes reviewers look for. Review the result, then publish.
Prompt for Claude Code
Audit and prepare this web app for publishing as a native iOS and Android app (it will run inside the WebViewGold native WebView wrapper): 1. Ensure a meta viewport tag, no horizontal overflow from 320px to 1024px, 44px tap targets and safe-area-inset padding on fixed headers/footers. 2. Add /privacy and /terms pages linked from the footer. 3. Add a "Delete account" action in settings that removes the user's data and auth record with confirmation. 4. Remove "Download our app" banners and external promotional links in the main navigation. 5. Add error boundaries and retry states for failed requests. 6. Set the <title> to the app name (max 30 characters) and a meta description. 7. Summarize what changed and what I still need to do manually.
App Store review: the rules that matter for Claude Code apps
Apple reviews behavior, not tooling. Nobody is rejected for using Claude Code; apps are rejected for the points below.
- 4.2
Minimum Functionality
The app must offer more than a repackaged website. Responsive layout, native navigation and at least one native capability (push notifications, offline screen, native sharing, biometric login) make the difference. WebViewGold switches these on with one setting each.
- 2.1
App Completeness
No placeholder content, no dead links, no crashes. If content sits behind a login, provide a demo account in the App Review notes.
- 5.1.1
Privacy
A public privacy policy URL is mandatory. Apps that let users create accounts must also let them delete the account inside the app.
- 4.8
Login Services
If the app uses Google, Facebook or another third-party or social login for the user's account, it must also offer an equivalent login that limits data to name and email, lets users keep their email private and does not track them for advertising. Sign in with Apple is the safe way to meet this. An app that only uses its own email/password login is not affected.
- 3.1.1
In-App Purchase
Digital goods and subscriptions sold inside the app must use Apple's In-App Purchase. Physical goods and real-world services can keep Stripe or PayPal.
- 2.3
Accurate Metadata
Screenshots, description and app name must match what the app does. Do not mention other platforms or "beta" in the listing.
Native features your Claude Code app gets in the iOS app
Every feature is optional and documented step by step in the WebViewGold for iOS documentation.
Push notifications
Remote push via OneSignal or Pushwoosh, local scheduled pushes via a JavaScript call, permission prompt at the moment you choose.
DocumentationSocial Login Helper
Google and Facebook logins work inside the app; Sign in with Apple is handled automatically.
DocumentationUniversal Links
Links from emails (magic links, password resets) open directly in the app.
DocumentationIn-app purchases
App Store subscriptions and one-time purchases via RevenueCat, triggered from your web app.
DocumentationOffline screen and fallback
A native "Try again" screen when the user is offline, or a local HTML fallback.
DocumentationLoading indicator and splash
Keep the launch screen until the web app is loaded, or show a native spinner.
DocumentationBiometric login
Face ID / Touch ID gate from a JavaScript call.
DocumentationQR and barcode scanner
Native scanner that returns the result to your web app.
DocumentationNative share sheet and haptics
Share dialog and haptic feedback from your web app.
DocumentationCustom CSS and JavaScript
Hide website-only elements and inject code when loaded inside the app.
DocumentationFeature guides for Claude Code apps
Each guide shows the exact setup for your Claude Code stack, with a prompt you can paste.
Push notificationsIn-app purchasesGoogle login and Sign in with AppleBiometric loginQR code and barcode scannerGeolocationAdMob adsOffline modeDeep linksNative share and hapticsFile downloads and camera uploadsIn-app ratingCustom CSS and JavaScriptNFC tag readerDocument scannerPrinting and AirPrintClipboard copy and pasteContacts accessVideo and audio playbackScreenshot protectionHealthKit and Health ConnectCalendar eventsFlashlightShare extensionWidgets and shortcutsApple Wallet passesNative storage and device IDMeta Audience Network adsNative tab bar and navigationSplash screen and loading indicatorSafe area and status barForce update and version checkExternal links and URL handling
Pre-flight checklist for App Store
Tick these off and the review is a formality. The free readiness check verifies the technical half automatically.
- HTTPS everywhere: App Transport Security blocks plain http:// content and invalid certificates.
- Responsive layout from 320 px to iPad widths. Apple also opens iPhone apps on an iPad during review.
- Privacy policy URL ready (a page inside your web app is fine).
- Account deletion available in the app if users can sign up.
- Demo login for the reviewer if content is behind authentication.
- No "Download our app" banners, no links to other app stores, no builder badges inside the app.
- A 1024 × 1024 px app icon without transparency and rounded corners (Apple adds the mask).
- Screenshots for the current iPhone sizes (and iPad if supported) taken from the real app.
- App name of 30 characters or fewer, a subtitle and keywords prepared.
- Export compliance answered (an app that only uses HTTPS qualifies for the standard encryption exemption).
Example: from Claude Code project to approved app
Say you built an AI travel planner with Claude Code: users describe a trip, a server route asks the Claude API for a day-by-day itinerary, and Supabase stores each saved trip. You deploy to Vercel, connect trips.yourdomain.com and have Claude Code add the WebViewGold bridge calls for the share sheet and an .ics calendar file for each day, which iOS opens in Calendar. Every itinerary gets a report button, and the privacy policy explains that trip descriptions are processed by Anthropic. The demo account in the review notes already holds two sample trips. Both stores approve it, and Claude Code ships improvements with each deploy.
Your first week after launch
- Ask Claude Code to go through the first days of error logs and fix what mobile users hit; deploy and the apps update.
- Watch your Claude API spending per user and add rate limits before a busy day surprises you.
- Read the reports on AI output and refine the system prompt in your server route.
- Record the WebViewGold bridge rules in CLAUDE.md, so future sessions keep the native calls working.
- Ask for a rating with rateapp:// after a user saves their first trip.
What you get with WebViewGold
A complete native app project, not a subscription. Everything below is included in the license and switched on with a setting.
- Complete Xcode project
- Push notifications
- Offline screen
- App icon & splash screen
- Share sheet & haptics
- Deep & universal links
- In-app purchases
- Free updates, white-label
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn a Claude Code project into an App Store app?
Deploy it to a public HTTPS URL, insert that URL into WebViewGold for iOS, build with Xcode or the Cloud Builder and submit via App Store Connect. The Android app uses the same URL with WebViewGold for Android.
Can I publish a Claude artifact as an app?
Yes, once it is hosted on a permanent HTTPS URL (export the artifact and deploy the file). For anything beyond a single screen, build it as a project so you can add a privacy page and real navigation.
Can Claude Code add native features through WebViewGold?
Yes. Point it to the WebViewGold documentation: the JavaScript bridge is plain URL schemes and JavaScript variables, so the agent can integrate push, haptics, sharing or biometric login in minutes.
Do I need a Mac to publish an iOS app?
Not with the WebViewGold Cloud Builder: configuration, build and upload to App Store Connect happen in the browser. If you own a Mac, the Xcode project works out of the box.
How long does Apple review take?
Most submissions are reviewed within 24 to 48 hours. First submissions and apps with logins sometimes get a question from the reviewer; answer it in Resolution Center and the review continues.
What if Apple rejects the app?
Rejections name the guideline and the reason, and you can resubmit as often as needed. WebViewGold comes with an App Store approval guarantee: if Apple rejects the app for a non-content reason, you get your money back within 14 days of purchase.
Can Claude Code configure the WebViewGold Xcode and Android Studio projects too?
Yes, if you run it in the folder where you unpacked the projects. It can set the URL and options in Config.swift and Config.java, add trigger lists for the Social Login Helper or adjust permission texts; you still build, sign and upload with Xcode and Android Studio, or use the Cloud Builder form instead.
Is it OK to call the Claude API from an App Store app?
Yes, from your server. Apple and Google accept AI apps that keep keys server-side, moderate output, let users report problems and explain the processing in the privacy policy. Your app also has to follow Anthropic's usage policies, which apply to everything your users can prompt.
Do I have to resubmit the app every time I change something in Claude Code?
No. The app loads your published URL, so content and feature changes you publish in Claude Code are live in the app immediately. A new store version is only needed when the native shell changes, for example a new app icon or an added native feature.
What does it cost in total?
$109 one-time for WebViewGold for iOS (free updates) plus the Apple Developer Program ($99 per year). Optional: the Cloud Builder add-on ($349 per license, one-time) if you want to build in the browser without a Mac, or the Full Service package (from $698 per platform) where our team configures, builds and submits the app for you.
Three ways to get your app into the stores
Same result, different amount of work on your side. All three come with the approval guarantee and 24/7 human support.
Do it yourself
$109 per platform, one-time
The WebViewGold license: a finished Xcode or Android Studio project. Paste your URL, set name and icon, switch on features, build and submit. Free updates forever.
See plans on the main pageCloud Builder
$349 per license, one-time add-on
No Mac, no Xcode, no Android Studio: configure in the browser, we build both apps in the cloud and hand them to App Store Connect and the Play Console.
How the Cloud Builder works Try the free demoFull Service
$698 per platform $798
Send us your URL and icon. Our team configures, builds and delivers your app within 72 hours, white-label, with source projects. Both platforms for $1,158.
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