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The iOS Bootcamp
January 20 - January 30, 2026
The iOS Bootcamp: Build Your First Mobile App with Claude Code
A 10-day build-first program where you scope, design, and launch a real iOS app using only AI - with daily accountability and live feedback.
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👥 Join 16,201 builders shipping apps with AI — without hiring a developer or designer.

The Mission

Build a revenue-ready iOS app faster than any agency.

The iOS Bootcamp is a focused, async sprint for people who want to ship an iPhone app now, not someday.

We mix AI-native workflows with shipped templates so you spend every block of deep work writing real product - no filler lessons.

By the end of this bootcamp, you will:

  • Have a working iOS app running on your own iPhone
  • Understand how to use AI (Claude Code) to build native Swift apps
  • Know how to deploy to TestFlight for beta testing
  • Have the confidence and framework to submit to the App Store
  • Be able to repeat this process for future app ideas

The Operating System

Accountability that keeps you shipping

Your cohort plugs into the Deep Work OS so every task, milestone, and update is documented.

  • Daily shipping schedule that tells you exactly what to build each session
  • Live leaderboard + streak tracking so you always know if you’re on pace
  • Instructor office hours + async reviews for unblocking tricky SwiftUI or App Store steps
  • Launch templates, copy decks, and assets ready to duplicate and personalize

Gus Tiffer
Gus Tiffer
Gus Tiffer
Gus Tiffer has shipped and monetized multiple iOS apps - with no coding experience.
Pat Walls
Pat Walls
Pat Walls
Founder at Starter Story. Built over 25 apps and digital products that have earned millions in revenue.

The Toolstack

Modern tools, used like a founder

We keep the stack simple and focused:

  • Claude Code: AI coding assistant (free tier available, Pro recommended)
  • Xcode: Apple's IDE for iOS development (free)
  • Apple Developer Account: Required for TestFlight/App Store ($99/year)
  • Swift: The programming language (Claude Code writes this for you)
  • TestFlight: Apple's beta testing platform (free)
  • App Store Connect: Where you submit your app (free)

Requirement: You need a Mac to build iOS apps. There is no workaround for this.

Here are just some of the tools you'll master
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Claude Code
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Swift
and many more...

You’ll also pick up:

  • design systems for iOS that make your screens feel native
  • debugging workflows that keep AI on the rails
  • systems for documenting prompts so you can reuse them on future builds

Schedule & Curriculum

Who This Is For

This bootcamp is designed for beginners.

You do not need:

  • prior coding experience
  • iOS knowledge
  • to “learn Swift first”

You do need:

  • a Mac
  • curiosity and follow-through

If you’ve ever said “I’ve always wanted to build an app, but…” - this is for you.

An async curriculum that fits a busy week

Everything is pre-recorded and annotated, and each day includes a short video brief, the exact prompts to run, and a suggested deep work block.

  • Day 1–2: strategy, scope, and UX blueprint
  • Day 3–6: build core flows, connect data, layer on polish
  • Day 7–8: beta test + analytics
  • Day 9–10: launch assets, App Store prep, and growth plan

Syllabus
6 units • 48 lessons
  • 1
    Introduction & Onboarding
    Welcome To Starter Story Build [From Pat Walls]
    Welcome to the iOS Bootcamp [From Gus Tiffer]
    Onboarding: Join The Slack
    Register For Office Hours
  • 2
    Phase 1: Setup
    What we are building in this bootcamp
    Here's what the next few days will look like
    Tech Stack and Tools Overview
    Download and Install Xcode
    Set Up Your Apple Developer Account
    Install Claude Code
    Claude Code Basics for Non-Developers
    Create Your First Project in XCode
    Checkpoint: My tech stack is set up
  • 3
    Phase 2: Ideas and Research
    You Don't Need To Be Original
    Strategies for Researching Ideas
    Download and Study Successful Apps
    The One-Feature Rule
    Checkpoint: Commit to your idea!
  • 4
    Phase 3: Plan the App
    Plan Phase Overview
    The Screen-by-Screen Framework
    Step 1: List Your Screens
    Step 2: Define What's On Each Screen
    Step 3: Plan With Claude
    Full Walkthrough: Planning App In Real Time (Part 1)
    Full Walkthrough: Planning App In Real Time (Part 2)
    Checkpoint: Ready to Build?
  • 5
    Phase 4: Build
    Project Setup + PRD
    Create New Project + First Prompt
    Create Initial Habit Creation Flow
    Bonus: Debugging and Session Management
    Building the Home Screen
    Running Your First Simulator in Xcode
    Polishing the Home Screen
    Creating the Detail View: Grid, Streaks, Edits
    Polishing the Design
    Building the Onboarding Flow
    Build: Wrap Up & Next Steps!
  • 6
    Phase 5: Ship It
    Overview
    Designing App Icons and Screenshots
    App Store Prep: Ask Claude to Generate Description, Keywords, Etc.
    App Store Prep: General Settings in Xcode
    App Store Prep: Create Your App in App Store Connect
    Launch to Testflight!!
    Submit Your App For Review
    Final Checkpoint: I Shipped My App!!
    Fill Out Survey to Get Your Custom Hat!!
    Thank you + get custom hat!
    I shipped my app - now what?
  • Proof

    Builders are already shipping with this playbook

    Screenshots, launch threads, and testimonials from past cohorts live inside the dashboard so you can model what works.

    Adam Rosato

    The AI bootcamp has given me a whole new buzz. I’m waking up early to work on my project, jumping back into it at night, and even spending my weekends building because I genuinely want to. It’s opened my eyes to what’s possible with AI, helped me get much better at prompting, and finally let me test ideas I’ve been sitting on for years.

    Abdul Bidiwi
    LegacyTextAI

    I started with 0 technical knowledge. By following the steps in the Starter Story program, I built and shipped my first tech product by myself within the week. More importantly, I know have a system, knowledge, and experience to do it again and again.

    Manny Ureno

    Amazing experience. The bootcamp cuts through all of the noise you hear online about vibe coding and helps you get straight into building.

    Rahul Kahani
    Rahul Kahani

    This got me moving forward on things I wish I started 3-4 months ago. Thank you!

    Mattias Malki

    Just amazing. The structure, tasks, and gamified process has really pushed me to do the necessary work. It is just crazy good.

    Devon Neill

    The accountability and gamification in the bootcamp was such a good motivator. I finally launched my MVP. I also felt like I wasn't doing it alone, thanks to the good vibes and feedback from my cohort and the Starter Story team.

    Ana M. Pricop

    Pat & his team are so close to you during the experience. It felt like a performance sports team where we all work individually and together to make something great happen. Plus - the accountability, content & structure are top notch.

    Denny Vuong

    This bootcamp gave me the structure, focus, accountability and motivation I needed to get my first paid customer!

    Joshua Sinclair

    We didn't just learn the theory, we put everything into practice through real-world projects. The bootcamp was challenging but well-paced, highly recommend.

    James Newman

    Would highly recommend joining if you're still on the fence about it. You will ship something and you will be pushed to do it. Stop overthinking it, and send it!

    What You Leave With

    You’ll walk away with:

    • a shipped native iOS app (TestFlight-ready with launch checklist)
    • the Deep Work OS templates to rerun the sprint anytime
    • a small crew of builders shipping alongside you
    • clarity on your growth roadmap and next hires

    Ready to build? Join us inside The iOS Bootcamp.

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