Stores Around You: Stores finder app template

Are you looking for a template to kickstart your App project? Then StoresAround Universal App Template might be the solution you are looking for. It kickstarts a localization App project that allows people to locate and submit nearby stores. The app user can search for store locations up to 100 KM radius. The app also has a news section which you can edit on your Parse Dashboard. You can also use the same interface to add new store entries or edit existing ones and add new images.

You do not need a domain name or hosting to get this app up and running because it is powered by Parse Server. Also, there is no need for uploading an HTML or PHP document; so you can strike out the cost of a domain name and hosting.

Another option for inserting or editing the data in your Parse Dashboard is the Adminca Panel. First, create your app on back4app, then head on to https://adminca.com to create a free account. After that, create a new panel, select the self-hosted Parse server option and add your host ID, App ID, and Master Keys in the fields provided. These parameters are available in the Core Settings on your back4app panel. That’s all you need to do to manage your Parse Dashboard with the Adminca Panel.

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Where can I purchase the template?

iOS Template Version

StoreAround was created with XCode, Swift Language, Storyboard, and Universal. It is very easy to customize, and the backend is powered by Parse SDK that is hosted on https://back4app.com

To read more about Parse SDK and back4app, you can click on this link below to read this informative article. https://hubpages.com/technology/Parse-SDK-will-not-shutdown-in-thanks-to-back4app

Is it possible to host Parse Server on my own server?

Yes, you can host Parse Server on your own private server. However, I do not offer support for settings up the server. You can find valuable information on the Parse Platform website here: http://parseplatform.org

A Code signing error pops up in Xcode 8.x

What you are experiencing is a bug in Xcode 8 when installed o macOS Sierra. However, you can fix it easily by following the guideline in this video https://youtu.be/z2LemT1_LqA

How do I remove AdMob banner ads?

The video in the link below will help you remove the code that shows the AdMob banners on the app. Kindly note that you are required to repeat all the steps every swift file in the project that contains the “import GoogleMobileAds” at the top line. The link to the video guide is https://youtu.be/e-HQYnta2Jg

Do you offer Free Support for this template?

I provide support if the challenge you are facing relates to the original code. However, if you are stuck while editing the code, I can help you out for a fee. I can provide support through TeamViewer. You can also send your app project files so I can inspect them on my computer.

What Version of Xcode can I use to edit the template?

You should use the latest version of Xcode at all times Because I always update the app to the latest release of the IDE whenever they are rolled out.

iOS App Features

• XCode 9.x project – Swift – 64bit
• iOS 8.0+ – Universal – Storyboard
• AdMob banners
• Facebook login enabled
• Powered by Parse SDK hosted on back{4}app
• Does not require a web server
• The user can filter stores using category and distance (up to 100 Km radius)
• Use the Maps iOS app to get directions to any store located by the app.
• Users can submit stores via the app to the Admin for approval.
• The PDF User Guide helps you get up and running.
• PSD graphics included for easy visual customization
• Clean code with comments makes it easy to customize.

iOS App Requirements

The latest version of Apple Mac OS The latest version of Xcode installed Working knowledge of the Xcode UI Photoshop, or other image editing application An Apple Developer Account is required to submit the app to the App Store. An AdMob account is needed to venerate your ad units A free account on back4app.com

Android Template Version

Android Applications features to consider

• StoresAround is a 64-bit, Android Studio 3X project.
• This is a universal application best for Android 5 and above.
• Users can filter their required store’s information by keywords or distance.
• Users can open the location of the store on Google map.
• AdMob banners are included.
• Users can log into this application with their Facebook accounts.
• No web server is required to host
• Users can submit their Store information to the Admin for approval.
• A user guide and PSD graphics folder are also included in this package.
• The entire code has been commented properly for a better understanding of the users.
• You can easily customize this application template as per your own preferences.

Requirements

For this application template you need to have:

• An Apple Mac with the latest operating system.
• Latest Android Studio version and a basic understanding of its user-interface.
• An image editor software
• An AdMob account if you want to generate your own UNIT ID Banner
• An Active Google Developer Account, if you want to submit your own version of this application to Play Store.
• Free back4app account.

FAQs

Will you offer support for this template?

Yes, we will fix any bug which will occur in the original code of this template. However, if you have messed up with something while customizing this template, then you might be charged some money to fix the error.

Is it fine to host the Parse server on my own server?

Yes, you can host Parse Server on your own server, but we do not support this process. However, you can get help from the official guide with ease.