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Short answer: No.


An Android app built in Android Studio (Java/Kotlin) cannot be converted into an iOS app. But there are some facts which you should know.



Why direct conversion isn't possible?

Main reason is different operating systems: Android (Linux-based) and iOS (Unix-based) have completely different architectures. Android and iOS are fundamentally different:


Aspect Android iOS
Primary Languages Java, Kotlin Swift, Objective-C
App Framework / SDK Android SDK (Google) iOS SDK (Apple)
Official IDE Android Studio Xcode
UI Design System XML Layouts + Views Storyboards / SwiftUI
App Package Format APK / AAB IPA
App Store Google Play Store Apple App Store
OS Kernel Linux-based Darwin (Unix-based)
Hardware Support Wide range of devices Apple-only devices
App Review Process Mostly automated Strict manual review
Development Cost (avg.) Lower Higher


So:

  • Android UI code won't work on iOS
  • Android APIs have no direct iOS equivalents
  • There is no reliable tool that auto-converts Android projects to iOS

What can be reused?

Even though you can't convert directly, you can reuse parts:


✅ Reusable

  • App logic and algorithms
  • API endpoints
  • Database schema
  • Business rules
  • App flow and UX concepts
  • Backend (Firebase, REST APIs, etc.)

❌ Must be rewritten

  • UI
  • Platform-specific code
  • Permissions
  • Notifications
  • In-app purchases


Practical options you have

Option 1: Rewrite as a native iOS app. Best if performance and Apple-quality UX matter. You should consider Swift / SwiftUI.


Option 2: Use a cross-platform framework. If you haven’t started iOS yet, consider rebuilding using:

  • Flutter (Dart)
  • React Native (JavaScript/TypeScript)
  • Kotlin Multiplatform (Advanced)

Option 3: Hybrid / Web-based. This is suitable for very simple apps.

  • WebView-based
  • Lower performance
  • Apple may reject complex apps


Common misconception ⚠️

Can't I just export Android Studio project to iOS?


❌ No! any website or tool claiming one-click Android to iOS conversion is misleading.More than 80% people use Android, and nearly 10% people use iOS. So, here is recommendation


  • Existing Android app ▶ rewrite iOS version
  • New app or future-proofing ▶ Flutter or React Native
  • Large app with complex logic ▶ Native iOS