Getting started

NativeGrind is open source, so you build it yourself with Xcode. It takes a few minutes. You must be 18 or over, and using any third-party client can put your account at risk.

  1. Get the source code

    Download or clone the NativeGrind source from https://github.com/imaoreo/NativeGrind-Swift.

  2. Open the project in Xcode

    On a Mac with a recent version of Xcode, open NativeGrind.xcodeproj.

  3. Choose an edition

    Pick the NativeGrind scheme for the standard edition, which never contacts NativeServer, or NativeGrind (NS) to include NativeServer sync and backups.

  4. Set up signing

    Select the NativeGrind target, open Signing & Capabilities and choose your own team so Xcode can install the app on your devices.

  5. Run it

    Choose your iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV as the run destination and press Run.

  6. Sign in

    Sign in with your own account. In the NativeServer edition, read and accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy when asked, then create or link a NativeServer account in Settings.

Which edition should I use?

The standard edition runs entirely on your device and is covered only by the NativeGrind Licence. The NativeServer edition adds encrypted sync and backups and requires accepting the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.