Cursor for iOS development - How to Build an App with AI using Cursor - (Lesson 2)

Want to build an iOS app with AI—even if you’ve never coded before? In this part of the Build an App with AI series, I’ll show you exactly what tools and software you need to get started (even if you don’t own a Mac yet), and how to set everything up step-by-step. We’ll cover: - Why you need a Mac (and what to do if you don’t have one) - How to get Xcode (and why it matters for publishing to the App Store) - What an AI-powered IDE is and why we’re using Cursor - How to install the right extensions and plugins to build and run your app - How AI can help you troubleshoot setup issues in real-time By the end of this video, you’ll have your Mac and development environment fully set up—ready to start building your app with AI. 📺 If you missed Part 1, check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUlFpmP5j0o 📦 Watch the full series playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMRqhzcHGw1aYtbJQUR1lhmPzzaCQWl8z Timestamps: 00:13 Tools needed 00:32 Do you need a Mac? 00:54 Free options for accessing a Mac 01:08 Paid options for accessing a Mac 02:15 Xcode vs AI powered code editors 05:15 Recap tools need for iOS Dev 05:31 Downloading and setting up Xcode 07:39 Downloading and setting up Cursor 09:27 Setting up a new Xcode project 11:26 Opening Xcode projects in Cursor 11:51 Installing Swift plugins in Cursor 13:14 Using AI to troubleshoot errors 19:28 Recap 🛠 Tools used: https://rentamac.io/ https://developer.apple.com/xcode/ https://cursor.com https://brew.sh/ https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/xcode-build-server https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/ios-deploy https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/xcbeautify https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/swiftformat 💬 Have a question? Drop it in the comments and I’ll reply! #buildanappwithAI #cursorai #nocode