Is that possible to run a python built program on iOS as a static lib?

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I have some AI code developed in python 2.7 that uses non-standard libraries.

I intend to compile it to work with my iPhone app.

I wouldn't like to re-program everything so, is that a way to compile my python code + all dependencies into a static file so I can call it from my iOS app as a function?

@marcelosalloum I am trying to use github.com/yann2192/pyelliptic library, but proper documentation is not mentioned in kivy.Could you please tell me steps for the same? — SandeepAggarwal
– SandeepAggarwal, Commented May 26, 2015 at 16:41
@SandeepAggarwal, I've never managed to make it work. It was pretty immature at the time, I couldn't make it work and never tried again. Good luck! — marcelosalloum
– marcelosalloum, Commented May 26, 2015 at 20:01

Joran Beasley · Accepted Answer · 2013-09-18 18:30:13Z

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kivy can do it

http://kivy.org/docs/guide/packaging-ios.html

also maybe look at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/python-for-ios/id485729872?ls=1&mt=8

although I doubt you can just compile your existing project into it... you will need to re-write at least part of it and you can only use pure python libraries (kivy)

answered Sep 18, 2013 at 18:30

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marcelosalloum Over a year ago

If I use a solution with Python 2.7 for iOS I'd need the user to have it installed, right? Therefore I woudn't relie on this option. Have u ever used Kivy? Does it really do the work?

Joran Beasley Over a year ago

Ive used it with android and it runs like a native app ... I havent had experience in IOS with it but I assume its the same ... its kind of difficult to set up but once you get your environment setup it just works

marcelosalloum Over a year ago

I coudn't compile the distribution version and got the following error: stackoverflow.com/questions/18905622/…. When(if) I solve it I will post it her too

marcelosalloum Over a year ago

kivy-ios is now using clang compiler instead ov llvm-gcc and all appears to work now, thanks to Mathieu Virbel

Joran Beasley Over a year ago

Mattieu is a great guy

Ben S · Accepted Answer · 2013-09-18 18:24:21Z

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iPhone apps must be Objective-C, C, C++ or Objective-C++. They cannot interpret Python code.

However, if you have access to the library source, you may be able to translate and then compile the Python source to C code.

I would look into the PyPy Toolchain as a starting point.

answered Sep 18, 2013 at 18:24

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Ben S Over a year ago

I'm quite certain he isn't looking to just run some Python code in a shell but rather include it in another app.

Joran Beasley Over a year ago

we build android apps in python with kivy where I work and it works fine ... I suspect you are right about the ios script thing ... but kivy basically does what he wants (with some limitations)

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