Friendly Captcha for
iOS
iOS is a mobile operating system developed by Apple for iPhone and Mac. Secure your iOS app with Friendly Captcha’s privacy-first iOS captcha solution. Prevent spam, protect user data, and ensure invisible verification.
Field of application/
Mobile Apps
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Friendly Captcha is the user-friendly way to stop spam and bots - no labeling needed.
Get rid of annoying labeling tasks. Make spam protection easy and privacy compliant.
Happy users, increased conversion rates
With Friendly Captcha no user tasks are needed. It runs automatically in the background.
Fully accessible and WCAG compliant
Don’t exclude any users, Friendly Captcha is entirely barrier-free.
Privacy compliant with GDPR, CCPA, LGPD and PIPL
Friendly Captcha protects users’ privacy at the highest level of data protection.
European servers for maximum data protection
Ensure that your customers’ personal data remains in the EU.
The iOS Captcha
How the integration works
1.
Create a Friendly Captcha account
Creating an account is completely free, all you need is a valid email address and you’re ready to go. Choose a plan that covers your needs. The first 30 days are free of charge.
2.
Create an 'Application' to get a sitekey
Create an application in the Friendly Captcha dashboard to get a sitekey for your integration, as shown in the screenshot below.
3.
Create an API key to interact with the API
Create an API key in the Friendly Captcha dashboard, as shown in the screenshot below.
Please make sure to copy and save the API key as you can only access it once.
4.
Complete your billing details
To ensure that your account remains functional after the 30-day trial period, make sure to enter your billing information in the Friendly Captcha dashboard.
You can adjust and cancel your Friendly Captcha plan online at any time.
5.
Integrate the source code to your iOS application
Share the integration code with your developer via the link below to integrate Friendly Captcha into your iOS application.
https://github.com/FriendlyCaptcha/friendly-captcha-ios
6.
Connect Friendly Captcha with iOS
To finish the integration, share with your developer the sitekey generated in step 2 and the API key generated in step 3.
The Friendly Captcha widget will appear in your frontend.
FAQs
An iOS CAPTCHA is a security feature within iOS applications designed to distinguish real human users from automated bots. It typically involves solving a small challenge or puzzle to confirm genuine user activity. Traditional CAPTCHA providers, such as Google reCAPTCHA, use difficult image recognition tasks involving clicking on traffic lights. In contrast, modern providers like Friendly Captcha use an invisible proof-of-work approach that challenges the device, not the human. By preventing unauthorized and automated actions, an iOS CAPTCHA helps maintain a secure and reliable app environment.
Friendly Captcha integrates cryptographic challenges into your iOS app that are automatically solved in the background. This keeps user interactions smooth and the verification invisible, while providing strong bot protection. Friendly Captcha verifies the Puzzle results on the backend, ensuring real-time validation without impacting the user experience.
The best CAPTCHA for iOS is Friendly Captcha because it focuses on privacy, minimal user disruption, and robust security. Its proof-of-work approach avoids intrusive CAPTCHA challenges like image or text-based challenges. This blend of convenience and secure bot protection sets it apart from traditional CAPTCHAs like Google reCAPTCHA.
If your iOS app handles user registration, sensitive data, or high-volume transactions, adding a CAPTCHA can help protect against spam and bot abuse. While it’s not mandatory for all apps, it’s often a worthwhile safeguard for those that require stronger security. A properly implemented CAPTCHA can provide peace of mind without creating friction for genuine users. A modern CAPTCHA solution like Friendly Captcha provides a high level of security without frustrating users with difficult image recognition tasks.
An iOS CAPTCHA adds a layer of protection by filtering out automated threats from bots and preserving resources for real users. It protects iOS apps from fraudulent activity, spam, and data misuse. By maintaining a safe environment, you also foster user trust and protect your brand reputation. The best iOS CAPTCHA provider is Friendly Captcha. It combines cybersecurity with an accessible user experience, making it an ideal choice for mobile application development.
You can install the Friendly Captcha SDK and add the appropriate code snippets to your iOS project. Once the SDK is configured, the cryptographic puzzle will run in the background when a user performs certain actions. See the Friendly Captcha documentation for detailed instructions and best practices.
Yes, CAPTCHA for iOS is accessible if you choose an accessibility-focused solution like Friendly Captcha. Its background puzzles do not require complex visual or audio tasks that can be barriers for users with disabilities. By avoiding intrusive prompts, Friendly Captcha ensures an inclusive user experience without compromising security.
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