wesley matlock — ios engineer
Precise, fast
iOS engineering.
I build high-performance SwiftUI apps and write about the craft — Swift, Metallica references, HealthKit, tvOS, and a bit of visionOS, across 85+ technical articles.
About Me
Professional iOS Engineer
With expertise in SwiftUI, VisionOS, and modern Apple platforms, I create high-performance applications that deliver exceptional user experiences. My focus on HealthKit integration, tvOS, and CarPlay development has resulted in comprehensive solutions for various industries.
I'm passionate about sharing knowledge through technical writing, having published 85+ articles on iOS development best practices, performance optimization, and advanced SwiftUI techniques.
Swift
SwiftUI
VisionOS
HealthKit
tvOS
watchOS
UIKit
Core Data
Featured Projects
iOS applications showcasing expertise in SwiftUI, HealthKit, and Apple ecosystem integration
GlassCue
A macOS teleprompter that macOS itself excludes from screen capture — Zoom, Teams, Meet, and OBS record your screen and it simply isn't there. Opens eight script formats including Fountain and Final Draft, with mirror mode for beam-splitter rigs. Built with AppKit and SwiftUI, macOS 15+.
VinylCrate
The essential companion for vinyl enthusiasts. Catalog your collection with barcode scanning and Discogs sync, then let VinylCrate remember what you actually play — Most Spun This Month, a Rediscover crate of records you've neglected for a year, and an on-device AI crate builder that takes a vibe and hands back a stack. Plays through a built-in turntable via Apple Music, in the app or in CarPlay.
PushTo100
Structured pushup training with adaptive coaching that runs entirely on device — insights, recommendations, and motivation drawn from your actual training, with nothing uploaded. Independent Apple Watch app, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Live Activities, and CloudKit sync across all devices. Free, no in-app purchases.
Workout Wanderer
Not another tracker — Workout Wanderer reads the workouts you've already recorded in Apple Health, from Apple Workout, Strava, Nike Run Club, or anything else, and turns them into interactive route maps with eight performance heat maps. Compare two runs of the same route to see what changed. Privacy-first by construction, with no backend, no analytics, and no network code at all. Widgets and Siri Shortcuts included.
Latest Articles
No Repeat Weekend: Two Nights on the Rail for Metallica at the Sphere
Two nights on the rail for Metallica's first weekend at the Sphere, 37 years after my first show.
Invisible Kid: When Equatable Hides Data from @Observable
An id-only == made @Observable skip enrichment writes. Fixing it exposed two map cameras that moved too often.
Through the Never: SwiftUI Layout for the iPhone Duo
My app runs on a phone that folds. I've never held one. Width-driven SwiftUI layout for the iPhone Duo.
Sad but True: Localized App Store Screenshots That Verify Themselves
A wrong-language screenshot renders perfectly. Two shasum guards catch what ninety-six thumbnails never will.
The Memory Remains: TipKit in a Shipping App
Five tips, one daily display budget, and the TipKit decisions that only show up in a shipping app.
OCR Doesn't Give You Text. It Gives You a Map.
Vision hands you strings pinned to coordinates, not a document. Four sleeve-scanner bugs, one root cause.
Get In Touch
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Let's Work Together
I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities, interesting projects, or just connecting with fellow developers. Feel free to reach out!