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iOS Entitlements Reference

Search entitlement keys for iPhone and iPad apps by category, platform support, risk level, and approval requirements. Copy key names, inspect setup guidance, and export filtered results for implementation and release checklists.

Search iOS Entitlements

Find entitlement keys by capability, platform, and approval requirement. Review purpose, value type, and setup notes, then copy keys or export the filtered reference list.

Try: associated domains, healthkit, networkextension

Filtered entitlements

53

Requires Apple review

14

High risk keys

16

Entitlement Keys

Click a row to inspect setup guidance and copy-ready details.

LowCapabilityCode Signing
LowCapabilityCode Signing
HighNoneDebugging
MediumCapabilitySecurity
MediumCapabilityData Sharing
MediumCapabilityNotifications
MediumCapabilityNotifications
HighApple reviewNotifications
MediumCapabilityIdentity & Routing
LowCapabilityIdentity & Routing
MediumCapabilityPayments
MediumCapabilityPayments
MediumCapabilityPayments
MediumCapabilityCloud
MediumCapabilityCloud
MediumCapabilityCloud
LowCapabilityCloud
LowCapabilityCloud
LowCapabilitySecurity
HighCapabilityNetworking
MediumCapabilityNetworking
HighApple reviewNetworking
HighApple reviewNetworking
MediumCapabilityNetworking
HighApple reviewNetworking
MediumCapabilityHardware & Device
HighCapabilityHealth & Fitness
HighCapabilityHealth & Fitness
HighApple reviewHealth & Fitness
MediumCapabilityHardware & Device
MediumCapabilityHardware & Device
MediumCapabilityHardware & Device
LowCapabilityHardware & Device
LowCapabilityGames
MediumApple reviewEducation
HighApple reviewParental Controls
LowCapabilitySecurity
MediumCapabilityIdentity & Routing
LowCapabilityIdentity & Routing
LowCapabilityMedia & Collaboration
LowCapabilityMedia & Collaboration
LowCapabilityCloud
LowCapabilityLocation
HighApple reviewAutomotive
HighApple reviewAutomotive
HighApple reviewAutomotive
HighApple reviewAutomotive
HighApple reviewParental Controls
HighApple reviewCommunication
LowCapabilityMedia & Collaboration
MediumApple reviewPerformance
LowCapabilityDistribution
LowCapabilityExtensions
Entitlement Details

Entitlement key

application-identifier

Purpose

Uniquely identifies the app bundle for code signing and entitlement validation.

Value type

String

Xcode capability

Managed by signing profile

Platforms

iOSiPadOSwatchOStvOSmacOS

Accuracy note

This reference focuses on publicly documented and production-relevant entitlement keys used in iOS app targets and common extensions. Always verify final capability availability in your Apple Developer account and current platform SDK docs before release.

Why Use This iOS Entitlements Reference?

Built for practical Apple app workflows: capability planning, signing validation, and release review.

Focused on iOS app targets

The reference is curated around production-relevant entitlement keys commonly used in iOS app and extension workflows.

Risk and approval visibility

Each entry highlights practical review risk and whether it is a regular capability toggle or a restricted Apple-reviewed entitlement.

Purpose and setup context

Every key includes purpose, value type, and capability mapping so teams can avoid trial-and-error configuration.

Fast copy and export

Copy individual keys or export filtered CSV output to align implementation docs, QA test plans, and release checklists.

Common Use Cases

Where this entitlement lookup helps most in daily iOS delivery workflows.

Capability planning before implementation

Product and engineering teams can validate which entitlement keys are required before enabling Xcode capabilities and setting up provisioning assets.

Security and review readiness

Security reviewers can quickly identify high-risk entitlements and keys that need additional Apple approval before release.

Release and QA troubleshooting

QA engineers can compare configured keys with expected capability mappings when push, universal links, or network extensions fail.

Onboarding and training

New iOS developers can use the reference as a practical cheat sheet for entitlement names, purpose, and setup context.

Frequently Asked Questions

Key points about entitlement setup, signing, and Apple approval flow.

What is an iOS entitlement key?+

An iOS entitlement key is a signed permission claim embedded into your app that controls access to specific Apple platform capabilities such as push notifications, associated domains, iCloud, and network extensions.

Why does my entitlement key not work in production?+

Most entitlement failures come from provisioning mismatches, missing capability setup in Apple Developer account, or keys that require additional Apple approval. The key, profile, and enabled capability must all align.

Are all entitlement keys available to every app?+

No. Some keys are available broadly through Xcode capabilities, while restricted keys such as Network Extension, Family Controls, and some CarPlay classes may require explicit Apple review and approval.

Can I edit entitlements manually?+

Yes, but most teams configure capabilities in Xcode and let signing profiles populate managed values. Manual editing is usually reserved for advanced targets, extension-specific keys, or CI workflows.

Does this entitlement reference send my app data to a server?+

No. Search, filtering, and export run entirely in your browser. This tool does not upload entitlement data to a backend service.

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