SKIPPABLES

Prerequisites

Import the SDK

CocoaPods (preferred)

The simplest way to import the SDK is with CocoaPods. Open your project's Podfile and add this line to your app's target:

   pod 'Skippables'

Then from the command line run:

    pod install

If you're new to CocoaPods, see their official documentation for info on how to create and use Podfiles.

Manual download

You can also download a copy of the SDK framework directly, unzip the file.

  1. Drag and drop SKIPPABLES.framework inside a file group of your XCode project (usually, 'Frameworks').
  2. Be sure to check the box for 'Copy items into destination group's folder if needed' on the following window.
  3. Don't forget to embed the framework in your application:
    1. Go to the app target’s General configuration page
    2. Add the framework target to the Embedded Binaries section by clicking the Add icon (do not drag in the framework from Finder)
    3. Select SKIPPABLES.framework from the list of binaries that can be embedded.
  4. Include the following frameworks that are not included by default:
    • AdSupport.framework

Banners

Banner ads are rectangular ads that occupy a spot within a view. They stay on screen while users are interacting with the app.

Interface Builder

A SKIAdBannerView can be added through Interface Builder like any view. Be sure to add width and height constraints to match the ad size you'd like to display.

Programmatically

A SKIAdBannerView can also be instantiated directly. Here's an example on how to create a SKIAdBannerView, aligned to the bottom of the safe area of the screen, with the standard banner size of 320x50:

#import <SKIPPABLES/SKIPPABLES.h>
@interface ViewController ()
@property(strong, nonatomic) SKIAdBannerView *bannerView;
@end
@implementation ViewController
- (void)viewDidLoad {
[super viewDidLoad];
    
self.bannerView = [SKIAdBannerView bannerView];
self.bannerView.translatesAutoresizingMaskIntoConstraints = NO;
    
[self.view addSubview:self.bannerView];
[self.view addConstraints:@[
    [NSLayoutConstraint constraintWithItem:self.bannerView
                                    attribute:NSLayoutAttributeHeight
                                    relatedBy:NSLayoutRelationEqual
                                    toItem:nil
                                    attribute:NSLayoutAttributeNotAnAttribute
                                multiplier:1.0
                                    constant:50.f],
    [NSLayoutConstraint constraintWithItem:self.bannerView
                                    attribute:NSLayoutAttributeBottom
                                    relatedBy:NSLayoutRelationEqual
                                    toItem:self.bottomLayoutGuide
                                    attribute:NSLayoutAttributeTop
                                multiplier:1
                                    constant:0],
    [NSLayoutConstraint constraintWithItem:self.bannerView
                                    attribute:NSLayoutAttributeLeft
                                    relatedBy:NSLayoutRelationEqual
                                    toItem:self.view
                                    attribute:NSLayoutAttributeLeft
                                multiplier:1
                                    constant:0],
    [NSLayoutConstraint constraintWithItem:self.bannerView
                                    attribute:NSLayoutAttributeRight
                                    relatedBy:NSLayoutRelationEqual
                                    toItem:self.view
                                    attribute:NSLayoutAttributeRight
                                multiplier:1
                                    constant:0]
]];
}
@end

Configure SKIAdBannerView properties

In order to load and display ads, SKIAdBannerView requires an ad unit id and an ad size to be set (default ad size is kSKIAdSizeBanner 320x50).

Banner Ad size:
kSKIAdSizeBanner 320x50
kSKIAdSizeLargeBanner 320x100
kSKIAdSizeFullBanner 468x60
kSKIAdSizeLeaderboard 728x90
kSKIAdSizeLargeLeaderboard 970x90

Here's a code example showing how to set the two required properties in the viewDidLoad method of a UIViewController:

- (void)viewDidLoad {
[super viewDidLoad];
...
self.bannerView.adSize = kSKIAdSizeBanner;
self.bannerView.adUnitID = @"your_ad_unit_id";
...
}

Load an ad

Once the SKIAdBannerView configured, it's time to load an ad. This is done by calling loadRequest: with a SKIAdRequest object:

- (void)viewDidLoad {
[super viewDidLoad];
...
self.bannerView.adUnitID = @"your_ad_unit_id";
[self.bannerView loadRequest:[SKIAdRequest request]];
...
}

SKIAdRequest objects represent a single ad request, and contain properties for things like targeting information.

Always test with test ads

When building and testing your apps, make sure you use test ads. Failure to do so can lead to suspension of your account.

To enable test ads on an ad request set SKIAdRequest test property to YES. Example using DEBUG macros: 

...
SKIAdRequest *adRequest = [SKIAdRequest request];
#ifdef DEBUG
adRequest.test = YES;
#endif
[self.bannerView loadRequest:adRequest];
...

Ad events

You can listen for lifecycle events, such as when an ad is closed or the user leaves the app by implementing SKIAdBannerViewDelegate protocol.

Registering for banner events

To register for banner ad events, set the delegate property on SKIAdBannerView to an object that implements the SKIAdBannerViewDelegate protocol.

#import <SKIPPABLES/SKIPPABLES.h>
@interface ViewController ()
@property(strong, nonatomic) SKIAdBannerView *bannerView;
@end
@implementation ViewController
- (void)viewDidLoad {
[super viewDidLoad];
...
self.bannerView.adUnitID = @"your_ad_unit_id";
self.bannerView.delegate = self;
...
}
Implementing banner events

Each of the methods in SKIAdBannerViewDelegate are optional, so you only need to implement the methods you want. This example implements each method and logs a message to the console:

/// Called when an ad request loaded an ad.
- (void)skiAdViewDidReceiveAd:(SKIAdBannerView *)view {
NSLog(@"skiAdViewDidReceiveAd");
    
// e.g. animate ad appearance
}
/// Called when an ad request failed.
- (void)skiAdView:(SKIAdBannerView *)view didFailToReceiveAdWithError:(SKIAdRequestError *)error {
NSLog(@"skiAdView:didFailToReceiveAdWithError: %@", error);
    
// e.g. removing the ad from view
}
/// Called just before presenting the user a full screen view.
- (void)skiAdViewWillPresentScreen:(SKIAdBannerView *)adView {
NSLog(@"skiAdViewWillPresentScreen");
}
/// Called just before dismissing a full screen view.
- (void)skiAdViewWillDismissScreen:(SKIAdBannerView *)adView {
NSLog(@"skiAdViewWillDismissScreen");
}
/// Called just after dismissing a full screen view.
- (void)skiAdViewDidDismissScreen:(SKIAdBannerView *)adView {
NSLog(@"skiAdViewDidDismissScreen");
}
/// Called just before the application will background or terminate because the user clicked on an
/// ad that will launch another application (such as the App Store).
- (void)skiAdViewWillLeaveApplication:(SKIAdBannerView *)adView {
NSLog(@"skiAdViewWillLeaveApplication");
}

Interstitial Video Ads

Interstitial ads are full-screen ads that cover the interface of an app until closed by the user. They're typically displayed between transition points in the flow of an app, such as between activities or during the pause between levels in a game.

Create an interstitial ad object

Interstitial ads are requested and shown by SKIAdInterstitial objects. Here's how to create a SKIAdInterstitial in the viewDidLoad method of a UIViewController:

#import <SKIPPABLES/SKIPPABLES.h>
@interface ViewController ()
@property(strong, nonatomic) SKIAdInterstitial *interstitial;
@end
@implementation ViewController
- (void)viewDidLoad {
[super viewDidLoad];
    
self.interstitial = [SKIAdInterstitial interstitial];
self.interstitial.adUnitID = @"your_ad_unit_id";
...
}

SKIAdInterstitial is a single-use object that will load and display one interstitial ad. To display multiple interstitial ads, an app needs to create a SKIAdInterstitial for each one.

Load an ad

To load an interstitial ad, call loadRequest: with a SKIAdRequest object:

- (void)viewDidLoad {
[super viewDidLoad];
...
self.interstitial.adUnitID = @"your_ad_unit_id";
  
[self.interstitial loadRequest:[SKIAdRequest request]];
...
}

Always test with test ads

When building and testing your apps, make sure you use test ads. Failure to do so can lead to suspension of your account.

To enable test ads on an ad request set SKIAdRequest test property to YES. Example using DEBUG macros: 

...
SKIAdRequest *adRequest = [SKIAdRequest request];
#ifdef DEBUG
adRequest.test = YES;
#endif
[self.interstitial loadRequest:adRequest];
...

Show the ad

Interstitials should be displayed during natural pauses in the flow of an app. To show an interstitial, check the isReady property on SKIAdInterstitial to verify that it's done loading, then call presentFromRootViewController:.

Here's an example:

- (IBAction)showReport:(id)sender {
...
if (self.interstitial.isReady) {
[self.interstitial presentFromRootViewController:self];
} else {
NSLog(@"Ad is not ready");
}
}

Ad events

You can listen for lifecycle events, such as when an ad is closed or the user leaves the app by implementing SKIAdInterstitialDelegate protocol.

Registering for interstitial events

To register for interstitial ad events, set the delegate property on SKIAdInterstitial to an object that implements the SKIAdInterstitialDelegate protocol.

#import <SKIPPABLES/SKIPPABLES.h>
@interface ViewController () <SKIAdInterstitialDelegate>
@property(strong, nonatomic) SKIAdInterstitial *interstitial;
@end
@implementation ViewController
- (void)viewDidLoad {
[super viewDidLoad];
...
self.interstitial = [SKIAdInterstitial interstitial];
self.interstitial.adUnitID = @"your_ad_unit_id";
self.interstitial.delegate = self;
...
}
Implementing interstitial events

Each of the methods in SKIAdInterstitialDelegate are optional, so you only need to implement the methods you want. This example implements each method and logs a message to the console:

/// Called when an ad request loaded an ad.
- (void)skiInterstitialDidReceiveAd:(SKIAdInterstitial *)interstitial {
NSLog(@"skiInterstitialDidReceiveAd");
}
/// Called when an ad request failed.
- (void)skiInterstitial:(SKIAdInterstitial *)interstitial didFailToReceiveAdWithError:(SKIAdRequestError *)error {
NSLog(@"skiInterstitial:didFailToReceiveAdWithError: %@", error);
}
/// Called just before presenting an interstitial.
- (void)skiInterstitialWillPresent:(SKIAdInterstitial *)ad {
NSLog(@"skiInterstitialWillPresent");
}
/// Called before the interstitial is to be animated off the screen.
- (void)skiInterstitialWillDismiss:(SKIAdInterstitial *)ad {
NSLog(@"skiInterstitialWillDismiss");
}
/// Called just after dismissing an interstitial and it has animated off the screen.
- (void)skiInterstitialDidDismiss:(SKIAdInterstitial *)ad {
NSLog(@"skiInterstitialDidDismiss");
}
/// Called just before the application will background or terminate because the user clicked on an
/// ad that will launch another application (such as the App Store).
- (void)skiInterstitialWillLeaveApplication:(SKIAdInterstitial *)ad {
NSLog(@"skiInterstitialWillLeaveApplication");
}

Using SKIAdInterstitialDelegate to reload

SKIAdInterstitial is a one-time-use object. This means once an interstitial is shown, hasBeenUsed returns YES and the interstitial can't be reused. As an example you can allocate another interstitial in the skiInterstitialWillDismiss: method on SKIAdInterstitialDelegate protocol so that the next interstitial starts loading as soon as the previous one is dismissed. 

- (SKIAdInterstitial *)createAndLoadInterstitial {
SKIAdInterstitial *interstitial = [SKIAdInterstitial interstitial];
interstitial.delegate = self;
SKIAdRequest *adRequest = [SKIAdRequest request];
#ifdef DEBUG
adRequest.test = YES;
#endif
[self.interstitial loadRequest:adRequest];
    
return interstitial;
}
/// Called just after dismissing an interstitial and it has animated off the screen.
- (void)skiInterstitialDidDismiss:(SKIAdInterstitial *)ad {
self.interstitial = [self createAndLoadInterstitial];
}
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