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Kite Compositor

kiteapp.co

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Spec score 8.2 #16 of 30 in Prototyping Software

Spec sheet

Purpose
Kite is a native animation and prototyping design tool for Mac.Read 8 Oct 2026 · kiteapp.co
Supported platforms
macos,iosRead 22 Sep 2026 · kiteapp.co
Free plan
NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · kiteapp.co
Integrations
The maker lists Sketch import and a KiteKit framework for embedding Kite documents in other apps.Read 8 Oct 2026 · kiteapp.co
Support
The support page offers a contact form for product questions and lost license keys and lists [email protected].Read 8 Oct 2026 · kiteapp.co
Canvas and timeline
It combines a WYSIWYG canvas with a timeline editor for adjusting animation durations and keyframes.Read 8 Oct 2026 · kiteapp.co
Code generation
Kite generates zero-dependency Swift or Objective-C animation code compatible with iOS and Mac.Read 8 Oct 2026 · kiteapp.co
Core Animation
Kite is built for Mac using Apple's native Core Animation technology and renders graphics in real time.Read 8 Oct 2026 · kiteapp.co
Editing tools
Users can edit animation paths and shape layers on canvas, create multiple pages, and add page-to-page transitions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · kiteapp.co
Export
Users can export a video recording of an animation.Read 8 Oct 2026 · kiteapp.co
Export formats
video,Swift,Objective-CRead 22 Sep 2026 · kiteapp.co
Interoperability
Kite documents store data as flat files in a folder wrapper, with canvas data represented as a parseable JSON hierarchy.Read 8 Oct 2026 · kiteapp.co
iOS companion
A native iOS companion app lets users interact with Kite designs on an iPhone or iPad.Read 8 Oct 2026 · kiteapp.co
Notable code-generation limit
Generated code does not include scripts on a layer, and only actions with a Play Animations response generate interaction code.Read 8 Oct 2026 · kiteapp.co
Reuse
The library supports reusable layer hierarchies, and the app includes templates and example documents.Read 8 Oct 2026 · kiteapp.co
Scripting
Its built-in JavaScript engine lets users add logic to animations and interactions and edit running animations in the console.Read 8 Oct 2026 · kiteapp.co
Who it serves
The maker describes Kite as a tool for interface designers and developers to design and communicate animated app interactions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · kiteapp.co

Plans and prices

Kite Compositor $99 a month Native Mac animation and prototyping application · Video export · Swift and Objective-C code generation Read 22 Sep 2026 · kiteapp.co
Kite $99, paid once Requires a Mac with macOS 11+ · License key delivered by email Read 8 Oct 2026 · kiteapp.co

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