Optimize MAUI app performance for iOS

dotnet-maui-aotskillsetup L32
rudironsoni/Synaxis
What it does

Optimize .NET MAUI apps for iOS/Catalyst using Native AOT compilation

Best for

Mobile performance when app size and startup time reductions (up to 50%) justify AOT setup.

Inputs
  • · MAUI project.csproj
  • · target iOS/Catalyst version
Outputs
  • · optimized RuntimeIdentifiers and PublishProfile
  • · trimming config (RD.xml)
  • · size/startup benchmark deltas
Requires
  • · dotnet cli (.NET 8+)
  • · xcode build system
  • · ILLinker
Preconditions

.NET 8.0+ MAUI project; iOS 14+ or Catalyst target

Failure modes

Library compatibility gaps (reflection-heavy libraries fail trimming); device testing incomplete

Trust signals
  • · 50% size/startup improvement measured
  • · Library opt-out mechanisms documented