Custom iOS Application Development : A Detailed Guide!

1. Native iOS Applications

Our iOS app development services help businesses design solutions that are native to the iOS platform, allowing consumers to access key iOS features like Apple Pay, Siri etc. We use Xcode, Apple’s personal IDE along with some additional SDKs to build optimized iOS applications for your organization’s needs. Additionally, our native applications can access the device’s core features like the camera, GPS, contacts, and cloud data to provide your users with a smooth experience with the applications being developed.

2. Enterprise-Specific iOS Apps

Businesses often opt for custom iOS application development services to design a solution model that eases the unique business pain points which cannot be fixed with an off-the-shelf solution. A robust access control imposed on the applications allows businesses to significantly improve the security standards of their business, alleviating the risk of an unwanted data breach. Additionally, as an enterprise application is custom-built for your business you have the liberty to personalize the application by adding your organization’s logo, branding, and other unique elements.

3. iOS Apps for Consumers

Our custom iOS application development services focus on creating custom solution models for consumers, right from scratch. Our primary objective is to develop applications that are intuitive and easy to understand, allowing the solution to reach a wider audience and thus, scale optimally. We also add additional features that collectively work towards improving the retention rates of the customers making them more likely to try the services or products that you are offering.

4. IoT-Based iOS Applications

Our custom iOS application development services focus on creating custom solution models for consumers, right from scratch. Our primary objective is to develop applications that are intuitive and easy to understand, allowing the solution to reach a wider audience and thus, scale optimally. We also add additional features that collectively work towards improving the retention rates of the customers making them more likely to try the services or products that you are offering.

(a) Finalizing the Project Scope

We start off your iOS app development journey with a high-level discussion of the project, where you mention your requirements and expectations from the solution model. It doesn’t have to be a super detailed brochure, just an overall rough sketch of your vision will do! With this information in hand, we suggest some positive adjustments(if required) to the application’s framework, based on our years of industry expertise. After finalizing the features and architecture of your application, we draft a detailed business requirements document(BRD) and simultaneously check your business data for the necessary resources! We also provide you a quote for the entire project, which once agreed upon, remains the same for the entire project cycle.

(b) Application Layout Approval for the Solution

With a detailed BRD drafted we start planning the application layout of the solution model for your device(s). Our iOS app developers are well-versed in designing solution models that cater to the needs of your required business verticals. Also, when it comes to expertise across various Apple platforms we are equipped with all the secret ingredients (read, best practices & tech hacks!) needed to develop a perfect application design. So whether your requirement is a device with a screen or a completely screenless one, you don’t have to break a sweat, our iOS experts have got you covered.

Once the application layout is completed from our side we showcase it to you and explain the operations and functionality of the solution in detail. As soon as you approve the design of the software model, we start the development phase of your iOS application.

(c) Developing the iOS Application

The first course of action that our developers take is to define the overall architecture of the application along with the various technologies being used for the development of the project. We also divide the project into multiple milestones which helps you to easily track the progress of the project.

Our iOS app developers are well-versed with the best iOS development tools the market currently has to offer, some of these tools include : 

1. Programming Language - Swift, React Native, Flutter, Kotlin
2. Development Tools and Frameworks - XCode, iOS SDK, iOS Simulator
3. Libraries & Module Management - CocoaPods
4. User Interface and Design - UIKit, SwiftUI, MaterialUI

(d) Thorough Testing and QA

Once the MVP model is ready, our QA team starts testing the application rigorously to make sure the application is performing smoothly in every possible scenario. We also make sure that the application we develop is bug-free and performs consistently across all the platforms it is designed for. As new features are introduced to the MVP, we repeat the testing process, to ensure that the application is not developing any new bugs.

Besides our QA engineers, you can also check the application’s performance at the end of every milestone, building up-to your confidence and satisfaction with our services.

(e) Deployment and Maintenance

Once you are satisfied with the product of our custom ios application development services, it is time to launch your solution into the intended environment. Don’t worry, we will assist you with that as well! Depending on the type of application you have developed we can launch the fully operational application publicly, which is generally the approach for launching a consumer app. Or, we can launch your application privately, let’s say to the employees of your company only.

But wait, we still have one more step to mention, after deploying the application to the intended user base we provide our clients with on-demand maintenance and update services. So that you can always get back to us whenever you want to include a new trending feature to your application, or if you just want a routine check to make sure everything is A-okay with your app.

[1] iPhone

Our custom iPhone app development services leverage cutting-edge technologies to design solutions compatible with almost every iPhone model & variant. Based on the number of features we design simple but interactive user interfaces with an optimal element layout for every screen of the application. Some of the noteworthy services of choosing BinaryFolks for developing your iPhone applications include -

1. Cross-platform and hybrid applications development services
2. Separate architecture development for enterprise & consumer-based apps
3. Experienced iOS app developers to design your solution model

[2] iPad

The way an iPad is typically used is noticeably different compared to how people use a standard iPhone. Which is why, we provide custom iPad app development services that assist you to build solutions, specifically designed to be used for tablets. We make sure to capitalize on the extra space on the iPad’s screen to design the UI in an efficient way, including features like - 

1. Multi-tasking with split-screen compatibility
2. Smooth portrait and landscape UI compatibility
3. Multi-finger touch support & gesture control

[3] Apple Watch

The screen of an Apple Watch is way too small to add all the features you include in a standard iPhone application, and making the icons smaller only adds up to the problem as it can be hard to differentiate between the triggers at low resolution. Lucky for you, our custom iOS app development services make sure to consider these factors while developing an application for Apple’s watchOS and make adjustments accordingly, for example -

1. Simple design with clearly defined icons and optimized text
2. Limited animations to support lower processing power & maximize battery life
3. Developing dependent and independent watchOS applications

[4] Apple TV

The development of an application for the Apple TV needs a significantly different approach when compared to the other products we previously discussed. The two primary reasons for the change is - 

1. Larger screen size
2. Using a remote as the primary control medium instead of a touchscreen

Our developers address these issues by designing user interfaces that allow users to access these features with ease without the precision required while using a touch screen. Additionally, TVs are primarily designed for consuming media and entertainment focussed content, which narrows down the variety & complexity of features the developers typically integrate to a certain extent.

1. Design Hybrid iOS Applications for Your Business to Reach Wider Audiences

If your budget cannot support the development of native and cross-platform applications for different operating systems, then, our developers can help you out by developing hybrid applications that can be compatible across multiple platforms with minimal tweaks. Our developers can design the application in a way that a major part of the solution will look the same across platforms allowing a consistent user experience.

2. Get Your Money’s Worth With the Quality of Our Final Product!

Our developers are highly adept at developing custom iOS apps tailor-made from scratch according to the requirements of your business. We do not promote our services to be the cheapest ones out there because, with years of experience in the industry, we know that cheap directly means compromising the quality. And that is not something you would want for a product that will be representing your organization in front of an audience.

However, we can assure you that the quality of the product you will receive after our development process will be worth every dollar you spend. We take pride in providing solutions that can be compared to some of the leading software development service providers in the market!

3. Book a Complimentary Session With our iOS Consultants to Discuss Your Project Requirements

If you still have some questions unanswered, you can easily schedule a consultancy session to discuss your unique idea with our experts. We always appreciate a challenge and would love to look at developing an iOS solution with a fresh approach! Alternatively, you can mention your high-level requirements along with the features you want to include in your custom iOS application and shoot it our way, we will analyze your requirements and get back to you with any questions that we may have before discussing anything else.