Why iOS App Development?
Over the past couple of years, our London developers have been witnessing drastic changes in the
business landscape, especially when it comes to the mobile market. Nowadays, more and more IT
departments start focusing on providing a great user experience to make sure that all employees feel
appreciated and empowered, and are able to increase their productivity.
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iOS is one of the best, if not the best platforms for business, which provides corporate users
with many productivity features, vast integration capabilities, the latest distribution methods
and an enhanced management toolkit. Using Apple iOS, you can integrate with the latest systems
and services. iOS mobile programs are the most reliable, robust and secure way to innovate into
the business.
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App distribution has also never been easier. The latest technologies applied in MDM (mobile
device management) allow you to distribute mobile programs across an in-house network,
seamlessly installing the apps directly to devices, even if they are located in different
countries. Custom developed business apps can be made private, by restricting global access to
the program in the App Store.
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With Apple Configurator 2 your admins can easily setup and deploy identically configured iOS
devices. They will also be able to see, group and manage all devices from a single place
allowing them to select and configure the same settings across multiple devices or providing
help without having to run around the office to find each employee and device that needs to be
updated.
iOS development provides
employees with everything they might need for work, from emails to corporate
network access, and your IT developer team with all things necessary for their support.
Apple App Development Service
Apple brings the innovations with all types of the devices starting with iPhones and iPad up to
Apple TV and Apple Watch. Our London developer team can offer you a full range of services to
empower the Apple device you need.
Do you want to build an immersive Apple TV app?
Do you want to take advantage of the Apple Watch?
Do you strive to engage users via iPhone and iPad apps?
Development for Apple TV
A platform of the new Apple TV, or tvOS, is a derivative of iOS. However, it does possess several unique
features.
In particular, tvOS makes it possible to either use an existing iOS program written in Objective-C /
Swift (according to the recommendations for the implementation of the interface), or to create software
solution on the new technology stack - TVML and TVJS, connected by a framework TVMLKit
Apple Watch Development
After the official release of the Apple watch, many people became puzzled with what it is and what to do
with it. With the massive attention from mass media worldwide it was clear that it is a new shiny toy in
the Apple family which will generate a ton of sales, but no one understood what was so special about it
and how it was different from the smartwatches of their competitors. The Apple Watch is actually nothing
more than an additional monitor to your iPhone, which adds-on to your main iOS software and in no way
replaces it. The program itself contains the code and the watch contains the storyboard and resources.
There are currently two watch sizes available: 38x38mm or 42x42mm with 340x272px and 390x312px
resolutions respectively and both work on the Watch OS. There are only three types of software
solutions that can be developed for the Apple Watch:
To display the information on the screen (no elements that require actions from users).
Notifications – come in 2 forms: short and long. Short occupy one screen, long - require
a scroll. They can include texts, images and buttons with text, pressing which opens an
app on the iPhone.
Now that is a fully functional app, which should work without an iPhone, but currently
this option is not available and no one knows when it will be released.
In short, developers
don’t see many sense in Apple watch software creation, but it has some
potential as a complement.
Mobile App Development
Statistics shows that iPhones and iPads are still the most sought after and purchased Apple devices, so
if you are still looking for a place to start, approaching iOS developers for either or both of these
devices is the safest bet.
Developing a Mobile App Work Can Be Broken Down Into 6 Major Steps:
Our London project managers and developers generate ideas and answers to establish business
objectives and find out what our client needs and what their customers are looking for, such
as: What problems will the future app solve? What functionality should be included? What do
end users actually need? There are many more questions that should be answered at this
stage, but once the business objectives are clear, we think of scenarios of how users will
interact with the app, come up with architecture design and create flowcharts.
Based on what our client needs, developers either select an unusual design or the one, users
are actually accustomed to, also known as "native" design. Our London company focuses on
user experience, taking into consideration that each new iOS version has its own design
requirements.
Having a ready design, prototype and technical task, developers begin to write code. It is
worth noting that Apple has its own guidelines when developing for iOS. When London
developers build functional programs, they take into consideration all the specifications
of this platform.
Particular emphasis is placed on testing the program and the correction of errors. For this,
our London company uses a number of different mobile devices. iOS developers make sure that
only a top-quality app enters the market.
Once the program has been tested, and is bug free and approved by our client, it will be
placed in the AppStore.
Based on your preferences, London software developers can stay with you as long as you need
our support. This can include tech support, marketing activities, trainings and upgrades.
If you need a rush estimation of mobile application development cost - the price divergence
can be from £30k to £1 million per project based on a lot of factors.
Clients
Cross-Industry Expertise
Our London software company has been developing first-class innovative software solutions working
with the most well-known companies out in the market and some of the most successful startups for
more than 8 years. Our developers always aim at establishing a mutually beneficial partnership based
on trust, seamless communication and deep understanding of the industry specifics. Our developer
team have delivered apps that got to the top of App Store and were frequently mentioned by the most
popular tech-oriented mass media. Our software solutions often get featured in various lists and
articles by the leading publishing houses and our experts regularly take part in interviews as
independent experts.
Monetisation Strategies
There are many ways to make your app bring money. Do not worry if you do not know all of them,
experienced London developers will tell you everything about it. First of all, you need to decide
what kind of revenue you want your software solution to bring - after all, there are many things
besides money that bring value. One of the not so obvious goal may be growing a large customer base
through an program, or advertising your products without directly selling them in the app.
Which Monetisation Model to Choose?
Of course, if what you want is to make your program a reliable source of income, you need to focus
on monetisation that brings you money. Have you decided on your business objectives? Are you going
to focus on money or other business results? Read our brief guide to choosing a monetisation
strategy that will introduce you to the most popular monetisation models and help you find the one
that suits you best.
Paid Download
This monetisation strategy is the most popular. People pay a certain amount of money in order to
download the program and install it on their mobile device. Give that users cannot try the mobile
program out without paying money for download, such software solutions are often accompanied by their
free trial version, which have limited functionality but help the users understand whether they need
the full version or not. Many marketers and developers have mixed feelings about this model, but it does
not undermines its effectiveness: all you need is to build a first-class software solution, create a
great App Store description, design an appealing icon, add a couple of good-looking screenshots and wait
for the money to come.
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Free with Premium Features
Basically, this is a combination of the free and the paid version within one program: you can use
the basic features provided within a free version, but if you want more functionality, you can
unlock a premium version, making a one-off purchase. This model proves to be no less popular than
the previous one, enabling you to launch a free product, not to waste time on building separate free
and paid version and still enjoy steady income.
The Disadvantages of Free App with Unlock
The main downside of a premium version is that you cannot hint on the locked features within the
free program. The only way not to incur the wrath of Apple is to advertise the features through
content, not through in-app elements or buttons if you want your mobile software to be approved by
Apple inspectors. It can sometimes be not clear to consumers what they will get if they upgrade to
the paid version, and make it hard for developers to decide on the free and paid feature scope.
Are Your Ready to Bring Your Business to an Entirely New Level?
Whether you decide to make your mobile software free with in-app ads, distribute it for a fee, or offer
the
users to upgrade to a premium version directly within the program, our London developers can help you
realise the strategy you choose.
The most successful startups and internationally-recognised brands have
already worked with our developer team, and you can be the next to leverage our broad expertise. Get in
touch.
