What is an iOS
Mobile App?
iOS Mobile App is a native application developed for the Apple operating system iOS. This operating system is optimized for Apple hardware. All mobile Apple devices such as iPhone, iPad and iPod are running with it.
iOS was first introduced in January 2007 as a closed operating system. The SDK, a software development kit, was only released for external developers in February 2008 at the urging of the media. This made it possible for other companies to develop native apps for iOS.
To this day, Apple has maintained a loyal, well-funded customer base. It is therefore still beneficial to invest in iOS App development.
What is an iOS Mobile App?
iOS Mobile App is a native application developed for the Apple operating system iOS. This operating system is optimized for Apple hardware. All mobile Apple devices such as iPhone, iPad and iPod are running with it.
iOS was first introduced in January 2007 as a closed operating system. The SDK, a software development kit, was only released for external developers in February 2008 at the urging of the media. This made it possible for other companies to develop native apps for iOS.
To this day, Apple has maintained a loyal, well-funded customer base. It is therefore still beneficial to invest in iOS App development.
SWIFT
What is the best programming language for iOS Apps?
When developing apps for iOS, we prefer SWIFT. This is the programming language recommended by Apple for native iOS programming. SWIFT is an alternative to the older language Objective-C. According to Apple, SWIFT is 2.6 times faster than its predecessor.
App development for iOS offers many benefits to your business. For example, you profit from solvent customers, well thought-out data protection and easier app optimization, since Apple has so far brought a limited number of different iOS devices to the market.
Advantages of iOS Apps for business
iOS Apps bring a number of benefits to businesses:
According to Businessinsider, 27.7% of all online purchases come from iOS devices. The proportion of Android smartphones and tablets, on the other hand, is only 8.3%. This means that the expenses for the iOS App pay off much faster.
Apple has strict security requirements. The code used is not openly accessible. This makes it difficult for hackers to exploit the system’s vulnerabilities. In addition, Apple demands a more comprehensive user data protection.
Each app is thoroughly checked before it is published in the App Store. Strict tests ensure that Apple customers get applications that meet strict criteria for security, quality and the user data protection.
The number of iPhone users is growing worldwide. Today there are around 1.8 billion active Apple devices worldwide. With an iOS App, your company gets access to a large target group. It is much easier to offer these potential customers products and services via the app than it would be via traditional sales channels.
The iPhone is always at hand. Customers can use it to access an app at any time, to search for products, services or to place orders. This gives companies the opportunity to send targeted advertising messages directly to their customers, with minimal financial outlay. In this way, they reduce the advertising expenses and increase the marketing efficiency.
Apple offers a simple solution for payment. This payment process can be integrated into an iOS App easily and securely. Additional external payment providers are not needed.
A native iOS App development allows full access to the Apple hardware. Sensors, Bluetooth, camera, GPS and other hardware components can be used safely and directly in the app. This offers a wide scope for innovations.
An iOS App improves customer service. The app can be used to offer customers individual online advice, provide a knowledge base or set up a chatbot that answers common questions immediately. As a result, the company receives continuous customer feedback. This way products and services can be further optimized.
We develop an iOS App for you, so that your company
can also benefit from these advantages
iOS Apps in Business — In which industries is the iOS App development important?
An iOS App is a good investment for any industry, for example for:
Marketplaces and online shops can also be programmed as a mobile iOS App. With a good UX concept, a native app for Apple devices can be designed extremely user-friendly.
Amazon, for example, offers its customers an iOS App that has almost the entire range of web app functions. Using this app customers can find information about the products and make orders.
In manufacturing iOS Apps can help to monitor production processes and production planning. In addition, iOS Apps can be used as scanner solution, for quality control or for production data acquisition.
As a mobile version of a well-known ERP system, the Xentral Boss App provides an overview of all important company data. The app offers information on current sales, incoming orders, sent packages, open invoices and other company key figures.
In healthcare, an iOS App helps streamline the treatment process and improve patient management.
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.’s MyQuest for Patients iOS App provides a comprehensive overview of reports, lab results and appointments to make patient care more effective and safer.
Various financial institutions offer iOS Apps to give their customers secure access to all important information and transactions.
With the iOS App, PayPal offers its customers a mobile version of the payment system. Customers can receive and transfer money as usual as well as manage their accounts safely.
Media companies today reach their users directly via an iOS App. Thematically coordinated channels offer the content easily and in real time to the defined target groups.
Spiegel Online makes all his news available to its customers in real time via the iOS App. In addition, the display of the content has been optimized for Apple devices.
We develop with you an iOS App concept, optimized for the industry and the target group of your company
What should be considered when developing an iOS App?
The main things to keep in mind when developing an iOS App are:
Performance
iOS has some features that may affect performance. For example, the iOS system does not delete temporary files and cache automatically. This disadvantage should be fixed during development to make the iOS App work quickly and reliably.
Screen Resolution
Different smartphone models use different screen resolutions. When developing an app, it should be ensured that the application works perfectly on all end devices.
Different Devices
Customers do not only use iPhones. They also access content via iPads and iPods. That’s why it’s essential to focus on comprehensive support for all Apple devices when developing iOS.
Privacy Policy
Apple sets strict data protection rules. These should be considered urgently when designing the architecture of the application.
Scalability
A successful business is built for growth. Therefore, an increasing load should already be planned for when programming the app. This means that the app can also run safely during the expansion phase.
Compatibility
Many Apple customers use older operating systems. In order to reach all target groups, the app should be compatible also with previous iOS versions.
What are the steps in iOS App development?
The individual development of a mobile application takes eight steps:
In the first step, we formulate the customer requirement, define the target group and their goals, analyze the market and the competition and think about the monetization and other financing options.
As soon as the basics are clear, we create a requirements catalog in the form of an implementation concept. The concept records in detail which functions are required and which technologies are to use. In addition, we define the most important project indicators (KPIs) and delegate the tasks to the right professionals.
A software architect or an experienced developer defines the structure of the application.
He finds the best way to process data within the application so that defined project goals are achieved.
We design a simplified form of the user interface using sketches and wireframes.
With the help of a workflow model we visualize then all transitions and interactions in the Mobile App.
The workflow model simplifies even complex systems. This can reduce the number of clicks in the applicationsignificantly, resulting in a better user experience.
A designer creates a style guide, a design concept for the app based on the sketches and wireframes. The goal is to achieve a harmonious combination of shapes, lines, colors, fonts and buttons. We develop an interactive prototype to test the requirements and make changes if necessary.
Now we write the code for the user interface (Front-End) and the server logic (Back-End), integrating external services if required.
During programming, we rely on agile development, according to SCRUM, optimizing performance and processes.
Once the programming is completed, the app is tested by QA specialists for functionality, compatibility, usability (UX/UI) and performance.If errors are discovered, we document and forward them back to development for rework.
The Back-End software is installed on the production server.
In compliance with Apple and Google guidelines, the app will be published in the app stores.
We constantly monitor user behavior and app functionality, so that we can intervene immediately if necessary.
We are the right partner for your company in every project phase
How much does an iOS App cost?
To calculate the price of Mobile App development, we ask you the following questions:
- Do you want a native or a hybrid app?
- Is the app more complex, so that it has to communicate with a database server (Backend)?
- Which functions should your app have?
- Which third-party services should be connected?
- Should the Mobile App have an individual UX design?
- Is the app intended only for the customer or also for the company’s employees?
- When do you need the Mobile App?
Once all questions have been answered in detail,
we will calculate the estimated cost
Why is senapsa the right partner for you?
We are the right partner for all digitalization tasks, because of
We have many years of extensive project experience. We implement both simple and complex solutions for different industries and areas of application.
We follow your specifications and wishes. You get exactly the solution you need and ordered, with all settings and functions included.
We deliver the product in your Corporate Design so that your customers and employees recognize your brand.
We work with a well-established team. We cover the complete development life cycle, from the idea and market analysis to implementation and Go Live. You receive the entire project from us.
We divide the project into individual development phases, which you can follow easily and conveniently. This gives you the opportunity to monitor and control the entire development process.
We ensure a perfect execution at all times. Even after completion, we are there for you, so that your product works as long as you use it.