Question 1

What is an iPhone app development company?

Accepted Answer

An iPhone app development company has the expertise in programming languages and tools necessary to design, develop, and launch high-quality custom iOS applications for mobile Apple hardware, including iPhones and iPads. It exclusively specializes in the iOS technology stack, namely, Objective-C, C, C++, and Swift.

An iPhone app development company can develop the following:

Native iOS apps: These are made to run on iOS devices only. As such, they are built with all the operating specifics of the platform and generally work more smoothly. Their development is faster and even less costly than for Android, thanks to the Swift programming language.
Hybrid apps: These are designed for multiple operating systems and, with twice the audience size, are usually less lush with features and functionalities.

As Apple’s array of products continuously diversifies, iOS app developers are expected to deliver products not only for new versions of iPhones and iPads but also for devices such as Apple Watch and Apple TV.

Question 2

What do iPhone app development companies do?

Accepted Answer

iPhone app development companies implement the best technologies to create high-performing and secure iOS applications. They deploy the product in the environment as well as release and submit it to the App Store, ensuring it meets Apple's guidelines and the user’s preferences in terms of look and feel, ease of use, and performance.

An iPhone app development company also helps with:

Conceptualizing and planning the idea with the client
Enhancing user experience (UX) on iOS
Rolling out new app versions
QA testing
Ongoing technical support and maintenance
And more

Question 3

How much does it cost to develop an app for iOS?

Accepted Answer

Developing an app for iOS costs $10,000 to over $500,000. On average, businesses spend around $50,000 to launch a reliable iOS app.

Factors that impact these costs are the:

App’s level of complexity
Backend configuration and administration
Company's experience and team size
Time needed to develop the app from scratch

Here’s a table that breaks the total cost estimates down based on complexity and timeframe:

App complexity	Cost	Timeframe
Simple app	$10,000 to $60,000	2-4 months
Medium-complexity app	$60,000 to $100,000	4-6 months
Complex app	$100,000 to $500,000+	9+ months

[Source: SPD Load]

iPhone app development companies typically charge on an hourly basis. They calculate the development costs by multiplying the number of hours required to develop each feature with the hourly rate of the development team members.

Here are the average hourly rates for the individual roles in an iPhone developer team:

Role	Average hourly rate
iOS app developer	$50 to $100
UI/UX designer	$20 to $50
Project manager	$50 to $150
QA engineer	$30 to $80

[Source: InfoStride]

Question 4

How long does it take to make an iPhone app?

Accepted Answer

Building an iPhone app can take three to nine months, depending on its complexity and features. For a clearer perspective, here are estimated timeframes for iOS app development:

	Simple apps	Medium-complexity apps	Complex apps
Requirement analysis and planning	1-2 weeks	2-3 weeks	3-4 weeks
Wireframing	1-2 weeks	2-3 weeks	3-5 weeks
UI/UX design	2-3 weeks	5-6 weeks	9-10 weeks
Development	6-7 weeks	14-15 weeks	20-22 weeks
QA and deployment	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks
Total	11-15 weeks / 2-4 months	25-29 weeks / 5-7 months	32-44 weeks / 7-10 months

Question 5

Why should I hire trustworthy iOS app developers?

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These are the top three reasons to hire an iPhone app development company:

1. Keep sensitive data secure

Partnering with a professional iPhone app development company will ensure the highest level of security for your app and keep your data safe from external threats.

2. Enhance customer experience

iOS app developers can help increase user engagement and retention by:

Using push notifications properly
Running retargeted advertisements
Sending in-app personalized messages
Leveraging machine learning (ML) for recommendations
And more

3. Generate higher app revenue

iPhone applications drive a high return on investment (ROI) from in-app purchases, subscriptions, and premium games. Professional iOS development incorporates the latest trends and technologies for the best user experience.

Emphasizing these reasons is a case study by iOS developer Fullestop on its work for Cravez, a food delivery app. Fullestop incorporated simple search and order confirmation functions, a real-time tracker, and multiple payment options. It also developed the app in English and Arabic to eliminate language barriers.

Shortly after release, the iOS application was managing 30 food outlets and 5,000+ orders. It was also projected to list 100 more restaurants and handle 30,000+ orders in its first month.

Question 6

How do I hire a trusted iPhone app developer?

Accepted Answer

Follow these steps when hiring a reliable iPhone app developer:

Define your requirements and assess your budget. This is also where you decide on whether you need a native or a hybrid application.
Research and compare top iOS app development companies.
Read and verify client reviews, ratings, and recommendations. You can also ask your network about the companies you've researched.
Look at their portfolios and check for projects within your domain. Evaluate the stages of their design process: wireframing, concepts, storyboards, prototyping, and others.
Ask about their approach to UI/UX design. Examine their development process, methodologies, tools, iOS software development kit (SDK), and proficiency in Swift and Objective-C programming languages, frameworks, and databases.
Check if they provide a full cycle of iOS app development services, which should include research and market analysis, API development and integration, testing, and post-release support and maintenance.
Select up to five candidates from your list. Send them a request for proposal (RFP) and ask for price estimates with a breakdown.
Receive and review proposals. Arrange interviews to get to know the teams who developed the proposals.
Decide based on your evaluations, and examine the contract before entering into an agreement.

DesignRush can help you in your search for the ideal iPhone app development company for free. Simply head to our Marketplace to share your project details. We'll connect you with up to five of the best candidates from our directory.

Question 7

What should I ask potential iPhone app development agency partners?

Accepted Answer

Ask these key questions to potential iPhone app development agency partners:

Its Relevant Background

How many apps have you developed?
Do you have a track record of working with clients or a portfolio of apps that can be aligned with our needs and ideas?
What project are you most proud of and how did you ensure its success?
What's your preferred development methodology?
What's your experience with payment integrations?
What's your development team’s capacity?

Company Services and Processes

What's your approach to structuring and building an iOS application from scratch?
Are you going to provide a roadmap?
How do you guarantee that your applications are accessible and optimized for scrolling performance?
What's your process for QA testing, debugging, and profiling codes? How do you test the application's impact on device performance?
How do you secure private user data on a device?

The Project

Who will be the project manager? How often will we communicate and through which channels?
Will our team have a say in the app development process?
What interfaces do you suggest for a user-friendly iOS application?
What monetization strategies do you think will work best for our app?
Which mobile analytics should we build into our app?
What security best practices do you suggest we should implement?
Who will own the source code?
How well can your team adapt to changes and new ideas from our end?
Do you provide a post-release analysis and suggestions for potential improvements?
What is the emergency crisis plan if something goes wrong near the launch date?
How do you determine your prices? How will costs potentially change as development progresses?

Question 8

What are the best iPhone app development companies in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

The best iPhone app development companies in the U.S. are:

SEM Nexus
- 4.8 stars on DesignRush (25 reviews)
- Top clients: YogiGoFitness, WinQuik, Know Wake, Nautical Eye, Assassins
Naked Development
- 4.6 stars on DesignRush (12 reviews)
- 5.0 stars on Google (2 reviews)
- Top clients: Car Blip, Vigor Fitness, Snap MD, Life.Church
Digital Silk
- 4.9 stars on DesignRush (33 reviews)
- 5.0 stars on Google (5 reviews)
- Top clients: IBM, AT&T, Sony, Microsoft, NYU
Calibrate
- 4.8 stars on DesignRush (6 reviews)
- Top clients: Pikazo, IndependencePlus, Leveled, Tally
BairesDev
- 4.8 stars on DesignRush (25 reviews)
- 3.9 stars on Google (19 reviews)
- Top clients: Google, Salesforce, Rolls-Royce, Motorola, Burger King

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