Do you know 49% of people open an application 11+ times each day? Such user behavior shows their increased app dependency. Not only this, but mobile internet usage has also surpassed desktop browsing internet usage with over 50 percent of the world’s total web traffic. Such an ever-growing demand for smartphone and app usage is the reason why businesses and individuals are shifting their interest toward app development services. But the mobile app development topic is incomplete without the debate between iOS vs. Android app development. No doubt, Android apps hold a huge market share, but iOS apps have their own pride place, especially in terms of privacy and data security. An iOS app can be a game-changing move for businesses as it assures safety and offers numerous advantages.
If you’re not new to the tech world, you might be very well aware of how the market segment of iOS applications is consistently escalating, pumping up the demand for iOS developers simultaneously. The iOS app store was launched with 500 applications in 2008 and this figure has now touched 1.96 million which persuaded many to go for the custom iOS application for their projects. Established businesses and new entrepreneurs recognize this opportunity and get started. If you also want to, make sure you have gained good information about iOS app development.
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2. Do you know 49% of people open an application 11+ times
each day? Such user behavior shows their increased app
dependency. Not only this, but mobile internet usage has also
surpassed desktop browsing internet usage with over 50
percent of the world’s total web traffic. Such an ever-growing
demand for smartphone and app usage is the reason why
businesses and individuals are shifting their interest toward
app development services. But the mobile app development
topic is incomplete without the debate between iOS vs.
Android app development.
If you’re not new to the tech world, you might be very well
aware of how the market segment of iOS applications is
consistently escalating, pumping up the demand for iOS
developers simultaneously. The iOS app store was launched
with 500 applications in 2008 and this figure has now
touched 1.96 million which persuaded many to go for the
custom iOS application for their projects. Established
businesses and new entrepreneurs recognize this opportunity
and get started. If you also want to, make sure you have
gained good information about iOS app development.
3. What is iOS App Development?
iOS app development is the process of
building quality software that can run on
several Apple devices, including iPhone,
iPad, and iTouch hardware. This whole
development process holds a unique set of
requirements in order to ensure iOS app
compatibility and meet the specifications
for Apple devices. When developing an iOS
app, Apple has its own specific guidelines
containing rules and ideal practices to get
the app published to the Apple Store.
4. How to Start iOS App Development?
Getting started with iOS app development is not as hard as
finding a needle in a haystack. All you have to do is to consider a
few points we have already mentioned below for your ease.
1. Learn the language
Although there are numerous options you can choose from for
iOS development, Objective-C and Swift are the two most
popular languages that the majority of developers worldwide
trust.
Objective-C is the typical language used for iOS, whereas Java is
fairly used for Android. Swift is super easy to learn because it
has a similar syntax to Object-C. If you have a good knowledge
of Objective-C, you can catch the speed working with Swift
language while iOS app development.
But do you know the difference between the languages used for
Android and iOS app development? It’s the programming terms.
For instance, Java uses words like “this, extends, implements,”
and on the other hand, iOS uses programming terms like
“delegates, inheritance, objects, subclasses, etc.”
5. 2. Pick the Correct IDE
If you’ve worked on Android app development, there is a high chance
you may find it hard to select the IDE. Right? But in the case of the
Apple landscape, the whole picture is different. Apple uses a user-
friendly, and fast IDE called XCode. You can reap the benefits of this
IDE, by simply downloading it from the App Store. Doesn't this sound
easier?
3. Pay Attention to User Interface
The next thing you should consider when getting started with iOS
development is paying attention to the user interface. Being a
developer, you might know that the design and presentation of UI are
completely different for both iOS and Android platforms. The Android
Studio uses XML files. On the other hand, XCode uses Storyboards that
help to connect ViewControllers and coordinate transitions. You can
easily move or play with the user interface components that Android
doesn’t allow you to do.
4. Consider Dependency Management
Android uses Gradle’s dependency management, whereas CocoaPods
are used in iOS to offer the same functionality. All you have to do is to
add the dependencies in this file, and then it further handles the
installation and upgradation of those packages on its own.
6. Things to remember
Try these following codes when you find
that moving forward is difficult:
APK = Archive
Interfaces = Archive
Emulator = Simulator
Saying a big YES to iOS means taking a
new road to success. But at the same time, it
is imperative to learn about iOS
development in depth to ensure that the
apps you design won’t turn out into a mess.
7. Negative and Positive Side of iOS App Development
Every product has its positive and negative sides. iOS development
also comes with a few pros and cons that you must have a look at
before making your final call.
Pros of iOS
● iOS doesn’t hold a diverse device fragmentation that makes
the development process easier, more stable, and reliable.
● iOS comes up with an authentic toolkit in order to ensure
quality app development.
● The development of interfaces in iOS consumes less time.
● With iOS, one can expect high revenue generation, as
compared to other app development platforms.
Cons of iOS
● The app standardization process makes it hard to stay
different in the market.
● Customizing an app is hectic due to several kinds of
restrictions.
● iOS only accepts fully-functional apps.
● Getting approval from Apple takes time which sometimes
delays the app development.
8. How iOS App Development Will Change
in the Future
If you have ever developed an iOS app, you are
probably aware of its coding simplicity. Today, more
and more users are inclined toward the iPhone because
they score high in terms of security, appearance, and
many more ways. Talking particularly about iOS apps,
the thing that developers appreciate a lot is that it
requires fewer code lines. Yes, Swift is less wordy,
which results in faster iOS app development. Less
coding makes the whole app development seamless
and helps deliver a perfect product that delights
customers.
But this is all about today! What’s the future of iOS
apps? How will iOS development be going to change
in the next 5 years? Well, we have covered all your
answers below-
9. ● Grow in a Global Competitive Market
Apple is a tech giant that experiments with new technologies in
order to build a unique and incredible solution that can bring
revolution to the tech world. Many find them risk-prone or more
entrepreneurial than others. But somehow it is necessary to
withstand the fast-evolving competitive market. Apple’s zest for
innovation somehow gives them the power to face the fierce
competition. And we will see Apple thriving in a globally
competitive market in the coming years as they consistently
enhance the App Store and provide businesses with a better
platform to flourish their business with their well-built iOS apps.
● Battle Between Functionality &. Aesthetics
When it comes to iOS app development, there’s always a
functionality vs aesthetics battle. We can’t consider iOS perfect in
all ways. In order to provide more ease of use somewhat the design
value is usually affected. In the future, we can expect this
functionality vs. aesthetics battle to settle and won’t affect
anymore. The latest iOS 16 has already made a step towards it.
10. ● Better Security & Privacy
Apple always focuses on a specific consumer type. So, it's a big
question whether they focus on a wider audience base or not. The major
iOS app development aspect on which many still rely is iOS security. It
is one of the strongest features of iOS that will surely make the brand
shine in the coming next five years. Besides app security, privacy is
another aspect that is grabbing the attention of users and developers
despite Google’s critical reports about system vulnerabilities.
Keeping a track of the changes made in the tech world is a challenge for
iOS developers. After all, the leading technologies like AI, IoT, and
augmented reality are already in a race that usually breaks the
company's bank. But Apple is the one that can reap the benefits of these
technologies in the future too.
● Polishing or an Overhaul?
Apple always surprises with something better every time they release a
new iOS version. But if we point to the overall user experience, it needs
to be solved before anything else. Overall, the future of iOS seems like
tiny improvements in the features instead of focusing on the major
innovation that can help them bring a technological revolution in the
digital world. Well, this is just the beginning. No one knows what’s
hidden under the good.
11. Conclusion
After going through this whole blog post,
there is a high chance you might be
interested in taking your business to a wider
audience base with a powerful iOS
application. You can choose 75way for this
task.
75way is a leading iOS app development
company in the USA that can help your
brand reach iPhones, iPads, and other Apple
device users the world over. We are well-
versed in several programming languages
and follow a simple approach to craft your
application. So, what are you waiting for?
Reach out to 75way today!