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Dec 11, 2024
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Expertise in6 industries
Fintech, Healthcare, Logistics, Real Estate, E-commerce, Delivery
8years of experience
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iOS Application Development Services We Provide
Oleksandr Kulyk
iOS Department Lead at Uptech
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iOS Projects By Uptech
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Aspiration
Online Green Banking App
Aspiration is a green fintech company that is good for users and good for the world. Uptech has been working with Aspiration since 2016 to implement secure, fast, and reliable iOS & Android apps.
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Dyvo.ai for Business
AI Generator of Product Photos
Dyvo.ai for business is a generative AI tool that helps quickly create precise, brand-aligned images from your selfies in just 10-15 seconds.
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Sprent
Online Delivery Platform
Sprent is an online delivery system that lets customers buy anything from any store within their city. Uptech fixed and refactored the existing iOS app, improved the UX/UI, and implemented new features that enhanced delivery time.
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“We have a lot of interactions, and the Uptech team really feels like they are a part of our team.”
Belsien Thomas Senior Director of Engineering, Aspiration
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iOS App Development Services Fueled by Emerging Technologies
The iOS market is highly competitive, and our team at Uptech makes a difference by incorporating emerging technologies into every app we develop. See how we deliver high-performance iOS solutions with these technologies.
Generative AI and ML
As experts in generative AI, we leverage large language models like GPT 3.5/4 and Stable Diffusion to automate tasks, streamline workflows, and equip your iOS software with innovative features.
Cloud
We ensure your iOS app is built to scale with your growing user base. Our cloud engineers adopt a distributed cloud system, providing a scalable, resilient, and computing-efficient storage infrastructure for your app.
Internet of Things (IoT)
Our team equips your iOS apps with the power of big data by connecting IoT devices and data analytics. Streamline your operations and access real-time, data-driven insights to make it big in healthcare, finance, and more fields.
Internet of Behavior (IoB)
Using IoB for personalization, we develop iOS apps that can deliver more relevant content, offer tailored recommendations, and provide personalized features, elevating user engagement to a higher level.
Cross-Platform Development
With a single code base, we swiftly develop your app for Android and iOS. We also keep costs low with cross-platform development, which makes it perfect for testing your app ideas and hypotheses on the market.
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
Our team creates responsive progress web apps that deliver efficient user experiences on par with native iOS apps. They’re less costly to develop and more accessible to users, making them ideal for startups.
iOS App Development Process at Uptech
01
Product Discovery
Uptech establishes the unique selling proposition of your iOS app idea with in-depth market and user research. We identify opportunity gaps in competing apps on the market, determine user pain points, and come up with a strategic roadmap to develop an iOS app that delivers value to the users
02
iOS App Planning and Prototyping
Guided by market insights, we strategically prioritize your iOS app’s features. Visualizing user interactions, we create wireframes and prototypes to map out the app’s user flows. Then, we seek early feedback from your target users to refine our development plan, ensuring a seamless app experience.
03
Tech Stack Setup
Depending on your app requirements, we expertly choose the appropriate tech stack needed to develop its user interface and data management system. We primarily use Swift, React Native, and Flutter to develop your app and pair it with cloud technology to keep it scalable.
04
Assembling the Development Team
We assign you an experienced team consisting of project managers, engineers, UI/UX designers, and QA engineers. We kickstart your project with a core team and communicate any team changes needed as your app nears completion. You can scale up and down the team based on your needs.
05
iOS App Design
Adhering to Apple’s design guidelines, our designers craft visually engaging, adaptive User interfaces that seamlessly fit iOS-enabled devices. Working tightly with early testers, we gather feedback to iteratively refine the design, ensuring that your app’s visuals captivate and engage your target users.
06
Custom iOS App Development
At this phase, we engineer your iOS app feature by feature following Agile development best practices. Our engineers develop efficient data processing and resource management systems and ensure that UI elements work seamlessly. We also implement robust security measures to keep user data protected.
07
Software Testing
Our QA engineers perform rigorous testing to ensure your app meets strict quality standards. We perform automated unit and snapshot tests using Xcode’s XCTest framework and manually examine your iOS app using tools like TestFlight and Firebase App Distribution for multi-environment applications.
08
iOS App Launch and Maintenance
Our team makes final App Store optimizations to your iOS app before finally releasing it to the market. Post-launch, we closely collaborate with you to monitor your app’s performance, provide ongoing support, and release regular updates to address bugs, improve performance, and introduce new features as needed.
iOS App Development Benefits
With a product-focused mindset backed by years of iOS expertise, we develop apps that deliver exceptional value for your budget. Partner with Uptech and see how our custom iOS app development services can benefit your business.
Top iOS
Engineers
With 250+ solutions delivered to our clients, our iOS team follows the best development practices. We use Native iOS SDKs, including Xcode and Swift libraries comprising a state-of-the-art environment for efficient development, testing, profiling, and optimization of iOS apps.
End-to-End iOS Software
Development
We improve your iOS product idea, validate its market fit, and craft a development roadmap for your app. After that, our design team and engineering teams take over. We design your iOS app, pick the tech stack, develop and test it.
Essential Apple Design Principles Applied
Following Apple’s guidelines, we design adaptive iOS applications that deliver a pleasant user experience across all iOS devices. We can independently create your app’s UI elements, but we can also leverage SwiftUI to design visuals efficiently.
Agile Development
Approach
We follow an Agile-based approach to build your iOS app in manageable chunks. Our development strategy allows us to deliver your product swiftly to the market, enabling faster ROI and feedback-based refinements over time.
Security Standards
Applied
Uptech is an ISO 27001-certified iOS software development company, and we develop apps with robust security measures. We strictly adhere to data privacy regulations, such as HIPAA and GDPR, providing our clients with assurance.
Post-Launch
Support
We don’t simply leave your iOS application hanging post-launch. As part of our iOS development services, we provide ongoing support to keep it functional, stable, and secure, and ensure that it adapts to the rapidly changing market.
iOS Tech Stack We Use
At Uptect, we unleash the power of iOS by leveraging a set of development frameworks that empower excellent applications. Here’s what we typically use.
iOS App
Swift
SwiftUI
RxSwift/ Combine
MVVM/ Redux
XCTest
SnapshotTesting
Cross-platform App
React Native
Flutter
Choose Your Engagement Model
Dedicated Development Team
Hire a fully managed team, including ML experts, who work exclusively on your project. This model is best for long-term projects that require dedicated attention and expertise.
Pricing Model
Time & Material (T&M) with an option for a monthly retainer that allows for predictable budgeting and resource allocation.
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Team
Extension
Augment your existing team with specialized ML professionals on an as-needed basis. Ideal for projects that require specific expertise or additional resources temporarily.
Pricing Model
Hourly rate, dependent on the level of expertise required and the duration of engagement.
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Project-based
Model
Complete project handling from start to finish by our team of ML experts. Suitable for clients with defined project requirements and deadlines.
Pricing Model
Fixed price for projects with well-defined scope and deliverables or T&M for projects likely to evolve in scope.
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FAQ
Answers to questions you may have about iOS app development services.
What is iOS app development?
iOS app development is the process of creating software applications designed to run exclusively on Apple's mobile operating system, iOS. At Uptech, our skilled developers utilize powerful tools like Swift, Objective-C, Xcode, and SwiftUI to build stylish iOS apps that seamlessly integrate with the Apple ecosystem.
What is the typical process for developing a custom iOS application?
While the specific steps may vary slightly between companies, there’s a general process we follow at Uptech for developing custom iOS applications:
Step 1—Product discovery;
Step 2—Planning and prototyping;
Step 3—Tech stack selection;
Step 4—Team assembly;
Step 5—UI/UX design;
Step 6—iOS app development;
Step 7—Software testing;
Step 8—iOS app launch and maintenance.
How do you ensure the security and compliance of iOS apps during development?
As an ISO 27001-certified iOS app development company, Uptech encrypts all sensitive data using strong algorithms and implements secure communication protocols for data transmission. We perform penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities in the app’s code and infrastructure. We also follow GDPR, HIPAA, and other data privacy regulations.
How long does it take to develop an iOS application from start to finish?
Here are 9 key steps to develop an Android app. Check them out!
Step 1: Initial consultation;
Step 2: Product discovery (market and user research);
Step 3: Development of proof-of-concept and minimum viable product;
Step 4: Tech stack selection;
Step 5: Team assembly;
Step 6: UI/UX design;
Step 7: Android app development;
Step 8: Quality assurance apps;
Step 9: Post-deployment maintenance and updates.
How long does it take to develop an iOS application from start to finish?
The development of an MVP for an iOS app typically takes 2-3 months to finish, while those of medium complexity take 4-6 months. Complex apps with many integrations, payments, and user roles can take over a year. In this case, we prioritize features to quickly get your app into the market and the complete feature set will be released as updates.
Can you help with the app store submission and approval process for iOS apps?
Yes, we can help you submit your iOS app to the App Store, including its app screenshots and description. We'll work closely with you to address any feedback from Apple’s review team and ensure your app meets their guidelines.
How much does it cost to develop an iOS app?
Building a native iOS app typically costs an average of $50,000. However, this can change depending on the app's complexity—the more complicated the app, the more expensive it becomes—and UI/UX design requirements. The developer’s fees also vary based on their location.
Do you sign an NDA?
Yes, we sign a non-disclosure agreement before providing Android app development services to any of our clients.
For how long are we in the market?
Uptech began as an Android development team in 2016. Together with highly professional Android Engineers, Designers, Product Managers, and QAs, we now offer full-cycle software development services for iOS, Android, and cross-platform apps. We work with clients all over the world and have extensive expertise in working with businesses in the fintech, healthcare, retail, e-commerce, and logistics industries.
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