iOS Software Development

Keys: iOS Native software development, Swift, objective-C, Java

iOS Software Development

Why iOS?

iOS is one of the most popular platforms in the world. In 2020, Apple sold 301 million mobile devices. In 2021, the tech giant generated $365 billion in revenue, with over half of it coming from iPhone sales. One in eight people on the planet could have an Apple smartphone. That’s a huge target audience that could be interested in your app.

What’s iOS software development?

If you are new to iOS native software development, there are some basics you should know. There are two most commonly used languages here, Objective-C and Swift. Also, there is an option of using Java, if you choose cross-platform development.

Both Objective-C and Swift belong to object-oriented programming (OOP) and successfully implement its main paradigms: inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, and abstraction. In simple words, OOP is a style of coding that allows a developer to group similar tasks into classes. The code conforms to the DRY (don’t repeat yourself) principle and is easy to maintain.

The Objective C language was initially used to write programs for OSX & iOS. In 2014, Apple introduced a new language called Swift. It’s perfectly suited for creating apps for iPhone and iPad. Today, Swift is the primary programming language they use to develop iPhone and iPad apps.

Objective-C

Developing mobile apps implies that the software will run and work quickly. It should be feature-rich, colorful, intuitive, user-friendly, and stable. Using Objective-C as your app development language has a number of advantages.

Dynamic typing. A small app in Objective-C with a minimal set of functions can be successfully implemented in a short time.

Flexibility. Even compared to C++, this language is more flexible and allows for building simple pieces of software with enhanced functionality. This means that you can easily implement your customer’s ideas to maximum benefit.

Simplicity of syntax. This minimizes the number of possible errors allowing you to test your application in the shortest possible time.

Swift

A new programming language, error-resistant, and with greater functionality.

Swift has a number of undeniable advantages:

Simplified operation principle. The code is more concise, so you spend less time writing it.

Ease of reading. It’s essential when introducing changes, additions, and corrections into the code.

Extended functionality. In particular, you can manage the memory which is impossible in Objective-C programming.

Universality. Swift programming makes it easy to interact with other languages.

Increased security and control. It makes compilers more efficient and allows you to customize feedback.

Java

While Objective-C and Swift are perfectly fine for native Apple apps, it might be a good idea to write some cross-platform software in Java. In this case, you write a code and then compile it for different platforms. This method is faster and cheaper, but this kind of applications works much worse than native ones. This is due to the fact that they can’t implement many features without crutches. Certainly, it’s always possible to optimize the code but your app will still work slower than a native one. The more functions an application is supposed to have, the worse it will perform, not to mention the endless bugs and vulnerabilities.

Why us

We have been providing quality app development services for more than X years. Our company has created products for customers from different countries worldwide. We offer a full cycle of developing native and cross-platform apps for iOS and Android, from analysis and development to back-end development, product maintenance, and support. Our team always fulfills all customer requirements accurately and on time to achieve their business goals. Thanks to long-term cooperation with customers and high-quality products, we have gained a reputation as a reliable partner in the international IT market. Our proven expertise in software development makes us your best choice for creating cost-effective apps guaranteed to deliver an outstanding user experience.