Our iOS app development agency prioritises performance and reliability. The strong iOS platform ensures app functionality, giving users a premium experience that satisfies them. Our focus on optimization and performance tuning guarantees that your app runs smoothly and efficiently.
iOS app development services
From concept to launch, we create apps that are intuitive, secure, and perfectly tailored to the Apple ecosystem.
Custom iOS development company
If you are looking for a reliable partner to enhance your business with the iOS solution, you have found one. At Blackthorn Vision, we specialize in creating iOS applications that meet the client’s expectations, user needs, and market demands. We take care of the entire process, from the concept to deployment, and go further, offering you post-launch maintenance and regular updates. With us, your product won’t become outdated.
iOS development solutions we offer
Evaluation & Consulting
Specialists at our iOS development company start the development process with a detailed interview, concept discussion, and project evaluation. This ensures the final product perfectly aligns with your business goals and philosophy. Having vast experience in the field, we can offer you the most suitable solutions and practices. Such an iOS consulting development service allows for mutual understanding between the client and the developers, resulting in faster development and maximum return on investment.
UI/UX design for iOS
While working on the UI/UX designs, we aim to achieve the perfect combination of aesthetics and functionality without compromising on either. Our design team prioritizes constant improvement and follows the latest industry trends, ensuring your iOS application’s designs captivate users and win the market. Our iOS development services in the designing stage involve user and market research, prototyping, and iterative testing and improvement.
Application development
We take care of the entire spectrum of iOS development services. From the very beginning to the deployment, our well-versed developers apply the most suitable and up-to-date technologies to meet and exceed your expectations. Thanks to the iterative approach and constant communication, we can implement changes at any stage, giving your product and your business the freedom of flexibility.
Application migration
Our iOS development company helps migrate existing applications to the iOS platform and makes the process as fast, efficient, and smooth as possible. Our team manages all iOS app development services, from data migration to platform optimization, to ensure your app runs smoothly on iOS. Besides this, we offer post-launch support to keep your app updated and competitive.
Testing & deployment
For testing and deploying iOS apps, our thorough development process guarantees a flawless and high-performance application ready for release. We conduct tests covering functionality, usability, and performance to ensure your app meets the highest quality standards. Our deployment services ensure a smooth launch by meticulously preparing for submission and providing support to overcome any potential App Store obstacles.
Multi-platform app development
In addition to native iOS development, we specialize in creating platform solutions that deliver a consistent user experience across different platforms for a broader market reach. Utilizing technologies that work across platforms (like Flutter or React Native), we create applications that function smoothly on iOS, Android, and other key systems, helping reduce development time and expenses.
What powers our iOS development services
Platforms and frameworks
In our iOS app development services, we harness an array of powerful platforms and frameworks, including Swift, Objective-C, and Xcode, to develop versatile and robust iOS applications. By combining the latest advancements in Apple’s ecosystem with a deep understanding of mobile app trends, we create solutions that are responsive, high-performing, and perfectly aligned with Apple’s design and functionality standards. This strategic use of technology allows us to optimize your app’s functionality while maintaining smooth and intuitive user interactions.
DevOps and clouds
Our iOS development integrates DevOps best practices to foster collaboration, accelerate development cycles, and streamline deployment. Leveraging cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure, we provide a scalable and resilient infrastructure that supports continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). This approach not only reduces downtime and enhances security but also facilitates real-time updates and seamless scaling, ensuring your iOS app remains efficient and future-ready.
Libraries, components, and APIs
Our developers utilize a rich array of libraries, components, and APIs — such as Alamofire, Core Data, and CloudKit — to build feature-rich iOS applications efficiently. These resources enable us to add sophisticated functionalities, streamline development, and seamlessly integrate with third-party services. By selecting pre-tested components, we ensure the app meets high performance and security standards, while also accelerating the time to market and delivering a customized experience that meets your unique requirements.
Integrated environments for development
We use integrated development environments (IDEs) like Xcode and tools such as Fastlane to simplify and optimize every aspect of the iOS development process. These environments provide efficient code management, automated builds, and precise debugging tools, allowing our developers to maintain consistent quality while adapting to project needs swiftly. This approach to iOS app development services facilitates a streamlined workflow, enabling us to deliver reliable, high-quality apps that meet all your specifications.
Databases, testing, monitoring, QA, and reporting
For secure data management, we utilize robust databases like Core Data, Realm, and Firebase, which provide efficient storage and retrieval solutions essential for app performance. Our testing protocols are comprehensive, covering unit, UI, and load testing to ensure your app performs optimally under various conditions. Real-time monitoring tools help us proactively identify and resolve any issues while our QA team rigorously assesses each feature. Detailed reporting keeps you fully informed throughout the development and post-launch stages, ensuring transparency and quality at every step.
Benefits of using iOS for software development
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Improved performance
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Enhanced security
iOS apps create an environment for your data and user information. With built-in security features and regular updates, the iOS ecosystem protects against breaches and online risks. We implement security measures such as encryption, authentication and compliance with data protection regulations.
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Broad market reach
iOS apps have a market presence and active user engagement. Apple users are highly engaged and willing to invest more in applications, making it a lucrative market for your app. Our iOS app development company conducts market research and user analysis to help you target the audience for exposure to your app.
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Creating a seamless user experience
iOS apps are well known for their user interfaces that engage users and ensure their satisfaction. Apple’s strict guidelines and quality standards ensure that iOS apps are easy to navigate and enjoyable to use. We prioritize crafting a user experience that seamlessly merges functionality with appealing interfaces.
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Reliable infrastructure
The iOS platform boasts an infrastructure that guarantees the operation of your app. Its sturdy architecture supports performance and scalability, catering to users’ evolving needs and intricate features. Our development strategy includes testing and optimization to make the most of this foundation.
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Enhanced functionalities
iOS applications can capitalize on a range of features and functionalities, giving them an advantage in the market. Whether leveraging ARKit for experiences or tapping into APIs, iOS equips an iPhone app development company with diverse tools to enrich app functionality and attractiveness.
Our iOS development process
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Discovery
The discovery phase is essential to understanding your business objectives, industry context, and user expectations. Through a structured approach, our iOS app development agency conducts in-depth consultations, competitive analysis, and technical feasibility studies to shape a well-defined project scope. This phase also includes identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success, outlining technical requirements, and evaluating any potential challenges upfront. By establishing a comprehensive roadmap, we ensure that all stakeholders have a shared vision, facilitating efficient resource allocation and a development process that stays on track.
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Design
In the design phase of iOS app development services, we translate insights from discovery into compelling, user-centred interfaces that reflect your brand’s core values. Our designers develop wireframes, high-fidelity prototypes, and detailed UX flows that seamlessly blend aesthetics and functionality. By adhering to Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines, we ensure the app’s design is not only visually appealing but also highly intuitive. Each screen, icon, and interaction is crafted to enhance usability and foster engagement, delivering a cohesive and immersive experience that resonates with your target audience and encourages long-term app retention.
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Development
During development, our iOS engineers focus on building a secure, optimized codebase that ensures high performance and scalability. Leveraging the latest versions of Swift and Objective-C, we create an adaptable application architecture that supports seamless integration with third-party services, APIs, and back-end infrastructure. This stage involves meticulous coding, frequent code reviews, and ongoing performance testing to ensure each feature functions flawlessly. Our agile approach to iOS mobile app development services allows us to incorporate feedback iteratively, ensuring that the final product is both technically robust and aligned with your evolving requirements.
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Testing
Testing is a critical component of our iOS development process, designed to ensure your app meets high standards for quality, security, and usability. Our QA team conducts comprehensive testing, including unit tests, integration tests, and UI tests, across various devices and iOS versions to detect and resolve any issues. We utilize automated testing tools to streamline the process, ensuring that each build meets performance benchmarks and provides a consistent user experience. Through rigorous testing protocols, we validate that your app is fully prepared for diverse user interactions and ready to deliver a seamless experience upon launch.
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Deployment
In the deployment phase, we handle every aspect of app submission to the App Store, from finalizing configurations to ensuring compliance with Apple’s stringent guidelines. Our team manages the entire process, addressing requirements related to app metadata, keyword optimization, and app review policies to expedite approval. We also set up analytics and crash reporting tools, enabling you to monitor app performance and gather user insights from day one. This meticulous approach to the deployment phase of iPhone app development services minimizes risk, reduces time-to-market, and ensures that your app reaches your audience quickly and without any unexpected issues.
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Maintenance
As a vital stage of iOS application development services, we provide ongoing support that includes monitoring app performance, implementing security patches, and adapting to new OS updates. We proactively optimize features and fix bugs to keep your app running smoothly and aligned with user needs. Additionally, our team can assist with iterative improvements based on user feedback, allowing your app to evolve and remain competitive in a fast-changing mobile landscape. This comprehensive maintenance ensures that your iOS application remains a reliable, engaging asset that continuously meets high performance and security standards.
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iOS app development helps you avoid
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Avoid Security and Data Breach Risks
The closed nature of the iOS ecosystem and Apple’s stringent security protocols provide a robust defense layer. Leveraging specialized iOS development services ensures your application implements advanced security measures like end-to-end encryption, secure data storage (Keychain), and adherence to strict App Store guidelines, effectively protecting sensitive user information.
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Avoid performance bottlenecks and lag
Native iOS development with Swift or Objective-C is optimized for Apple’s powerful hardware. By bypassing intermediate layers, a custom-built app ensures maximum speed, minimal latency, and optimal resource utilization. This focus on performance helps you avoid common user complaints about slow loading times and unresponsive, laggy interfaces.
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Avoid rejection from the app store
Apple maintains strict standards for user experience, design, and security. Our services focus on meticulous adherence to the Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) and technical submission requirements from the start. This expertise helps you avoid the costly delays and business disruption that result from multiple App Store rejection cycles.
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Avoid fragmentation and compatibility issues
Unlike other platforms, iOS has a smaller, more uniform device ecosystem and a high rate of OS adoption. Focusing on iOS development helps you avoid the significant headache of debugging for hundreds of different device models and OS versions, ensuring your app delivers a flawless, consistent experience across all current Apple hardware.
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Avoid missing premium, high-value users
Apple users are generally known for their high engagement, higher purchasing power, and willingness to invest in quality applications. By focusing on a premium iOS application, you directly target this lucrative segment, avoiding the mistake of under-serving a highly valuable market demographic with a sub-par or poorly executed app.
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Avoid a disjointed user experience
iOS applications are celebrated for their intuitive, elegant user interfaces. Our developers ensure every element aligns with the native feel, utilizing components like UIKit and SwiftUI to build a seamless experience. This approach helps you avoid a UI that feels foreign or cumbersome to loyal iPhone users, boosting satisfaction and retention.
What makes us a great iOS development partner?
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Transparent communication
We believe in keeping you informed throughout every stage of development. Our focus on communication and regular updates ensures that you are aware of the progress and any potential challenges. We prioritize transparency and honesty in our iOS app development services by providing reports and frequent consultations.
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Faster time to market
Our efficient processes ensure timely app deployment without compromising quality. By using methodologies and streamlined workflows we speed up development cycles giving you an advantage in getting to market. With expertise in development we guarantee fast turnaround times.
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Tailored engagement
We offer tailored engagement models to meet your needs and project requirements. Whether you need a team or cycle iOS mobile app development services, our flexible approach allows us to effectively cater to your needs. We provide options such as fixed-price contracts, time-based agreements, and dedicated resources to align with project scopes and budgets.
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24/7 assistance
Our team is dedicated to offering round-the-clock assistance to ensure your app runs smoothly at all times. We provide monitoring, maintenance, and enhancements to ensure your application’s performance, minimizing downtime and enhancing user satisfaction.
Our dedicated support team is around the clock to help you with any issues promptly and effectively.
Our customer success stories
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Energy, oil & GasSoftware solutions for monitoring Oil & Gas companyOur Front-End engineers work as part of the team of a US company – the leader in Digital Oilfield Solutions. The task was to create an upgraded version of a web-based solution that optimizes oil and gas equipment and answers critical questions about its condition and performance.“The quality of the work and engagement has been so good. They go beyond simply executing a task, story or test and are genuinely interested in understanding what the end user wants/needs.”SensiaDigital Architect, Web-Based IoT Platform
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Media & entertainmentMedia content management platformANC is a New York-based company that builds unforgettable digital experiences for brand marketing. Through immersive design and multimedia services, they transform commercial spaces – stadiums, entertainment venues, transit hubs, and trade centers.“They work to help develop our company instead of only being a third-party service provider. As a result, they've become a part of our company, which is very cool. Blackthorn Vision has shown that they're willing to go beyond the call of duty to do their job.”ANCChief technology officer
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BiotechML-powered laboratory diagnostics softwareSelux Diagnostics is a US biotech company transforming infectious disease diagnostics with rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing to combat antimicrobial resistance and enable personalized therapies.“Blackthorn resources are embedded in our team and serve as an extension to our workforce. And during the inevitable crunch periods Blackthorn was able to rapidly increase our access to a skilled resource pool on a temporary basis to meet important milestones.”Selux DiagnosticsSenior Program Manager
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Information technologyAI-powered automation platformOur client provides an AI-based collaborative platform that helps SRE teams respond to production incidents using a breakthrough approach. With this product, they can adopt SRE methodologies and reduce toil while getting a unified view of incidents, services, and knowledge base.The reliability and quality of the work done by the team are impressive.unSkriptChief Architect
iOS app development: FAQ
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What exactly is iOS app development?
iOS app development involves creating applications for Apple’s iOS platform tailored to meet the needs of users and businesses. This includes designing, coding, testing and releasing apps on the Apple App Store while ensuring they meet Apple guidelines.
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Which platforms do you target for iOS app development?
When it comes to creating iOS apps, we offer services for building iPhone apps and catering to iPads and other Apple devices. We provide iPhone app development services for various Apple products, ensuring a user experience across all iOS devices, including Apple Watch and Apple TV.
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How can I select the framework for my iOS app development?
Our experts in iOS application development services can help you select the framework based on your project’s needs and goals. We consider app functionality, target audience and scalability factors to recommend the framework – whether it’s Swift, Objective C or cross-platform solutions like React Native.
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What are the stages involved in creating an iOS app?
Our services for iOS app development include planning, designing, developing, testing, and deploying. Each stage is crucial for our company to ensure that your app meets your business objectives and provides a user experience. We follow an approach to successfully managing each phase towards project completion.
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How long does it usually take to develop an iOS application?
The timeframe can vary depending on the project’s complexity. Typically, projects take months to complete. Once we understand your requirements and objectives, we outline a project schedule to set deadlines and guarantee delivery.
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What is the estimated cost of developing an iOS application?
Costs may differ depending on the project scale and needs. Feel free to reach out to us for a quotation. We will provide a customized estimate tailored to your requirements. Our transparent pricing model ensures clarity on all expenses with no charges.
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Can you explain the distinctions between hybrid iOS app development?
Native apps are specifically built for iOS and offer performance compared to cross-platform apps, although they may lack certain features. Native apps deliver a user experience and fully leverage iOS capabilities, whereas hybrid apps provide cost and time efficiency advantages by utilizing a codebase for multiple platforms.
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Do you provide solutions for the development of iOS applications on the platform?
Yes, we offer platform solutions to ensure your app functions smoothly on various devices. Our proficiency in frameworks like React Native and Flutter enables us to develop applications that deliver user experiences across platforms, ultimately reducing development time and costs.
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How do you ensure iOS applications are compatible with devices and screen sizes?
We test devices and screen sizes to guarantee compatibility and optimal performance. Our thorough testing procedure guarantees that your application appears and operates smoothly on all iOS devices. We provide robust iPhone application development services and iPad app development services.
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