iOS app development

iOS app development: native or cross-platform

Native development with Swift / SwiftUI for iOS, or cross-platform via Flutter / React Native — we decide together which fits your product.

App Store launch process, TestFlight beta distribution, Apple Sign In, In-App Purchase, push notification setup — all part of the standard package.

Our iOS app development standard

  • Swift / SwiftUI native or Flutter / React Native cross-platform
  • Apple Sign In and OAuth ready
  • In-App Purchase + StoreKit integration
  • TestFlight beta distribution and App Store review tracking
  • Crashlytics + Sentry error monitoring included
01.

Native iOS or cross-platform?

iOS app development has two main paths: native via SwiftUI, or cross-platform via Flutter / React Native. Native is for the highest performance and the closest platform feel (haptic, Widgets, App Clips, Live Activities). Cross-platform is for parallel iOS + Android delivery.

We decide by three questions: does the budget-timeline pair require both stores at the same time? Are Apple-specific features (Live Activities, Widgets) critical to product value? Which side will your future developer work on? The answers naturally pick the tech.

02.

App Store launch process

The most often-mishandled part of iOS development is App Store review. The Apple 'Guidelines' document must be known cold; otherwise rejected versions become a cost. We guide this process from App Store Connect setup onward.

TestFlight beta distribution, internal review, external review, production submission — all part of the standard flow. When Apple rejects after launch, we handle it on your behalf.

03.

iOS-specific features

Features that make you stand out in the iOS world: Live Activities (Dynamic Island), Widgets (lock screen + home), App Clips, Apple Sign In, Apple Pay, HealthKit, HomeKit, SiriKit. These add product value and discoverability inside the App Store.

Which feature is meaningful for your product is decided in the discovery call. Most often 1–2 features create a significant lift in user retention.

04.

Performance and energy management

iOS users are sensitive to battery drain. Background tasks, location updates, network calls — all planned within the energy budget.

We profile via Instruments to measure CPU, GPU, energy, and network performance. We report these metrics before launch and apply needed optimizations.

Frequently asked questions

Native iOS or Flutter — which is better?

For most cases Flutter is enough and ships to both stores. If Live Activities, deep Apple Pay integration, or AAA-tier games matter, native is safer.

How much is the App Store account?

Apple Developer Program is $99/year. We handle account setup; we ask you only for info/approval.

How does TestFlight beta work?

A beta distribution platform for an internal team (up to 100) and external testers (up to 10,000). We recommend a 1–2-week beta phase before launch.

What if Apple rejects the review?

Common in pre-launch. Apple states the reason; we fix and resubmit. Most rejections resolve in 24–48 hours.

Is Apple Sign In mandatory?

If your app uses social OAuth (Google, Facebook), Apple Sign In is also required. It's checked on submission; we configure it from day one.

Locations

Locations where we ship iOS projects

We work with companies across global hubs for iOS app development. The locations below are where we deliver most often.

All locations

Start an iOS app development call

After a 30-minute discovery call we share our iOS native or cross-platform recommendation in writing.