iOS app development
Native apps for iPhone and iPad that make the most of Apple's ecosystem, with the polished design its users expect.
Why build an iOS app
iOS app development opens the door to iPhone and iPad users – a demanding audience when it comes to design and quality, used to apps and to buying on their phones. Depending on who your customers are, being on the App Store can make all the difference.
An app gives you a direct, always-on channel to your audience: notifications, one-tap access, offline features and a far smoother experience than a website. At OnClick we design and build iOS apps for businesses that want to offer customers a better service or give their staff a tool for working on the move. If you also need to reach Android users, we plan for it from the outset as part of our mobile app development service.
We speak Apple's language
Good iOS development means mastering the platform's tools and rules.
Swift
Apple's modern, safe, open-source language. It's the foundation of our new native apps.
Objective-C
The original iOS language. We use it to maintain and evolve existing apps, and combine it with Swift where needed.
Xcode
Apple's official development environment, where we design, code, test and sign every app.
Apple's design guidelines
We follow the Human Interface Guidelines so your app feels natural to any iPhone or iPad user.
What your iOS app can do
A native app has access to everything the device can do, so it can deliver experiences a website simply can't.
We design every feature with the user experience in mind: it's not about having lots of features, but about making the essential ones effortless to use.
- Push notifications for alerts and offers
- Offline mode with later synchronisation
- Camera, barcode and document scanning
- Geolocation and maps
- Secure sign-in with Face ID or Touch ID
- In-app purchases and payments
- iPad-optimised versions
- Connection to your ERP, CRM or website
How we develop your iOS app
- 01
Idea and scope
We listen to your idea and define the goal, the users and the features of the first version.
- 02
Prototype
We design the screens and navigation as an interactive prototype you can try before we code.
- 03
Native development
We build the app in Swift with Xcode, together with any back end and APIs it needs.
- 04
Testing on real devices
We test on a range of iPhone and iPad models and share beta versions through TestFlight for your approval.
- 05
App Store publication
We prepare the listing and manage Apple's review until your app is live.
- 06
Maintenance
We update the app for each new version of iOS and keep adding improvements.
Security and privacy by design
Apple is strict about privacy – and so are we. We're certified under Spain's National Security Framework (ENS):
- Encrypted communication between the app and the server
- Secure on-device storage of credentials
- Minimal permissions, clearly explained to the user
- Compliance with GDPR and App Store policies
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to develop an iOS app?
Do I need an Apple developer account?
What if Apple rejects the app?
Can you build the same app for Android?
Do you maintain apps built by other developers?
Let's talk about your project
Tell us what you need and we'll get back to you within 24 business hours, no strings attached.