IPhone App Development Challenges that You May Not Know of

iOS platform mobile devices are one of the most popular mobile platforms along with Android. It has gained wide popularity because of its smooth interface, user-friendly usage, look and feel of the device and uninterrupted services. While this is not enough reasons to use the phone, its apps make it.

iPhone smart devices are followed by mobile apps that make them even more fun to use. iPhone launches an upgraded version every then and now to make sure that the device is running properly and any unwanted issues, bugs are removed from the phone. Lately, iPhone has launched around 4000 API’s to be used by developers for the app development.

Nonetheless, iOS app development is a tricky task when it comes to unique functionality of the app or technical platforms or architectural aspects. We are here to shed some light on the challenges that iPhone app development companies or developers face, and we might not be aware of it.

1. Beta Testing

The biggest challenge in iPhone app development is getting the app beta tested after every version launch. Apple totally takes stand on getting the app tested and then rolling the app. The app developer needs to get through all the phases of the beta testing and then only it could be available on the iPhone App Store.

Also, post every new version rollout, the app needs to be validated if it is performing well in the latest version of iPhone or not. If some faults are identified, its suggested to recode the app so that it performs well in the latest version as well. This is a never-ending process and requires rigorous testing to ensure that the app is up to date and fulfils its existence without any hassle.

2. Storage & Memory

iPhone has its own limitations when it comes to storage and memory. It becomes more complicated when app development is involved. Any app developed for the latest version does not give you the guarantee that it will smoothly function on all the versions of the multiple iPhone devices that vary in storage and memory.

Few iOS games app requires huge memory. Two generations old iPhone devices with the latest version may not be able to run the game. Similarly, IoT apps also consume a lot of space. You must make sure that your IoT application development company creates apps that consume less space. And that is why developers need to be very careful when it comes to thinking about the application demand and coming up with a solution that caters to end users.

3. Apple App Store approval

Apple has a strict policy to approve the apps before they are discoverable on the Apple app store. Almost all the 1.4 million apps available on the App Store are validated and approved by Apple and then uploaded for end users use and installation.

In order to get an app featured on Apple App Store, the developer need to ensure they develop the app that complies with the policies of Apple app guidelines. If they fail, then they need to refurbish the code and develop app accordingly as per the Apple guidelines.

4. User Interface

Even before any release, iPhone apps are continuously in a volatile stage of any change that may come up. The most important dynamic aspect here is the user interface of the iPhone apps. As per the ever-changing scale of Apple phones, the apps in development need to comply with the specifications of the old, latest and upcoming devices.

Apple designs are given priority because of its unique design, clear UX and smooth interface. The apps again need to comply with Apple device expectations so that user experience best in class UI/UX every day.

5. Network Conditions

Despite being best in the market, one cannot ignore the fact that Apple devices too may get through poor network conditions. This can definitely hamper the app performance if the app expects god network to draw rich media files.

Nonetheless, this is not something that is in hands of app developer but if the app tends to demand a good network to perform then it may come as a bummer for users. App developers here need to enable features like using the data as per the availability. Developers need to ensure that the iOS apps should pass a test performed by the Network Link Conditioner. It helps the app in stimulating.

For instance - Netflix can choose to restrict video quality so that it helps people to adjust as per the data demand.

Conclusion

To wrap up the summary, iPhone apps are surely one of the reasons that make the Apple devices worth using. So, always seek an iPhone app development company that creates apps that deliver the best user experience and ultimately raises the user's expectations. iPhone app developers need to be very proactive in creating iPhone apps since they believe in giving the best to their users.

Nonetheless, one cannot ignore the fact that they face few challenges in developing iPhone apps that we are not aware of. Few could be taken care of since for every problem there is a solution. Once all the challenges are met and catered to, iPhone apps are displayed on the app store for end users use.

Siya Carla is Senior Business Development Executive at Finoit Technologies, a leading custom software development company which makes ideas into reality by providing unique design and services.