iOS: Programming an app - here's what you need to watch out for

Do you have ideas for an app in mind that you might like to realize one day? While it's possible, it's not a simple undertaking. You have to meet some requirements to be able to program an app for iOS.

Programming an app for iOS: here's what you have to watch out for

iOS differs in some features from Android systems, so you have to keep those in mind when programming.

1. Basically, you need to have programming skills in Java or C#, because Apple's eiegn program "Objective-C" is based on these basics.
2. Since you need to work with Objective-C, it is necessary that you use an Apple PC or MacBook.
3. You need to work with SDK, the Software Supplement Kit, because it contains the XCodes tools you need for an iOS app.
4. In advance, you need to register as an Apple developer. This license is subject to a fee and must be in place for you to even get into the App Store.
5. Before your app can be tested by customers for the first time, you must have your app reviewed by Apple. The requirements Apple places on your app are relatively complex.

Is there an easier way?

You often have to revise apps over and over again until your program is customer-friendly as well as functional. Since Apple has high requirements for iOS apps, which also come with a cost, consider programming for Android and only invest the money for an iOS app when you have a functional product and a market test.