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When developing mobile apps for Android and iOS, we always use the most advantageous technologies for a particular project. Our native tech stack includes both Kotlin and Swift. We develop hybrid apps in React Native and Flutter, and web apps in React. Constantly pushing ourselves in technology is our hobby, technology debt doesn’t stand a chance with us.
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How does it work?
How does Weelorum ios app development work in practice? At Weelorum custom ios app development company, we basically use our own methodology, which we have adapted to agency application development:
First, the project is broken down into smaller chunks of time called sprints or iterations. The work is always planned only a few weeks in advance (typically two or three).
Sometime recently the beginning of each sprint, the improvement group meets with the client (sprint arranging) and together they concur on what the sprint will involve. This substance ought to not alter amid the sprint. All conceivable changes and unused functionalities that cannot be included within the sprint are put into the accumulation, which is where all future errands are collected.
Each sprint will incorporate a brief specialized investigation, UX/UI plan, advancement, and testing. The yield could be a working adaptation of the app that can be displayed. So to begin with the specialized investigation of the full application is done and at that point the UX/UI plan of the complete application, and so on.
It is critical to note that sprint isn’t a commitment, but a proposal. In fact, it may happen that the volume of work is large, and it is not possible to complete it within the given time. Similarly, there may be little work planned, and then it is possible to include some tasks from the backlog in the sprint. All parties should learn from these planning mistakes.
The basis of agile development is close cooperation with the customer and regular communication. The customer is drawn into the whole process of application development and during the process receives a product that they themselves are involved in. At Weelorum, we, therefore, try to start most new projects in an agile way. Thanks to this, we are able to deliver awesome apps in a very short time.
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After all, the first principle of agile development is to “…satisfy the customer by delivering valuable software early and continuously.” But that’s not always a satisfactory approach. In order for agile to really work, the customer must have the interest and, most importantly, the time to work with the development team. Thus, the product owner (i.e., the person who makes product decisions) needs to communicate with the team on a daily basis and contribute his or her decisions to the actual development of the application, participate in sprint planning, and have some visibility into the development.
According to another principle of agile development, changes in requirements are welcomed. This is of course fine – the world is evolving fast, and the product needs to evolve with it. However, this is where the product owner plays a crucial role, as they must be able to decide what is important functionality and what is just a minor improvement. Because bad prioritization can cause you to sprint and sprint and end up with neither product nor money. So it’s clear that for agile app development, the role of the product owner, who represents the interests of the customer, is absolutely crucial.
Weelorum ios app development is great for rapid software development that changes over time. However, the role of the product owner is always significant for success, and its absence or indecision can paralyze the entire development team.
So when is agile a yes, and when is it a no? The classic answer is: if the customer doesn’t know exactly what they want, choose agile. But the key is attitude: agile projects take time, passion, and persistence. If you don’t have these, invent the project together: analyze the requirements, design a solution and test it. Once you have this basic brief in hand, proceed with a leisurely waterfall. It’s not a mistake in 2023 either.
What are the different factors on which the project price depends?
The first is certainly compatibility, i.e., how many types of devices and operating systems the application will be compatible with. The world of iOS and Android is quite different in this respect.
With iOS, you can choose whether you want your app to work only on the latest iPhone models and their operating system, or add support for older models including previous versions of the OS (which we don’t recommend, as more than 70% of users always upgrade to the latest OS version within a week).
But with Android, we find numerous manufacturers and versions of the OS itself. Therefore, here we are ready to help you decide the most suitable combination to ensure functionality for your target segment without spending unnecessary money to support extra variants. These can make mobile app development uncomfortably expensive, and with broad support and testing, the development will be more expensive than for iOS.
Depending on your requirements, the composition of the development team also evolves, which has an impact on the overall cost:
- The core team consists of a project manager, a UI/UX designer, at least 2 mobile developers, and a tester. If data work is required, there is also a backend developer.
- The extended team also includes a DevOps engineer, a web developer, and another 2-4 Android or iOS developers (depending on requirements).
So, as can be seen, the complexity and functionality of the app chosen have a big impact on the cost. The most common features that extend the basic functionality of the app include:
- backend infrastructure to connect to databases,
- a web-based administration interface for the data in your application,
- chat, messaging, push notifications,
- In-app purchases,
- integration of third-party features such as social sharing or external payment gateways,
- the use of phone hardware components such as GPS, gyroscope, and more,
- the separate user interface for tablets,
- use of analytical tools to tailor development to the data collected,
- machine learning – a machine learning based on user behavior in the app,
- intervention in the native behavior of operating systems (modification in Android or iOS settings).
Adding these components can make the work of developing an app more complicated and thus more expensive.
The functionality is linked to the user interface and the appearance of the app. There are 3 options here:
- Sticking strictly to the system appearance of the platform,
- Have a custom interface created exactly to your liking,
- Add animations and real-time data display (e.g., an approaching car on the map) to the interface.
A more expensive option is of course to create custom graphics, but the result will be worth it and your application will be unique. Adding real-time animations and events will give your app a boost. On the off chance that you select immaculate framework illustrations, in any case, the generally fetched of the application will be much lower.The ultimate components that influence your costs are back and upgrade to your app (these are no longer included in the initial app cost estimate). Every app requires ongoing maintenance after its release: providing support for new devices, maintaining the backend infrastructure and cloud, or regular updates. You also need to take into account the costs of promoting your app.
