iOS App Development | Nine Pixels
App Development

Native iOS Apps Built to Perform & Convert

We build iPhone and iPad apps in Swift and SwiftUI, clean architecture, smooth performance, and App Store approval handled. From MVP to enterprise-scale iOS products.

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iOS App
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Swift
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Xcode
App Store Rating
4.8★
Avg across iOS projects
iOS Development

What We Build for iOS

Native iOS development gives your app full access to Apple's ecosystem. ARKit, HealthKit, CoreML, Siri, Apple Pay, and every hardware sensor the iPhone offers. Swift and SwiftUI let us build apps that feel genuinely native, not cross-platform compromises.

We handle the full lifecycle: architecture design, UI implementation, backend integration, App Store submission, and post-launch updates. Every iOS app we build is reviewed for App Store compliance before submission to maximise first-pass approval.

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Swift & SwiftUI Expertise

Production Swift since 2015. SwiftUI for modern declarative UIs with smooth animations and accessibility built in from the start.

App Store Compliance

We know Apple's review guidelines. Every submission is checked against current requirements before upload, minimising rejection risk.

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Instruments Profiling

Performance-tested using Xcode Instruments. Memory leaks, battery drain, and scroll performance addressed before release.

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Backend Integration

REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, and Apple's native services (CloudKit, Push Notifications, Sign in with Apple) integrated cleanly.

What We Deliver

Full iOS Development Coverage

Everything your iOS app needs, end to end.

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Swift / SwiftUI UI

Modern declarative UI with SwiftUI or UIKit for legacy compatibility. Responsive layouts, dark mode, Dynamic Type, and accessibility from the first sprint.

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Authentication & Security

Sign in with Apple, Face ID / Touch ID, Keychain storage, App Transport Security, and certificate pinning for security-sensitive apps.

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In-App Purchases

StoreKit 2 integration for one-time purchases, subscriptions, consumables, and family sharing. Sandbox-to-production testing included.

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Push Notifications

APNs integration via Firebase or direct, rich push notifications with media attachments, notification extensions, and background refresh.

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Analytics & Crash Reporting

Firebase, Amplitude, or Mixpanel event tracking. Crashlytics or Sentry for real-time crash monitoring. Custom funnels and retention dashboards.

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CloudKit & iCloud

Native Apple backend integration for sync across devices. CloudKit for structured data, iCloud for document and preference sync.

Our Process

How We Build Your iOS App

A structured process from brief to App Store.

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Discovery & Spec

Requirements gathering, user journey mapping, tech stack decision, and wireframe review before any code is written.

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UI/UX Design

High-fidelity Figma designs following Apple's HIG. Interactive prototypes for stakeholder review before development starts.

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Development Sprints

Two-week agile sprints. TestFlight build at the end of every sprint for client review and QA.

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QA & Testing

Functional, performance, and device compatibility testing. App Store compliance sweep before submission.

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Launch & Support

App Store submission, release management, post-launch monitoring, and update cycles.

Tech Stack

Technologies & Tools

Our iOS technology stack, from UI frameworks to backend services.

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Swift 5.9
Primary Language
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SwiftUI
Declarative UI
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UIKit
Legacy & Complex UI
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Combine
Reactive Programming
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Core Data
Local Persistence
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Lottie
UI Animations
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ARKit 6
Augmented Reality
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HealthKit
Health & Fitness
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Core ML
On-Device ML
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StoreKit 2
Payments
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AVFoundation
Camera & Media
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MapKit
Maps & Location
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Firebase
Auth, DB, Push
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CloudKit
Apple Backend
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REST / GraphQL
API Integration
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Keychain
Secure Storage
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Crashlytics
Error Monitoring
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App Store Connect
Distribution
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Xcode 15
IDE
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Instruments
Performance
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TestFlight
Beta Distribution
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Fastlane
CI/CD Automation
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Charles Proxy
Network Testing
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Figma
Design Handoff
Industries We Serve

Industries We Build iOS Apps For

From consumer apps to enterprise tools, our iOS experience spans multiple sectors.

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Lifestyle & Consumer
Social apps, habit trackers, dating, entertainment, and subscription lifestyle products.
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Health & Fitness
HealthKit-integrated fitness apps, nutrition trackers, mental wellness, and telehealth.
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Fintech
Payment apps, investment tools, crypto wallets, and financial management products.
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Education
EdTech apps with video, quizzes, progress tracking, and offline-first learning experiences.
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Retail & E-Commerce
Shopping apps, AR try-on, loyalty programmes, and product catalogue browsers.
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Enterprise & B2B
Field service tools, internal CRMs, workflow apps, and enterprise productivity suites.
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Gaming
Mobile games with Game Center, GameKit, and ARKit-powered experiences.
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AI-Powered Apps
Core ML integration, on-device inference, and OpenAI/Claude API-connected intelligent apps.
Why Nine Pixels

Why Studios Choose Us for iOS

Swift experience that goes beyond basic app delivery.

Swift-First Since 2015

We adopted Swift when it launched and have never looked back. Our codebase quality reflects years of real production Swift, not migrated Objective-C.

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Apple Platform Depth

Beyond basic Swift. ARKit, HealthKit, Core ML, StoreKit 2, CloudKit, and every Apple framework your app might need. We know which tools to reach for.

First-Pass App Store Approvals

We review every submission against current App Store guidelines before upload. Our first-pass approval rate is significantly above the industry average.

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Performance Engineering

Apps that scroll at 60fps, launch in under 2 seconds, and pass Instruments profiling before they ship. Performance is tested, not assumed.

FAQ

iOS Development FAQs

Common questions about building iOS apps with Nine Pixels.

How long does it take to build an iOS app?+
A simple MVP with 3–5 core screens typically takes 8–12 weeks. A full-featured consumer app with backend integration, payments, and analytics takes 16–24 weeks. A complex enterprise app can take 6–12 months. We provide a detailed timeline after a discovery session.
Do you build for iPhone only or iPad too?+
Both. We design and develop Universal apps that work across iPhone and iPad with appropriate layouts for each form factor. If your audience is primarily iPhone we can scope accordingly, but we build adaptive layouts as standard.
Do you handle App Store submission?+
Yes. We manage the full submission process, build preparation, metadata, screenshots, privacy manifests, and submission. We monitor the review and handle any queries from Apple reviewers.
Can you work on an existing iOS codebase?+
Yes. We review existing codebases before committing to a project. We've taken over projects at various stages, from poorly structured prototypes to well-architected apps needing feature additions. We'll be honest about what we find in the audit.
Do you build with SwiftUI or UIKit?+
We default to SwiftUI for new projects targeting iOS 15+. For projects requiring iOS 13–14 support or complex custom UI, UIKit is more appropriate. Many projects use both. SwiftUI for most screens, UIKit for specific components.
Can you integrate AI / machine learning into an iOS app?+
Yes. Core ML for on-device inference, Create ML for training custom models, and API integration with OpenAI, Claude, or Google Gemini for cloud-based AI features. On-device ML is preferred for privacy-sensitive use cases.
Start Your iOS Project

Ready to Build Your iOS App?

Tell us what you're building and we'll come back with a proposal within 48 hours.