iPad Application Development: The Process

by Samm Ferozie Content Writer

The past two years have been groundbreaking for mobile, especially when it comes to application development. In such a short amount of time, the global appetite for app downloads has reached 100 billion in 2013 alone. One of the main reasons for this massive growth is the high rate of access to applications in the global market.

The iPad is one of the most sought after tablet devices. With its state of the art applications, which appeal to the masses, and its impeccable hardware design the iPad is as momentous of a device as the personal computer or cell phone. Due to this fact, businesses all over the world are investing in the development of iPad applications.

iPad application development can be broken down into major steps:

The Beginning: Once you have decided to build an iPad application, what is the next logical step forward? To start, it is important that you find a theme around which you want to build the application. You can find inspiration by scrolling through the app store to help contribute to some great ideas. Another important factor to consider is budget. Some applications are often complicated and require high investment in terms of money, talent, and time. For developing a successful application it is ideal to attend to all of these factors.

Functionality and Layout: An application will be truly successful if you have a clear vision that you can articulate to people around you. It’s not enough to paint broad strokes for the iPad application developer; you should be able to share a detailed vision and expectation with the development team in a clear and organized fashion. This process will lay the foundation for the blueprint of your application. There are many steps that go into the development of even the simplest applications and the amount of functionality that your app requires will also play a part in the overall cost of your application.

Design: iPad applications are a little complicated, especially when it comes to design. Unlike website development, where developers can easily handle both the coding and designing, iPad application development requires an experienced and dedicated designer. Design and ease of use of an application are directly related to its success.

Going Live: Once your application is built and ready to use, your developer can help you submit the app live to the iTunes store. You will firstly, need to set up an iTunes Connect account ($99/year) and fill in all the necessary information for icons, descriptions, pricing, etc. This is a one-time process that can easily be handled by any experienced iPad application developer.

As soon as the application is up and running, the Apple store allows you to monitor analytics including details regarding the number of purchases, number of downloads, and revenue generated. As soon as you see a peak in sales, you can also look for different ways to drive revenue including in-app advertisements and in-app purchases. In an effort to maximize traffic and revenue, you can also have someone monitor this account. If developed and marketed in the right fashion, an iPad application can bring great success to your endeavors.

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