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What are the iOS App Development Challenges?


Since its inception in 2007, the way the iPhone worked; there has been a radical change in it. With progress and innovation, Apple OS brings new challenges to developers with each new version. Apple has also introduced 4,000 new APIs to take advantage of the app during the development of app developers.

Nevertheless, to attract viewers to the app, iOS app developers have to work hard and overcome iOS app development challenges. Let's take a look at the challenges faced by top iPhone development companies.

Application compatibility

Unlike Android, it's certainly easy to fight with compatibility in Apple, but still, this is a strong process in the iOS app development. It is difficult to decide which version of iOS will support the app?

Many Apple products, iPhones, iPads etc. are available for use in the market and it is necessary that each iOS app should be compatible with all Apple products. Therefore, in the form of a solution, it is mandatory to test an application using the TASE product to identify the issues.

System limitations with display and memory

Another challenge being made by iOS app development is memory management because the iPhone device does not come with garbage collection function. Here, if a source control is created, then there may be a risk of the expiration of the application.

Even when we decide to develop an app for just one iOS version, we cannot forget that many versions run that version, with all the different degrees of memory and storage. Some of the best popular iOS games have many gigabytes in size and require a large amount of memory.

This problem will also be with those phones that are two generations old and run the latest iOS. Such phones will not be able to run these games. If you want to reach a wider audience, you have to be very careful about what you need for your application.

If your app absorbs a sufficient amount of battery, people will uninstall it in spite of a certain app. You have to make sure that your app is running well in the background, avoiding unnecessary processes embracing the battery.
Since app optimization is not an easy task, many big companies, even Google, have issues while ensuring that their apps are battery-friendly. Treat this as a continuous struggle. In some cases, you have to invent new procedures to handle old tasks.

Bad network status

Although the speed of the network will not be worrying for every app developer, if your app involves drawing rich media from the internet such as video apps, streaming services etc., then, in this case, you have to pay attention to the Mobile Broadband Report. The speed you are using may differ from what your user is using. It is necessary for your iOS application to pass a test conducted by Network Link Conditioner. This will help you in excitement. One of the most famous recent examples is Netflix that chooses to restrict video quality to help people adjust their data demands. A test conducted by the Network Link Conditioner will help you to suspend the up-to-the-mark network.

App Store Approval

App Store has 1.4 million apps, so of course, you are not the first person to face such a problem through the Apple App Store process. If you go to understand the reasons for app store disapproval, you will find many reasons on the internet. Your app can be rejected for just one simple rule violation. And because the rules of apples often change, so you have to make sure that you are familiar with the latest updates. So, be sure to understand the app store guidelines before starting with the iOS app development work. Working with rules and regulations saves you time and helps you through various investment challenges.

iOS User Interface

Your app will be influenced by constant changes in design and fashion. Mobile releases are evolving largely since their release; therefore, it is also necessary to develop your app over time. IOS devices are most selected by people due to the cleanest design concept and better UX. However, the small mobile screen has always been a little challenging; Therefore, to create an attractive user interface using the screen space, one should be well-received.

Beta User Testing

Beta testing is one of the best ways to test an application. This enables users to check the app's performance and identify the status of any failure, which is specific to any application. The beta launch will help you identify a potential breakdown in your advanced app. Work as a bug. Once the word is over, you can get a chance to attract users only.

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