Want to make your iPhone app developer and you're not? You have an idea but you do not know how to do to develop it? In this article we will review the frequently asked questions that have users who want to create an application for iPhone or any mobile device in general, whether Android or WindowsPhone. It is based on real questions that we receive.
What is the price of an iPhone application?
Almost always it is difficult to assess an application. To avoid falling into subjective parameters, we try to follow a metric of working hours and an hourly rate. The total value will be the number of hours worked by that value. Depending on the complexity of the project, the number of people involved and the scope of the project a final price is calculated. The hourly cost may be around 40 - 70USD. In the case of an hourly rate of 40USD and development of 2 months would have a final price of $ 12,800. The magazine talks about 10mil Emprendedores.es Euros for a 2-month app and apps 100mil for over 6 months ( see article here ) If you want to request a quote for your project, please visit my web form www.na8.com .ar / budget
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What price range?
Prices may vary in many ways, for example, if the iPhone app is done only or also a version for iPad, if you include a Content Management System (CMS), if you throw together a website, if you have interaction with networks social, local database and / or server, whether or not to include graphic design ... and several other features that depend on the app to be developed.
How long does it take to make an app?
Also depend on the application you want to do. Develop a game can take from 6 months to 2 years. An application "normal" navigable screens and without much complexity can be done in a couple of months. On average the normal apliaciones take about 3 months of development and an additional month in which close detail performed tests and corrections to be published in the Markets.
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What is a Content Management System (CMS) and why do I need?
A Content Management System, "Content Management System" (CMS for short English Content Management System) is a private panel for an administrator of a site can create, edit or delete content. The best known example is a blog, a blog authors access with your username and password to a special panel where they can create articles, upload photos and videos and set the appearance of the blog. What CMS do you have to do with an iPhone application? Most iPhone applications interact with a server to provide content to their users. Ideally, in conjunction with mobile application development to develop a CMS application specific. If for example your application provides addresses of nearby restaurants to your users, you'll need a CMS that allows you to load the restaurants that want to appear with your name, address, photos, etc.. All that information on the go keeping a database on the server. To make things clear: it is as if every restaurant that you will carry out a "post in your blog". Create a specific CMS for your application development is all that can be expensive, but it gives you the flexibility to update the contents of your app independently to have to update the entire application if static (CMS).
Will I need to hire a server (hosting) and a. Com?
Chances are that together with your app sets a website to promote it, to discuss who you are, add a section of user support, allowing users to contact you and provide support. To have your website need to hire a hosting service that costs about 100USD per year (the typical "Linux shared server") and register a. Com costs around 20USD. If you have no plan to create a web promotion, you'll have to see if your app needs a CMS or not because if you need it you have to hire the hosting, but could save you register the domain ". Com".
Why do I need a database to my app? Why is there a local database and one on the server? What is the cache?
If your mobile application queries data on the server (probably your CMS), such as text or photos, you'll be making the internet user to connect either via wifi or 3G. If for a photo download 1 Mega, that has a timeout, do not want to redial if the discharge is made that Mega and have to wait and "use the Internet." Then it creates what is called "cache" that-in this case saves the photo of 1Mb on the device and if the user reselect the load from the memory instead of the server request. So save "time and money" and improve your user experience. When we have a slightly more complex user interaction and the server, such as having related pictures with text, audio or information carried by the user, preferences and personal information, to have it properly organized and consult on a fast should create a "local database" (the smartphone). Another advantage of the combination of using a cache and a local database is to allow "browsing offline" application, for when the user is in areas with no connectivity. That is, even though not connected to the internet, eg on an airplane, you can still view the information (photos, text, etc) you downloaded earlier.
The remote database (or server) will collect information from your CMS and also can have your information uploaded by users, as a backup, for consultation or statistics.
So: I can add content later? o Each time you want a change I have to reprogram the application and spend money? Will I always need a programmer?
If you're telling a CMS, your app is likely to remain the same and only have to make changes to the content, which would have additional costs. You yourself ocuparías of updating the application.
If instead you want to add new screens or functionality to your app, you will need a programmer to modify the code and resubmit the app to upload a patch for the market as an update. So you have to request a quote for valuing the price of those changes.
How do I know I will steal the idea?
It is very common that we ask this question, many people believe they have "THE idea" and are afraid of being robbed your GREAT idea. I myself went through that stage 
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What does designing an iPhone app / Mobile? iPad / Tablet or Web? websites.
Remember all the possibilities that give you mobile devices: smartphones today have processors and RAM as a desktop PC. In addition to interacting with the environment have accelerometer, GPS, camera, sensors, microphone and speakers, the actual "phone" and SMS. And of course internet access and thereby contacts, calendar, email and social networking and Bluetooth connectivity. All this with a small touch screen. The tablets do not have the phone, but have larger screen and more processing power and memory.
When designing a mobile application, we must take into account the screen size for the design and usability for the user to take. For example buttons Apple recommends a minimum size of 40 × 40 pixels so that the finger of a human hand can touch it.
If while going to launch a mobile app, and web tablet, you should keep the same style so that the application is consistent and easily recognizable to the user.
Should integrate my app in Social Networking?
The communication power of social networks today is undeniable. They are very important and have the power to make networks of contacts can viralizar content within hours. Whenever possible and non-intrusive way should have options for interacting with social networks from your app. It will give added value to your product and it makes life easier for the user, will also serve as free advertising for others to download your app encourage.
If my app is not going to be free, as I get paid? How do I sell my app?
Once the development of your app, comes the stage of publication in the markets. If Apple's App Store and Android if the Play Store. When you decide to publish a price, can be free or paid. The price is usually $ 1. Note that both Apple and Google are left with 30% of your earnings. So if you have 100 to 1 USD decargas actually going to charge 70 USD.
How do download (downloads) of my app users?
Once your application published in the Market for users to download from there. Users will not download the app from your own site or from a hosting server or your computer. The only way to download (and pay) is through the official Mercador both Apple and Google.
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¿I can sell my app without going through Apple / Google?
No. To sell your application (at least legally!) Should be published in the official markets of Apple and Google. If you would have to change your business model and offer alternatives.
Why does Apple have to accept my application? Why not accept that reason? Does the Android market is the same? How long it takes to review it?
Apple has a policy of monitoring and review of applications prior to posting. Among other things reviews the application does not contain nudity, that is not offensive or discriminatory, it does not violate copyright and technically not exceeding the memory limitations of the device, which contains no bugs and does not steal your private information. The process takes 1 week.
Google does not control the apps previously, and contains some policies are different and sometimes apps that are potentially dangerous or that behave like viruses or SPAMM. The public itself is responsible for reporting to those applications and Google acts and then withdraws.
Do you make applications? Where are they? How I can contact?
We are currently developing mobile applications for iPhone / Android and tablet / iPad. Also make websites (HTML5 + CSS3) and web applications (such as adaptations of smartphone apps) to support Nokia, BlackBerry or WindowsPhone. We as CMS, launch sites and integration in social networks. Way we work is freelance.
We have presence in Argentina and Spain and made developments to various parts of the world (Mexico, USA, Argentina, Spain, Uruguay).
Any queries or request for quotation please contact us or leave us a comment on this post. I invite you to follow me on twitter @ jbagnato and visit my personal web www.na8.com.ar
In short ...
I hope these frequently asked questions (FAQ) and answers for iPhone application development / mobiles will serve to clarify some of your questions and can move forward and continue to create new apps. My intention is to continue adding topics, questions asked (and answered) and consultations with the time to go to improve this post.
Of course I invite you to make comments, queries or requests for quotes !
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