Today, more and more people are starting to plunge into the world of IT. A fairly common industry is the creation of various kinds of mobile applications. For Android, a lot of different games and programs have already been developed. It is because of this that many developers began to switch to the iOS platform. This is not a very crowded industry in which you can find many clients and earn quite a lot of money. How to create a profitable application for iOS?
Program Overview
On the Internet you can find many different programs that allow you to create an application for various mobile operating systems. To create an application for iOS, you need to find the right engine. Let's look at popular programs.
Flash CS5.5
Let's start with Flash CS5.5, which works with Flash iPhone Packager, that is, a packer for your applications. It allows you to create your first projects on the Windows platform, which is very good for many users.
Also, this application uses the latest standards that Apple provides. Unfortunately, this emulator will not support large projects with high technical characteristics. Also a pretty good feature is the ability to compile your applications using other programs. You can install the compiler you need and use it for your projects.
Airplay SDK
A good engine that allows you to create games for iOS - Airplay SDK. This program runs on the Windows platform. With this emulator you can create your own high-quality 2D, as well as 3D-games. You can also create an iOS application for free, which is very nice. A lot of applications that you can find in the AppStore were created in this program.
Unity 3D
Another powerful game engine with the ability to edit and create your own graphic operating time. Unity 3D can run on various operating systems: Windows, Linux, and Mac. This environment allows you to create applications in C #, which allows connoisseurs of this language not to face the difficulties of Objective-C or other programming languages. Applications can be created for various platforms, such as Windows, Android, iOS, PlayStation, Linux, Xbox. This engine was used to create many different games for different platforms.
Xcode
This is a development environment that was provided by Apple. It contains various components: a code editor, a graphical editor, as well as many tools, compilers and frameworks. Unfortunately, Xcode can only be installed on Apple computers. There were no official versions for Windows. Creating applications for iOS is better on this platform, as this program provides many additional useful features for iOS. If you don’t have the right computer, you can choose another emulator and create your own applications using Windows.
Creating an iOS app: from idea to result
If you have a unique idea for your application, and you want to bring it to life, then you should try to do it. In order for everything to succeed, adhere to certain instructions, which will allow you to quickly and accurately carry out the development. So, we begin to make the application for iOS. What do we need?
First you should download any emulator, it is advisable to use Xcode. Of course, if you do not have such an opportunity, you can download a similar program for another platform.
If you have already downloaded Xcode, then you should install some add-ons - the text editor JEdit or TextMate. You can use others, but these are more commonly used by users. These editors make it easier to edit the code, which simplifies its perception.
Another addition is a program for working with vector graphics. You will need to work with the design and create your own images. For this, appropriate editors are needed. For example, you can use CorelDraw (a paid program with great functionality) or DrawBerry (a free analog).
After installing all the add-ons, you need to tighten up your programming skills. How to create an application for iOS? Beginners need to learn Objective-C. It is commonly used to create programs or games on the iPhone. It is better to read a book to learn the basics and some tricks of this programming language.
You will also need a developer account so that in the future your applications can be used or tested. Unfortunately, registration of this account is paid. The cost is $ 100 per year. You will also need to enter tax information.
Create an iOS app. What else is needed for this? If you have not completely decided what your program will do, then you can download sample applications. So you can see some solutions and perform some functions in the same way.
Planning
So, you prepared the development environment and learned how to program, what to do next? You need to formulate an accurate concept. After all, this will prevent some problems and carry out actions according to the plan.
We determine what the design of your program will look like, what it should execute, and develop a work scheme. It is necessary to think it over well in order to prevent shortcomings and various problems. To play, you need to develop a design for future characters, determine the genre and develop a storyline.
It is also necessary to determine the target audience, the functionality will depend on this. Remember that the interface should be as simple as possible so that when the user launches the program for the first time, he can understand what needs to be done and where to click.
Creature
How to create an application for iOS? The instruction will help you deal with standard actions. Of course, in order to develop your own unique project, you need to move slightly away from the standards and do something your own, unique.
- Create a Storyboard - visual display of screens in the program. Also this tool shows transitions between all windows.
- We can create the first window, for this it is necessary to use a view controller. These controllers allow the emulator to display how the entire system will communicate. There are many of them, and you can use those that the program provides.
- Now you can add various elements to the screen. To do this, go to the "Objects Library" section and select the desired object. It can be a button, text box, photo, and more.
- Then you can go to the properties of the added objects and change their appearance, size, font and completely change the design.
- We add other screens by analogy to connect them with transitions and add new elements. To switch between them, you must use the functional navigation bar.
- Further you can add functionality to your application. You will have to use Objective-C for this. Using a programming language, you can process user actions and add functionality to buttons or other elements.
Development completion
In the end, you should test your application. To do this, go to the "Build". So you assemble your project and run it. After checking the performance, you can place your application in the AppStore and start making money. It’s worth understanding: in order to pass the test, you need to adapt your project for iOS 8 and the Retina display.
Also, when placing the application, you will need to enter its name and description. You will also need to create your own logo, which will be displayed in the AppStore. Your application will need to take a few screenshots that show the functionality and design of your program or game.
If problems were noticed in the work, then you can see the messages in the console. So you can quickly eliminate them. After that, it is necessary to reassemble the project and check the changes.
If your application has been approved and placed in the AppStore, you need to move on to promotion. To achieve popularity, it is necessary to use various means. You can achieve this for free. Of course, you will need to spend a lot of time and effort. You can use social networks. You can also quickly spin up if you buy ads.
Advice
We looked at ways to create iPhone apps on Windows and Mac. You can now try to create your own program or game. But let's take a look at helpful tips to help you make a selling game.
- Before creating a game or program, look at analogues that are already developed and sold in the AppStore. If such applications already exist, then better think over the functionality and try to come up with something more original. Only in this way can you succeed.
- After creating your project, do not stay on track. Try to improve it and do not stop supporting it.
- Send your app to friends so they can test it. You can also test it yourself, but it’s better to use several apple devices. It is advisable that they be with different versions of the iOS operating system.
- Read books and improve your skills. This will help you realize your plans.
Conclusion
Now you can create an application for iOS. Its cost will initially be low. You need to come up with ways to promote your project. If you follow all the recommendations and advice, you can create your own application. Remember that it must be developed as unique as possible. Therefore, before creating, you need to look at the market for programs and games. You can develop and test on various operating systems. Pick the right emulator and start creating!