iPhone and iPad Layouts
Interfaces that adapt properly from the smallest iPhone to the largest iPad, including split view and keyboard support.
Native to Apple
Custom iOS App Development
Some apps need to feel unmistakably at home on an iPhone: fast, fluid, private and wired into everything Apple devices can do. Neon Manatee offers custom iOS app development in Swift and SwiftUI for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, from the first screen design through App Store review, with your Apple developer account and your code in your name.
Built for iPhone
When a Native iOS App Is the Right Call
Cross-platform frameworks are a smart choice for many apps, and our mobile team uses them often. But there is a category of product where going native on iOS is worth it. If your customers skew heavily toward iPhone, if the app leans on Apple specific features like Apple Pay, HealthKit, widgets, Live Activities or Apple Watch, or if performance and polish are the whole point, a Swift app built with Apple's own tools will feel noticeably better in the hand.
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Native development also tends to age well on Apple's platform. Each year Apple releases a new version of iOS with new capabilities and new expectations, and apps written in Swift and SwiftUI can usually adopt those changes sooner and with less friction. Accessibility features like VoiceOver, Dynamic Type and Reduce Motion work properly when an app uses the system components the way they were designed to be used.
Our iOS app development services cover the entire journey. We design screens that follow Apple's Human Interface Guidelines while still looking like your brand, build in Swift with a clean architecture, connect the app to your back end or ours and test it on real iPhones and iPads across screen sizes and iOS versions. Builds go out through TestFlight so you and a group of early users can try them before anything is public.
When the app is ready, we prepare the App Store listing, privacy details, screenshots and review notes, then manage submission. App Review can ask questions or request changes, and we handle that back and forth so you are not left decoding rejection messages on your own.
After launch we keep the app current. New iOS releases, new device sizes and changes to App Store rules arrive every year, and an app that is not maintained starts to feel dated quickly. Ongoing updates keep your app working, secure and eligible to stay in the store.
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What Your iOS App Can Do
Native development opens up the parts of Apple's platform that make an app feel like it belongs on the device.
Apple Pay and In-App Purchases
Fast checkout with Apple Pay and subscriptions through StoreKit, configured to follow App Store payment rules.
Face ID and Sign in with Apple
Secure, private sign in with biometrics and Apple accounts, plus Keychain storage for sensitive data.
Notifications and Live Activities
Push notifications, widgets and Live Activities that keep users informed without opening the app.
Apple Watch Companions
Glanceable watch apps and complications for workouts, reminders, check ins and quick actions.
Device Features
Camera, scanning, maps, location, Bluetooth accessories and HealthKit, with clear permission prompts users can trust.
iPhone apps in Miami
iPhone App Development Miami Businesses Can Build On
iPhone app development in Miami often starts with a very specific customer. Hospitality groups in Miami Beach and Brickell want reservations, loyalty and mobile ordering that feel as polished as the rest of the guest experience. Wellness studios and clinics in Coral Gables want booking, memberships and Apple Health integration. Marine and charter businesses want apps that show availability, take deposits and keep working on spotty signal at the dock.
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Founders are another big group. A consumer startup in Wynwood or a fintech team downtown may decide to launch iOS first, prove the product with iPhone users and add Android later. That is a legitimate strategy, and we design the back end so a second platform can plug into the same accounts and data when the time comes, without starting over.
Plenty of companies come to us simply to hire iOS developers they can trust, sometimes after a freelancer disappeared or an earlier app was built and never updated. If you are looking to hire a Swift developer for a defined project, we offer a full team instead of a single person, with design, back end, testing and App Store experience in one place.
We work with businesses across Miami-Dade and Broward and build iOS apps for clients throughout Florida and the rest of the United States. Most of the work runs remotely through TestFlight builds, shared boards and short reviews, so distance matters very little.
From Xcode to the App Store
How We Build and Launch Your iOS App
A clear path from idea to an approved App Store listing, with real builds on your own iPhone along the way.
Typically week 1
Plan the Release
Users, core features, Apple capabilities and the first version scoped and agreed in writing.
Typically weeks 1 to 3
Design for iOS
Screens designed to Apple guidelines and your brand, then clicked through as a prototype.
Short cycles
Build in Swift
SwiftUI screens, back end connections and device features built and shipped to TestFlight.
Before submission
Test on Real Devices
Testing across iPhone and iPad sizes, iOS versions, accessibility settings and poor connections.
Launch and beyond
App Store and Updates
Listing, privacy labels and review handled, then updates for each new iOS release.
Why Neon Manatee
An iOS Team That Thinks Past Launch Day
The first version of an app is the beginning, not the finish line. We plan the analytics, crash reporting and update process before the first line of Swift, so after launch you can see how people actually use the app and where they get stuck, and we can respond with real fixes instead of guesses.
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We are pragmatic about native versus cross-platform. If your app would be just as good built once for both iPhone and Android, we will tell you, and our mobile team can do that. When we recommend native iOS, it is because the product will genuinely benefit from Swift, SwiftUI and deeper Apple integration.
Accessibility is built in rather than bolted on. VoiceOver labels, Dynamic Type, sufficient contrast and touch targets that meet Apple's guidance are part of every screen, which widens your audience and helps App Review go smoothly.
Everything is set up in your name: the Apple Developer Program account, the App Store Connect listing, the code repository and any back end services. Pricing comes from our online estimator with 30 percent down, and only projects estimated above $60,000 start with a conversation first.
- Native Swift and SwiftUI
- Tested on real iPhones and iPads
- Accessible by default
- App Store submission handled
- Your Apple account and your code
Getting approved
How to Prepare an iPhone App for App Store Review
Every app on the App Store passes through Apple's review process, and most rejections come from a short list of avoidable issues. Knowing them in advance saves weeks. The most common are incomplete information, broken features found during testing, unclear privacy practices and payment flows that do not follow Apple's rules for digital goods.
Start with a complete, honest listing. Screenshots should show the real app, the description should match what the app actually does and reviewers need a working demo account if any part of the app sits behind a login. Missing demo credentials alone can send an otherwise solid app back for another round.
Privacy deserves careful attention. Apple asks every developer to describe what data the app collects and how it is used, and the app must request permissions like location, camera or contacts with a clear explanation of why. Asking for access you do not need, or explaining it vaguely, is a reliable path to a rejection and to user distrust.
Payments are the other frequent stumbling block. Digital content and subscriptions consumed inside the app generally have to use Apple's in-app purchase system, while physical goods and real world services can use Apple Pay or another processor. Getting that distinction right during design avoids rebuilding checkout after a rejection.
Finally, test like a reviewer. Install the release build on a real device, use it with a fresh account, deny permissions, turn on large text and VoiceOver and try it on a weak connection. If the app holds up under those conditions, it is ready for review and, more importantly, ready for your customers.
What is custom iOS app development?
It is designing and building an iPhone or iPad app specifically for your business, usually in Swift with SwiftUI, rather than adapting a template. The app is built around your users, your data and your brand, then published under your own Apple account.
Should I build native iOS or cross-platform?
Choose native when iPhone users dominate your audience, when you need Apple specific features like HealthKit, widgets or Apple Watch, or when performance is critical. If you need iOS and Android at the same time on a tighter budget, cross-platform is often the better fit.
How much does an iPhone app cost?
Our app estimator prices it online. Simple iPhone apps start at $1,200 per platform, logic heavy apps with accounts, payments or integrations at $15,000 and complex and secure apps at $25,000, with 30 percent down at checkout.
Can I hire an iOS developer for an existing app?
Yes. If you want to hire an iOS developer to update, fix or extend an app that already exists, we review the code first and give you an honest assessment. If it was generated with AI tools, our vibe coding cleanup service covers it.
Do you handle App Store submission?
Yes. We prepare the listing, screenshots, privacy information and review notes, submit the app and respond to any questions or change requests from Apple's review team.
Will the app work on iPad and Apple Watch?
It can. We design iPad layouts that make good use of the larger screen and build Apple Watch companions when glanceable information or quick actions on the wrist add real value.
Who owns the app and the Apple account?
You do. The app is published under an Apple Developer Program account in your company's name, and you own the code and all related accounts. Apple charges its own annual membership fee for that account.
How long does an iOS app take?
It depends on scope. Simple apps can be ready in weeks, while apps with accounts, payments and a custom back end typically take a few months for the first release. The estimator shows a typical build time with your price.
Can my iOS app be bilingual?
Yes. We localize iOS apps for English and Spanish, or other languages, using Apple's localization tools so text, dates and currencies display correctly for each user.
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