iPhone and iPad apps built in Swift and SwiftUI — the way Apple intended. No cross-platform compromises, no ported UI, no cutting corners on the experience your App Store users expect.
151 Digital builds native iOS apps for Calgary businesses and Canadian startups that need performance, polish, and real App Store traction. We handle design, development, TestFlight beta, App Store submission, and post-launch support — start to finish, in one team.
iOS apps built in React Native or Flutter can look fine. But they never quite feel right — the animations are off, the scrolling isn't smooth, deep device features are limited. Native Swift feels different because it is different: built on the same frameworks Apple uses for its own apps.
We build in Swift with SwiftUI for UI components and UIKit for features that need it. You get the full power of Apple's latest frameworks — not a layer on top of them.
We design to Apple's Human Interface Guidelines so your app feels familiar and intuitive from the first tap — matching the conventions iOS users have built up over years.
Face ID, push notifications, HealthKit, ARKit, Apple Pay, CoreData, Keychain — native apps get full, unrestricted access to every iOS capability. Cross-platform frameworks do not.
Every iOS project covers design, development, QA, submission, and post-launch support — delivered by one team, not spread across multiple vendors.
We define your iOS MVP — the features it must have, the users it serves, and the metrics it needs to hit. Fixed-scope quote and a committed timeline before we start.
Wireframes and high-fidelity Figma designs following Apple's HIG. Every screen is approved by you before development starts — no rework surprises on the back end of a build.
iPhone and iPad apps built in Swift and SwiftUI by developers who know the platform. Bi-weekly TestFlight builds so you see working features throughout the build — not just at the end.
Custom APIs, Firebase or Node.js backends, Apple Pay, push notifications via APNs, HealthKit, CoreLocation, and third-party services. We scope backend complexity during discovery.
Device testing on real iPhones and iPads, structured TestFlight beta with feedback collection, and bug resolution before public launch. Fewer one-star reviews on day one.
ASO-optimized listing, screenshots, preview video guidance, keywords, privacy disclosures, and full App Store Connect submission. Review pushback handled — you never touch the portal.
Swift compiles directly to machine code. No JavaScript bridge, no runtime overhead, no dropped frames. Native apps start faster, scroll smoother, and animate without stutter.
Face ID, ARKit, HealthKit, CoreML, Apple Pay, Keychain, background modes, and NFC — native apps get unrestricted access. Cross-platform wrappers expose a limited, often lagging subset.
SwiftUI and UIKit components match the behaviour iOS users have memorized. Gestures, transitions, keyboard behaviour, and scroll physics all work exactly the way Apple built them to.
When Apple ships a new iOS version, native apps integrate new APIs immediately. Cross-platform frameworks wait for their vendor to catch up — sometimes months behind the official release.
Apple's review guidelines increasingly flag cross-platform apps for performance and privacy issues. Native apps sail through review with fewer rejections and faster approvals.
iOS users spend more per session and retain better than their Android counterparts. For subscription, e-commerce, and marketplace apps, the iOS user base drives disproportionate revenue.
Six phases with TestFlight access from week four — so you see your app running on a real iPhone throughout the build, not just at launch day.
We define your MVP — the single most important job your iOS app must do, the users it serves, and the minimum viable feature set. Fixed scope, fixed price, committed timeline before anything is built.
Wireframes and clickable Figma prototype following Apple HIG. Every screen approved before development starts. No layout surprises after the build is underway.
Swift project setup, backend and API architecture, third-party service configuration, and App Store Connect provisioning. Two-week sprints with clear deliverables planned out in advance.
Bi-weekly TestFlight builds so you see working screens on a real iPhone every two weeks. QA tests on multiple device sizes and iOS versions throughout — not just at the end.
Structured TestFlight beta, feedback collection, final polish. ASO-optimized listing, screenshots, preview guidance, privacy disclosures, and metadata prepared for submission.
We handle the App Store submission, monitor review, and resolve any pushback. Post-launch retainer available for OS updates, crash monitoring, bug fixes, and feature iterations.
Book a free 45-minute discovery call. Leave with a clear feature list, an honest iOS vs. cross-platform recommendation, and a fixed-scope quote.
45-minute discovery call. No obligation. Response within 24 hours.
Book a free 45-minute discovery call. Leave with a clear feature list, a timeline, and a fixed-scope quote — whether or not you hire us.