We engineer crash-free, privacy-first iOS applications using Swift 6's strict concurrency and Apple's Neural Engine. Our native development captures premium users with 2-3x higher revenue while protecting your business from technical debt and compliance risks.
In an increasingly competitive mobile market, iOS represents the premium segment with users demonstrating 2-3x higher spending power and engagement rates compared to other platforms. For UK businesses targeting affluent customers, a professionally crafted iOS application isn't just an option. It's essential for capturing market share in Apple's premium ecosystem.
Foresight Mobile brings over 15 years of iOS development expertise to every project, having successfully delivered more than 100 native iOS applications for UK businesses across fintech, healthcare, retail, and enterprise sectors. Our Manchester-based team of certified iOS developers combines deep Swift programming knowledge with commercial acumen, ensuring your iOS application not only meets Apple's exacting standards but drives measurable business results.
Swift 6 represents the most significant inflection point in iOS development history. Legacy iOS applications have historically been plagued by "data races": bugs where multiple threads access shared memory simultaneously without synchronisation. These bugs cause the intermittent crashes that frustrate users and degrade App Store ratings.
Swift 6 introduces strict concurrency checking that eliminates data races at compile time, not runtime. This isn't incremental improvement; it's mathematically proven crash prevention. Our Swift 6 expertise delivers:
For businesses with existing iOS applications, we offer Swift 6 Migration Services that rescue legacy Objective-C and older Swift codebases, transforming technical debt into stable, high-performance assets.
The 2025 market demands intelligent applications, but cloud-based AI introduces latency, data leakage risks, and compliance headaches. Apple Intelligence and our CoreML expertise enable sophisticated AI that runs entirely on the user's device.
Our on-device AI implementations leverage Apple's Neural Engine to deliver:
For clients in healthcare (HIPAA), finance (GDPR/SOX), or legal sectors, on-device processing eliminates the cloud as a compliance vulnerability. Data never leaves the user's possession, a competitive advantage that justifies premium positioning.
Apple's unified development approach means your iOS application can extend naturally across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Mac, CarPlay, and Vision Pro with minimal additional development effort. Our expertise in SwiftUI and modern Apple frameworks enables us to create applications that provide native experiences on each platform while sharing core functionality and business logic.
iPad applications deserve special attention given the device's unique positioning between mobile and desktop computing. Our iPad-optimised applications leverage the M4 chip's desktop-class performance, Stage Manager multi-window support, and Apple Pencil Pro integration to create productivity applications that rival traditional desktop software.
Apple Watch integration transforms iOS applications from simple mobile tools into comprehensive health and fitness ecosystems, while CarPlay compatibility extends your reach into the automotive market with next-generation wireless support across 800+ car models.
VisionOS represents the spatial computing revolution. While Vision Pro adoption is growing, forward-thinking businesses are establishing early presence in a market projected to reach £2.8 billion by 2026. Our visionOS expertise combines familiar iOS patterns with revolutionary 3D interfaces.
We create spatial-ready iOS applications that leverage:
From virtual showrooms in retail to surgical training in healthcare, we deliver Vision Pro applications that transform how users interact with digital content, achieving 60% higher engagement rates than traditional interfaces.
Enterprise iOS development requires specialised expertise in Mobile Device Management (MDM), enterprise app distribution, and corporate security policies. The EU's Digital Markets Act has introduced new complexity: third-party marketplaces, alternative payment processing, and sideloading create both opportunities and security risks.
Our enterprise applications implement defence-in-depth security:
We help clients work through the fragmented 2025 distribution environment, implementing geo-compliant payment orchestration that maximises revenue while maintaining regulatory compliance across EU and global markets.
Our comprehensive testing methodology encompasses automated UI testing, performance profiling, and device compatibility validation across Apple's entire hardware ecosystem. We maintain an extensive device testing laboratory featuring every current iPhone 16, iPad Pro M4, and Apple Watch Series 10 model to ensure consistent performance.
App Store submission expertise removes the complexity and uncertainty from iOS application launches. Our team's deep understanding of Apple's review guidelines ensures successful first-time submissions in over 95% of cases, avoiding costly delays and resubmission cycles. Our ASO expertise typically improves app visibility by 40-60% compared to unoptimised submissions.
Not every engagement starts with development. Our Fractional CTO services provide high-level technical leadership for startups weighing technology decisions and enterprises modernising legacy systems:
iOS users consistently demonstrate higher engagement rates and spending power, making iOS development a strategic investment for businesses targeting premium customers. Our iOS applications typically achieve higher revenue per user compared to Android equivalents, with significantly lower customer acquisition costs due to iOS users' willingness to pay for quality applications.
iOS application maintenance costs are typically 40-50% lower than equivalent Android applications due to iOS's more consistent hardware ecosystem and predictable update cycles. Apple's extended device support lifecycle means iOS applications continue generating revenue from older devices for significantly longer periods.
Ready to future-proof your business with crash-free, privacy-first iOS engineering? Our Manchester-based team combines world-class Swift 6 expertise with deep commercial understanding to deliver iOS applications that protect your investment and drive measurable results.
The iOS platform represents nearly 50% of the UK mobile market, with users demonstrating significantly higher engagement and spending patterns. Don't risk your brand reputation on legacy architecture. Partner with specialists who engineer for stability, security, and the spatial computing future.
Book a free architecture audit to assess your Swift 6 readiness and discover how we can transform your iOS ambitions into commercial success.
An actionable four-week plan with clear deliverables and an unbeatable £3,500 price point, credited against your first development sprint.
Total client time commitment: 5-7 hours across 4 weeks
We meet with your key stakeholders to understand your business goals, user needs, and technical constraints. You'll share any existing research, designs, or documentation you have.
Our engineering team assesses the technical feasibility, identifies integration points with your existing systems, and evaluates architecture options. We determine whether Flutter, native development, or another approach makes the most sense for your specific requirements.
We prioritise features based on business value and technical complexity. We map out a phased delivery plan and build a detailed cost estimate you can trust.
You receive your complete Gameplan pack, plus a presentation walkthrough with Q&A. Your team walks away with everything needed to make a confident decision.
The era of "good enough" iOS code is over. Swift 6's strict concurrency eliminates the data races responsible for most unexplained crashes, while on-device AI processing keeps sensitive data secure. At Foresight Mobile, we don't just build iOS apps. We future-proof your business assets with mathematically safe code and privacy-first architecture that satisfies GDPR, HIPAA, and enterprise security requirements.
Android-first strategies accept lower revenue per user and higher fragmentation costs. iOS users consistently demonstrate premium engagement and spending patterns that justify focused investment in Apple's ecosystem.
Foresight Mobile's iOS applications target nearly 50% of the UK mobile market where users exhibit 2-3x higher revenue per user and significantly lower customer acquisition costs. Our App Store optimisation expertise improves visibility by 40-60%, while iOS's consistent hardware ecosystem reduces maintenance costs by 40-50% compared to equivalent Android applications.
2-3x Higher Revenue Per User • 40-50% Lower Maintenance • Premium Brand Association
Most businesses are unprepared for spatial computing, missing first-mover advantage in a market projected to reach £2.8 billion by 2026. VisionOS with its enhanced hand tracking and Mac Virtual Display in visionOS 2 represents a transformative platform shift.
Our visionOS development expertise using RealityKit and ARKit 7 combines familiar iOS patterns with revolutionary 3D interfaces. We create applications leveraging eye tracking, spatial gestures, and immersive environments for retail product configurators, healthcare visualisation, enterprise training, and collaborative workspaces. These achieve 60% higher engagement rates than traditional interfaces.
First-Mover Advantage • £2.8B Market Opportunity • 60% Higher Engagement
The EU's Digital Markets Act has fragmented iOS distribution: third-party marketplaces, alternative payments, and sideloading create new security vulnerabilities. Consumer-grade applications lack the hardening required for enterprise deployment in this complex environment.
Foresight Mobile implements defence-in-depth security through App Attestation, DeviceCheck, and runtime integrity protection to defend against tampering even on sideloaded devices. Our DMA compliance consulting helps clients optimise Core Technology Fee structures and implement geo-compliant payment orchestration that maximises revenue while maintaining regulatory compliance.
DMA-Ready Distribution • Anti-Tamper Protection • Compliance Partner
Fragmented mobile strategies that treat each Apple device separately miss the powerful ecosystem advantages that drive user loyalty and engagement. Your iOS investment should extend naturally across Apple's hardware portfolio.
Our SwiftUI-first development approach creates applications that provide native experiences across iPhone 16, iPad Pro M4, Apple Watch Series 10, Apple TV 4K, Mac, CarPlay, and Vision Pro, sharing core business logic while respecting each platform's unique capabilities. Features like Continuity, Stage Manager, Smart Stack widgets, and Handoff create cohesive user journeys that significantly increase engagement and retention rates.
Build Once, Extend Everywhere • Increased User Engagement • Maximum Platform ROI
Legacy iOS applications suffer from "data races": bugs where multiple threads access shared memory simultaneously. These cause the intermittent crashes that frustrate users, degrade App Store ratings, and damage brand reputation. Most agencies still ship code with these hidden risks.
Foresight Mobile's Swift 6 strict concurrency expertise eliminates data races at compile time, not runtime. This is mathematically proven crash prevention delivering 30% performance improvements, 99.9% crash-free sessions, and dramatically reduced maintenance costs. Our legacy migration services rescue trapped Objective-C codebases for businesses with existing technical debt.
Crash-Free Stability • 30% Faster Performance • Future-Proof Architecture
Cloud-based AI introduces latency, data leakage risks, and compliance nightmares. For healthcare, finance, and legal sectors, sending sensitive data to third-party servers is increasingly unacceptable. Generic "AI integration" creates liability rather than competitive advantage.
Our CoreML and Apple Intelligence expertise enables sophisticated AI that runs entirely on Apple's Neural Engine. We deliver real-time image recognition, document scanning, natural language processing, and predictive analytics without internet connectivity. Data never leaves the device, eliminating GDPR and HIPAA compliance concerns while providing zero-latency inference for critical workflows.
GDPR/HIPAA Compliant • Offline-First Capability • Privacy as Competitive Advantage
“They’re more thoughtful than any other development team I’ve worked with..... I’m not sure what they could improve."
"The team has delivered exactly what we asked for but is able to use their own skill and judgment to make improvements"
"Foresight Mobile effectively and promptly met our needs. They were a candid, reliable, and collaborative partner."
Our Fractional CTO services provide high-level technical leadership without full-time overhead. This is ideal for startups evaluating technology decisions or enterprises assessing legacy systems.
Services include: Technology roadmap planning for Native vs. Cross-Platform decisions based on 5-year business horizons; Swift 6 readiness and security audits; investor due diligence documentation for Series A/B fundraising; and vendor selection support reviewing existing development partners or codebases.
This captures client relationships before RFPs are written, ensuring technology decisions align with business objectives rather than vendor convenience. Engagements start from £2,500/month for ongoing advisory or £5,000 for one-time strategic assessments.
A Swift 6 Code Audit is a comprehensive health check of your existing iOS application, evaluating readiness for Swift 6's strict concurrency requirements, security posture in the post-DMA environment, and performance bottlenecks affecting user experience.
The audit assesses: How much code needs refactoring for strict concurrency compliance; vulnerability to new DMA-related security threats (sideloading, tampering); main thread performance issues affecting App Store ratings; and architectural alignment with Apple's platform direction.
This "try before you buy" approach (typically £5,000-£15,000) builds trust and provides actionable insights before committing to larger modernisation projects. Many audits reveal that targeted refactoring delivers stability improvements without complete rewrites.
The EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) has fundamentally changed iOS distribution in Europe. Developers can now distribute via third-party marketplaces, implement alternative payment systems, and enable sideloading. Each option carries different fee structures, technical requirements, and security implications.
Key considerations include: Apple's Core Technology Fee (€0.50 per install after thresholds) vs. traditional commission models; increased security risks from sideloading requiring anti-tamper engineering; and complex geo-compliance logic for serving different payment flows to EU vs. non-EU users.
We help clients manage this fragmented market through DMA compliance consulting, implementing hybrid monetisation infrastructure that maximises revenue while maintaining regulatory compliance and protecting intellectual property in the more open ecosystem.
SwiftUI's adaptive design automatically optimises interfaces across iPhone 16, iPad Pro M4, Apple Watch Series 10, Apple TV 4K, Mac, and Vision Pro while maintaining native user experiences specific to each device category. iOS 18's enhanced rendering engine provides 30% better performance through hardware acceleration.
Device-specific optimisations leverage unique capabilities: iPad's Stage Manager for multi-window productivity, Apple Watch Smart Stack widgets for glanceable information, CarPlay's next-generation wireless support for automotive integration, and Vision Pro's spatial computing for immersive experiences.
Performance optimisation accounts for device-specific hardware: iPhone 16's A18 Pro chip, iPad Pro's M4 processor, and Vision Pro's dual-chip architecture. SwiftUI's improved memory management reduces memory leaks by up to 40%.
iOS applications leverage enterprise-grade security through hardware-backed encryption, Secure Enclave processing, and App Transport Security requirements. Face ID and Touch ID integration provides smooth biometric authentication while maintaining the highest security standards.
With the EU's Digital Markets Act enabling sideloading, we implement additional defence-in-depth security: App Attestation and DeviceCheck to prevent tampering, runtime integrity protection against reverse engineering, and certificate pinning to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks.
GDPR and HIPAA compliance is built in through on-device AI processing. Sensitive data never leaves the user's device. Enterprise deployment capabilities include MDM integration, custom app distribution, and managed Apple ID compatibility.
iOS development timelines depend on complexity, but Swift 6 and SwiftUI have significantly improved efficiency. Simple applications typically require 3-4 months, while complex enterprise applications may take 6-8 months for full development and App Store launch.
Swift 6 and SwiftUI enable 30% faster development cycles than traditional UIKit approaches. Our agile methodology with bi-weekly sprint reviews ensures continuous progress visibility and stakeholder involvement throughout development.
Vision Pro integration or on-device AI features may extend timelines by 2-4 weeks, but these capabilities provide significant competitive advantages. Strategic code audits can be completed in 1-2 weeks for businesses evaluating existing applications.
Apple Vision Pro with visionOS 2 represents the spatial computing revolution in a market projected to reach £2.8 billion by 2026. Early adoption provides competitive first-mover advantage in industries like retail (immersive product configurators), healthcare (surgical planning visualisation), education (3D learning environments), and enterprise (volumetric data analysis).
VisionOS 2 introduces enhanced hand tracking, improved eye-tracking, and Mac Virtual Display with ultra-wide configurations for unprecedented productivity. Our development approach creates "spatial-ready" iOS applications today that transition smoothly to Vision Pro tomorrow, future-proofing your investment.
Our visionOS expertise leverages RealityKit and ARKit 7 to deliver applications with 60% higher engagement rates than traditional interfaces, creating new revenue streams through immersive experiences.
To build a mobile app in 2025, start by defining your app idea, target audience, and core features. Conduct market research using AI-powered analytics to validate demand, then create wireframes and interactive prototypes using tools like Figma with AI assistance. Choose a development approach: native (iOS 18/Android 15), cross-platform (Flutter 3.x/React Native), or AI-assisted low-code platforms based on your needs.
Create the frontend using modern frameworks with iOS 18's design language, integrating APIs and cloud services. Implement AI features using on-device models for privacy. Test rigorously with automated testing suites, performance monitoring, and security scanning before launching on app stores. Finally, gather user feedback through in-app analytics, update regularly with CI/CD pipelines, and market your app effectively. Contact us today to start your app creation journey together.
We adhere to a rigorous quality assurance process, including AI-powered automated testing, comprehensive test coverage across devices, and continuous integration pipelines. Our QA process includes performance profiling, security penetration testing, accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.2), and real-device testing on our device lab to ensure each app meets the highest standards of performance, security, and user experience.
Maintaining an iOS app is an ongoing investment. Generally, maintenance costs range from 15-25% of the original development cost annually. Budget £2,000-£5,000/month for comprehensive app maintenance in 2025.
iOS maintenance costs are typically 40-50% lower than equivalent Android applications due to iOS's consistent hardware ecosystem and predictable update cycles. Swift 6 applications have even lower maintenance requirements due to compile-time crash prevention eliminating entire categories of bugs.
Free apps can generate substantial revenue in 2025 through diverse strategies including in-app advertising, in-app purchases, subscription models, freemium upgrades, and AI-powered premium features. The subscription economy has matured. Weekly subscriptions and models offering "psychological safety" (easy cancellation, clear value) now outperform rigid annual plans.
We offer Revenue Engineering services: building dynamic paywalls for A/B testing, implementing "win-back" flows for churned users, and engineering flexible subscription tiers. This positions us as partners in revenue generation, not just development costs.
The cost of building an app in the UK varies based on:
At Foresight Mobile, we understand every project has a unique budget. We offer tailored solutions including strategic code audits from £5,000 as entry points, with transparent fixed-price estimates during discovery sessions.
Development timelines in 2025 have been optimised through Swift 6 efficiency and improved frameworks: MVP/Prototype takes 4-8 weeks, Simple Apps 2-3 months, Medium Complexity 3-5 months, Complex Apps 5-8 months, and Enterprise Solutions 8-12+ months. Strategic code audits complete in 1-2 weeks.
We recommend native iOS (Swift 6) when you need: maximum performance with complex animations and 120Hz refresh rates; deep hardware access including ARKit, LiDAR, NFC, and Neural Engine; day-one access to new iOS features like visionOS APIs; and granular privacy control over on-device AI processing.
Native iOS development provides unparalleled access to CoreML for on-device machine learning, HealthKit for health integration, and SiriKit for voice capabilities. These are frameworks that cross-platform solutions cannot fully replicate. iOS users demonstrate 2-3x higher revenue per user with significantly lower acquisition costs.
For rapid prototyping or simpler CRUD applications, we also offer high-quality cross-platform solutions using Flutter. The right choice depends on your 5-year business horizon, which we assess during strategic consultation.
We employ comprehensive monitoring using industry-leading tools and AI-powered analytics including Firebase Crashlytics, Performance Monitoring, Google Analytics 4, and advanced APM tools. Swift 6's strict concurrency delivers 99.9% crash-free sessions, and we maintain 99.9% uptime SLAs through 24/7 monitoring.
Swift 6's strict concurrency is the most significant advancement in iOS development history. It eliminates "data races" (bugs where multiple threads access shared memory simultaneously) at compile time rather than runtime. This isn't incremental improvement; it's mathematically proven crash prevention.
Legacy applications plagued by intermittent, hard-to-reproduce crashes often suffer from data races. Swift 6 guarantees these bugs cannot exist in your shipped code, delivering 30% performance improvements, 99.9% crash-free sessions, and dramatically reduced maintenance costs.
Our team's Swift 6 expertise includes legacy migration services for businesses with existing Objective-C or older Swift codebases, transforming technical debt into stable, high-performance assets that protect your App Store ratings and brand reputation.
iOS development costs vary based on complexity, features, and target platforms. Basic iOS applications typically range from £25,000 to £40,000, while enterprise applications with advanced features can cost £60,000 to £120,000+.
Swift 6 and SwiftUI efficiency gains reduce development costs by 20-30% compared to traditional approaches, while cross-platform Apple ecosystem integration provides better value by targeting multiple devices from shared codebase. Vision Pro development adds £15,000 to £30,000 depending on spatial computing complexity.
We offer strategic code audits from £5,000 as an entry point, evaluating Swift 6 readiness, security posture, and performance bottlenecks before committing to full development. Transparent, fixed-price estimates are provided during discovery sessions.
Our team's deep understanding of Apple's review guidelines and common rejection reasons ensures successful first-time submissions in over 95% of cases, avoiding costly delays and resubmission cycles.
We provide comprehensive App Store Optimisation (ASO) including keyword research, competitive analysis, screenshot optimisation, and description enhancement. Our ASO expertise typically improves app visibility by 40-60% compared to unoptimised submissions.
Post-launch support includes ongoing App Store Connect management, review monitoring and response, performance analytics, and conversion rate optimisation to maintain strong commercial performance.
Modern app hosting in 2025 leverages cloud platforms for scalability and reliability. Firebase remains popular with generous free tiers: 10GB storage, 1GB Firestore, 125K Cloud Function invocations monthly. Paid plans start at £20/month. AWS Amplify offers competitive pricing from £15/month, while Google Cloud Platform and Azure provide enterprise-grade solutions from £50/month.
Typical hosting costs for production apps: small apps (< 10K users) £50-200/month, medium apps (10K-100K users) £200-1,000/month, large apps (100K+ users) £1,000-5,000+/month. Additional services like CDN (£50-200/month), real-time databases (£100-500/month), AI/ML APIs (£100-1,000/month), and backup solutions (£50-200/month) add to costs. We optimize architecture to minimize expenses while ensuring performance and reliability.
The best apps come from close partnership. You'll work with us as an extension of your team: your vision drives every decision while our mobile app development experience guides you around common pitfalls.
70% of app projects fail due to misaligned expectations and market misunderstanding. The App Gameplan catches these issues before you've committed significant budget.
Start with a 30-minute call. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just an honest conversation about your project.
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Laying the Foundation for Success
It's your concept, your dream. You'll share your vision, target audience, and business objectives. We'll listen, research, and recommend until we've transformed your initial idea into a clearly defined mobile app concept.
You'll get competitive analysis that identifies opportunities and potential challenges. We'll outline key features and create a detailed project roadmap together.
Thorough planning and research are crucial for mitigating risks, ensuring a smooth development process, and maximising your app's chances of success.
Creating an Engaging and Intuitive Experience
Good design drives engagement and retention. You'll work with our in-house designers to map the user journey, ensuring intuitive navigation throughout. We design wireframes and mockups so you can visualise the product before any code is written. Once we've agreed on core functionality, you'll test high-fidelity interactive prototypes on a real device with real users.
You'll validate ideas before committing to development. Interactive prototypes catch usability issues early, when they're cheap to fix.
Building Future-Proof Code You Can Scale
Your design becomes a working app. We use Flutter with industry best practices to build scalable, maintainable code that grows with your business. Easy updates, straightforward feature additions. Every app undergoes rigorous automated and manual testing across multiple devices and platforms before you see it.
Your app won't become technical debt. Our architecture and documentation standards make it a valuable business asset that's cost-effective to maintain and enhance.
Ensuring Long-Term Success Through Partnership
You'll get guidance through App Store submission, ensuring your app meets all requirements and regulations. We work with you on App Store optimisation to increase visibility and drive downloads. After launch, we proactively monitor performance, address issues quickly, and collaborate on updates and enhancements.
Your app's success doesn't end at launch. Ongoing support maximises reach, generates revenue, and builds long-term success.
Your app, your way. Here's how we make it happen.
Our process begins with a comprehensive project plan and a transparent, fixed cost agreement. This ensures you know exactly what you're getting and how much it will cost, eliminating any unwelcome financial surprises. Regular progress calls with live demos give you a front-row seat to your app's development, keeping you informed and involved at every stage.
We're not just here for the build, we're here for the long haul. From navigating the App Store maze to providing ongoing technical support, we're with you all the way. Our expertise doesn't end at launch; we offer cost-effective maintenance plans and helpful guidance to ensure your app continues to thrive and evolve with your business. Your success is our success, and you can count on us every step of the way.
We believe the best apps are born from real user experiences. That's why user testing is at the core of everything we do. We involve real people from your target audience throughout the development process to ensure your app is intuitive, engaging, and truly meets their needs. Their honest feedback helps us to refine and enhance your app, resulting in a product that's not only user-friendly but loved by your users.
You know your business inside and out and we know how to make successful tech businesses. With years of hands-on CTO and app development experience, we're experts at understanding your needs and crafting innovative solutions that fit your budget and exceed expectations. Our collaborative process and hands-on prototyping ensure your final product isn't just an app – it's the realisation of your vision.
Our founder has been making mobile apps since 2003, before they were even called apps! Founded in 2017, we've got quite a few projects under our belt and a wealth of experience to call upon. Our core development team have been with us since the start, and one of the reasons we're considered the most experienced Flutter app development company in the UK.
We believe in the power of face-to-face collaboration. That's why we encourage you to visit us at our Manchester offices whenever you like. We're a friendly bunch, and we thrive on the energy and clarity that comes from an in-person chat. Building strong relationships is key to our collaborative approach, and we want you to feel comfortable dropping by for a brainstorming session, or just for a brew if you fancy.
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