iOS App Development Agency
Specialists in Swift & SwiftUI

Building bespoke iOS apps for businesses in London

Apptaura is a dedicated iOS app development studio based in Hampshire, crafting native iPhone and iPad applications since 2014.

Our team specialises in Swift and SwiftUI, producing performant, secure, and accessible iOS applications backed by rigorous QA and ongoing support.

From discovery and prototyping through to App Store submission and maintenance, we partner with you at every stage to deliver measurable value.

Located under 50 miles from London, we’re well placed to support clients across the capital and the South East.

Why build an iOS app?

iOS is Apple's platform that powers iPhone and iPad, reaching millions of engaged users worldwide. The platform is known for strong monetisation, high retention, and a consistent OS ecosystem which simplifies QA and compatibility across devices.

Building natively for iOS gives you access to Apple's frameworks and features such as Push Notifications, In-App Purchases, Face ID / Touch ID, Widgets, Background Tasks, and smooth animations — all of which help deliver a premium, high-performance user experience.

iOS users tend to spend more on apps and services, and App Store distribution plus TestFlight for beta testing make it straightforward to iterate with real users before launch.

What an iOS app can and can't do...

iOS apps can access a wide range of device capabilities including camera, microphone, GPS, local storage via Core Data, biometric authentication, HealthKit, Apple Pay, and background processing within Apple’s guidelines. They can integrate with cloud backends, use push notifications, and deliver rich media experiences with low-latency audio and video.

However, iOS places strong emphasis on privacy and platform rules. Apps must pass App Store review to be distributed via the App Store. Certain behaviours — like background location tracking without clear user benefit, installing executable code at runtime, or accessing other apps' data — are either restricted or require careful justification and permission flows.

App Store policies and sandboxing mean some types of software (for example, general-purpose system utilities or apps that sidestep App Store distribution) are limited compared to desktop platforms. Apptaura guides you through these constraints so your product complies with Apple’s policies while delivering the features your users need.