Questions to Ask When Hiring an iOS Developer

Do you have an idea for an iPad or iPhone app you wish to bring to market, yet don’t have the necessary skills to develop it? Perhaps you think it’s time your company tapped into the ever-growing app sector. Whatever your reasons for requiring an iOS developer may be, you need to approach the hiring process carefully and meticulously to ensure you are happy with the app that is developed and that it is providing you with the results you desire.

Keeping that in mind, read on to discover some of the main questions you should ask when you are hiring an iOS developer.

1. What are the names of some of the apps you have published in the Apple App Store?

Looking at an iOS developer’s previous work is always one of the best ways to determine whether you should hire them. Firstly, the volume of apps they have had published is imperative. You want to make sure they have a good degree of experience to draw upon. You can then take a look at their apps themselves – use them. Are you impressed? What rating do they have? One quality you should look out for is diversity. This shows the developer has the capability to handle any requirements. Have they developed an app similar to yours before? This is not a necessity, but always a bonus.

2. Do you submit apps to the Apple App Store yourself?

So many people overlook this question, as they simply assume the iOS developer will submit the app for them. However, this is not something that is provided with all services, and therefore it is pivotal to ask. It can save you days of frustration!

3. What is your experience working with… i.e. in-app purchases, location-based services and such like?

‘In-app purchases’ and ‘location based services’ are simply two examples. You can obviously replace these based on the features you would like your app to boast. Nonetheless, what this question shows is that it is imperative to ask about various attributes that you see as key contributors to the vision of your app. For instance, if you want your app users to be able to purchase your company’s items directly from your app, you need to ask about the iOS developer’s experience with this. After all, it is going to play a pivotal role in the effectiveness of your app and generating profit from it.

4. Are you willing to work within my existing infrastructure?

If you are a one-woman band, so to speak, working with an app developer is easier. However, you may already outsource computer support, so you need to make sure that both providers are going to be able to work together effectively.

5. Can you tell me about the revenue generating apps you have developed and how you ensured the apps made money?

Of course, this question is only relevant for those that intend to make money from their app. You need to find out whether the developer generated revenue through in-app purchases or through mobile ads. You want to ensure the app will deliver results.

6. Can you explain the process you use for testing?

All iOS developers will tell you that testing is one of the most critical steps in the development process. Without regular testing, errors and bugs are guaranteed to arise, and one small issue can result in the app not being usable. You need to discover what tools the developer uses for app testing. They should also talk you throughout the process and tell you how you will be involved.