When starting an iOS app development project, there are several critical items that developers should consider. In this article, we will discuss the top seven items that should be at the forefront of any iOS app development project.
Decide on the Development Approach: Next, developers must decide on the development approach. There are two main options: native app development and cross-platform app development. While cross-platform development is quicker, native development ensures a better user experience and performance.
Use the Latest Xcode Version: Xcode is the integrated development environment for iOS app development. It is crucial to install the latest version of Xcode to take advantage of new features and bug fixes.
Agree on iOS Version Support: It is also essential to agree on the iOS version support for the app. Consider the latest iOS version, as well as any legacy versions that the app should support.
Make Use of Libraries and Frameworks: Finally, developers should make use of libraries and frameworks to streamline the development process. This can help reduce development time and improve the app's functionality and performance.
Third Party Libraries :
FLAnimatedImage
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FBSDKLoginKit
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GoogleDataTransport
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FBSDKShareKit
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Full list in the report
Apple dylibs :
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Full list in the report
One way to identify the key features of an iOS app is by examining its App bundle. By scanning the bundle, developers can gain insight into the app's contents, such as its code, resources, and other assets. This information can be useful in understanding how the app functions and what its main features are. Additionally, analyzing the App bundle can help developers identify any potential issues or areas for improvement in the app's design and performance.Permissions: When an app requests certain permissions, it can give insights into what the app is designed to do. For example, if an app requests permission to access the user's location, it suggests that the app may have a mapping or location-based feature. Similarly, if an app requests permission to access the user's camera or microphone, it suggests that the app may have a video or audio recording feature. Entitlements: are key value pairs that are signed in to an app and allow authentication beyond runtime factors, like UNIX user ID. Since entitlements are digitally signed, they can’t be changed. Entitlements are used extensively by system apps and daemons to perform specific privileged operations that would otherwise require the process to run as root. This greatly reduces the potential for privilege escalation by a compromised system app or daemon.
Permission->NSAppleMusicUsageDescription : Press OK to open your music library.
Permission->NSCameraUsageDescription : Press OK to let you record videos with the Videoshop camera.
Permission->NSUserTrackingUsageDescription : Your data will be used to deliver personalized ads to you.
Permission->NSMicrophoneUsageDescription : Press OK to let you record audio with the Videoshop microphone.
Entitlements :
3 entitlements
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Full list in the report
App Private Schemes :
5 schemes
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Full list in the report
Supported Languages :
de
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zh-Hans
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ja
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es
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7 languages to discover
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More data in full report
Custom URL Schemes, Universal Links, UIActivity Sharing, App Extensions, UIPasteboard : During implementation of a mobile application, developers may apply traditional techniques for IPC (such as using shared files or network sockets). The IPC system functionality offered by mobile application platforms should be used because it is much more mature than traditional techniques. Using IPC mechanisms with no security in mind may cause the application to leak or expose sensitive data. (Custom URL Schemes, Universal Links, UIActivity Sharing, App Extensions, UIPasteboard).Query Schemes Registration:iOS 9 introduces LSApplicationQueriesSchemes to allow apps to query if other apps are installed. Specifies the URL schemes you want the app to be able to use. App Extensions:Together with iOS 8, Apple introduced App Extensions. According to Apple App Extension Programming Guide, app extensions let apps offer custom functionality and content to users while they’re interacting with other apps or the system. In order to do this, they implement specific, well scoped tasks like, for example, define what happens after the user clicks on the Share button and selects some app or action, provide the content for a Today widget or enable a custom keyboard.Universal Links: Universal links are the iOS equivalent to Android App Links (aka. Digital Asset Links) and are used for deep linking. When tapping a universal link (to the app's website), the user will seamlessly be redirected to the corresponding installed app without going through Safari. If the app isn’t installed, the link will open in Safari.
Requested Schemes :
instagram
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fb
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fbapi
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fbauth2
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15 schemes
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Full list in the report
Requested Apps :
Facebook
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Facebook
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Facebook
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Facebook
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15 Apps
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Full list in the report
App Extensions :
2 App extensions
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Full list in the report
Associated Domains :
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Full list in the report
The App Bundle is a critical component of iOS app development. It is a collection of all the files and resources required for the app to run, including the code, images, sounds, and other assets.
One of the most important considerations when building an App Bundle is the size of the app. App size can impact user experience and can also affect the download time, especially for users with slower internet connections. Therefore, developers must ensure that the app size is optimized without sacrificing quality.
One way to optimize the App Bundle size is to reduce the number of assets used in the app. While having many assets can improve the app's visual appeal, it can also increase the app size. Therefore, developers should use only the essential assets required to deliver a good user experience.
After conducting audits of various parameters, AppScan developed a comprehensive scoring system to evaluate the overall quality of the iOS app: The AppScore. The score is based on multiple factors, including the version of Xcode used during development, the permissions requested by the app, and the level of integration with the iOS operating system. By considering these parameters, the scoring system provides a reliable and objective measure of the app's quality, enabling developers to identify areas for improvement and ultimately deliver a better user experience.
Description | Scoring |
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Audit several Security Points of the App |
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(4.4/5) See details |
Audit Open Source Librairies used to build the App |
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(4.4/5) See details |
Audit tools used to compile the App |
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(5.0/5) See details |
Audit Minimum iOS version configuration for the App |
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(5.0/5) See details |
Audit the configured permissions |
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(5.0/5) See details |
Audit the resources packaged in the App Bundle |
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(4.4/5) See details |
Audit the App Size. Is it too big? |
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(4.1/5) See details |
Audit the configured supported languages by the App |
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(5.0/5) See details |
Audit the App Interactions and how the App is integrated in the system |
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ + 🌟(6.0/5) See details |
AppScan is an essential solution for anyone who is serious about developing secure, high-quality iOS apps. With its advanced scanning capabilities, comprehensive reports, and easy-to-use interface, AppScan is the ideal choice for developers who want to ensure that their apps are secure and reliable.
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