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20 Of The Best Free Resources For App Developers

Natasha Singh | October 4, 2020

Getting started with iOS app development? Here are our picks for the 20 best free tools for app developers. These resources can teach you the basics of iOS app development and provide you with a range of tools to help you make better apps. If you are looking to up your game on iOS, these free things for app developers are a great place to start.

Introduction to Apple iOS App Development

This is Apple’s official introduction module to iOS app development. It is a simple step-by-step guide to everything you need to know about developing your own app. The guide is more of an overview than an in-depth tutorial, but it does cover everything you need to know and provides information and links for further information.

iOS Dev Center

The official iOS Dev Center contains all the information you need regarding app development. There is information on everything from app design, user experience and information on frameworks. You’ll need to be a paid member of Apple’s Developer Program in order to access this resource.

Edumobile Blog

Edumobile is a blog devoted to tutorials and guides on mobile technology. They also offer complete software development learning programs which you can purchase if you are interested in a packaged program that teaches you everything.

iPhoneDevSDK

More of a forum than anything else, the iPhoneDevSDK is a great place to ask questions and read what others have to say. The main focus of the the forum is iOS app development and marketing, so if you need any help on any of these topics, don’t be afraid to ask.

Treehouse

Treehouse offers great educational courses that take you from a complete beginner to a proficient programmer. For a monthly subscription you have complete access to all their courses which includes a course on iOS app development.

Mobile Tuts+

Mobile Tuts+ is part of the Envato network which is known as a great development and design resource. You’ll find articles and resources for all kinds of mobile technology and some specific for iOS app development.

Lynda.com

Lynda.com is one of the most popular and comprehensive online resources for learning. Lynda.com offers many courses and modules on iOS app development including iOS development and publishing your app. They pride themselves on providing high quality easy-to-learn video courses that are well worth the price. If there is something you want to learn regarding design/development, there will most likely be a Lynda.com course for it.

Ray Wenderlich

Ray Wenderlich is our favorite iOS online resource. It’s a blog  that aims to provide high quality programming tutorials for iOS developers and gamers. In addition to the free tutorials that Ray posts, they offer comprehensive tutorials that cover all aspects of iOS app design and development. They have written a great blog post which provides an amazing list of tutorials and resources for iOS app development. The best thing about the blog is the chance to vote on the next tutorial they will write, allowing you to learn more on a certain topic/technique.

iPhone App Development – Where to Start

This is an incredible post is taken from The Daleisphere, a blog run by Dale Dietrich. He is the publisher of the Fine Tip – Tip Calculator app on the iTunes Store. Learn from someone who not only has theoretical but also practical knowledge of the iOS app development process.

Tutorialspoint – iOS Application Development

Tutorialspoint has a great course on iOS app development. The course takes you from the very beginning and provides real coding examples which you can use to construct your own app. A great resource and guide for those that are new to application development.

Developing your own app can be extremely rewarding, especially if you are able to have it published on the iTunes Store. It is never too late to learn, even if you are a complete beginner to iOS programming.

Mobile Dev Memo

Mobile Dev Memo aggregates all of the best posts from around the mobile app development and marketing industry. They also publish their own content on topics like mobile app marketing and engagement. If you are looking to learn about these topics, this is one of the best places to start.

Usability Geek

This blog offers some of the best advice and insights concerning User Experience and User Interface design. If you want to learn how to make better iOS apps, this is one of the best free resources for app developers.

CodeWithChris

This site offers a range of learning resources for people who want to learn about iOS app development. There are paid courses that have a lot to offer, but the free content can be a great place to start for developers that are new to iOS.

Pttrns

This is a library that contains free design patterns for iOS and Android apps. If you are looking for inspiration for your own designs, this is one of the best free tools for developers. It offers user interface patterns for a wide array of different types of apps and it is easy to search.

APPlyzer

APPlyzer is a tool for checking the ranking of an app in the app store. It can also be good for gaining insights and identifying trends in the app market. While there are paid subscriptions that have more to offer, the basic free service should have a lot to offer new developers.

Objc.io

Using objc.io, you have a podcast and blog that teaches about developing apps for iOS. They also publish books that can be useful as your skills develop. With that said, the blog and podcast both have a lot to offer people who are interested in expanding their iOS development skills.

iOS Dev Weekly

This site collects and publishes the best links about iOS development. Some of this is just industry news, but you can also find a range of resources about iOS development and tips and insights for developers.

AppAdvice

AppAdvice publishes all of the latest news about iOS apps and the industry. It isn’t really a learning resource for developers, but it is a vital information source for those trying to stay current with the latest trends and news.

iOS Goodies

This is a weekly newsletter that pulls together all of the best articles and posts on the topic of iOS development. While developers can find free resources about a range of topics, the focus is mostly on the business side of app development and UI/UX.

Developer Economics

Developer Economics is a research group that focuses on the app development industry. Along with the research, they have a great blog that provides free useful insights and tips for developers.

Natasha Singh
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Senior iOS Developer at Blue Label Labs

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