Develop iOS applications with RAD Studio

RAD Studio’s new Delphi development solution for iOS extends the true native, multi-device application development capabilities of RAD Studio to iOS. Now you can create applications for iOS based devices including the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.

Develop apps for iPhone and iPad

Create mobile apps using the programming skills, knowledge and code that you already have. Your RAD Studio Delphi iOS apps will have fast native performance and better security than web-based or scripting language based apps. Full visual designer for iOS user interfaces with multiple device types, resolutions, and orientations. Learn more >

iOS user interface controls

With Delphi in RAD Studio XE4, you get a full range of native styled user interface controls, including buttons, listboxes and combo boxes, to incorporate into your apps. The iOS apps you create include native controls like the date picker and custom picker, different keyboard types, services like notifications, and support for Share Sheet to print and share via social media, email and to other apps. Learn more >

Rapid prototyping

RAD Studio XE4 delivers an enhanced and optimized developer workflow for mobile development that automates deployment and debugging on both the simulator and device. Rapidly prototype your apps with layouts for each device type and quickly go from prototype to production. Integrate feedback quickly by deploying your prototype directly onto your target device using actual framework objects and code. Learn more >

IBLite and SQLite iOS database support

RAD Studio XE4 includes iOS local database support for SQLite and embedded InterBase via dbExpress, FireDAC and IBX. You also get a free development and free unlimited deployment license for IBLite – a new freely deployable version of the popular embedded InterBase ToGo database. Learn more >

RAD Studio - Delphi for iOS Features

• Delphi ARM optimized compiler
• Phone and tablet development for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad
• Pixel-perfect native UI controls
• FireMonkey for iOS
• dbExpress data access for InterBase and SQLite
• DataSnap client
• Device service and sensor support (gyro, GPS, camera and accelerometer)
• Mobile form designer

Why choose RAD Studio for your mobile app development needs?

• Fast native performance - Delphi/FireMonkey apps are faster than web based or hybrid mobile apps
• Leverage your Delphi language skills, knowledge and source code
• Develop for Windows, Mac and iOS using a single IDE with a single framework
• Path forward to Android in the future. Compile your FireMonkey mobile apps to both iOS and Android
• Use HTML5 Builder in RAD Studio to create web based mobile apps today for iOS, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone