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We performed a comparison between Apple iOS SDK and IBM MobileFirst based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"This solution is a really easy and straightforward to use for development, and provides a lot of opportunities to test applications on a simulator before being released.""The best thing about the product is that it provides seamless integration."

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"I like Its capability for developing hybrid applications, with an ability to integrate device-native code as well""IBM MobileFirst has one of the most feature-rich admin panels.""With help of this product, we have been able to develop mobile applications without having complete knowledge of each mobile OS's native programming technology. App development, delivery, and code management have been very efficient using this product."

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Cons
"We would like to see more development and support for the AI features of this solution.""The share password menu doesn’t come up easily when I want to share passwords between my devices."

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"There are issues with push notifications, especially for Windows mobile apps. JSONStore also crashes abruptly at times.""I would like to see improved support for native device functions."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "This is an open-source solution, so there are no licensing costs involved in its use."
  • "The hardware is quite expensive."
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  • "Cost depends upon various factors. Size of the overall application and product usage matter a lot. For an enterprise-grade application, this certainly comes out as an economical solution. However, for small-scale applications, it can turn out to be on the higher side."
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    Top Answer:The best thing about the product is that it provides seamless integration.
    Top Answer:The software updates are cheap, but we would need the hardware to do it. The hardware is quite expensive. I rate the pricing an eight or a nine out of ten.
    Top Answer:The share password menu doesn’t come up easily when I want to share passwords between my devices. Other than that, it's a really well-designed product.
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    Also Known As
    iOS SDK
    MobileFirst, Worklight
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    Overview

    iOS SDK is the software development kit released by Apple in 2008. Its purpose is to give third-party iOS developers all the resources and tools they require to develop, test, debug, and distribute their iOS applications. To be eligible to make use of the iOS SDK, a developer would need to join one of the Apple iOS Developer Programs.

    IBM Worklight helps organizations extend their business to mobile devices.
    Sample Customers
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    UniCredit Business Integrated Solutions, Gruppo Unipol, Raymond James Financial, Toshiba GCS, CST, ABK-Systeme GmbH, BNP Paribas
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Healthcare Company10%
    Media Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm23%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Real Estate/Law Firm7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business57%
    Large Enterprise43%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise59%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    Apple iOS SDK is ranked 2nd in Mobile App Platforms with 7 reviews while IBM MobileFirst is ranked 7th in Mobile App Platforms. Apple iOS SDK is rated 8.2, while IBM MobileFirst is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Apple iOS SDK writes "A stable and easy-to-use product that provides seamless integration". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM MobileFirst writes "It provides access management for the enterprise user as well as for the consumer". Apple iOS SDK is most compared with Android SDK, whereas IBM MobileFirst is most compared with IBM MaaS360, Ionic, SAP Mobile Platform and Microsoft Azure App Service.

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