Best Guide To Use Animations In The Ios App Ui

By Author: Cameron McCaughey
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Smart mobility and iOS app development have become mainstream for all Startups and SMEs due to the steady growth of the iOS app market and the rising popularity of Apple products such as the iPhone and iPads. In Australia, more than 70% of smartphone users prefer the iPhone as their primary communicative device and iPad for their professional purposes. 
 
To get the maximum number of users and downloads, the brand new iOS app needs to be appealing and it should offer the value to the user to fulfil the business objectives. According to Australia’s professional iOS app developer, designing the UI (User Interface) is one of the most vital parts of the app. 
 
There are many factors working behind a successful UI design. But among them, the animation is the one, which becomes more popular and demanded factor due to problem-solving nature. Well designed and edited animation can solve a lot of functional problems within the interface. It can make the UI feel alive and truly responsive to the user. 
 
Let’s traverse the key animation tricks that can improve the functionality and emotional values of your iOS app:
 
System status:
A number of processes are running behind the iOS app functions such as data transmissions between cellphone and app-server and several algorithm calculations for smooth performance. To let the user know about the process status, your iOS application UI should represent a visual sign of progress which gives users an indication of control over the iOS app. For your reference here given some examples:
 
 

Loading indicator: Loading is the primary concern for every digital solution. Thus, engaging the users' onboarding or at iOS app, loading point is always a big challenge for the iOS app developers. To win over this challenge, your iOS app should have more creative loading animation like loading indicator which can influence your users’ perception of your product.

Pull to refresh:  This kind of animation is very helpful to initiate an update by engaging the users. But make sure that the animation and the iOS app design is minimal and can match with each other's outlines. 

Notification: Movement makes the icon more live and active. Animate your notification icon with minimal movement for a new update.  

Function Change: This kind of animation shows how an element changes when a user interacts with it. Often this animation is used as a transition of a button between two-state of an iOS app function. Expert tips: use this animation when your iOS application has an editable function such as mailing or writing notes etc. 

 
 
Visual Feedback: This kind of animation is the pillar of any successful iOS application. It helps the user to know and understand their current context in the system at any given time. There are several types, such as:
 

Visualise the result of the action:  If your iOS app is related to banking transaction or any active work which produces instant feedback, a colour changing animation could be very useful. A well-defined animation can enhance every point of interaction and reinforce the actions a user is performing.

Acknowledgement: This type of animation creates a realistic feel even though the buttons or controls are behind a layer of glass. In this case, buttons, controls and other objects respond to our interactions like in the physical world.  Visual motion is the key animation to do so. 

 
Conclusion: 
The iOS app's success is relatively challenging, though there are several scopes too. You should engage with Australia's leading and recognised iOS app development company to engage experienced and efficient iOS app developers. They can supervise and deliver an iOS app that has eye-glittering UI comprises animations tailored to your app requirements. 

Cameron McCaughey, having years’ of experience and efficiency, he is considered as one of the best iOS app developers, working at Vision and Solution in Australia. The company is globally acclaimed and recognised in the field of leading iOS app development, delivering its excellence since 2007 to the benefit of many Australian and global businesses.

Cameron McCaughey is a techie, software developer, App Developer at Vision & Solutions, a top-ranking company providing expertise entrepreneurial solutions, including ERP and CRM software solutions to businesses of all types and sizes.