Fgfactory is a game development company with 500+ projects behind it. Our iOS game developers build games from scratch, while handling design, launch and future support.
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As an iOS game development company with 16+ years on the market, we handle every part of production that leads to App Store releases. We fully adapt to your needs, bringing either a full team or extra hands on an existing project.
We take a rough idea of your project and deliver a fully optimized game. When you outsource iOS game development services to us, you get one team working together on everything: concept, art, coding, testing, and release. Everyone is on the same page to provide a flawless product.
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Our iPhone game development team for years works with the Apple lineup. We adapt layouts, controls, and performance for every screen size and chip generation. You can rest assured that your game will run perfectly on every iOS device, with support for Game Center and iCloud saves.
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Before production our artists define characters, environments, color themes, and mood for your future game. Concept art is a core of visual direction, and it affects every asset produced afterwards, so we sync at this stage as much as possible.
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Every asset we deliver is production-ready for Retina displays and optimized for iPhone and iPad screen densities. Our iOS game design team creates characters, environments, UI elements, and animations that look sharp at every resolution without inflating the build size.
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We design menus, navigation, and in-game screens around Apple's Human Interface Guidelines, so there is no unsatisfied player. Our team makes sure there are correct touch target sizes, safe areas, gestures, and haptics and that improves the quality of the game.
Discover moreQA and Device-lab Testing Across the Full iOS Device Matrix
Our QA engineers test builds on real devices to make sure different screen sizes, iOS versions, and hardware generations are all sound. Then our iPhone game developers check performance, memory, battery drain, interrupted sessions, so problems get caught before they can even appear.
Game Porting to iOS Without Losing Performance or Quality
If you already have a game on Android, web, or desktop, we port it to iOS while keeping gameplay, visuals, and frame rates working. That includes adapting controls for touch, reworking platform-specific features, and optimizing the build for Apple hardware and App Store requirements.
Getting Your iOS Game Live on the App Store Without the Hassle
App Store submission is part of our full-cycle iOS game development service. We prepare builds, certificates, metadata, screenshots, and age ratings, then handle review feedback if Apple declines something. You get a live game without going through a hassle with App Store Connect yourself.
Ongoing iOS Game Maintenance to Keep Your Game Running Smoothly
After launch, we keep your game compatible with new iOS versions and devices, fix bugs, monitor crashes and performance, and ship content updates. Thanks to regular maintenance, your ratings will be protected, and you will get to keep your players around.
Mechanics & genres
Game development for iOS includes dozens of genres, and we have worked across 99% of them. No matter how sophisticated or simple the mechanic your project is built on, most likely we have already shipped something similar.
Puzzle
Match-3, logic, and brain-teasers with hundreds of levels designed by hand.
Racing
Fast arcade and simulation racing with responsive touch controls.
Adventure
Story-driven games with exploration, characters, and detailed worlds.
Simulation
Life, business, and management sims with deep systems.
Action
Quick gameplay that is known for eye-catching animation and adrenaline.
Strategy
Base-building, tactics, and resource management for a strategic thinking audience.
Board
Classic and original board games with online multiplayer support.
Role-playing
Character progression, quests, and inventory systems players can get lost in.
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Our iOS Game and App development portfolio is the proof of our versatility. We worked with casual titles, educational projects, multiplayer games, and branded experiences for clients worldwide. Browse the case studies below to see how different projects were designed and shipped.
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Mobile
Sheep Fight
Mobile casual game full-cycle production for the Joyride gaming platform. Works included graphics, UI, animation, Unity development and backend integration.
Mobile, Multiplayer
Battle Legende
Full-cycle design and development of the mobile PvP multiplayer turn-based cards game from start to release.
Mobile, Puzzle
Alien Escape
Full cycle development of a mobile puzzle game. Our team handled all steps from concept to release.
Production Stages
A clear process is one of the most important things for longevity of a future project. Every project moves through the stages it requires, and they are all unique depending on your particular request. Also, each step has fixed deliverables. With Fgfactory, you always know what is done and what is next.
Stage 1
Evaluation
Discovery and Scope Estimation
We start by studying your ideas, references, and business goals. Our producers and leads will take a look at the technical scope, flag risks, and prepare a rough cost and time estimate. This stage is free for you and gives you a realistic picture of what to expect.
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Stage 2
Planning
Roadmap and Timeline Definition
We break the project into milestones with deliverables right after we discuss the scope with you. We approve deadlines and clients receive a roadmap showing what ships and when, plus a communication plan. So you will always know how the progress goes throughout production.
Stage 3
Pre-production
Concept, Design, and Prototyping
Before full production, we work on the fundamentals and rely on them later. That includes but is not limited to game design documents, core loop, concept art, and technical architecture. Through the playable prototype you can test the idea and core mechanics. That's the main stage for deciding the direction we will take.
Stage 4
Production
Art & Animation, Development
This is where the biggest part of custom iOS game development happens. Artists produce final assets and animations, and at the same time developers build features milestone by milestone. You receive regular playable builds, so you can test progress on your own device.
Stage 5
Testing
QA and Bug Fixing
QA is a part of production, and it always goes alongside it. Engineers test each build on real iPhones and iPads using different iOS versions. Before we release anything, a full regression pass confirms performance and stability. We also check if monetization works as it should be.
Stage 6
Launch
App Store Release Management
We prepare everything App Store Connect requires including certificates, provisioning, metadata, screenshots, privacy labels, and age ratings. We also submit the build ourselves, respond to Apple review feedback, and manage the rollout, checking everything we discussed with you.
Stage 7
Post-production
Updates and Feature Integration
After launch, we analyze player behavior and reviews to decide what should be the logical next step. Maybe those are new levels, features, or events. Since regular updates keep the game visible in the App Store we will take care of that.
Stage 8
Maintenance
Support and Performance Monitoring
We monitor crashes, performance, and server health, and keep the game compatible with each new iOS release and device generation. Even small issues won't get in the way, because we fix them right away. Maintenance can run as a monthly retainer or on-demand, whichever fits your budget.
Expertise and Intelligence
Fgfactory is one of the OGs among iOS game development companies. We were shipping games on iOS back when the platform looked completely different. What sets us apart is 16+ years of shipped projects, a senior international team, and results you can check in detail.
Our 60+ specialists work across different markets and niches, knowing very well what each project requires. Most are senior-level, with years of shipped mobile titles that won the awards and hearts of players. So you get experienced hands that already know how to work on your project.
We use AI tools for asset iteration, code assistance, test coverage to speed things up. However, when it comes to decision and final output, we rely on our experienced specialists.
Our track record is fully public and always available to check: client reviews on Clutch, recognition from DesignRush and Tech Behemoths, and live games you can download and play. Look at the sources to make sure we are a match.
Tech and platforms
Our iPhone game development services are built on technologies we've used in production for years. There are game engines, art pipelines, and backend platforms proven across hundreds of shipped projects, so you can expect.
Game Engines
Unity
It is our primary engine for iOS that has been used across most of our 2D and 3D projects.
JS, PixiJS, ThreeJS
Web technologies for browser-based games that also run well inside iOS WebView apps.
Game Types
2D Games
We work with sprites, Spine animation, polished casual art and can do everything to complex puzzles.
3D Games
Full 3D production including modeling, rigging, animation, and optimization for mobile hardware limits.
Platforms
iOS Games
Native iOS builds optimized for iPhone and iPad, with Game Center, StoreKit, push notifications, and App Store release handled.
Android Games
We build for Android alongside iOS, so one project can cover these stores with a shared codebase.
Backend Infrastructure
AWS
For games that need serious backend infrastructure, we build on Amazon Web Services. You can expect player accounts, matchmaking, leaderboards, cloud saves, analytics and more. AWS advantage is in the fact that it can grow from a small launch to millions of players without re-architecture.
Firebase
Firebase covers a lot of mobile backend needs without a dedicated server team. You can see authentication, real-time databases, cloud saves, push notifications, remote config, and crash reporting. We've used it across many shipped projects (including live match-3 games) so integration is fast, and the setup is already tested.
Build your team
Need to hire an iPhone game developer or extend your team with specific roles? Our specialists join your project individually or as a dedicated team, on your terms.
Game Developers
Our programmers have dozens of shipped iOS titles behind them, so they know gameplay logic, physics, and performance optimization for Apple hardware.
Unity Developers
C# specialists who know Unity's iOS pipeline inside out, with having everything there's to try in App Store builds.
Game Artists & Animators
2D and 3D artists producing concept art, assets, UI, and Spine animation in a market-ready style, compatible with your project's style.
QA & Test Engineers
Testers run project builds on real devices and different screen sizes across the iOS matrix and document every issue, adding reproduction steps.
Producers & PMs
Our managers keep scope, budget, and timeline under control and give you one clear point of contact.
What partners say
Every review below comes from a verified client on Clutch, where feedback is collected independently and can't be edited by us. Read what companies say about working with our team, and what a partnership with Fgfactory could look like for you.
Fgfactory has grown and evolved as a company since we’ve been working together.
Niklas Malmqvist
CEO of Lekis AB
The future of workflow
AI tools are part of our daily pipeline, helping us to save production time on art iteration, code, and testing. You choose how much of the project we take on.
Turn-key Production
We run the entire project including design, art, development, QA, and release with AI speeding up routine work at every stage. You get a finished game, and you do not have to get your eyes off your business.
Co-development
Our specialists plug into your existing team and workflow, bringing their AI-enhanced pipelines with them. If you need extra capacity or faster delivery on a live project, this option is highly useful.
How it works
Real-time sync through CI/CD pipelines and direct Slack/Jira integrations.
Blog
Our blog covers iOS game development in practice: engine comparisons, production breakdowns, art pipelines, and lessons from shipped projects. Written by the team that does the work.
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How to Build a Multiplayer Game for Mobile
Our team explores how to build a multiplayer game for mobile, detailing the features you should consider in a technical stack to make an enjoyable multiplayer gaming experience.
For most developers, getting help from a marketing agency or publisher is the smart choice for attracting a larger audience to your mobile game. However, whether you decide to handle it yourself or not, it is a good idea to get familiar with the basics.
Cross-Platform Game Development: Tools, Tips and Best Practices
Explore the essential aspects of cross-platform game development. We will discuss tools that facilitate the development process, share tips and best practices, and highlight successful games.
FAQ
Common questions we hear from clients about iOS Game & App development. You can explore everything about costs, timelines, engines, and process. If your question isn't covered here, send it through the contact form, and we'll answer directly, usually within one business day.
There is no fixed cost because every project is different. The main thing affecting it is the scope of your game. A simple game with basic mechanics and minimal art might be in the $20,000–50,000 range. However, if your game’s type is more mild in terms of complexity, for example, a match-3 with meta progression and monetization, the cost will be around $50,000–150,000. Finally, 3D or multiplayer projects that are even more complex, require large budgets.
What usually drives the cost up is the amount of custom art and animation, and the number of features and game modes. You can also add to this list backend requirements (multiplayer, cloud saves, analytics).
As an iOS game development company, we start every project with a free evaluation. All you have to do is describe your idea, and we give you a scoped estimate including milestones. It will allow you to see how big a budget you require and where you can trim some requirements if you need to fit a specific sum of money invested in the game.
It depends on the game. Simple casual games take 2–4 months, while a bit bigger projects might require 4–8 months. Large and 3D titles and the most complex ones usually can not be finished fully until 8–12 months or more. Working on an existing game is a faster process, and it might take 1–3 months.
The amount of time can be measured the same way as cost. If you need more art, features, if backend complexity is higher, it will take more time. Another factor is the number of revisions – the more you need them in different stages of development, the more it will affect the price.
Our iPhone game development services are organized around milestones with playable builds, so you're never waiting months to see progress. If you have a hard deadline, for example, a marketing campaign, an event, a funding round, just let us know upfront, and we'll plan the scope around it.
Every project is different, and might include a different number of stages. If you are starting from scratch, your project would normally have eight stages starting from evaluation, where we study your idea and estimate scope and cost. Then goes planning, pre-production, production stage, testing, and launch. However, it is not the last stage. We also provide post-production and maintenance in order to help your project meet the goals we set upon the beginning of work.
Again, these stages and such a sequence is only relevant if your project really requires it. Some games need only one stage, some need a unique combination of steps or partial help. In any case, before we start working with you, the Fgfactory team determines what level of involvement you need and then provides it.
Unity is our main engine, and we worked with this engine on most of our iOS game development services. It is perfect for 2D and 3D and performs well on Apple hardware. Another big advantage is that it allows us to ship the same project to Android without changing the codebase.
We use JavaScript frameworks (PixiJS and ThreeJS) for browser games. They can also work inside iOS apps through WebView if you require it.
In the end, the deciding factor is your game. For example, a 3D racer, and an HTML5 marketing game can not be made with the same tools and require different approaches. That’s what we do during evaluation, recommending the stack that fits your genre and future platform plans.
Yes, we have worked and shipped 2D and 3D iOS games for years. When it comes to 2D titles, our portfolio has all the main types of games in this genre, including casual and hyper-casual titles, match-3 games, arcade games, and educational projects. Besides development, we provide full art production that includes sprites, tilesets, UI, and Spine animation.
As for 3D iOS games, we handle modeling, rigging, texturing, and animation, plus the optimization work important on mobile. We also make sure our games work well on older versions of iPhone, so our clients can aim at the bigger player base.
Our iOS game developers and artists work as one team, so everyone is on the same page regarding the style and technical side of the games. However, if you don’t know where your idea belongs, we can help you determine it on the evaluation stage. 2D is usually faster and cheaper to create, but some genres genuinely need 3D, and we'll tell you which one is your case.
