The process of choosing the right kind of iPhone app developer is not going to be easy, especially when you don't have much knowledge about what you're getting into.
Hire an iPhone apps development outsourcing company that very well understands the app market and latest trends, very well knows that how to effectively make apps for the Android, BlackBerry, PlamPre, J2ME and provides deep insight on app marketing and much more. The experience in iPhone Apps development definitely counts. Get idea about if the company has the proper experience in developing Smartphone apps and publishing it properly on the Apple Store in given timeline.
Look that if their website is listing the apps developed with their screen shots? And if outsourcing app Development Company is having some iPhone applications listed on the App Store and what is functionalities it have, check all the links. The best outsourcing company has good understanding of concept and it's Execution.
It is definitely good to get the knowledge about the development outsourcing, to get the hold on the ability to execute an idea for the app, design and development and deploying in the market. If these Companies are having the framework for creating feature rich, easy-to-use application for the iphone then you definitely have an advantage.
If they are not at all creative and not putting efforts to come up with the fresh ideas to the table or are complete lacking in quality suggestions for your idea, then it's going to be a waste of time in dealing with the company and their resources.
Always look for the post development maintenance Support providing outsourcing app Development Company. Those outsourcing app development Companies who are having a large team of iPhone developers and designers and team of testers can be best support to rely upon to do a good job. The company should take the responsibility of fixing the bugs, handle up gradation and providing technical support when you are need. This is going to be crucial for you.
If outsourcing company is working in to the areas of the software development or web site design and development then it's going to be an advantage dealing with them. You also look into the aspects of will company be able to port the application to other platforms?
Most of the clients don't see beyond the iphone; however the fact is that there's much larger market available on other major platforms like Android, BlackBerry, PlamPre and J2ME. Here, you need to look for the app developers who are having experience in porting an iPhone application or game to these platforms or you may be limiting your scope to make money which is not going to be good for your business.