iPhone App Developer, iPhone Application Development, Mobile Apps

While most apps on the Apple Store are free or 99 cents, a few expensive apps are about $1000. Make no mistake, costly apps have a market, albeit small. From law to medicine, music and video surveillance, niche apps are being sold.

BarMax CA: $999.9

It’s an iPhone application that guides law students preparing for the exams.

iVIP Black: $999.9

A lifestyle app, iVIP Black offers plenty of privileges through private consultation. It provides access to exclusive benefits across a range of luxury brands.

iRa Pro: $899.99

A mobile video surveillance app, iRa Pro offers users live video feeds from multiple points, be it from factories, villas or offices.

MATG – SAP BusinessOne Support: $449.99

Apple iPhone application that allows users to remotely access their corporate account information from corporate financial management systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP and SAP BusinessOne.

PDR Quote: $399.99

Business management software ideal for PDR or Auto mobile repairs and allows users to create professional quotes and invoices right from their iPhone.

TuneLab Piano Tuner: $299.99

Providing custom piano tuning, the TuneLab Piano Tuner is targeted at professional pianists and performers.

Proloquo2Go – $189.99

An iPhone app for those who have difficulty in speaking, Proloquo2Go offers a total communication solution for people who have difficulty speaking.

Nursing Constellation Plus (Skyscape) – $179.99

Provides critical information for nurses.

XA1: $179.99

Realtime spectrum analyzer for iPhone and iPod Touch, the XA1 iPhone music application helps maintain your sound in any unfamiliar location.

CamControl for iPhone: $149.99

A CCTV software, Cam Control enables live video transmission as well as remote control of PTZ systems and doors, lights etc.

Bet you’ll need smelling salts when you hear that there are iPhone apps selling for a $1000. Here’s the list of 2010 Feb’s costliest iPhone applications on the App Store. Happy Viewing.

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Often we forget the end user when we develop an app. That could be fatal. We see so many good applications not usable because of poor usability and navigability. As an app creator you must know that the User Interface (UI) which helps an iPhone user experience your app must be sticky. Ease of use is a key factor that determines the success or failure of an application. The UI must be intuitive enough for average user to be able to see and use all functions and features. This is one thing which will make app users talk about the app. Ask any marketer, word of mouth publicity can impact sales exponentially which will make or break an app sales.

Read Why Design Matters in iPhone App Development.