(150) If you’re thinking of becoming an app developer, taking the leap and deciding to learn iOS so you can create iOS apps can pay off — big time. A big part of learning about iOS app development is learning the unique programming language Swift, which was created specifically for designing apps that run on Apple’s mobile devices. And Swift has a number of interesting and enticing advantages that can help you more fully enjoy and explore your experience as a developer. It takes about 40% less time to write code in Swift than it does to program Android apps, and that can translate into Android programming costing more overall, according to app-development agency Infinum. Swift development is also easier — Android is an open-source platform, which leaves more room for fragmentation. That means learning this single language is your ticket to creating apps for young, affluent audiences around the world who prefer using iOS devices.