Writing an App for iPhone

[Suspect Chin]

I'm thinking of writing a simple app for iPhone that my company could use to minimize paperwork. Has anyone ever looked into doing something like this? I have some background in computer programming and I'm not looking to profit, but I'm mostly concerned with any red tape from Apple to get the program released.

Any thoughts?

[Space Edge]

To get the SDK kit it will either cost you $99 or $299

Standard Program $99

For developers who are creating free and commercial applications for iPhone and iPod touch and want to distribute applications on the App Store.

Enterprise Program $299

For companies with 500 or more employees who are creating proprietary in-house applications for iPhone and iPod touch.

Technical Requirement:
To develop with iPhone SDK you must have an Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X Leopard.

Keep this in mind that you go ahead and develop the app and Apple can reject it without giving you a reason.

Check this link out and good luck

http://developer.apple.com/iPhone/program/apply.html

Edited to add you could always go the Cydia route where you program your app and submit it to Cydia and anyone with a jailbroken phone can either purchase the app or get it for free. Cydia usually won't reject apps.
http://cydia.saurik.com/
http://cydia.saurik.com/faq/developing.html

[Suspect Chin]

My company is bigger than 500 people so I guess I would have to go the Enterprise route for $299. This is going to be a bigger pain than I thought.

[JustJon]

I've been trying to teach myself iPhone development. Please keep us up to date with how your project goes, would love to hear about it if/as it progresses.