Topic summary
Mono Framework
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Mono (software).
Xamarin.iOS
Xamarin.iOS (previously named MonoTouch) was a library that allows developers to create C# and .NET based applications that run on the iPhone, iPod and iPad devices. It was based on the Mono framework and developed in conjunction with Novell. Unlike Mono applications, Xamarin.iOS "Apps" were compiled down to machine code targeted specifically at the AppleiPhone and iPad. This is necessary because the iOS kernel prevents just-in-time compilers from executing on the device.