Eastpoint Software Android and iOS Mobile App Development Services Company London, Cambridge and UK. At the start of a project, you will need to consider which device or devices to build your app for. You will often be asked this early on, as it is an integral part of estimating the project. For mobile apps, one of the main questions is whether you want it for Android or iOS.
Eastpoint Software Android and iOS Mobile Apps Development Services Company London, Cambridge and UK
1. Eastpoint Software Android and iOS Mobile Apps Development Services
Company London, Cambridge and UK
Eastpoint Software Android and iOS Mobile App Development Services Company
London, Cambridge and UK. At the start of a project, you will need to consider
which device or devices to build your app for. You will often be asked this early
on, as it is an integral part of estimating the project. For mobile apps, one of the
main questions is whether you want it for Android or iOS.
Sometimes the answer is made for you, but often it’s a choice, and one you might
need a bit of help on.
What is most used – Android or iOS?
Both Android and iOS are popular in the UK, but slightly more people are on
Android. It is understood to have overtaken iOS devices in 2012. Both are widely
used. The amount spent on apps is higher for iOS, although money spent in the
Play store is going up.
So Android app development is best to reach more people?
Maybe, although there are other factors to consider. Android is used over a huge
variety of devices and brands. So in theory, that’s a huge amount of devices to
test. In reality, just like with iPhone, you can chose which devices you want to
make your mobile app available to.
It doesn’t mean it can’t be used on other devices, it just means you are not
marketing your app as supported/tested on all phone, just specific ones.
Obviously, if you already know your target market closely, or perhaps have a
customer that has already explained that the app will be used on iPads, your
decision is made for you.
Are iPhone apps or Android apps cheaper to develop?
Let assume you’re picking between either purely iPhone or Android app
development (ie, you’re doing one or the other only).
Is one cheaper to develop than the other?
You would likely expect the app development to be roughly the same. However,
resources needed for testing can be different. There are finite iPhones and iPads
to test on withinthe Apple brand.
2. Android is used over a huge variety of devices and brands. So in theory, that’s a
huge amount of devices to test. In reality, just like with iPhone, you chose which
devices you want to make your app available to.
It doesn’t mean it can’t be used on other devices, it just means you are not
marketing your app as supported/tested on all phone, just specific ones.
Is there a way to build one app and adapt it to suit both Android and iOS?
You can develop a more neutral app that can be easily adapted across platforms.
The benefits are that you can reach more people for less money. The downside is
that, since the app needs to work across two platforms, there will most likely be
some compromise involved.
There more about this in our previous article about hybrid apps, plus some more
on Android and iOS app development options.
Other types of app:
While iOS and Android are the most popular systems that apps are built for, others
include Blackberry and Microsoft.
About Us:
Eastpoint Software Mobile Apps and eCommerce Development Services
Company London, Cambridge and UK Get in touch with us about your mobile app
idea on info@eastpoint.co.uk or, as Blondie would say, call me on 01223 690164.
Let us know your requirements and we’ll see what we can do!.
Visit us: https://www.eastpoint.co.uk/Mobile-Apps/
