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Native Mobile App Development

April 26, 2022
Hirpara Dhruv

Did you know that in 2021 people downloaded 230 billion mobile apps for the first time? This huge number shows how important mobile apps have become in reaching new customers. Moreover, the number has been rising steadily over the years. This presents all businesses with the opportunity to take advantage of mobile apps. When it comes to getting your mobile app developed, you have to choose between native and cross-platform apps. It is a big choice that directly affects costs, quality and user experience significantly. Keep reading to learn more about native mobile app development and how to decide if your business needs native mobile app development.

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Mobile apps are becoming the preferred way for doing almost everything. Customers are availing services through mobile apps and spending large amounts of money. Last year, consumers spent a whopping $133 billion on apps and are expected to spend 20% more this year. Studies also show the global mobile app revenues are expected to cross $900 billion by 2023. There has never been a better time to take your business online with an app.

Native Mobile App Development

Native mobile apps are popular due to their high performance and quality. These apps are developed specifically for a single platform like Android or iOS. For example, an app developed solely for Android OS would be a native Android mobile app.

 

Native apps are developed using frameworks, coding languages and tools that might be specific for a single platform. Java and Kotlin are commonly used for Android app development while Swift and Objective-C are popular for iOS app development

 

As mentioned earlier, the major advantage of native mobile apps is their better performance and quality compared to hybrid and cross-platform apps. The reason behind the quality and performance is the process of native development.

 

Native app development process takes full advantage of the features and technologies of the given platform. The native app development frameworks allow for greater UX/UI customization and tailor-made features. The overall user experience also gets enhanced due to better aesthetics and higher performance.

 

Many popular apps like Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter, Spotify, etc are native apps developed independently for iOS and Android phones.

Advantages of Native Mobile App Development

Native apps come with a lot of advantages, some of which we discussed above. Here are the major advantages of native mobile apps:
Better Performance
Native app code interacts with the operating system directly which makes sure there is no processing power wasted. The result is an app that responds super quick and can easily perform heavy tasks with high-quality graphics.
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Customizable UX
Developers get multiple tools with native app development that make UX development easier. Native app UI can also easily blend in with the OS using the development tools which creates a smoother experience for users.
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APIs and Development Tools
App developers love native mobile app development because they have access to all the tools the platform provides as well as different APIs. The app can be created without any limitations and the creativity of the developers can run wild.
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High Scalability
Native apps have the resource management flexibility, platform support and tools that are required when you want to scale an app. Developers have to spend less time finding new solutions when scaling apps in the native environment.
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App Store Support
Native apps hold an advantage on the app store due to their performance. Consequently, native apps also have a better chance at finding popularity and making it to the front pages.
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Drawbacks of Native Mobile Apps

Native apps have important advantages due to their performance and closer connection with the platform but there are some drawbacks that you must keep in mind, too.

Development

Native apps require separate development for each platform. The same app for iOS and Android has to be developed independently which requires dedicated experts and developers.

Time

Since the native apps have to be developed independently, almost everything has to be repeated for each platform from scratch. Most businesses have to choose one platform at a time which means it might take a long time for the apps to be published on both the platforms.

Costs

The development requirements and long time required for development means increase in the costs.

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When to Choose Native Mobile App Development

Whether your business needs native mobile app development or not depends on your goals and requirements from the app. Here are a few aspects you can focus on to decide if you need a native mobile app.

Features and Complexity

Not all apps have to be featureful and complex. Check whether your app must use some native app features or complex logic or not. If your app can function properly without some features, you can go for cross-platform or hybrid app development. If the tradeoff affects user experience negatively, choosing native app development is advisable.

Platforms and Time

If the goal is to launch the app on iOS and Android in a short duration under a tight budget, native app development might not be possible. In the US, businesses can choose to go with iOS only and in developing markets with Android since a majority uses those phones in these markets. If these majority users are the ones you’re targeting, a native app can be a great choice.

UI/UX

Native apps are hands down the best option for an app with attractive graphics and smooth user experience. Developers can utilize the platform’s UI/UX development tools to visually optimize the app.

Cost

Native app development requires dedicated developers for each platform if you’re going to launch the app on both platforms. The costs involved might not be affordable for all businesses. Native app development can be a good choice if the budget is there and quality is a priority. Without a doubt, native app development offers the quality and performance that any business would want from its app. The availability of platform tools and creative freedom for developers is also unmatched and adds to the user experience. However, it is best to make sure the business can get the return on investment from the native app. Zenia Mobile’s team of experienced developers can build native apps with the latest features taking total advantage of the frameworks and platforms. If you still can’t decide whether your business needs a native app or not, our experts can help you choose. Contact us today to get all your questions answered!

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