Pros and Cons of iOS and Android App Development in Mobility Solutions
The digital revolution has completely altered the work landscape. Workstations are no longer limited to a single table at an office. Employees today want to be mobile and enjoy the flexibility of being able to work from anywhere, and at any time. This trend has compelled businesses to invest in secure enterprise mobility solutions to support their internal team as well as offer convenience to their customers.
Businesses are choosing iOS app development services to create enterprise apps for core processes to increase collaboration and productivity. However, the choice is often not based on all the relevant factors. Several businesses have cited reasons like Apple’s brand image as the only or main reason for choosing iOS as the platform, to begin with. Before going ahead and choosing an Android or iOS app development company to create your mobility solution, here are some factors to consider.
Android App Development
Android leads with a global market share of more than 80%. Given its significantly wider customer coverage, Android may be a great choice for enterprise apps that will be used by a large number of different employees or customers. Moreover, if many of your app users will be from emerging markets, like India, Mexico, and China, it’s important to know that Android is by far the preferred OS in these regions.
App development on Android can be easier. While iOS app development services need to contend with Apple’s stringent rules, the guidelines provided by Android are easy to follow. Developers can create custom Android apps for business taking advantage of Android’s highly customizable user interface.
There is one challenge to keep in mind though. Android app development, deployment, and testing can be extremely time-consuming if you’re trying to increase your app’s coverage. Being open source, Android has many versions running simultaneously on different devices. App developers would need to narrow down the versions for which their app would be compatible. Moreover, the number of companies manufacturing Android devices are plenty. So, the app will also need to be compatible with different screen sizes.
Businesses that cannot afford to invest this much time or are in a hurry to launch their app end up opting for iPhone application development services or creating a customized solution using a mobile app development platform (MADP).
iOS App Development
Android is an open source OS, while iOS is a closed source system that doesn’t allow any third-party to make changes. iOS apps can be a more secure choice than Android, which is a major reason for enterprises choosing iOS app development services.
Another reason is the target audience. For businesses that wish to provide added convenience and flexibility to their top executives or companies that want to provide a streamlined solution for elite customers often opt for iOS and get a specialized iPhone development company to provide their solution. When choosing the right company, remember that experience in developing dynamic and creative applications need to be a non-negotiable criterion of an iPhone application development company for an error-free app with user-friendly functions.
iOS app development services may have an easier time due to the stability of the platform, given that mobile device fragmentation is not much of an issue with iOS devices. In fact, when a new version of Apple is launched, it is already on more than 90% of iOS devices.
On the other hand, app approval by Apple’s App Store can take a significant amount of time. Apple imposes strict app development requirements using a robust Integrated Development Environment, Xcode. Due to the restrictions, app customization can become a challenge.
Some app developers release a beta version of an app for testing. They then use the feedback to make modifications to the app and make it more user-friendly. Since Apple accepts only fully functional apps, it is not possible to release a beta app on an iOS platform.
Both Android and iOS are great options to begin your mobility journey. Rather than choosing between an Android and an iPhone application development service, maybe opt for a company that offers a Mobile Application Development Platform (MADP) with several reusable components to expedite app development and makes it much more cost-effective.
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