The world of application development is a constant struggle between choosing one comparative over the other. Is it better to focus on Android or take up iOS development as the main focus? While both the platforms have their distinct advantages and disadvantages for developers and app development companies, there are certain factors that are more important than others in such a consideration.
From Cost and time reduction to revenue generation and having a credible market image, iOS provides you a package that outweighs the need to be available to the global market. It is true, Android users are more globally spread out, yet in terms of revenue generation, this doesn’t exactly translate into strong numbers for a company or a developer. Here, let’s look at some of these factors and why it is better to specialize as an Iphone App development company than an android app development company.
Take for example, Apple’s style guide for their Application User Interface. As a result of Apple’s style guide, design teams have a greater sense of direction and need less time to design the UI for the application. This reduces the time required to deliver the app, reducing costs significantly.
The cost of application development varies depending on the Iphone App development company you hire, in all cases the prices are dependent on two factors. First, the per hour cost the company has for their projects. Second, the amount of time it takes to complete the application.
Yet, for businesses it is incredibly important to reduce the cost of development in all cases and because of Apple’s development environment, it is a cheaper option as opposed to its competitor android, which takes longer to code and ultimately ends up costing a lot more.
Moreover, the standardization of Apple products mean that there are less screen sizes and resolutions that needs to be taken into account while developing an application. With Android, this changes due to different types of devices, screen sizes and resolutions that needs to be supported, often extending the time of development for an application.
These limitations might be subjectively a disadvantage but it’s important to understand that app development is generally done in phases. Ideally, you need app development company that can develop your application on one platform and see the response from the audience before engaging with another platform.
With Apple, if your product passes the Apple store’s test, it is already ensured that the application will definitely work on Android. On the other hand, an application that works on Android might be ill-suited according to Apple’s limitation, which could setback your plans by months to figure out a work around. As a developer, it is better to switch to iOS development, being the primary platform your app.
Moreover, having products on the Apple store is a far more credible for your portfolio than having a product on Google Play store. The simple logic behind this is that Apple’s store is incredibly restrictive and requires a lot more technical expertise to understand the regulations and adapt to them.
This showcases not just skill and the ability to develop an app but an understanding of Apple’s ecosystem and the best ways to adapt to strengthening security measures, something that is bound to be a trend that Google adopts to its own Play Store.
This is one of the biggest reasons why developers within iPhone App development are more in-demand within the market than Android developers.
On the other hand, Apple has a demographic that is financially better off, is far more concerned about status and cares a lot more about the brand they engage with. This demographic is far more likely to spend money on applications than Android’s.
In 2018, Apple’s App store generated around $22.6 Billion in revenue while Google’s Play store generated nearly $11.8 Billion. The same trend is repeating in 2019, with Apple’s revenues from App Store towering over that of Google’s by nearly $11.3 Billion.
From Cost and time reduction to revenue generation and having a credible market image, iOS provides you a package that outweighs the need to be available to the global market. It is true, Android users are more globally spread out, yet in terms of revenue generation, this doesn’t exactly translate into strong numbers for a company or a developer. Here, let’s look at some of these factors and why it is better to specialize as an Iphone App development company than an android app development company.
Cost and Time
For most Android applications, developers lean on using Java for their coding process, a language that requires a lot more coding and time than Apple’s programming language Swift. Apple’s development environment is far more agile and allows for more efficient use of time during the development process.Take for example, Apple’s style guide for their Application User Interface. As a result of Apple’s style guide, design teams have a greater sense of direction and need less time to design the UI for the application. This reduces the time required to deliver the app, reducing costs significantly.
The cost of application development varies depending on the Iphone App development company you hire, in all cases the prices are dependent on two factors. First, the per hour cost the company has for their projects. Second, the amount of time it takes to complete the application.
Yet, for businesses it is incredibly important to reduce the cost of development in all cases and because of Apple’s development environment, it is a cheaper option as opposed to its competitor android, which takes longer to code and ultimately ends up costing a lot more.
Moreover, the standardization of Apple products mean that there are less screen sizes and resolutions that needs to be taken into account while developing an application. With Android, this changes due to different types of devices, screen sizes and resolutions that needs to be supported, often extending the time of development for an application.
Credibility
In popular belief, this is seen as a disadvantage that Apple’s store is far more restrictive in what functionality it allows. This is done to ensure maximum security provisions for applications and their users and maintain the standard of Apple products.These limitations might be subjectively a disadvantage but it’s important to understand that app development is generally done in phases. Ideally, you need app development company that can develop your application on one platform and see the response from the audience before engaging with another platform.
With Apple, if your product passes the Apple store’s test, it is already ensured that the application will definitely work on Android. On the other hand, an application that works on Android might be ill-suited according to Apple’s limitation, which could setback your plans by months to figure out a work around. As a developer, it is better to switch to iOS development, being the primary platform your app.
Moreover, having products on the Apple store is a far more credible for your portfolio than having a product on Google Play store. The simple logic behind this is that Apple’s store is incredibly restrictive and requires a lot more technical expertise to understand the regulations and adapt to them.
This showcases not just skill and the ability to develop an app but an understanding of Apple’s ecosystem and the best ways to adapt to strengthening security measures, something that is bound to be a trend that Google adopts to its own Play Store.
This is one of the biggest reasons why developers within iPhone App development are more in-demand within the market than Android developers.
Revenue generation
This is where consumer profiles and demographic analysis becomes important and can mislead some people. The market for Android is more global and widespread. This market share comes from developing nations and low-income areas, giving Android the largest market share globally.On the other hand, Apple has a demographic that is financially better off, is far more concerned about status and cares a lot more about the brand they engage with. This demographic is far more likely to spend money on applications than Android’s.
In 2018, Apple’s App store generated around $22.6 Billion in revenue while Google’s Play store generated nearly $11.8 Billion. The same trend is repeating in 2019, with Apple’s revenues from App Store towering over that of Google’s by nearly $11.3 Billion.
Thus, it is important to understand as a developer or an application development company that market share can often mislead you. It is important to look at the demographic that is more willing to spend and compare their expenditure to that of a comparing demography that although might be bigger in numbers but their expenditure might be significantly lower.
This is an important factor to consider a switch to iOS App development, especially considering the future of the industry and the rising tide of security concerns and tightening regulations.
The idea behind an MVP is to validate the application you develop by testing it out with real-time users and generate a market response to your product in the market. This has the potential to either be a success or a failure that showcases weaknesses or limitations within your product.
In the best case scenario, a success for an MVP means an easier way forward to developing a full-scale application. But, in the worst case, the loss of time, investment and resources to develop an MVP on android outweighs the loss, if developed on iOS.
As suitable a strategy as it is, it is still important to take measures to minimize loss when developing an MVP and to develop it over iOS is a better option altogether.
Ryan is an avid tech enthusiast and Regional Partner at Tekrevol, Houston, a leading app development firm. He's passionate about helping people through digital solutions, turning uncertainty to reality. As such, his expertise include data analysis, business strategy development, strategic marketing, asset management, and portfolio management. When he's not at work, Ryan likes hanging out at Freebirds Burrito, sharing his love for the Houston Rockets with friends and colleagues.
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This is an important factor to consider a switch to iOS App development, especially considering the future of the industry and the rising tide of security concerns and tightening regulations.
Minimum Viable Product
Another business model and app validating process is the development of a Minimum Viable Product or MVP. The argument here is predicated on one simple notion. It is quicker and more cost-effective to develop an MVP for iOS than on Android.The idea behind an MVP is to validate the application you develop by testing it out with real-time users and generate a market response to your product in the market. This has the potential to either be a success or a failure that showcases weaknesses or limitations within your product.
In the best case scenario, a success for an MVP means an easier way forward to developing a full-scale application. But, in the worst case, the loss of time, investment and resources to develop an MVP on android outweighs the loss, if developed on iOS.
As suitable a strategy as it is, it is still important to take measures to minimize loss when developing an MVP and to develop it over iOS is a better option altogether.
Conclusion
At the end of the day, the decision to switch to iOS App development is based on the prioritization of certain factors over others. While Cost and time are far more short-term factors, in the long run iOS development offers a lot more in terms of revenue generation and the trend of the industry that is shifting towards tighter regulations, giving iOS App development the competitive edge over Android app development.About Author:
Ryan is an avid tech enthusiast and Regional Partner at Tekrevol, Houston, a leading app development firm. He's passionate about helping people through digital solutions, turning uncertainty to reality. As such, his expertise include data analysis, business strategy development, strategic marketing, asset management, and portfolio management. When he's not at work, Ryan likes hanging out at Freebirds Burrito, sharing his love for the Houston Rockets with friends and colleagues.
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