{"id":879,"date":"2019-12-11T12:44:18","date_gmt":"2019-12-11T12:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/clavax.cladev.com\/?p=879"},"modified":"2021-10-14T13:04:03","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T13:04:03","slug":"which-is-better-for-my-first-app-android-or-ios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clavax.com\/blog\/which-is-better-for-my-first-app-android-or-ios\/","title":{"rendered":"iOS Vs Android: Which Should You Choose to Build Your First App in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

Four billion people and almost 3 billion are active mobile users. Isn\u2019t that enough to say that you can\u2019t ignore this market? If you don\u2019t have a mobile app then it\u2019s the time to get one. iOS and Android are the two leading platforms that are used nowadays. Which one you should choose for your business? iOS, Android or perhaps both.<\/p>\n

It is not viable to depend on personal choices. Considering business needs and relevant factors, we\u2019ve gathered data and compared different metrics that help you make the right decision.<\/p>\n

Calculate Mobile App Development Cost<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Android Vs iOS App Development\u00a0\u2013 5\u00a0Top Factors That Influence Your Decision\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Know Everything\u00a0about Target Audience\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Before commencing the project, you must know who will use your application. To make your app\u00a0a real success, you should know where your target audience belongs and what platform they use the most. Here are a few factors that help you in knowing more about your audiences.<\/p>\n

iOS & Android\u00a0Development\u00a0Comparison\u00a0based on\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) Market Share\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As we know, Apple is the only manufacturer for iOS devices whereas multiple companies make devices for Android. Lower prices of Android have given it the lion\u2019s share of the market. According to recent statistics, Android owns 75.66% of the market share whereas iOS has 19.23%. Thus, it makes Android a clear winner and a better choice for those who want to target mass audiences.<\/p>\n

b) User Demographics\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The region where you are launching your app\u00a0is crucial to make\u00a0it work in the marketplace.\u00a0If\u00a0your audience\u00a0is in\u00a0Western\u00a0Europe\u00a0or North\u00a0America, iOS app\u00a0development\u00a0is a\u00a0great\u00a0choice.\u00a0Thanks to its\u00a0security features,\u00a0iOS\u00a0has more penetration\u00a0in the enterprise\u00a0market\u00a0and among affluent\u00a0young\u00a0audiences.\u00a0Android\u00a0is\u00a0common among audiences\u00a0in up-and-coming markets\u00a0which includes\u00a0regions\u00a0like Asia,\u00a0Africa, and Latin America.<\/p>\n

2. Project\u00a0Timelines\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n

How quickly you want to launch your app in the market? Your dedicated timeline plays an essential role in selecting the platform for your business. Android app development takes more time due to longer release cycles and device fragmentation. Besides, there are diverse Android devices thus, the application is tested on variant devices to ensure compatibility across different sizes and screen resolutions.<\/p>\n

Although Apple owns all the hardware and software, iOS is becoming less standardized as compared to the past. With the introduction of the iPhone X series, iOS developers have more screen sizes and UI constraints than before.<\/p>\n

While iOS apps are quicker to build,\u00a0however, may take time\u00a0to launch in the App Store\u00a0due to\u00a0strict\u00a0regulations\u00a0and\u00a0quality\u00a0expectations\u00a0in place.<\/p>\n

3. Monetization\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n

Monetization strategy\u00a0is another\u00a0influencing\u00a0factor that determines\u00a0which platform\u00a0you should\u00a0go\u00a0to\u00a0first.\u00a0Each\u00a0operating system\u00a0has opposing\u00a0monetization strategies.\u00a0From\u00a0a\u00a0revenue\u00a0standpoint,\u00a0iOS\u00a0apps\u00a0make more money.\u00a0Although it has\u00a0lesser users than Android\u00a0but generates\u00a088% more revenue than the Google Play Store.\u00a0So, if\u00a0you want\u00a0to\u00a0generate revenue\u00a0through\u00a0a subscription\u00a0model\u00a0or in-app\u00a0purchases,\u00a0iOS\u00a0is the\u00a0more\u00a0lucrative\u00a0platform.<\/p>\n

4. Budget\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n

The mobile app\u00a0development cost\u00a0comes\u00a0down to\u00a0the\u00a0scope and complexity\u00a0of applications.\u00a0Larger and more\u00a0complex\u00a0mobile app development\u00a0projects\u00a0cost\u00a0a little\u00a0higher than others.\u00a0With\u00a0that\u00a0said, if\u00a0you are\u00a0thinking to\u00a0build a reliable mobile app that is compatible with\u00a0several\u00a0devices\u00a0and OS\u00a0versions,\u00a0development\u00a0requires more\u00a0time\u00a0and resources\u00a0that\u00a0incur\u00a0higher costs.<\/p>\n

5. Features\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n

What features you want to offer through your app? It plays a vital role while\u00a0deciding. Android app development gives you more flexibility as it is open source, thus easy to customize while building features and functions that your target audience wants. However, due to the open environment, Android is susceptible to malware which makes it less secure than iOS apps.\u00a0It is\u00a0one of the main reasons that iOS app development is preferred more in the enterprise market.<\/p>\n

Android or\u00a0iOS\u00a0\u2013 Which is the best\u00a0platform\u00a0to\u00a0develop your\u00a0first app?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After analyzing all the significant factors, it\u2019s easier to make an effective decision for your business. If you are a startup and thinking to target a niche audience then iOS app development is a smarter choice.<\/p>\n

However, many entrepreneurs ask whether they should go for both platforms at the same time? The answer is No. This way, you can end up spending a lot more than expected and the desired product might not generate bigger figures as the thought of.<\/p>\n

When is the right time to move onto the second platform? Success is the best measuring key. Once, your platform has hit a specific number of users, you can start targeting more users through the second platform. It will most likely increase the total number of users on the app.<\/p>\n

Whichever platform you decide, it is imperative to know the pros and cons of every platform before development, enabling you to enjoy profits in a long run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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