Mobile applications (or apps) are compact programs designed to work on a device such as a tablet, smartphone or feature phone. There are two different types of mobile applications; native applications and web applications. The two can provide similar outcomes, but can be very different in nature when it comes to both development and functionality.
As the premiere mobile app development company in St. Louis, SteadyRain Android & iPhone developers work closely with clients to analyze the choices that revolve around native and web apps and create the right custom mobile application development strategy, regardless if the strategy focuses on Android and iPhone Development or Tablets.
Many factors come into play when deciding which type of mobile application to invest in developing. Without proper research and discovery for iPhone or Android Development, for example, an application could fail to meet the needs of an organization. This is why SteadyRain Android and iPhone developers and strategists consult with every client for each new application project to define the parameters and possibilities of various custom mobile application development solutions.
Native Mobile App Development
A native application is a program that runs directly from your mobile device. Think of a native application as a packaged program that you purchase in a box from a store. You put a CD or DVD into your laptop and install the program. The program then runs on your laptop when you wish to run it. This is very similar to native application.
For example, with Android or iPhone Development, the end users download apps from a mobile store, and install the application on the devices.
An example of a native application would be a calendar, a calculator, or an app that lets you view local restaurants in relation to your GPS coordinates. Native applications utilize mobile device hardware very well and can showcase hardware features that you would not typically get from a web application.
One of the downfalls of native applications is that you must develop for multiple platforms to reach a broad user base, for example including both Android and iPhone development. Research must be focused on where your targeted users are coming from and what type of devices they are utilizing to access your mobile application.
Web-Based Mobile App Development
A web-based mobile application is a program that runs on the web through your mobile device web browser. There is no need to install a web app. The application runs on a server hosted on the Internet. Think of a web application as Flicker or Facebook, accessed through your browser online. Web applications can be developed on a single platform, allowing for a wider user base. With the invention of HTML 5, more functionality is becoming available to developers to better utilize mobile hardware and features.
Optimize Your Mobile Application Development
During custom mobile app development, be sure your app is ready for audiences on multiple platforms. SteadyRain application developers can design and execute an app with your company's goals in mind. The following is a sampling of where our expertise lies with custom development:
- Android Development
- iPhone Development
- iOS Development
- iPad Development
Contact SteadyRain today to learn more about custom mobile application development and discover what type of app is best suited for your mobile technology initiatives.