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One of the first considerations when building a mobile app is to decide which device to make it for.
 
This is usually between iOS or Android. In the UK, both phones are very popular, with Android marginally more common. There are ways to make the mobile app suitable for both, but this can limit the scope of what you can build and it not always the best option.Picking which device to develop for is based on your requirements and your audience, but sometimes it really is a coin flip, so seeing overall trends for mobile app development may be of interest.
 
A survey carried out this summer by Telerik asked 3,000 developers, CEOs, CTOs and other IT professionals which devices they were developing mobile apps for. Although this is a US survey, the data is sourced globally.
When talking about Mobile App Development, the apps can be hybrid (able to run on more than one device), native (built specifically for one device) or web (accessed via a browser).
 
So, these were the results:
 
Hybrid 33%
Native 25%

Web 19%Of those developing native mobile apps, the breakdown of which device they are building that native app for is as follows:
 
Android 66%
 
iOS 63%

Windows Phone 40%Of course, within these stats, mobile app developers are not necessarily only building for Android or iOS. The stat for iOS mobile developers who also build for Android is 83%.
 
Although the survey is not specific to the UK, the Android and iOS stats tally up to what you might expect, based on phone usage over here.The survey shows that both iOS and Android phones continue to split mobile app development, with both being viable devices for native mobile app development, while hybrid mobile app development is the most popular overall. And this lines up with our own experiences.
 
About Us
 
Eastpoint Software specialise in web and Mobile App Development. We are based in Cambridge and London.
Eastpoint Software iOS, Android Mobile Application Developers and Development Company London, Cambridge and UK.If you have any questions and are looking for mobile app development, please give us a call on 01223 690164 or Mail Us info@eastpoint.co.uk. Our tech team love building apps, and are keen to take on new projects.
 
Visit us: https://www.eastpoint.co.uk/Mobile-Apps/

Android Mobile App Development Company UK and Cambridge

Google's Android accounts for nearly half of the UK's mobile phones

Android app development enables you to have an app dedicated to Android devices, with no dodgy bits that look good if you have an iPhone.


One core app can be adapted to work well on a variety of devices (see our Mobile Apps page for options) but given the abundance of Android mobiles and tablets being used, it's often preferred to build an app specific to the device.


Our team are working more and more on mobile apps and would be thrilled to be part of your mobile app project.


Android app developers, Cambridge and London


Our team is based in Cambridge and London. We usually meet with our clients when possible, come and see us!Which is most used, Android or Apple mobiles?


A few years back, Android overtook Apple in the UK. Recently, the iPhone 6 contributed to Apple clawing back some of the market, although Android remains most used in the UK, but not by much.

Contact us about apps – we want to hear from you!


Eastpoint Software Android Mobile Application Development Company UK, London and Cambridge. We want to build more apps to add to our portfolio, so we want to work with you. Contact us on Cambridge: 01223 690164 and London : 0203 603 0290 or Email us on : info@eastpoint.co.uk let us know what you are after. We can go from there and provide a no obligation estimate.


Visit us: https://www.eastpoint.co.uk/Mobile-Apps/Android-mobile-app-development/

Eastpoint Software Android and  iOS Mobile App Development Company UK, Cambridge and London . At the start of a project, you will need to consider which device or devices to build your app for. You will often be asked this early on, as it is an integral part of estimating the project. For mobile apps, one of the main questions is whether you want it for Android or iOS.
 
Sometimes the answer is made for you, but often it's a choice, and one you might need a bit of help on.

What is most used – Android or iOS?


Both Android and iOS are popular in the UK, but slightly more people are on Android. It is understood to have overtaken iOS devices in 2012. Both are widely used. The amount spent on apps is higher for iOS, although money spent in the Play store is going up.
 
So Android app development is best to reach more people?


Maybe, although there are other factors to consider. Android is used over a huge variety of devices and brands. So in theory, that's a huge amount of devices to test. In reality, just like with iPhone, you can chose which devices you want to make your mobile app available to.
 
It doesn't mean it can't be used on other devices, it just means you are not marketing your app as supported/tested on all phone, just specific ones.Obviously, if you already know your target market closely, or perhaps have a customer that has already explained that the app will be used on iPads, your decision is made for you.
 
Are iPhone apps or Android apps cheaper to develop?


Let assume you're picking between either purely iPhone or Android app development (ie, you're doing one or the other only).
 
Is one cheaper to develop than the other?


You would likely expect the app development to be roughly the same. However, resources needed for testing can be different. There are finite iPhones and iPads to test on within the Apple brand.
 
Android is used over a huge variety of devices and brands. So in theory, that's a huge amount of devices to test. In reality, just like with iPhone, you chose which devices you want to make your app available to.
It doesn't mean it can't be used on other devices, it just means you are not marketing your app as supported/tested on all phone, just specific ones.
 
Is there a way to build one app and adapt it to suit both Android and iOS?


You can develop a more neutral app that can be easily adapted across platforms. The benefits are that you can reach more people for less money. The downside is that, since the app needs to work across two platforms, there will most likely be some compromise involved.
 
There more about this in our previous article about hybrid apps, plus some more on Android and iOS app development options.
 
Other types of app


While iOS and Android are the most popular systems that apps are built for, others include Blackberry and Microsoft.
 
About Us


Eastpoint Software Mobile Apps and eCommerce Development Services Company Cambridge, UK and London. Get in touch with us about your mobile app idea on info@eastpoint.co.uk or, as Blondie would say, call me on 01223 690164. Let us know your requirements and we'll see what we can do!.
 
Visit us:  https://www.eastpoint.co.uk/Mobile-Apps/

As we've discussed before, mobile phone apps can be created for Android, iOS (iPhones etc), or both, as well as for other (less used) devices. When building an app this is a fundamental question, and a decision you will likely make early on in the project. Should I build my app for iPhone or Android?
 
What are the statistics – which is most used?
 
As we've discussed before, mobile phone apps can be created for Android, iPhone, or both, as well as for other (less used) devices.
 
In the UK, both Android and iOS are popular, but slightly more people are on Android. It is understood to have overtaken iOS devices in 2012.
 
So pick Android then?
 
Maybe, although there are other factors to consider. Android is used over a huge variety of devices and brands. So in theory, that's a huge amount of devices to test. In reality, just like with iPhone, you can chose which devices you want to make your app available to.
 
It doesn't mean it can't be used on other devices, it just means you are not marketing your app as supported/tested on all phone, just specific ones.
 
Obviously, if you already know your target market closely, or perhaps have a customer that has already explained that the app will be used on iPads, your decision is made for you.
 
Are iPhone apps or Android apps cheaper to develop?
 
Let assume you're picking between either a purely iPhone or Android app (ie, you're doing one or the other only). Is one cheaper to develop than the other?
 
You would probably expect the app development to be roughly the same. However, resources needing for testing can be different. There are a finite iPhones and iPads to test on within the Apple brand.
 
Android is used over a huge variety of devices and brands. So in theory, that's a huge amount of devices to test. In reality, just like with iPhone, you chose which devices you want to make your app available to. It doesn't mean it can't be used on other devices, it just means you are not marketing your app as supported/tested on all phone, just specific ones.
 
Is there a way to build one app and adapt it to suit both Android and iOS?
 
Yes, there is. The benefits are clear – reach more people for less money. The downside is that, since the app needs to work across two platforms, there will most likely be some compromise involved.
 
There more about this in our previous article about hybrid apps, plus some more on Android and iOS.
Other types of app:
 
While iOS and Android are the most popular systems that apps are built for, others include Blackberry and Microsoft.
 
We are Eastpoint Software iOS and Android Mobile Apps Development Services Company Cambridge, London and UK. Our clients, and prospective clients, often ask about the benefits of developing an app in Android or iOS (iOS is also known as Apple or iPhone). Other options include Windows apps and Blackberry apps (although I would say less people enquire about those). If you have any questions and are looking for mobile app development, please give us a call on 01223 690164 or Mail Us info@eastpoint.co.uk. Our tech team love building apps, and are keen to take on new projects.
 
 
Visit us:  https://www.eastpoint.co.uk/Mobile-Apps/