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The global giant of Apple remains a massively popular phone choice,  and plenty of the people in the UK will access your app via an iPhone or   iPad.
 
iOS apps are built specifically for Apple devices such as iPads and  iPhones. They are built to work seamlessly on those devices, using the  specific functions of those devices to get the best user experience.
 
Why choose iOS app development?
 
This will depend on your audience (and to some extent your budget).   Ideally an app is built for each device, so that's a separate app for   Android phones. This isn't always feasible and there are options to   create a universal app.
 
However, if you know your intended customer base or audience uses   iPhones, creating an app specifically for that will ensure the best   experience.
 
Also, if budget allows, an app built for each type of device is always worthwhile.
 
iOS apps developers in Cambridge and UK:
 
We have clients across the UK and work mostly in the London,   Cambridge, Norwich and Ipswich areas (as well as clients further   afield). You can visit us in either Cambridge or London, or we can come to you.

Eastpoint Software iOS Mobile Apps Development Company Cambridge and UK.  Our clients, and prospective clients, often ask about the benefits of developing an app in Android or iOS. 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.  to discuss your iOS mobile app project. Our tech team love building apps, and are keen to take on new projects.
 
Visit us: https://www.eastpoint.co.uk/Mobile-Apps/iOS-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/

 
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).
 
So those are some of the devices you can build apps for, and deciding which device type to target depends on your audience and your requirements.
 
If you're finding it difficult to narrow it down, to start off with, think of it like this:
 
Do I want a native app or a hybrid app?
 
This means – do I want to build an app for a specific device (say, Android phones) or do I want to create an app that will run on several devices?
 
Native= built for one type of device
 
Hybrid = intermediary technologies used to create a single version across different types of devices
 
The basic pros and cons of each are as follows:
 
Native apps pro:
 
Native apps are built specifically for one particular device, so all functions are designed to run , to a high standard.
 
Native apps con:
 
Potentially you are missing out on other phone markets because those with an Android mobile cannot use your app. If you have the budget, this isn't much of a con, since you would simply invest the money in a sister app that is designed to run on a different device. But if your funds are limited, investing it all in one app could limit opportunities.
 
 
Hybrid apps pro:
 
Most likely money saved on rolling your app out across several devices, while still maintaining a very good, but maybe not optimum, standard.
 
Hybrid apps con:
 
The app will potentially not work as well as if it had been made exclusively for that device, since it has been adapted to run across more than one device.
 
So that's something to think about – native or hybrid. Next, you need to think about what device or devices it will run on.
 
Android Mobile App Development Cambridge, London and UK:
 
In the UK, most people are using either an Android or an Apple phone, and most mobile apps would be made for either or both of these, if the objective was to make it available to as many people are possible.
 
iOS Mobile App Development Cambridge, London and UK:
 
As mentioned above, this is one of the most used and most popular type of app, along with Android.
 
Windows Mobile App Development Cambridge, London and UK:
 
After those two, Windows is probably the third most enquired about from our perspective. If building a Windows app, it will usually be for a specific reason that you are targeting Windows and not Android or iOS.
 
Some final thoughts: What's the difference between an app for a phone and an app for a tablet?
 
See my upcoming article!
 
Mobile app development, Cambridge
 
If you have any questions and are looking for mobile app development, please give us a call on 01223 690164. Our tech team love building apps, and are keen to take on new projects. We are Eastpoint Software Android, iOS and  Windows Mobile Application Development Cambridge and London, UK.
 
We work with big and small companies and also have experience as an outsourcing partner, if your company does not have the skills needed in-house. You can email us any app development enquiries at info@eastpoint.co.uk
 
 
 
Visit us:  http://www.eastpoint.co.uk/Mobile-Apps/