App development : Android or IOS?

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There remains no doubt that smartphones will rule the online world for the foreseeable future. So, before you start choosing between Android App Development And iOS App Development,you must know why smartphones are important. There are many reasons for that. The smartphones fit in everybody’s pocket, by price and size. They help users in so many ways; they get addicted to it. The only hurdle was the high-speed and affordable internet connectivity. But, now the high-speed internet is within reach of masses. So, the entire world is joining this unprecedented digital revolution.

Smartphone Usage Stats

• By the end of 2019, the number of mobile phone users will be in the north of 5 billion out of which 2.71 billion will be smartphone users.
• The smartphone users will be in the touching distance of 3 billion by the end of 2020. i.e. 2.87 billion.
• At the end of 2018 36 percents of people of the world use smartphones.
• By 2019, US smartphone users will reach 247.5 million.

These figures are staggering. No business can blindfold itself and stay away from such a huge market shift.

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Android Vs IOS

The smartphones are basically computers, and, like computers, they need a robust operating system (OS), to run. At present, Android and iOS are dominating the mobile OS space.

According to statecounter.com,

• Google’s Android OS is the most dominating mobile OS with 60.34% global market share.
• Apple’s iOS is the second in the list of the global mobile OS with a 21.18% market share.
• The rest of the mobile OSes run the balance 18% of smartphones altogether.

So there remains no doubt whether which mobile OS you should choose for the mobile app development of your company. You have only two options: Android app development or iOS app development.Which ones you should choose depends on a few factors

The choice of a smartphone and OS can tell a lot about the behavior, personality, and habits of the users.

• Android mobiles have a lower entry-level pricing so Android is the largest mobile OS in developing nations and lower income groups. On the other hand, iOS devices are an expensive affair and they target the cream audience. iOS targets higher income group and higher education group.
• Although Android is found in almost 2 out of 3 smartphones, iOS mobile apps generate more revenue because their target audience is more active and they can afford to spend more.
• Another interesting thing to note is that more men use iOS than women as many times men are the sole breadwinner of the family.
• Android users are more focused on money saving and iOS users are more focused on consumption.
• iPhone users use their mobile apps for nine more hours in a month than Android users, on average. So, if you want a mobile app for more engagement, you know where to go.
• According to findings of a survey, an average iOS user earns 40% more than an average Android user. So, the average m-Commerce and e-Commerce spend of iOS users tends to be higher than Android users. iOS users are also more likely to make regular purchases on their iPhones.

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Android App Development Vs IOS App Development

When you require a mobile app development, consider the following factor before deciding anything.

1. Product And Service

First, you need to know what exactly you want to achieve or deliver through your mobile app development. You want people to open your mobile app to buy something or any services, or consume digital content or get information or to interact and communicate? For example, you have a grocery store and you want an On Demand Grocery Delivery App for your customers. So, your app will be a selling platform and you will want the maximum number of people to use it.

2. Target Audience

Then you need to be clear about your target audience. It can be very specific or very broad. If you are a doctor running your own clinic and you want your patients to book your appointment through a Doctor Appointment Booking App. This is the case of a specific user group. If you are a restauranteur and want to deliver your sumptuous cuisines to whoever wants it through your On Demand Food Delivery App, this is the case of a very broad audience.

3. Budget

Then you need to set a practical budget for your mobile app development. If you have a limited budget and you want to target a specific user group for a specific platform, you can choose native iOS app development or Android app development. On the other hand, you want to be omnipresent and want to reach the maximum number of people, you can go for hybrid cross-platform app development. React native app development and Flutter app development are two popular choices for hybrid cross-platform mobile app development.

Concluding Thoughts

Only you can decide the platform for themobile app development of your business. But, we can walk you through all the possible scenarios and help you in your decision-making process.

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