WHY NATIVE APP DEVELOPMENT IS ADVANTAGEOUS FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

An average user on an average spends more than 3 hours every day on the phone. The downloads in 2019 alone were 204 billion globally. The mobile application market was expected to generate $582 billion in 2020.

To keep businesses and ventures efficiently running and in vogue, apps are a must these days!!

Many a time, there is scepticism about whether application development is actually needed or not. Even after being decisive about getting an app developed, the next question and confusion is around the kind of app development to choose from.

In one of our recent blogs, we tried explaining the differences between types of app development approaches. For a faster, crisper understanding you can give it a read https://bit.ly/3rRoegQ .

But, then what’s this blog about, you may ask… well, this one will help you understand the native app development approach in depth. So, let’s have at it! 

The NATIVE approach

Native application development approach involves creating apps for one particular platform or operating system (OS). Since they are compatible with one platform, they cannot be used in a mix and match fashion, i.e., an iOS application cannot be used on an Android phone and vice versa.

Technology used in this approach involves - Java, Swift, Kotlin, C++, React, Python, Objective-C, Xamarin etc.

Native is preferred over web and hybrid apps for several reasons. They are faster, more reliable and offer the customers an optimised experience. They have a native UI (User Interface) and connect with a device’s hardware directly.

Wait, that’s not all. Let’s delve deeper into the reasons behind native being one of the best approaches in the market! 

‘Why so advantageous…?’ (Yes, just like THE JOKER said it! :D) 

1.    OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE

Native applications are created for particular platforms and optimised accordingly too. Thus, their performance is top-notch!

Since they are codified in languages specific to a platform, they operate quicker. Hence, they are more responsive and offer better user experience too.

2.    SECURITY & RELIABILITY

Developing native mobile app ensures that users get reliable data protection. Security along with reliability, a win-win situation, without a doubt!

This approach uses core languages for programming for any particular platform and thus provides better protection against security violations.

There’s another plus-point, it is easier to evaluate risks in such apps. They offer security upgrades and proactive performance!

3.    LESSER BUG ISSUES

Yes, indeed! You read it right. With this approach, there are fewer dependencies for bugs to occur as there is no dependence on cross-platform tools like Xamarin, Cordova etc.

For instance, hybrid applications access hardware through a bridge and that usually slows down development. 

4.    MORE INTUITIVE AND INTERACTIVE

Again, the fact that native apps are created for a particular OS plays, crucially.

They run smoothly with respect to user input and output. They are capable of inheriting the OS interfaces.

They can interact with apps and grasp the concepts easily. Thus, they are more interactive and intuitive in nature.

5.    FAST… A BIG YES!

Native apps are built for specific platforms; as a result, they are very fast, responsive and efficient. Since, the contents of such an application are already stored in the phone, the load time for users is less!

6.    ULTIMATE USER EXPERIENCE

This approach of application development gives the users considerably a lot of control over the user experience and allows them to design the apps for easy support. The most advantageous benefit is supreme user experience.

7.    OFFLINE PERFORMANCE

Choosing native as an option is the best, because their functioning doesn’t depend entirely on internet connection.  

8.    STABILITY

Android and iOS platforms completely assist native applications, and thus, they are more stable in terms of use, app development and maintenance.

Users tend to have a seamless experience with few crashes and glitches!  

Though a few functional and technical shortcomings exist; non-native apps don’t have a chance of winning over native approach, because of its performance and amazing user experience. Dissatisfaction among users can ruin your big game, but with native, that won’t be a problem.

Every application development approach has its own due importance and perks. But, remember to choose an approach based on your app’s functionality and not just for the technology. Choosing an approach that is incompatible with a device’s features can cost you money, time and energy. And we know all three of them are not worth wasting.

So, get clear with your doubts regarding several development approaches. If you feel like asking questions, reach out to us. We at Techugo, develop apps, provide web solutions and help businesses grow.

Let us know in the comments below how helpful did you find this piece. God speed, to innovation and ideas!