Native App Development

Native app development is the creation of software that only runs on a particular device, platform or operating system. In the context of the app world this usually means the app only runs on Apple’s IOS or Google’s Android (Samsung, Google, HTC etc.. products) operating systems.

Native mobile app development is a time-consuming process. We highlight the six key phases of a successful native app development:

1. Strategy - Defining your competitive landscape, your targeted app users and mobile platform preference for your upcoming app strategy.

2. Analysis and Planning - Identifying your future app’s set requirements to create a product roadmap. This includes prioritising technical needs and regrouping delivery milestones.

3. UI/UX design - This phase aims to deliver a seamless user experience and polished design. Your success is dependent on how well users are adopting and benefiting from your native app’s features. User experience solutions include:

   • Information architecture
   • Wireframes
   • Style guides
   • Mockups
   • Prototypes

4. App development - Programming efforts start. Define the following three components; back-end technology, API(s) and the mobile app front-end.

5. Testing - Ensuring your native application is stable and usable with frequent quality assurance testing. Your native app should undergo the following testing methods:

   • User experience testing
   • Functional testing
   • Performance testing
   • Device and platform testing

6. Deployment and support - Submit your app to the app stores, Apple App Store for iOS apps and Google Play apps for Android. Make sure you have a developer account and app features the following metadata:

   • Your app’s title
   • Description
   • Category
   • Keywords
   • Launch icon
   • App store screenshots

Native app development will require you to build the same app for differing operating systems, unlike Hybrid app development which can be used for multiple platforms. This can increase your development costs by 100% if your objective is to launch your native app on both platforms due to the urge to build and manage two separate sets of codes.

This depends on your business priorities and the features of your future app. A native and hybrid app each has their own advantages and disadvantages so familiarise yourself with both.

Native App Development

If you’re after faster and more reliable software for increased user experience, then a native app will be the best option for you. They have the advantage of interacting with a specific device’s operating system features but require a larger budget if you’re looking to develop your app for multiple platforms. Native apps also need to be updated regularly.

Hybrid App Development

If you need an app ASAP, then you may want to consider developing a Hybrid App. They are faster and easier to develop and use cross-compatible web technologies and platforms Another advantage is that you can build them on a single base, allowing you to add new features to multiple versions without having you to replicate every new feature. However, they will never run as fast and efficiently as a native app. Hybrid app development has evolved dramatically over the last two years and has become the chosen method for the majority of new startups in the market.

Native app development costs anywhere from $50,000 to $500,000. Native Apps are more expensive to develop.

At App Boxer, our experienced app developers comprehend that every rescue project has unique requirements. No matter the challenge, we map out a 2-year cost-effective development plan tailored to your development needs, and weigh the pros and cons of a native app development plan with you. We ensure quality customer experience and use solid Ui/UX design and development to meet the exclusive needs of your market.

Explore our services and see how we can rescue your project.

Your business needs to find a mobile app development company that delivers the expected results in terms of user experience and revenue generation. Here’s tips on how to search for the best company for you:

• Thoroughly read customers’ reviews and feedback.
• Assess whether the company has strict security measures to ensure the confidentiality of your App idea.
• The company must be 100% transparent in their delivery management.
• Check that the company can regularly keep you up to date with the latest developments of your app project, through detailed progress reports.
• Have world-class UI/UX designers capable enough of delivering the app designing standards you require.
• Stand by trusted QA and testing measures.
• Ask the app development company if they can provide you with contact details of their existing clients. Do a reference check and find out from them how they have found working with the development agency all the way through the design and development phase.

At App Boxer, our key focus is mobile app and website development with a passion to innovate. We pay close attention to detail every step of the way, and a successful startup moving into the scaleup phase ourselves, we know personally what it takes to execute good ideas and get to the top! We don’t just talk about building an app, we focus on building a business with a strong go to market strategy and revenue model.