Global mobile app download in 2023 is estimated to be around 250 billion. An estimate published in Statista shows that it was around 140 billion in 2016. App downloads have seen a consistent increase over the years.
Another data for 2022 shows an average of 5 hours per day usage of mobile apps worldwide.
These statistics are a cue to leverage an opportunity for businesses who wish to strengthen their online presence.
Mobile applications are a part and parcel of modern lifestyle. Thus innovations that add value to this lifestyle can bring your app to life.
Developing such an application will bring you to the choice of a platform. Android and iOS are the popular mobile platforms. Choosing between these platforms is a tricky decision. This decision depends on factors such as your customer base, the benefits of each platform, and the compatibility of your ideas with these platforms.
Learning the essentials and key considerations will help you in choosing the best solutions for your application.
A Guide for Developing Applications
- Understanding the differences between Android and iOS
- Operation range: Android developed by Google is a platform that works on a range of devices whereas iOS developed by Apple is strictly restricted to Apple devices such as iPhones and iPads. Given that, iOS app development in Qatar also has a market considering the revenue generated from applications.
- IDE: Both of these have their official Integrated Development environment. For Android, it is Android Studio. Developer also use supporting tools such as Eclipse, Android SDK, and Android Debug Bridge. The primary IDE for iOS is Xcode. Developers have to familiarise themselves with these platforms to effortlessly develop native applications.
- Language: The native language for Android app development is Java with Kotlin also gaining prominence recently. Meanwhile, iOS supports Swift or Objective C.
Mastering these languages and IDE is essential to build an effective application on respective platforms.
- Cross-Platform Development Solutions
Native applications have their advantage. In the case of iOS app development in Qatar, it is the leveraging of ultimate security and attractive designs. Having said that, cross-platform development solutions such as Flutter offer a single set of codes for both of platforms. Thus coding has become an efficient process. Choosing between these solutions such as React Native, Xamarin, and Native Script offers efficient coding while retaining the benefits of native apps. - API Integration and Back-End Development
The front end is just a façade to hook the visitor. Meanwhile, the back end coordinating with the front end provides engagement in the application. API or Application Programming interfaces work as interfaces for connecting software that is essential to engage customers with log-in, register, shopping cart, and so-and-so links. Developing knowledge of these solutions is required to build an effective application. - Testing and Quality Assurance
An application is not completed by developing its bones and flesh in an IDE. It requires consistent testing, and debugging to ensure that it’s good for launch.Even if the app is launched quality assurance has to be followed by taking feedback from the users. iOS app development in Qatar strictly sticks to quality assurance follow-ups to provide effective applications for end users.
Thus the essential understanding of iOS and Android platforms along with the key requirements that you need to master for developing apps on these platforms have been discussed.
You have two solutions at hand. Either master these languages, IDE, and cross-platform and API solutions, or Get assistance from the best custom iOS app development services.
However, try to have a surface knowledge of these key requirements. This will help you to filter the best app development service. With a consistent effort to provide unique apps for our customers, we at Digital Links Qatar are here at your service. Reach out to us for the best iOS app development in Qatar.