Smart
Phones and tablets have gained an overnight growth throughout the
globe. If we say these smart phones replaced the old age desktop
computers then it will not be an overstatement. Because all that we can
perform in a desktop computer can also be done using this small portable
handheld device. Hence these are getting more and more popularity over
time. These devices run on different platforms like Google’s Android
operating system, Apple’s iOS and Microsoft windows 8.1. The game began
by apple but now the main player is Google’s Android operating system.
Though apple is known for its quality products but at the other hand
Google has a tremendous market demand due to its free to use policy.
There is a tough competition between these two market leaders.
iOS or Android:
Before few years, iOS developers had a tremendous demand in smart phone
market. With time, Android developers are now dominating the market
with their quality apps for the users. Moreover, Android market is
increasing its volume in a rapid pace due to its low cost. In developing
countries like India and China, we have seen a tremendous growth of
Android devices in past few years. The best part is Android operating
system can be used by any smart phone manufacturer like Samsung, Sony,
Micromax etc by just a tie-up with Google. This gives the freedom to
both the manufacturer and the buyer a wide option of smart phones with
different specifications and price. On the other hand, iOS is limited to
Apple’s products i.e., iPhone, iPad, iPod. So this encourages the web
developers to develop their app first in Android platform.
Cost effective:
If we consider the cost of development for an application for iOS and
Android; we will find the development cost of an app for Android
operating system is 60% of that of for the iOS. Hence Android developers
are giving their first preference to develop the app in Android
operating system due to low cost of development. Moreover, web
developers usually find it difficult to get into the Apple store due to
multiple stages of quality check before release. The biggest challenge
for the app developer is to create their position secure in a
competitive environment in Apple store because apple store contains less
number of apps but with better quality. But it is comparatively easier
to lunch your app in Google’s play store and it encourages the web app
developers to develop their first app for Android operating system.
Wide platform:
Undoubtedly Google’s Android operating system has spread its wide
network through different countries with different devices at different
prices. Hence, if an app developer wants to reach at maximum users then
the first option is Android platform. Through Android platform, an app
developer can reach at a wide range of consumers of different economic
class. On the other hand, apple’s iOS platform is limited to class users
who are extremely quality oriented and they are ready to pay extra for
quality app. But their size is very less in comparison to that of
Android platform.
So, iOS development is getting ignored?
Well we can’t say that iOS development is ignored by the app developers
but yes we have to accept that it is now limited to a specific class of
developers due to many factors as discussed above. Yes when an app
developer wants to develop a reliable and quality app for the user
without any worry for the cost then he may love to develop his app for
iOS over Android because, an iOS app can give the developer more profit
and revenue than that of an Android app. You can get in touch with a iPhone development company who can help you develop apps that are stable, scalable and secure.
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