When you commission an app, a fundamental question arises at some point: native app development or hybrid app development?  As a customer, you may have a clear idea of ​​the functions of the desired app and what goals you want to achieve with it. Your decision to develop an app is mostly based on the advantages of smartphones. They accompany us almost the whole day and the little helpers the apps can be used anywhere.

However, the world of smartphones is separated into two basic parties. The difference is made by the operating system with which the cell phones are operated. On the one hand there are smartphones and tablets from Apple that use the iOS operating system and on the other hand there are devices with the Android operating system.

In order to make your app accessible to all users, you must either have the software programmed in two versions (native app development) or commission hybrid app development. With hybrid app development, programming is carried out right from the start so that the app can run on different operating systems. You can then offer the app to all customers, regardless of manufacturer and operating system, and even as a web application.

Mobile Apps: The Difference to Normal Software

Most people use the term “Mobile App Development” quite naturally in their everyday lives. Basically, they belong to the software group. The word app is the short form of the English word “application software” and describes application programs that can be used on computers, smartphones and tablets.

The big difference to the software on computers is that they are mostly smaller programs that equip the end device with additional functions. Apps offer certain additional functions and are usually not required to take over functions of the operating system. The range of functions of apps basically depends on the programmer’s imagination or the wishes of the customer.

When developing apps for mobile devices, however, very special requirements are placed. The applications must be designed with the smaller storage space on the devices and also be easy to use with the smaller screens of the mobile devices.

The more often an app is to be used by customers, the more requirements it has to meet. If time-critical functions are to be offered and customers use the app for several hours a day, the app has to be fast and work without delay.