Should I build an iOS or Android app first?
- 1. Should I Build an Android App or iOS App First? Presents
- 2. The Importance of Starting with the Right Type of App Development ● When developing a mobile app you need to consider the difference between the two that suits your needs best ● The App Store and Google Play Store have 99.6% global market share, making it a narrow “two-horse race” ● Even though in recent reports Apple apps make the most revenue, Google is not lagging far behind Let’s look at some stats!
- 3. The App Store vs the Google Play Store ● 90% of the 2.2 million apps in the App Store are free ● 31% Google play store are paid apps ● In 2019, 95.6% of all Android applications were available for free ● In 2019, the average cost of apps on the Apple App Store came to a $1.01
- 4. Things to know about Android users ● Android products offer a wider price range, from as low as $60 ● Android users are more price-conscious ● Majority of the people who own Androids live in developing nations ● The average annual income for an Android user is $37,040 ● 77% of users are likely to buy another android for their next phone
- 5. Things to know about iPhone users ● Apple users spend 72 minutes longer on their phones each day ● The average annual income for iOS users is $53,251 ● They tend to be early adopters and want more out of their smartphones ● They are more likely to pay for applications ● 92% of users are likely to buy another iPhone for their next phone ● They spend twice as much money on apps as Android users
- 6. iOS Apps ● Make 80% more money ● Are more expensive to make ● Earn 64% more from their apps ● Cost less than half of an average iOS app ● Takes 28% more time to develop ● Have prepaid credit and gift cards Android Apps
- 7. Now that we have all this info, what’s your recommendation? Although iPhone users have historically spent more on apps than Android consumers, recent trends indicate that this gap is narrowing Many factors like your location (or where you plan on marketing your app), feature set, budget, etc will determine what the best approach is for building your app An app development agency can help instruct what approach is best for your product.
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