Which Mobile App Development Process Is Right for You: Native, Hybrid, or Cross Platform?

Mobile App Development
Companies frequently come to us for assistance in
establishing their own mobile application. The first thing
we ask, "Are you interested in a native or hybrid
application?" gets them all confused.
So getting a brief idea about the types of mobile app
development might be useful for you to decide what kind of
mobile app you would like for your business.
Let's look at what native and hybrid applications are, how
they differ, and what your company will require.
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Native App
Development
The process of creating apps or
software that must be run on
specific devices and mobile app
platforms like Android and iOS.
Native app development relies on
the native-to-the-operating-
system programming language to
create apps for a specific
platform, such as computers,
smart TVs, smartphones, or any
other modern devices utilized in
the digital arena.

Native Apps
Development
Benefits of
Native applications are
usually popular with
startups because they
develop fast and do not
cost much.
Rapid Development
These apps make native programs
more efficient by providing key
programming languages and APIs .
Efficient Performance
Native apps are created for a single
operating system. So they stick to
criteria that ensure an improved
experience that is fully aligned with a
given operating system in all terms.
Precise and Dynamic
This offline support option
in native apps is critical
for app users who live in
places with poor internet
connectivity, are in distant
areas, or have restricted
data availability.
Offline Support
Because native programs have
a single codebase and do not
rely on cross-platform tools,
they have fewer issues.
Less Bugs
Native app development relies on
many browsers and technologies such
as HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS to
ensure complete data security on the
user's end.
Increased Security

Native mobile apps are
language-specific. So
it can be difficult to
locate developers who
can create native apps
back-to-back.
Requires More Skills
and Talent
If you want to build native
apps for iOS and Android
independently, you'll have to
do the coding and develop the
apps for both mobile
operating systems.
Code are Not Reusable
Native app development
incurs significant
maintenance costs that
sometimes exceed the
development
expenditures.
Costly
Cons of Native App Development

Businesses that work with 3D games and animations.
When it is necessary to code particularly for one platform.
When device-specific features such as GPS, cameras,
and so on must be added.
Your target audience will be using your app for
the first time, and you want to provide them with
the finest app experience possible.
You intend to acquire a large number of DAUs,
approach VC investors for product finance,
and create an easy-to-use yet intuitive app.
When to Consider Developing a Native App?

Benefits of Hybrid Apps
The lightweight hybrid app
UI of hybrid app development
allows for super-fast
loading of images and
content.
Excellent UI/UX
A hybrid app development
framework is the best option
since it allows for speedy
development and market
launch of the app at a
relatively early stage.
Fast Market Launch
Because hybrid apps are simply
based on web technology, they
are easier to maintain than
native and cross-platform apps
that require complicated code.
Ease of
Maintenance
With hybrid app development
frameworks, developers can create
a single version and use it
across various platforms.
Cost Minimalization

Limited Functionality
Some functions that are special to one
operating system may not work perfectly on
another, such as some Android-specific
functionalities that may not work on iOS
devices.
Comparatively Slow
When comparing the performance of a native
app to that of a hybrid app with the same
functionality, the native app will be
slightly faster.
Requires Internet Connection
Hybrid applications, unlike native
programs, do not provide offline
functionality. Users must wait for an
Internet connection before using the app's
features.
Cons of Hybrid App Development

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You're aiming for a larger
audience who uses the app
on both web and mobile
devices.
You want to use the
device's native
functionality, such as
GPS and camera.
You intend to distribute a
web app through app
stores.
You want to test the concept
idea, and create a Minimum
Viable Product (MVP).
You want to run the
program across multiple
platforms but don't have
the time to construct a
cross-platform solution.
When to Consider Developing a Hybrid App?

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Cross Platform
App
Cross-platform frameworks creates shareable and reusable code for
building programs for several operating systems. Writing code
once and reusing it on various platforms reduces development
expenses and efforts significantly.
Hassle-free
implementation
Robust
functionality

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Benefits of Cross-platform Apps
Easy and Quick Development
This is where a cross-platform app
development framework outperforms the
competition.
Hassel-free and Fast Maintenance
Because there is only one codebase, it is
very simple to test and release fixes and
upgrades. This results in improved accuracy
and superior quality mobile applications.
Great Potential
A cross-platform app development framework
has the potential to accommodate all types
of platforms and ensures a greater worldwide
market reach with increased brand popularity
of new enterprises seeking rapid market
traction.
Reusable Code
Developers of cross-platform programs do
not need to write different code for each
operating system. A shared codebase can be
used to move code between platforms.
Cross-
platform App
Development

Difficult to integrate
Reduced flexibility
Long period of waiting for
update integration
Development lifecycle is complex
Cross-platform software development
has its own set of hurdles, ranging
from UI/UX concerns to speed issues.
Cons of
Cross-platform
Apps

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You have to release a mobile
application on different platforms
with a limited budget, time, and
resources.
When to Consider Building a Cross-platform App?
You must target both iOS and Android
app consumers.
You require quicker app development.
The software isn't complicated, and
it doesn't require features that
differ greatly between platforms.

Winner:
Native app development
Performance
Winner:
Hybrid & Cross-platform Development
Time to Market
Winner:
Cross Platform App Development
Development Costs
Winner:
Native App Development
Customization & UX
Winner:
Native App Development
App Security
Native vs Hybrid vs Cross-Platform
Which One to Choose?

Mobile App
Development Services
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mobile app development firm. We assist
the entire app design life cycle, from
ideation to delivery through post-
launch support. We develop cross-
platform mobile apps, custom iOS and
Android apps, second platform app
development, and more.
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