Applications have become one of the most important digital products and tools today, which is why more and more companies have taken on the task of developing their own mobile applications. This has caused a remarkable increase in the number of apps today.
When creating a mobile application, two different expenses must be taken into account. It is necessary to make an initial investment to create and develop the application. However, after finishing the product, a second investment is required to be able to make it known and have a greater chance of commercial success.
Mobile App Development Technologies
The Different Types of Mobile App To Consider
Carrying out a previous analysis of the business and asking yourself questions such as what is the objective of the application, the features and functionalities that you want to incorporate or the audience to which it is going to be directed, are just some of the questions to consider for the development of an app. Hyperlink InfoSystem can assist you in that regards:
Web Apps
As its name indicates, these types of applications have a lot to do with web pages. First of all, unlike native apps, they are not developed for each operating system, but are developed through JavaScript, CSS and HTML as if they were web pages. This makes them adapt to any system and device and they do not need any download for their operation. The web apps used through mobile devices based on a responsive design.
These applications represent a lower investment than native apps but they also have a worse performance and they usually need an internet connection for their operation. In addition, the level of customization is also lower than in the case of native ones.
Native Applications
Native applications may be the best known and most heard about thanks to their great advantages. Native apps are those that are developed under a specific programming language, that is, in Objective-C for iOS and in Java add Kotlin for Android.
This type of app can be found in application marketplaces such as the App Store and the Play Store and it is possible to download it on each device from these platforms.
Native applications are usually highly recommended for companies since they are the safest type of app and they produce the least errors. In addition, you can do a wide variety of integrations and implement the features and functionalities that you want.
Although the development time and cost of native mobile applications are greater compared to other apps, it must be taken into account that these types of applications are developed specifically for each operating system, so the work is double when having to create the app on Android and iOS. Also, the level of customization of the tool and the good performance provided by a native app is noteworthy and it manages to provide the best user experience.
Hybrid Apps
This category of mobile application is a mix of native and web app. Hybrid apps have features of both native apps and web apps. Hybrid applications are developed through JavaScript, HTML and CSS as is done with web apps. However, you can access the functionalities and features of the native apps with them.
This type of mobile application also has its advantages and disadvantages. It is not necessary to develop an app for each operating system and you cannot access all the functionalities that a native app allows.
What We Do At Hyperlink InfoSystem
Advice & Concept
Together with your idea and your project, we will develop a catalog of requirements for the app to be implemented. With the requirements set up together and our know-how, we create a draft of the app, which serves as the basis and red guide for the development process.
Design
An app is characterized by ease of use and intuitive design. That is why we attach great importance to user guidance and functional design in order to achieve the best possible user experience in your app. We create the design of the app and work together to adapt it to your requirements and wishes.
Development
App development is the main part of the project. Regular consultation is very important during this process. These agreements serve to keep you up to date on the current progress and, if necessary, to incorporate changes into the development process. During development, we also bring in our own ideas and suggestions for improvement in order to perfect the final app.
Testing & Go-Live
After the development, you have the opportunity to have your own app on your smartphone for the first time. During the test phase, the app is tested with a wide variety of device types in order to find even the smallest errors and to be able to make the final touches.
As soon as you and we are satisfied with the result, the app is ready to go live. The app will either be published in the App Store or made available to you for internal use. Even after the go-live, we will continue to be there for you as a reliable partner in the long term.