Many business owners today need additional interactive "assistants" that automate workflows. Mobile application development is the creation of algorithms that are used when writing software for wireless devices such as phones or tablets. How to choose the right developer company, what to pay attention to first of all?

1. Application types

Developer companies tend to specialize in creating one of three types of applications

  1. Platform specific native apps (iOS, Android, Windows Phone)

  2. Hybrid apps to run on any OS: development of such apps is based on Xamarin, React Native, Ionic and other technologies.

  3. Cross-platform applications, web applications and mobile versions of the site.

When ordering, you should find out what kind of application you will receive as a result - if it is a native application, then it will not be possible to painlessly expand it to another platform, if it is cross-platform, then most likely its functionality will be noticeably limited. Hybrid applications combine the advantages of native and cross-platform ones, but their cost is somewhat lower than the former. In general, if you compare the types of applications by cost, then in descending order you get: native, hybrid, cross-platform.

Hybrid applications are considered the best solution in terms of price/timing/quality (when it comes to development for two or more platforms). If you need only iOS or only Android, choose natives. If you just need to transfer the site to a mobile device, choose cross-platform.

2. Types of mobile app developers

Among the studios that provide services for the production of mobile applications, the following types can be distinguished:

  • Freelancers. These are lone professionals (or non-professionals). The signed contract obliges to complete the work on time. Using freelance services is more risky and less reliable.

  • Companies that use templates and constructors. Studios create applications based on already developed layouts with individual variations.

  • Custom development firms:

The last type of companies can be divided into two subtypes:

  • Working with the involvement of outsourcing specialists. In this case, the studio attracts outside performers to perform some stages of production.

  • Having their own team of full-time professionals. The staff of designers, programmers, designers and full-time testers is at the service of the customer.

The choice of one or another type of developer depends entirely on the tasks that you assign to the application. It is important to take into account not only the current wishes, but also the prospects for the development of the product in the future. A simple application with common features can be made on the constructor by freelancers. A complex application with unique functionality that requires integration with the internal system of the enterprise is a matter of solution by a serious qualified team of developers, designers, layout designers. In this case, your choice is a full cycle studio.

The question whether the studio resorts to the services of outsourcing specialists or not should be asked without fail. The use of outsourcing services adds an additional link to the development chain, which, on the one hand, can increase the speed of development, and on the other hand, increases the risk of failure to complete tasks. Here you need to carefully study both the company and its partners, so as not to make a mistake with the choice.

3. Development of mobile applications: a range of services

Modern studios offer services such as:

  • designing applications for Android, iOS, Windows Phone and Apple Watch;

  • adaptation of application interfaces for various platforms;

  • creation of mobile versions of sites;

  • building programs for small business with connected databases;

  • marketing and promotion of business ideas and applications.

When choosing a company, take a look at its portfolio and find out its areas of expertise. Perhaps mobile development is not the main activity of the company, the team consists of specialists of a wide profile. This should be reflected in the cost of raarbotka - the narrower the specialization of both the entire company and the members of its team, the better and more expensive the final product.

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