Startups and established businesses and enterprises have for a very long time been creating digital products to stay competitive online. Some of their mobile app developments have been successful, while the rest have failed. The difference between the two is that one of them was answering the right questions before building an app.
Are you looking to develop an app for your company or personal needs? If so, then here are some of the app-building questions that you need to answer.
Why Would I Need A Native Mobile App in The First Place?
Businesses create apps for many reasons. You can build an app to improve brand visibility, increase your customer base, increase your revenue, and lastly provide a unique service to your existing services. By discovering something unique about your app, you get an opportunity to stand out from other apps in your line of business. Therefore, you need to have a key purpose or reason before you build your app.
How Do I Protect My Native Mobile App Idea?
Every app development project starts with a unique idea, which is a tool that startups use to gain a competitive edge in the market. There is always that fear that someone with powerful resources may steal the idea and launch an app before you. This is the reason why most investors would first request the developer to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
On the other hand, before top agencies or developers sign an NDA, they may need to get some basic information. Meaningful discussions arise after you have shared the non-proprietary information about the business or app idea. This is general information such as the budget, timeline, app platform, and general focus of your app. Therefore, it is best to start on a good note with your app developer.
Which Native Mobile App Platform Should I Give Priority?
In mobile app development there are two popular platforms, iOS, and Android, and each of them has its benefits to a business. With iOS, Startups, or early-stage ventures will get more engaging users who are also willing to spend money. Data shows that iOS apps tend to generate more revenue than their counterparts and also match key demographic needs.
If your app idea has features that are not supported by iOS, then you would be better to build your app on the Android platform. Businesses that seek to first create an audience would rather go with Android due to the rapid use of android devices in the world. In case you are split on your platform choice, you can still launch your app idea on both platforms.
How Much Will It Cost to Develop My Native Mobile App?
The cost of your app will be influenced by a handful of factors. Some of the common ones are the app features and the platform it will use. Depending on the app idea and the work required to develop that solution, some developers may charge up to six figures. If you are to acquire the services of top mobile app developers then you should be prepared to part with a cost of between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
If you are running on a low budget, then the next best solution will be to seek the services of smaller shops or freelancers. Here the quality of work varies and if you are lucky you might get digital products slightly close to the standards of the high-cost developers. Sometimes cheap services cost more in the long run.
How Long Will It Take to Build My Native Mobile App?
For an app to meet all the elements of quality and be a great app, it must go through various stages of the mobile app development process. Strategic planning, UX, design, quality assurance, testing, and app submission are the key stages. Moving from the first to the last stage of building your app can take between four to six months; or even more.
The cost of the project depends on the scope of work, the expertise, and the availability of resources. Working with a team is better than dealing with an individual freelancer who is tasked with creating all elements of the app. Experienced teams are known to take much less time as compared to inexperienced smaller teams or offshore shops. Cheap services are usually associated with costly delays.
How Do I Raise Money for My Native Mobile App?
As mentioned earlier, mobile app development can be a costly venture for startups. Early-stage ventures are forced to rely on investors to fun their app ideas. If you intend to go this route, you will have to have an elevator pitch and some marketing material to go with it. An investor pitch desk is also something you should create along with a solid business plan. One of the best ways to show your investor that you are serious about the app venture is by investing in your product.
How Can I Support My Native Mobile App to Success?
Most people make a big mistake of not seeing an app as a business of its own. Just like any other business, an app investment needs marketing, customer support, security, and analytical interpreting. You need to shift your focus to your app features and work hard to implement the best user experience. This is the reason why you need to develop an app with a goal in mind.
How Often Should I Update My Native Mobile App?
Mobile app development in a long-term commitment, and it does not end at the launching stage. Some bugs need to be fixed and some features updated. Depending on your feedback, budget, and app roadmap, you should update your app at least once a month. You can also choose to release your new app versions alongside major OS updates.
Providing frequent updates to your app improves the user experience and attracts more user engagement.
Final Thoughts
The amount of energy and time you put into answering the above questions will determine the success of the product in the app store. Use these questions to set the foundation of your app development project and help to guide the creation of your mobile app.
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