Why Is Native the Right Choice for Your Next Mobile App?

Mobile apps have changed the way we live and experience our lives. A large population of people is quite literally living their lives on their smartphones. Use of mobile apps has increased dramatically in the past few years. Almost every other business and brand has their own mobile app. Just being present on the web is not enough anymore.

But developing a mobile app has its own set of complications. When you decide to build a mobile app there are several questions that come up: what kind of an app do you want? What will be the purpose of the app? What kind of features do you want in the app? This kind of questions will determine the nature of the app, whether it will be a native app or a hybrid app. Today the scope of native web development has increased so it is always advisable to connect with a recognized web applications development company that tends to provide high-end solutions like never before.

Both Native apps and Hybrid apps have different features and are build for different reasons. As a result, Native web developers define it as one of the most-wanted features. Even after hybrid apps came in, a lot of brands and companies have still continued using native apps. Here are a few reasons why native apps are still considered to be a justified solution. 

1. App Features

Native apps still offer some features that web technology cannot offer. HTML5 allows access to GPS, Accelerometer, and Compass. Custom keyboards are also not available. Web apps have still got no solution for push notifications. You need to know that any new features will be made available natively first and will only be available on browser later.

2. User Experience

Apps made using native technology are faster and smoother in use. If there are animations and gestures like swiping involved, it is better to use a native app. Here the native app will definitely out perform the web app. If you are also expecting specific functionality like zoom-in and zoom-out, and multi-touch, it is better to use native APIs. These kind of functions are easy to access in native APIs.

3. Monetization and Stats

For some specific services, the content providers often insist their users on installing the application instead of using the smartphone browser. The reasons for this are mostly related to monetization. Monetizing apps is much easier on the app store if your plan includes driving revenue by way of selling apps or making use of in-app purchases.

Also, the statistics related to installation, uninstallation, and usage of the app are easier to track on a native app. The same usage statistics can turn out to be deceiving and also difficult to follow at the same time.

4. App Updates

Writing an app is the first and foremost step. But after a while, you will be wanting to add updates to the app in form of design or features. So you will release another version, that will have all the new features, and fix the old bugs and improve the overall user experience. So providing these updates and making sure it works on all kinds of phones will be much more convenient if you go for a native app.

5. Security

Security is one major factor that must be considered for an application and without doubt, a native app will provide better security for the user’s data and information. Sites are often easy to crack because of the API keys given in the source, which are easy to see. Web apps are easily susceptible to malicious acts, but native apps are difficult to tamper with.

Final word

Above mentioned are some of the points you must consider before deciding what kind of app you will be needing. Deciding whether or not your app should be build in a native environment depends on a lot of factors and conditions. So before building the app, you must take those factors into consideration. It will make it much more easier for you to decide.

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