{"id":11216,"date":"2021-06-17T09:00:34","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T13:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/limetech.co\/?p=11216"},"modified":"2021-06-17T09:00:34","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T13:00:34","slug":"native-vs-cross-platform-mobile-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tjarb.com\/limetech\/blog\/limetech-updates\/native-vs-cross-platform-mobile-app\/","title":{"rendered":"Native vs. cross-platform mobile app. Comparing the pros and cons."},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the right development approach for your new mobile app?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you build a native app for iOS or Android? Or take a cross-platform approach and build for both? Your development team can advise you, but ultimately the decision is in your hands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, you\u2019ll want to be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limetech.co\/planning-your-dream-app-lets-talk-mobile-app-terminology\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clear on your terminology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019ll also need to consider the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limetech.co\/ios-or-android-for-your-new-mobile-app\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">needs and habits of your target users<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Finally, you\u2019ll want to understand the pros and cons of developing a native vs. cross-platform mobile app from a business perspective.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing an approach to developing your new mobile app<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11166 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/tjarb.com\/limetech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-yan-krukov-4458420-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>As you move toward choosing an operating system (or systems), you\u2019ll need to choose a development strategy. Will you be building a native or cross-platform app? In layman\u2019s terms, will you be creating an app that\u2019s customized specifically for one <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Operating_system\">operating system<\/a>, or an app that can be delivered across multiple platforms? There are a number of factors that come into play. Let\u2019s weigh the pros and cons of native vs. cross-platform app development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the pros and cons of building a native app?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pros of building a native app <\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Highly customizable\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Fast performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Works offline as well as online<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cons of building a native app<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Longer development timeline (usually)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Slower downloads<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Higher associated costs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Updates needed more often<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros and cons of building a cross-platform app<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pros of building a cross-platform app <\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Works across multiple operating systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Faster development timeline (usually)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Lower cost and time investment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Good fit for developing a minimum viable product (MVP) <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cons of building a cross-platform app<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Some limitations on features and capabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Some limitations on layout and appearance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Slower performance speeds in some circumstances\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An additional note: you may have heard the term \u201c<\/span><b>hybrid app<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d before. Some people use the terms \u201ccross-platform app\u201d and \u201chybrid app\u201d interchangeably, but they are not necessarily the same. Hybrid apps combine elements of native apps and web technology. This can be used to achieve a cross-platform app. In most cases, you will just need to compare native vs. cross-platform mobile app development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Our approach <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10953 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/limetech.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/LimeTechNewLogo2021-283x300.png\" alt=\"limetech logo\" width=\"236\" height=\"251\" \/>LimeTech currently specializes in cross-platform app development using <\/span><b>Flutter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>React Native<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We enjoy the faster development process and quicker time to market associated with this approach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Producing an app from a single codebase that reaches both iOS and Android customers is deeply satisfying, and works well for entrepreneurs building their first <\/span><b>minimum viable product (MVP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If this is you, we are happy to help you out with your project. <a href=\"https:\/\/limetech.co\/contact-us\/\">Get in touch<\/a> for a fast and easy quote.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><i>LimeTech<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a creative tech company with a focus on innovation and adaptive change. We use technical know-how, design skills, and deep experience in entrepreneurship to help companies advance their business goals. Our specialties include <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/limetech.co\/mobile-application-development\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile app development<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/limetech.co\/website-design-and-development\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website design<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/limetech.co\/it-consulting-services\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">technology planning<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/limetech.co\/remote-work-solutions\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remote work solutions<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s the right development approach for your new mobile app?\u00a0 Should you build a native app for iOS or Android? 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