{"id":362,"date":"2017-11-02T10:17:12","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T10:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sysbunny.com\/blog\/?p=362"},"modified":"2021-06-05T17:18:39","modified_gmt":"2021-06-05T11:48:39","slug":"12-benefits-of-android-application-development-for-online-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sysbunny.com\/blog\/12-benefits-of-android-application-development-for-online-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Benefits of Android Application Development for Online Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Online businesses never prefer to restrict mobile-friendly website development but love to go beyond it and try to offer exceptional user experiences with&nbsp;<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Android app development<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Android apps are winning over the other mobile OS platform in several respects.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With the advent of technologies, computing devices have changed the overall scenario of the world. With the introduction of high-tech mobile computing devices like smartphones and tablets, businesses have seen newer opportunities in terms of audience and sales.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Today Internet is accessible on mobile devices. The mobile apps are offering exceptional user experiences to win the hearts of e-commerce shoppers. Mobile devices like smartphones are penetrating heavily year after year.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In 2014, 1.57 billion smartphone devices were sold in the world market. It has risen steadily from 1.86 billion in 2015 and 2.1 billion in 2016 to 2.32 billion in 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Recommended Read:&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysbunny.com\/blog\/features-to-enhance-android-ui-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">9 Effective Features to Enhance the Android UI Design<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It has made mobile application usage significantly high for businesses, including e-commerce. However, mobile operating systems are not the same on all mobile or smartphone devices. There is an extensive fragmentation existing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For instance, Apple Inc. offers an iOS platform, Google supports Android OS, and Microsoft reins on the Windows Mobile\/Phone platform.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">These all giants have their marketplaces with proprietary to open-source nature.<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 &#8211; Android Ecosystem the Largest One<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">At the beginning of the smartphone era, Apple was ruling the market. Still, with the introduction of Android, the status has gone, and now the Android ecosystem is considering the largest one in terms of the number of apps available in the marketplaces. Therefore,<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Google Play has 2,800,000 apps and resides on the top in the app downloading too.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Apple App Store has 2,200,000 apps and resides in the second position.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Windows Mobile and BlackBerry World have a negligible share compared to both giants.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Takeaway:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The more extensive ecosystem indicates stability and more opportunities, so Android apps have a bright and robust future if you invest in Android app development.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2 &#8211; Android Enjoys Hefty Mobile OS Market Share<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Earlier, we have seen that more than two billion smartphone users exist in 2017 across the world. Out of the massive number of mobile users,<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">66.74% have Android OS<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">31.46% have iOS.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">0.73% have Windows Mobile OS.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">0.50% have Symbian (BlackBerry) OS<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Takeaway:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The data suggest that the highest number of smartphone users have Android OS running on their devices. Businesses can leverage a vast audience by developing an Android app with native experiences.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3 &#8211; Cost of App Development<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Android app development costs in India like cheaper, but the quality outsourcing hub is approximate.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">$2,000 to $5,000 for the Basic Apps.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">$5,000 to $8,000 for the Complex Apps.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">$10,000 to $18,000 for the Custom Apps.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The iOS app development cost in India like cheaper, but the quality outsourcing hub is approximate:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">$5,000 to $8,000 for the Complex Apps.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">$10,000 to $18,000 for the Custom Apps.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">$20,000 to $40,000 for the Custom Apps.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Takeaway:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The vast differences in app development cost are self-portraying. Android app development is always cheaper if you have an impeccable team of experienced and expert Android app developers from a reputed\u00a0<a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysbunny.com\/android-application-development.php\">Android App Development Company<\/a> &#8211; SysBunny!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4 &#8211; Role of App Development Technologies<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Swift and Objective-C developer rate is 10% to 15% higher than their counterparts using Java for Android app development in any corner of the planet. It indicates that Android app development is cheaper compared to iOS application programming thanks to costly programming technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Takeaway:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Businesses can save a significant amount of bucks by selecting Android app development for their mobile identity.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5 &#8211; Cost of Android App Testing<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fragmentation is a big headache on the Android platform, and it may lead to a high cost of testing when carried out for a vast audience.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fortunately, recent cloud-based testing tools and virtual testing on true devices by some platforms\/entrepreneurs have eased Android app developers&#8217; lives.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Android&#8217;s low-cost devices are another winning thing compared to iOS device costs that enable <a href=\"https:\/\/sysbunny.medium.com\/top-15-android-app-development-companies-2021-updated-list-563b723952ad\" class=\"rank-math-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Android app development agencies<\/a> to invest in simulators\/emulators and true devices for testing.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">6 &#8211; Cost of App Deployment<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Apple App Store as iOS App Marketplace Google Play Store as Android App Marketplace<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">App Store has its strict rules and restrictions when it comes to uploading your app to the store. Google Play gives you more freedom.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The\u00a0<\/span><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysbunny.com\/hire-ios-developer.php\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">iOS app<\/span><\/a><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysbunny.com\/hire-ios-developer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">l<\/span><\/a><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysbunny.com\/hire-ios-developer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">i<\/span><\/a><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysbunny.com\/hire-ios-developer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">c<\/span><\/a><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysbunny.com\/hire-ios-developer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a<\/span><\/a><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysbunny.com\/hire-ios-developer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">t<\/span><\/a><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysbunny.com\/hire-ios-developer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">i<\/span><\/a><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysbunny.com\/hire-ios-developer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">o<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysbunny.com\/hire-ios-developer.php\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">n<\/span><\/a><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysbunny.com\/hire-ios-developer.php\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> developers<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0have to sign up on Apple Store by paying $99 as an annual fee. Google Play Store takes a one-off payment of $25.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Apple App Store takes a couple of days for approval. Google Play Store explicit approval stage rapidly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">App Store has a high chance of rejection with obscured reasons. Play Store hardly proves irrational in approval.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Takeaway:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For the sake of these reasons, iOS developers consume more time, resources, and money in frequent iterations. It makes Android app development far cheaper in the end than we assume.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">7 &#8211; Monetization<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The iOS apps sell with a high profit margin compared to Android apps. It is due to the regional dominance of iOS in the US and Western Europe.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The users in Asia, Africa, and Australia regions have tendencies to pay lesser for mobile applications.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Takeaway:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, freemium Ads enabled Android apps can work best to earn, and Android is the apparent winner in that sense.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">8 &#8211; Development Tools<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Android Studio for Android can run on Windows or Mac.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">X-code for iOS runs only on Mac.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Therefore, very few companies invest in heavy iOS app development.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">9 &#8211; Hire App Developer Rates<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The hire iOS app developers demand higher pay scales than <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysbunny.com\/hire-android-developer.php\">Android developers<\/a>. It makes Android app development cheaper.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10 &#8211; Design Guideline<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Material design is a big winner for Android apps. Moreover, fewer strict guidelines on the Android platform than iOS become the cause of preference on Android apps.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">11 &#8211; Marketplace Options<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Android is an open-source and open platform, so it offers complete freedom to publish your app in any marketplace that supports Android app distribution.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In iOS apps, a business must restrict up to Apple App Store because it is a proprietary system.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">12 &#8211; Open Source<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Android platform is open source and free from any license or other charges while using Android OS. Businesses can run on any device supporting Android OS that gives a broad range of choices when buying the device.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Apple is a proprietary platform and compels everyone to use iOS devices only for iOS apps, which restrict the choices for selection and budgeting.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Conclusion:<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We have seen nearly a dozen Android app development selection benefits when we have to restrict up to a single platform and choose the first preference.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you are looking for Android app development and feeling dilemma to make the proper selection, contact our Android app development team or\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"rank-math-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">mobile app developers at SysBunny<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to get perfect clues. 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