Native Application
One of the biggest unknowns when developing a mobile application is defining what will be the ideal development for our project.
Although there are different types of developments , the Native, Hybrid and Web Apps are the ones that offer the greatest benefits.
In this article we will talk specifically about Native Applications and what their advantages are.
What is a Native Application?
All those apps that are specifically developed for a specific operating system are known as Native Applications .
It is installed directly on the device itself , taking advantage of the characteristics of the smartphone or tablet.
The apps can be viewed from the mobile or tablet even without an Internet connection .
Native app users download these apps from popular online app stores. Apple Store for Apple devices and Google Play or similar for other devices.
Advantages of developing a Native Application
- The download or installation of the Native Applications is done from the different app stores of each device and they do not require an Internet connection for their operation.
- They are developed to adapt and take advantage of mobile functions and access most hardware features such as camera, calendar, GPS, etc.
- Allow Push notifications , you access potential customers through promotions and offers.
- By being exposed in an App Store, the applications have good visibility and this allows reviews and ratings to be received, which increases the notoriety of the application.
- The user experience is increased thanks to the interface of the native apps, which allow us to offer a good design and a more pleasant and simple way of browsing.
- It allows constant updates to be able to adapt to the criticism and evaluations it receives and to be able to give a response to integrate improvements, corrections and updates.
- Great performance due to the fast response time thanks to the fact that the native application uses the smartphones processing to the maximum.
When to develop a Native Application?
Here we explain what to take into account to develop a native application :
- When you want to prioritize quality and user experience , despite the investment and development time being much higher.
- If you want the device’s own functions to be used , such as the camera, microphone, notifications, GPS, etc.
- Greater speed and better performance since this type of native application has access to the processor and local storage of the device.
- With a native application, you can get more performance from the screens of the devices . This is very important to ensure that the app displays correctly on different screens and resolutions.
- It is not mandatory to have access to the Internet, so a native application allows you to work offline . This is essential if, for example, the native app is a mobile game.
Conclusion:
A native app is ideal for interacting with your customers, building your database and boosting your business sales and of course standing out from the competition.