For which operating system is it better to build the mobile app first? (And why?)
I'm doing research on which OS is worth making an educational app for, and jotted down some pros/cons for both iOS and Android.
Android:
– It is known that there are more Android users, so you can potentially have a larger testing/user base.
– You don't pay any fee when publishing an app on the Play Store.
– The opposite is that Android is used by different devices, so optimisation can be difficult.
iOS:
– iOS users are more willing to pay (and I'm already used to iOS).
– The disadvantage is recurring payments in the App Store every year (about $100).
Several people have advised me, for example, the Ionic Framework or Flutter, which would allow for cross-platform development.
From your point of view, which platform is worth making an app for?
Do you know any good alternatives to Flutter and the Ionic Framework?
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If I were starting a new mobile app today, I’d choose Flutter without hesitation. It lets you build fast, ship to both platforms, and still keep near-native performance.
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@nick_zaitsev1 Do you have experience with Flutter? Is it suitable for a total newbie in coding?
@busmark_w_nika Yes, and Yes) Maybe start with this book https://www.amazon.com/Beginning-App-Development-Flutter-Cross-Platform/dp/1484251806. If you have any questions or need further advice in your study, reach out.
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@nick_zaitsev1 Thank you, I always appreciate good literature! :)