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If there is one thing that nearly every mobile app developer will agree upon, it is that creating a Mobile app is not even remotely similar to creating a desktop app. There are various breakpoints that you have to take into consideration for a powerful and user-liked Mobile application. These considerations make creating an app for a touch-based interface more complex and challenging than for a mouse-based one.
In this article, we will look at some of these key challenges faced whether by a novice or an expert mobile app developer as well as worldwide.
1. Compatibility with Multiple Devices
Creating a successful mobile app means having to perform it equally well and fit in 3-inch screens as well as 5-inch screens. Same applies to different types of operating systems. Mobile phones mostly use the three main OS - Android, iOS, and Windows. Each of the Operating System has its own set of patterns and user interfaces that the app must adhere to till some extent. The solution is to develop your app using Responsive App Design. This design provides for the much-needed flexibility to your app and allows it to well-perform across all formats and sizes.
2. Interactive User Interface
Mobile users are more fickle and impatient than the desktop users. If your site is not responsive or too slow to load, the chances are that the user will uninstall the app and never open it again. You must also not try to fit all the items from a 15-inch desktop site to the mobile app version. Doing so will only slow down the site speed and make the user more averted to your cluttered app. Go for a minimalist approach with the focus on a simple structure and easy to use functionalities.
3. Performance v/s Battery Battle
Ah, the long-standing battle of bridging the gap between high-speed performance and the long battery life! The challenge here is to develop an app that is free of bugs, while at the same time, runs on minimal battery consumption. Performance, though the vital aspect for the success of an app, will not impress the end-users if their Smartphone battery is draining too fast by running the app. To avoid any trouble in the last stages, run the test cases for the beta version and compare the performance v/s battery charts to finalize it as per your expectations.
4. Right Marketing Approach
Extensive marketing strategy is the one weak area of mobile app developers as they have to switch roles from a designer to a marketer. There is an intense bottleneck competition going on at many platforms to push the apps to the top. A lot of apps for a similar purpose flood app stores everywhere. But people will likely go towards that app which their friends or social media circles recommend. Remember- Better promotional strategies will result in better rankings.
5. Finances and Managing Funds
You may have a great idea for the app, but without the adequate funding and capital, it becomes difficult to convert that idea into a real-life application. There are two main ways to get the money and manage your finances; you can get an investor interested in your project or you can raise funds by yourself. There are many ways of achieving that- you can apply for a loan, ask from your social circle; take part in ongoing app contents and crowdsourcing, etc.
After successfully getting the finances, another main issue is how to manage it efficiently and make the most out of it.
Conclusion
There are many factors in the recipe to become a successful mobile app developer. If you are passionate towards your goals, these challenges can serve as the stepping stones towards your successful mobile application.
