There is a constant dilemma in the world whether to choose Nikon or Canon, Coca Cola or Pepsi, manual or automatic transmission. It seems to be faster to determine which was the first - egg or chicken than for programmers to decide which applications are better - native or cross-platforms. We are going to take a neutral position as we have specialists in all areas and our HRs will never forgive us if we sided with something one. Anyway, each option has its own pros and cons.
It is crucial for us that our clients’ businesses are successful. Not only do we create programs, but also support them in the future. Therefore, we take into account all available options and requirements while making a choice of the best development method in order for the client to get the maximum profit and positive feedback from users.
NATIVE OR CROSS-PLATFORM WITH EXAMPLES.
NATIVE APPLICATIONS
Native applications have seamless access to device hardware, such as microphone, camera, GPS etc. In this way, these applications get all possible benefits of the device and provide high performance and better UX. Thanks to native applications there is no need to worry about their compatibility with the device or browser behavior.
IOS applications are created using the XCode development environment and the Swift and Objective C programming languages. Android Studio is most frequently used in order to create applications for Android. Android applications are developed with the help of Java and Kotlin.
Advantages of native applications:
Disadvantages of native applications:
In which cases it is better to use native applications:
An example of our native application is the Medical Assistant, which was created exclusively for iPads.
One more example is the application for charging electric cars.
CROSS-PLATFORM APPLICATIONS
Cross-platform application development is a simplified development process for different platforms. These programs provide users with the appearance and feelings similar to Native. In addition, these programs are stable and easy to maintain.
Advantages of cross-platform applications:
Disadvantages of cross-platform applications:
In which cases it is better to use cross-platforms:
THE EXAMPLES OF CROSS-PLATFORMS, WHICH WE HAVE CREATED:
Smart Shower, which is created on the Flutter
Location Based Dating App, which is created on the React Native
The technology is developing incredibly fast, but we have analyzed the market and our customers’ requests and assume that in a few years cross-platforms will have more advantages than native applications. Despite this fact they will remain as vinyl players and film cameras for true connoisseurs and admirers.