Number
of smart phone users is increasing consistently over the passage of
time and there is commensurate development in the number of app
developers for mobile devices. Till sometimes past Apple iPhone and
iPad apps were the reigning champions but its competitor the Google
Android is steadily raising and it has the potential to overtake
Apple apps conclusively. But the million dollar question is what
makes Android apps so popular in the users’ circles?
Android
the Developer’s Choice
Thus
when it comes to app development the prospective developer has a
couple of options to choose from. First; they can opt for the
traditional champion Apple iOS and the second and at present the more
popular option is going for the Android
app development solutions. A
comparison of the two tech giants in the field of mobile technologies
can answer the question on the popularity of Android apps. As the
recent survey indicated the popularity of Android is considerably
higher among the app developers. Graph 1 shows the consistent growth
of Android in the market.
Difference
of Programming Language
Android
is based on Java programming language in contrast with the objective
C language used by iOS. Java is the favorite of the developers
because it is platform independent, a facility not available with
objective C. Hence an Android
app Company finds
it much easier developing Android apps instead of the apps for iOS.
In case of the Apple iOS the app developer needs to be conversant
with C and C++ languages. That is why when the Samsung Galaxy Tab hit
the market based on Android OS, it was easily accepted by millions of
users posing big threat to Apple iPhone in terms of popularity.
Best
Android Solutions
Some
of the best Android
app development solutions have
hit the market in form of apps reviewed by sites like the Android
Tapp that provides the latest news as well as all updates on the
apps. It even offers interviews conducted with mobile app developers
from all over the world. Developers all over the world find this type
of information to their liking as it comes as open and transparent
process in contrast to rather secretive process adopted by Apple as
we; as the iPhone app developers around. There are many reviewing
websites where the developers of Android apps get their desired
contents for using in the project. In contrast iPhone and other Apple
device app developers find it difficult to get such information.
Another
pertinent reason for the Android
app Company preferring
the Android apps is that they have fewer crash records in comparison
to the Apple apps. Image below indicates the comparative position of
the two types of apps developed.
It
is evident that in terms of convenience, ease of use, and robustness,
Android apps take the premier position in the books of most
developers across the globe.
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