Pros and Cons of Hybrid Mobile Application Development

No matter if you’re a startup or an enterprise, your business always needs more and long-term customers. You can’t deny this as businesses of all types do everything to get new customers retaining the existing ones. The task is tough as thousands of service providers are available globally that work in the similar domain as yours. Getting customers isn’t impossible, but is certainly a challenging task. When it comes to reaching new customers, you need to try the newest techniques that work faster to take your business globally. Among the new techniques, the use of mobile applications tops the list. Without a doubt or hesitation, you must believe that mobile apps have been very effective in reaching customers that transact their business on the go. They’re more engaged with their mobile handset. The mobile apps are a boon for the business that targets to reach those on-the-move-customers.

Among the most popular types of mobile applications, the demand is increasing for the Hybrid mobile apps. The demand has also enhanced the responsibilities of the Hybrid Mobile App Developers India as they’re responsible for bringing the top apps. However, these developers always encourage their clients to know about the pros and cons of these apps before they decide their pick.

Hybrid App

If you’re one of the probable owners of a hybrid mobile application, then the following information would update your knowledge further, and you would be able to decide better.

Pros/Advantages

1. Affordable:

Experts are of the view that cost of development of Hybrid apps is cheaper than developing applications on both iOS and Android platforms. The cost of Hybrid Mobile Application Development Services India is comparatively more affordable for businesses in any budget.

2. Cross-platform:

The developers are of the view that these apps have the ability to work smoothly on multiple devices with several operating systems. These apps run well to bring better UX to the users.

3. Development:

The developers are full of praise here for the Hybrid apps as they can use the same language (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) that’s always easier for them to manage. This facility keeps the cost of developing these apps well within the affordable limits of the customers.

4. Accessibility:

Like Native and Web applications, the Hybrid apps have the ability to connect and use the phone features that include camera, GPS accessibility, and contacts. The users face absolutely no technical flaws here as the app does well to bring them complete satisfaction.

5. Distribution:

These Hybrid applications are available at all major app stores and downloading them from those stores is very easy. The owners can distribute the app through all the stores include Google Play and Apple Play Store.

Cons/Disadvantages

1. Speed:

The Hybrid mobile applications are comparatively slower than the Native apps and that’s a major issue that the developers are working on. Slower apps often don’t get better UX as major users wish the app to get loaded in less than 10 seconds.

2. UI/UX:

Due to the frequent use of visual elements, usually graphics and animations, the users often fail to get a good experience while using these apps. Apart from speed, it’s a major issue that offends the users. The success rate and popularity fall quite considerably.

3. Bugs:

These are purely technical and they create strong challenges for the app developers and Quality Analysts. The most difficult thing about these bugs lies in the fact that they vary depending on the operating systems that the devices use. Tracking and fixing them is often a time-consuming affair.

Bottom Line:

The trend of getting Hybrid apps is catching momentum across the businesses these days. The business owners are the key people here as they decide if they would go with a Native app or a Hybrid app. They should be aware of the pros and cons of these apps before they decide.

Do you know any other pros/cons of Hybrid apps? Did we miss out on anything here? If so, then don’t forget to comment in the section below.

Mass Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Written by

We're an IT Consultant providing custom built operational applications to tailor-made ERP solutions for SMEs & Startups. https://massoftind.com

Welcome to a place where words matter. On Medium, smart voices and original ideas take center stage - with no ads in sight. Watch
Follow all the topics you care about, and we’ll deliver the best stories for you to your homepage and inbox. Explore
Get unlimited access to the best stories on Medium — and support writers while you’re at it. Just $5/month. Upgrade