Native app developer

What is a native app?

A native app is an app that is specifically developed for a particular operating system, such as iOS or Android. These apps are written in the language supported by the operating system, such as Swift for iOS and Kotlin for Android.

Native app or hybrid app development?

When developing a mobile app, you face the choice between a native app and a hybrid app. Both approaches have their own advantages and considerations. The right choice depends on the specific needs of your project, including objectives and target audience, available resources, and intended timeline for launch.

Developing a native app

A native app is an app that is specifically developed for one platform, such as iOS or Android. Since the app is tailored to the unique features and capabilities of that platform, it offers the best possible performance and user experience. Native apps provide the highest degree of reliability and speed, making them ideal for complex and demanding applications.

Developing a hybrid app

A hybrid app is an app that works on multiple platforms, such as iOS and Android, without needing to develop a separate app for each platform. Instead of using the programming language of each specific platform, a hybrid app is written in a single codebase that runs on both operating systems. This makes development more efficient and cost-effective, as you only need to build one app instead of two separate native apps.

At DTT, we are happy to help you make the right choice for your app project. We have all the techniques in-house and provide you with independent advice based on the project and your wishes. Whether you opt for the superior performance of a native app or the cost efficiency of a hybrid app, we ensure that you get the best possible solution that fits your specific needs and goals.

Advantages of a Native app

Native apps are popular for a reason; we would like to explain the biggest advantages of native apps:

1. You build with the tools from Apple and Google.
   Apple and Google create tools to build beautiful apps: Native apps. The latest iOS features—which are released every year—are first available for native apps. Think of FaceID or app previews. Native apps enjoy first-party support from Apple and Google. For hybrid frameworks, you may rely more quickly on third parties.
   

2. A perfect app experience for iOS and Android users
   The advantage of two codebases: the UI and the UX of the native app is fully aligned with the standards from iOS and Android. As a result, the app experience will look and feel slightly different on both platforms. For a hybrid app, this often requires more tweaking, but a native app fits seamlessly here. If you're looking for a luxurious app experience, nothing beats native.
   

3. An app that lasts 10+ years
   Even in sustainable maintenance, native still leads hybrid, although this gap is narrowing. However, with first-party support from Apple and Google, the best long-term security is guaranteed.

Developing an effective native app

At DTT, we help you invest your reserved budget as efficiently as possible in developing an effective app, with technology that fits the usage and future ambitions. We do this in the heart of Amsterdam with a team of over 60 specialists. To effectively work towards the desired result, we break development down into manageable steps.

1. We clarify the goal and determine the strategy
   Together, we determine which functionalities directly contribute to achieving the main objectives, then we work out a concept in a functional design: an interactive prototype.

2. We provide independent technical advice
   From Flutter apps, Progressive Web Apps, Hybrid Apps to Native apps. We have everything in-house to effectively implement the carefully tested techniques. Together, we determine whether a native application is the most suitable or if another type of app might be a better choice.

3. We first develop an MVP app
   First, we develop an app that can be deployed immediately to achieve the main goal; this is also called an MVP, or ‘Minimum Viable Product’. From this strong foundation, a richer version 2.0 or 3.0 can be developed.

4. We test and optimize the app
   With usability testing and analytics, we determine which adjustments can boost the user experience towards our objectives, so we can make informed choices to further develop and optimize the app.

5. We offer ongoing support
   As a strategic partner and specialist, we keep the app up-to-date and provide managed hosting with a 99.99% uptime guarantee. We guide your team digitally, and we help engage the target audience to achieve even more results from the app.

From the first brainstorming session, the development of the application to ongoing support: as an app developer and strategic partner, we are eager to help you maximize the results from the native app.

A glimpse of our portfolio: Native apps

As a versatile team—with experts in web, game, and application development—we combine the best of the digital world into effective native apps. In this way, we help our diverse clients achieve various objectives and serve a wide audience.

● Fun rewards for swiping green thumbs. An enriched customer experience and more loyal customers for Famiflora. The loyalty app we developed is rated 4.8 stars in the app stores.

● Bringing book lovers together in a modern book club. For the Hebban book community, we developed a beautiful community app, complete with digital bookshelves.

● A smart ordering process that you can easily navigate through. For Kruitsbosch – and its partners in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany – we developed a handy ordering app.

What development technique do you need?

The choice of a Native app depends entirely on the objectives, target audience, desired usage, future ambitions, and budget. Do you want to know whether a Hybrid, Native, Flutter, or web application is most suitable for your plans? At DTT, we offer the mentioned development techniques in-house, so we can provide independent advice on which technique best fits your situation.

Want to develop a Native app?

Discuss your ideas, wishes, or challenges during a non-binding introductory meeting. We will answer your most important questions and are happy to help you think through a suitable concept and the best technique for an effective app. Feel free to contact us.