Uploading and Publishing an App to the Google Play Store: Step-by-step Guidance!

You’re finally done with developing an outstanding application and cannot wait to introduce it to the target users! Sounds great! Nevertheless, you are wondering how to execute the subsequent process – uploading and publishing the app on the Google Play Store.

For beginners and novices, this process might seem tricky and confusing. Hence, app creators/owners must be thoroughly aware of the entire process; whether they are doing it themselves or outsourcing the entire project to a mobile app development company.

This post provides step-by-step guidance on how to upload and publish an app to the Google Play Store. So, here we go!

Uploading and Publishing an App to the Google Play Store: Major Steps

Creating a Google Developer Account using Google Play Developer Console

A developer dashboard is a mandatory prerequisite for uploading an Android app to the play store. For this, use the Google Play console – a type of backend controlling center that enables mobile app developers to submit Android apps to the Play Store. A one-time charge amounting to 25$ has to be paid for opening a developer account. No additional charges are levied while updating apps in the future. Furthermore, the same developer account can be used for publishing several Android applications. The developer account comes with loads of functions and control features and allows free uploading of Google Play Store apps. After the developer account request is submitted, it takes up to 48 hours for getting approved.

Check out the steps for creating a developer account:

• Creating a Google account: A Gmail ID that will be linked to your Google Developer account.
• Creating a Google developer account in Google Play Console: You need to log in using Google credentials, and then check the box for accepting the agreement concerning your app’s distribution on Google Play. Thereafter, your Google account gets connected with your developer account, and you are provided the option of publishing the app either with a professional account or your personal Gmail account. You have to log in to the Play Store Console with your preferred account and complete the registration process. Once done, click on the option – “continue to payment.”
• Configuring Google wallet and paying the registration charges: You need to configure Google wallet, by selecting your country from the list available, paying the Play Store charges for developers, providing the personal information asked for, and mentioning the payment details. Now, you need to pay the Play store charges for developers.
• Setting up the developer profile: Now, set up a developer profile in your developer console. Information like the name, contact number, and email ID of the developer is to be provided and the developer’s name appears on the app profile. Then, click on “complete registration.

Creating a Google Wallet Merchant Account and linking it to the Google Play Developer Account

You need a merchant account for receiving payments from end-users, in case users have to pay for app downloads, or your app supports in-app purchases. Follow the steps given below for creating a merchant account.

• Sign in using the developer account
• Click the “Reports” option provided in the menu
• Choose “Financial Reports”
• Tap the option – “Set up a merchant account now”
• Add the details of your business
• Click on the option “submit”

Now, the merchant account will be linked to the developer account on Google Play Console and you will be able to effectively manage as well as monitor your app’s sales.

Preparing the necessary Documents

It is advisable to prepare the Privacy Policy and the EULA (End User License Agreement) beforehand. For this, you may either refer to the documents of similar applications or hire a lawyer to do the needful.

EULA

EULA, an agreement between the app owner and the end-users, contains some important information including the dos and don’ts to be adhered to while using the product, intellectual property information, and the licensing charges.

Privacy policy

Privacy policy and terms of use mention the services offered by an app and the user behavior expected, though this aspect is not mandatory as per Google standards. A privacy policy includes the information given below:

• The app’s functional features – free and paid functionalities
• A list mentioning all kinds of user data that the app collects, processes, and uses
• The technical information about the users’ device as well as the installed OS that is collected by the app
• The presence of specific content and age criteria of users (if any)
• The terms and conditions concerning the subscription
• Citizenship/location of a majority of the end-users
• Location of the app’s copyright holder
• The place of registration of the brand/business enterprise that owns the app
• The selected legal standards and legislation that will be followed to regulate legal relations or to resolve disputes

Complying with Google Developer Policies

Remember to ensure that your product is aligned with the requirements mentioned in Google Developer Policies. These policies state the prerequisites you need to follow while building, updating, and promoting an app to stick to the high-end standards of the app store. Your app may be blocked, rejected, and even deleted from the Play Store if any of these policies are violated. Your developer account may even be terminated if several repetitive violations are noticed.

Creating the Application and uploading it on the Play Store

Once, the merchant account is registered, the app can be uploaded on the Play Store, by following these simple steps:

• Select the option called “All Applications” available in the menu
• Click on the option, “Add a New Application”
• Now, select the default language from the options provided in the drop-down menu
• Add the title of your application and it should not exceed thirty characters
• Tap on the “create” tab
• You will be directed to the entry page of the store where you have to fill in the complete information regarding your app.

At this juncture you need to choose from two options- Uploading APK or Preparing Store Listing - for continuing the process of uploading the app on Google Play Store.

Uploading APK (Android Package Kit)

An APK refers to an Android-based file format that is used for storing, distributing, and installing applications on Android devices. You can upload the APK by either browsing or navigating or by the process of dragging and dropping the APK into the box. Here are the steps:

• Select “Release Management” from the menu and then go to “App Releases”
• Select the type of release you want for your first release from the options – production release, internal test, open test, or closed test. Opt for production release if the app is to be introduced amongst the mass audience and internal test/open test/closed test, if you plan to test the app amongst a certain group of target users before going to production.
• Click on the “create release” tab and follow the instructions provided for uploading the APK files

Preparing Google Store Listing

The store listing contains one of the most crucial pieces of information regarding app store optimization and provides the user with comprehensive information about your app before downloading. The must-have sections are marked with an asterisk. This process requires some designing as well as copywriting efforts. And, if the job is well done your app is more likely to be displayed in searches by end-users.

• A product description (up to 4000 symbols) using the necessary keywords and app title (up to 50 symbols)
• Screenshots (2-8) depicting the best features of the app
• Icon, promo videos, and tags
• App type and categorization
• Languages supported by the app
• Contact details of support services – phone number, email addresses, website addresses, etc. – if users need to contact you (up to 4000 symbols)
• Privacy Policy

Content Rating

Content Rating is needed so that your app doesn’t get marked as an unrated application that might lead to its removal from the app store. For this, you need to provide the required information in a rating questionnaire. The information you provide must be accurate, failing which your app might be suspended or your Play Store account might be removed. Once the survey is finished, tap on “Save Questionnaire”, followed by “calculate rating”, and lastly, click on “Apply Rating”. This confirms your rating and now, you are ready to move ahead with the subsequent process.

Fixing the App Pricing and Distribution

As per Google policies, your app will be published in the selected regions/countries only. Moreover, it is important to assign a pricing policy for your application. Tap on the “Pricing and Distribution” option available in the menu and mention the following particulars:

• Choose whether your app is going to be free or paid. Remember that you are not allowed to convert free apps to paid apps later, but the price can be changed.
• Choose the countries where your app will be launched
• Tap on the option “yes” for “Primary Child-Detected”, if your app content suits children below 13 years of age. Otherwise, select the “NO” option.
• Mention whether you would like to allow ads into your app

Publishing the App

Now comes the final step – publishing the app to the Play Store!

• Go back to the “App Releases” tab and choose “Manage Production”.
• Click “Edit Release” followed by “Review”, and then click on the option “Start rollout to Production”.
• Then click the tab “Confirm” to successfully end the entire procedure – you’ve uploaded your app to the Google Play Store for free.

Wait for your app to get the store’s approval – the store usually takes two hours to a few days to review your app.

Final Words:

I hope my esteemed readers are now well versed with the entire procedure of publishing an app at the app store. However, your journey doesn’t end here! Your app has to compete with more than 2.9 million apps available at the app store for achieving success. Therefore, you need to invest continuous efforts and devise winning marketing strategies for fulfilling your objective.

If you feel that your in-house resources are not enough to meet these requirements, hire professional assistance. In this regard, Biz4Solutions, a leading IT firm offering competent outsourcing software development services, to global clients; would be a reliable technical partner to choose. Let us know your app model and business requirements. We will help you to create a success story.

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What are the Factors that affect the Cost of React Native App Development?

The React Native framework is today, one of the most popular picks for architecting cross-platform applications that look, feel and perform like native apps. The key advantages of choosing React Native app development are:

• Easy learning curve
• open-source nature
• Simple UI
• Faster time-to-market and lesser resources needed
• Low development cost
• The availability of pre-built components and ready-made solutions
• A highly reusable code
• Effortless switching from web to a mobile-centric app owing to the single-codebase feature
• Live reloading feature that enables viewing the changes executed in the source code directly on the app without any need to recompile the app
• A dynamic and vibrant global community

However, business enterprises opting for React Native development must also be aware of the project cost estimate and crucial aspects that elevate the developmental expenses. This article discusses the key factors that accelerate the app development expenses in React Native projects. Check them out!

React Native: In a nutshell

React Native, a JavaScript framework enables the development of natively rendering mobile apps that run across Android as well as iOS. This framework is based on the Facebook JavaScript library of React for creating UIs, but unlike React does not target the browser.

Just like React for the web, React Native applications are created combining JavaScript and XML, an esque markup called JSX. Thereafter, The “bridge” in React Native invokes the native rendering APIs in Java (for Android apps) or Objective-C (for iOS apps). This way a React Native app uses real mobile UI components for rendering instead of using web views leading to native-like mobile app performance. Moreover, this framework exposes JavaScript interfaces for platform APIs, allowing the apps to access platform-centric features such as device camera, the users’ location, etc.

The React Native platform supports Android as well as iOS and holds the potential to expand its capabilities in the coming years. Some of the industry tycoons like Facebook, TaskRabbit, Palantir, are reaping the benefits of this outstanding framework.

Major Factors that Increase React Native App Development Cost

App Complexity matters

Crafting a simple app with an MVP is cost-effective and can be developed much faster. Contrarily, if the app is a complex one with innovative features and integrations, the React Native app development cost as well as the time to execute the project goes up considerably.

The complexity of an app depends on the factors mentioned below:

• The feature of making a purchase within the app as well as the number of in-app purchases.
• The type of deployment architecture model used for back-end development: BaaS or Custom. The BaaS model involves working around ready-to-use backend architecture while custom development involves delivering a customized structural design as per the specific project requirements of the client. Needless to say, the level of customization increases the complexity.
• An admin panel with rich functionalities: Using this feature app owners can track down activities taking place within the app, view crucial stats, and update content without seeking help from developers.
• The kind of legacy integration needed: Integration of the application with an enterprise system or a standalone app. Integrating with business systems requires third-party APIs, extensions, host system app modifications, etc. thereby increasing the app complexity.
• Third-party integration: This includes third-party plugins that allow an application to interact with other apps’ features, simplify login/payments, and many more outstanding benefits that make an app comprehensible. Nevertheless, the more the number of third-party integrations, the more the complexity.
• Dependence of an app on hardware like in IoT apps
• The use of in-built smartphone device features like camera, GPS, Bluetooth, Barometers, Nearby, etc. for enhancing an app’s performance.

Authorization/Login

React Native apps that need any type of authorizations or logins will be costlier to develop as they require role-based checks established by React Native developers. Moreover, the app development team as well as the system development team of an enterprise needs to put in additional efforts to ensure that such apps are created and deployed properly.

UI/UX Design

An app with smooth transitions for moving across screens, well-timed animation, and efficient user flow is highly desirable by end-users. Hence, a well-crafted UI/UX design is necessary for engaging as well as retaining users, but this comes with a price as it increases the complexity of the app.

Additional features

Additional features like integration with social media channels and other lucrative add-ons like in-app purchases; tailored functions, etc. involve extra expenses but make an app all the more captivating, desirable, and client-centric. The inclusion of add-ons depends entirely on the end-user/client preferences and requirements.

Performance Optimization across various Platforms

Sharing codebases across the Android and iOS platforms can adversely affect the app’s performance. And, in order to make a React Native app appear similar across various platforms, app creators have to incur more expenses due to the optimization involved for both the platforms. Apps created in the React Native framework have this inherent quality of utilizing third-party integrations and in-built device features, but obtaining a native-like experience comes with a price.

Experience and Geographical location of the Development Team

Going with a proficient team with rich industry experience will cost you dearly. This is because professional and experienced React Native developers possess a stronghold in their genre and will use their creativity and mastery to make your app all the more unique and innovative. The more expertise, the higher are their charges.

The geographical location of their development team matters too. Teams located in European nations or countries like the US, Canada, and the UK are far more costly than the ones located in South Asian countries.

Hiring react native app development services located in India will however enable you to solve this roadblock as you will get adept, talented, experienced, focussed, and diligent developers at affordable rates.

App Security Practices

Mobile apps involve the collection, storage, and management of administrative as well as client data. And, a data breach can cause severe damage to an app and its reputation. So, app creators must adopt stringent safety measures while app development and maintain strict security practices. Such practices again, accelerate the development expenses to a great extent.

App Maintenance/Support post-Launch

App maintenance post-deployment includes actions like fixing bugs, updating the app with trending features, and design changes needed to enhance the app’s performance. Every app owner needs to invest in managing and maintaining the app post-launch to live up to user expectations and this investment is somewhere around 20-25% of the app creation expenses.

Final Verdict:

React Native app development is preferable over hybrid app development to render native-like apps. And most importantly, it has something to offer to all kinds of app development projects starting from the low-budget ones to highly complex projects.

For any assistance with React Native app development reach out to Biz4Solutions, a highly experienced mobile app Development Company. Our React Native app development services have helped several clients around the globe to fulfil their objectives.

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Reasons why Wearable integration is the Future of Mobile Application Development

The Mobile Application Development Saga

Can you guess how many smartphone users are across the world? Well, that’s over 1 billion. You will be surprised to know that a whopping 179 billion mobile applications are downloaded every single year. You can probably fathom that mobile application development is one hot area that’s growing crazily. In addition, with major business entities like Walmart, Amazon, Bank of America, etc. eyeing to engage and sell through mobiles, the mobile application development market is witnessing a massive transformation.

The Rise of Wearables in Mobile Application Development

All scales of companies are rushing to mobile app development companies to transform their business into a popular brand through Digital Transformation services. But that’s not the end. Companies are now interacting with their users through wearable devices. Here’s an interesting find that you would love to know: according to a report from the online marketplace, GlobeNewswire, the global market value of wearables is expected to rise at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 17.2% between 2021-2025; and is predicted to reach 116.88 billion USD by the year 2025. That’s a terrific growth indeed!

The first thing that comes to our mind when someone says a wearable device is an Apple Watch. That’s correct. But do we have any device other than a smartwatch? Yes! For those of you who do not know, there’s Hololens from Microsoft that allows you to interact with virtual content and holograms. Exciting, isn’t it? Well, this is just the beginning.

The scope of wearable devices will definitely surge. Don’t be surprised especially when you see people with smart devices such as watches, clothes, shoes, spectacles, headgears, etc. You will be amazed to know that these gadgets will communicate with mobile apps to pass information seamlessly.

Future of Mobile Application Development

This revolution in mobile technology will change the dynamics of mobile application development services. Rather, not forget that IoT (Internet of Things) will empower these devices to act as remote controls to other devices and gadgets. Why are people embracing wearable apps/devices? The most important reason is that it’s helping people to tackle routine challenges related to various areas of fitness, education, media, healthcare, etc.

The dynamics of mobile app development are changing with wearable devices hitting the market. The most prominent changes that mobile app development would see are:

Ergonomic: The interface developed for the devices should have ‘just right’ information to be displayed to the user. Probably, this also includes the way these wearable devices would receive notifications – very concise.

Change in Screen Size: Screen Size changes mean a more user-friendly interface. That seems like a key area, mobile app developers should watch out for.

More Responsive: To make it more interactive to commands, the mobile application development company will work towards making apps more responsive. Users wouldn’t want to use slow apps because in that case, they would rather prefer to use traditional smartphones, isn’t it? Well, this also means apps will be developed with better computing ability.

Doesn’t require much power: As a user, you would always want a device that works the longest period without having to recharge, isn’t it? So, mobile applications have to be built keeping this fact very much in mind.

Highly Interactive: Wearable applications that respond to a voice command or hand gestures would become game-changers especially in the mobile app development arena. Hence, the above-mentioned points are a few of the areas where a major chunk of change will happen in mobile application development. Furthermore, there is no denying that there will be other relevant areas too. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud technology, augmented reality, and IoT (Internet of Things) will have a major role to play and as a result, they will change the mobile app development landscape altogether.

Conclusion

Since you have spent your precious time reading this article so if you are keen to know more about mobile app development for wearables or even planning to hire an experienced wearable app development company for building a smart mobile app, reach out to Biz4Solutions. We are a distinguished mobile application development company having 10+ years of experience in crafting highly functional and competent software solutions. We will assist you by helping you integrate IoT for elevating your business to a new level. And there’s a lot more we can help you with within this arena. Choose our mobile app development services today for more!

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Top React Native Libraries to watch out for in 2022: Overview and Offerings!

 

The React Native framework offers a wide range of tools and libraries that ease out the task of software developers and speed up the development process. These libraries contain innovative components that can be integrated into web/mobile apps to create amazing interfaces. Thanks to these ready-to-use libraries, React Native developers no longer need to create the code from scratch — they can adjust these readymade elements as per the requirements of their software development project.

One can find numerous useful React Native libraries on GitHub that are easily accessible. However, the availability of myriad options often confuses app development teams trying to pick the best-suited library, and so, it is important to be well versed with these libraries. This post provides glimpses of the top libraries you need to consider in 2022 as well as handy insights on their offerings and USPs. Check them out!

Top React Native Libraries of 2022

Lottie for React Native

This library facilitates adding animations in React Native apps across several platforms — Android, iOS, Windows, and the Web. The Lottie component parses Adobe After Effects Animations that are exported in the JSON format, using Bodymovin and then, renders these animations on the mobile and the web. This way, the designers can build animations and ship them, without the need for engineers to take the effort of recreating animations by hand.

This React Native app development library is portable, offers a magnanimous collection of in-app animations, and can be accessed by the developers around the globe via open-source licensing. Using these animations you’ll be able to craft a captivating UI for your React Native applications. And, since the animation files are small-sized and come in vector format, the app’s performance is not impacted either.

React Native UI Kitten

This React Native UI library facilitates the development of alluring multi-brand mobile apps with cross-platform compatibility. React Native UI Kitten is based on Eva Design System and therefore, the designing as well as the app building process becomes consistent and scalable. It offers generic UI components and its themes can be altered during the run time, without having to reload the app.

React Native Elements

This library allows app developers to integrate various open-source UI modules in a single place and utilize pre-built app development packages comprising several modules such as search bar, divider, etc. It provides the developers complete control over the app design and empowers them to model the app components as per the requirements. React Native Elements will save the time and efforts of your development team as there is no need for rewriting the same code. This leads to the development of a distinct app within a shorter time span.

NativeBase

React Native Base facilitates the creation of visually captivating applications that are easy to use. It contains a rich collection of React Native components with cross-platform compatibility, theme templates, and handy tools like starter component kits with keyboards, buttons, text fields, etc. This library enjoys ample customizable attributes and can be even updated with additional features. As such, developers can create an agreeable interface effortlessly as well as speedily.

Shoutem UI Toolkit

This is an open-source UI toolkit for architecting React Native apps. It offers UI components with a predefined style, transition animations, various well-coded and highly customizable app themes, parallax effects, a giant extension library, and a plethora of back-end services including push notifications, user authentication, analytics, layouts, etc. Using Shoutem, app creators are able to design outstanding solutions with a professional look and feel.

Shoutem functions by employing modular building blocks or extensions like galleries for videos/photos, events, products, restaurant menus, etc. It works in the same manner as a website created using plugins on WordPress.

React Native Vector Icons

React Native Vector Icons offers over 3,000 icons that can be styled, extended as well as customized as per your project needs. This library supports Toolbar Android, TabBar, image source, and multi-styled font. It’s an apt choice for creating logos, buttons, and navbars. The package utilizes the animated library of React Native and integrates it with an icon for building an animated component. If an icon font having an associated CSS file already exists, an icon set can be effortlessly generated with the help of a generate-icon script.

React Native Mapview

This library allows integrating map modules into React Native mobile apps. It provides various methodologies of customizing the map style, allows changing the position of the mapview, and enables the creation of animations when zooming into the required location.

Using React Native Mapview, map features are controlled using an API — react Native API or Geolocation is used for determining the users’ global position. The Geolocation API is contained within a global navigator object via navigator.geolocation. The navigator.geolocation offers handy functions like discovering the user’s current location at any given point of time, watching over the position, and many more.

React Native Paper

This is an open-source element library that comes with components having material design standards. This cross-platform library provides theming support. It offers light, as well as dark themes, and users can seamlessly switch between these two themes. The Appearance API of React Native is used for implementing theme switching as per the device’s settings while customizing the theme.

React Native Gifted Chat

This library helps in creating the chat UI in React Native apps. React Native Gifted Chat comprises fully-customizable components written with Typescript and enables an array of actions including copying messages to the clipboard and stacking of previous messages. Moreover, it offers numerous features to speed up the process of messaging and make it more effective altogether. Furthermore, this library offers easy-going composer actions having multi-line input that enables users to attach media.

Ignite CLI

This is a free starter kit employed for React Native applications. It comes with a React Native boilerplate that assists in the app development process. This library is easy to install, has been created as per the best practices, and most importantly, the boilerplates can be effortlessly adapted to React Native projects. Its support for standalone projects and ability to function with iOS as well as Android is commendable. Besides, development teams can select a boilerplate from various options or create one of their own as well. The addition or creation of app features is possible on account of the modular plugin system.

It also offers a usage example screen that enables the testing of third-party libraries, developing apps with several components, and provides examples of common apps created using basic components. No wonder, Ignite CLI has attained more than 10,000 GitHub stars.

React Native Material Kit

This React Native UI library serves as a complete solution for the user interface and is maintained in a better way as compared to other UI tools available for the React Native framework. It offers material design-based components and even dynamic components that are available for selected frameworks only.

React Native Material Kit comes with cards; buttons; text fields; range sliders; spinners and progress bars that display the loading process; toggles for switches, checkboxes, and radio buttons; and an advanced API for creating custom components.

React Native Camera

React Native Camera turns out to be an immensely useful component when the camera feature needs to be implemented within apps built in React Native. This component supports videos, photographs, text recognition, barcode scanning, and face detection; and enables react native developers to effortlessly communicate with the device’s camera using a few easy functions, without needing to think about the native code.

Concluding Lines:

The aforesaid React Native Libraries are undoubtedly game-changers in the realm of React Native application development. If you require professional help in crafting React Native apps, reach out to Biz4Solutions, a proficient React native development company offering top-notch services to global clients across diverse industry verticals.

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Statistics defining Spotify’s unprecedented Success and the Future prediction of the Media Streaming Industry!

Online media streaming platforms had started to gain recognition amongst users in the past decade. This trend was further intensified ever since the rise of the stay-at-home economy induced by the Covid19 pandemic. And, this trend is here to stay! In this post, we will discuss some important facts and stats revolving around Spotify, one of the most trending platforms of modern times that indicate the bright future of media streaming apps.

Spotify is the popular international music streaming platform that enables one to listen to, access as well as download millions of songs on all kinds of devices. Its prime objective is to provide universally accessible content and prevent individuals from downloading music illegally. Let’s peek through the unique offerings, success stories, and interesting facts about the journey of the Spotify app! A quick read will be immensely beneficial to entrepreneurs planning to invest in on-demand media streaming app development.

Spotify: Offerings

Spotify is a Sweden-based provider offering media/audio streaming services. It boasts of having more than 381 million active users per month. The users of this leading music streaming platform enjoy instant access to its humongous library comprising of podcasts and music; and can listen to any piece of music as per their liking, at any time. What’s more?

• The podcasts and music offered by Spotify are digital copyright restricted.
• The service is available on most modern-era devices – Android and iOS smartphones/tablets, macOS/Linux computers, Windows, digital media players like Roku, and AI-empowered smart speakers like Google Home, Amazon Echo, etc.
• Users can search for music as per their preferred artist, album, genre and are able to create, edit, as well as share playlists.
• Users have the flexibility to pick from over seventy million songs from diverse musical genres including classical, pop, obscure indie rock, and movie soundtracks; rendered by a huge variety of artists.
• There’s a complex algorithm that provides music recommendations based on the listening history of users, access to internet radio stations, and curated playlists.
• A wide range of podcast content is available and so it is equally appealing for users who love listening to technical discussions, real crime stories, etc.
• Users can find friends and follow artists or friends using the in-app “find friend” option.
• Lately, Spotify has introduced the unique feature “Cosmic Playlists” –users can enjoy the theme and tone of music based on their astrological signs.

Spotify: Business Models

Spotify offers an ad-included free version as well as a premium version.

Free Version

The freemium service comes with basic features and limited user control. Free users can access the content by signing up through an email ID or simply by connecting with Facebook. In this case, the Spotify app’s monetization strategies include audio advertising, the selling of video, display, playing ads while media streaming, etc.

Premium Model

The paid version is quite reasonable and offers extra features like top-quality tracks, offline listening, ad-free streaming, and many more. The Premium plan is further categorized into three different plans based on the needs of diverse groups of the target audience.

• Standard Plan: Users can access the whole catalog of podcasts, songs, as well as audiobooks, even from an overseas location.
• Student Plan: This subscription model is available for students who have enrolled in some college or university and is cheaper as compared to the standard premium subscription, despite providing the same set of features. The subscription lasts for a whole year at one go, with a four-year limit altogether.
• Family Plan: This plan offers access to up to six individuals who reside together. Users can also exercise parental control over inappropriate pieces of music for any specific family member.

Spotify’s eventful Journey

The concept of Spotify was coined by Martin Lorentzon and Daniel Ek in 2006.  Back then, Spotify was available across 6 European countries, and by 2011, it had reached the American market.

In February 2009, it opened public registration in the UK, for its free service tier. With the launch of Spotify’s mobile service, registrations sky-rocketed and this led to a temporary hold on its free service – an invitation-only policy was adopted.

While its US launch in 2011, the policy changed. A free trial was offered to users for six months and during this period users were entitled to listen to ad-included unlimited streaming. After the expiry of this free trial period, users were limited to listening to ten hours of streaming per month and five replays for each song. These limitations applicable for the free version were later dropped.

One of the most significant USPs of Spotify: AI and ML integration

The integration of avant-garde technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence is one of the most significant USPs of Spotify. This is because the collected data greatly influences Spotify’s decision-making process. The gathered information navigates algorithms and plays a crucial role in improving the UX.

For this reason, Spotify is able to recommend user tracks that users may not have heard before, but those tracks are based on the songs they have listened to earlier and are most likely to be interested in. Furthermore, ML improves user recommendations with time resulting in user retention and loyalty.

Interesting Stats defining Spotify’s Success Story

• 50% of the Spotify app users were premium subscribers in 2021- Spotify has 365 million users per month in 2021; and out of them, 165 million users were signed up for the paid version.
• Spotify’s market share as in 2021 was 32% of the online music streaming market which is quite ahead of Apple music’s share (25% of the market share)
• Spotify has launched a new version Spotify Lite app that requires only 10 MB of space for installation. Spotify Lite has made its mark in 37 countries across the globe, including India, and boasts of more than 10 million users.
• 55% of users have used their Facebook accounts to register for Spotify. This indicates that modern users prefer the hassle-free option of social media integration rather than creating a distinct account.
• 7% OF Spotify users hail from the US
• 29%/one-fourth of the users are millennials – individuals across all categories enjoy Spotify’s music streaming service.
• Despite the streaming service being available on a wide range of platforms, 52% of the audience use their smartphones for accessing Spotify while 10% of the users use their tablets.
• Users tune in to Spotify for 148 minutes daily on an average.
• Users listen to 41 different artists per week and this indicates that the entertainment platform serves as a high discoverable option for artists and also enables them to a wider range of audience effortlessly.
• Spotify offers a unique feature – allows users to upload media tracks from their personal devices. As a result, it has been observed that 60,000+ songs are added daily on this platform.
• The Spotify playlists are categorized into three parts – personalized, UGC, and curated playlists. And, 17% of the playlists accessed by users are personalized.
• Spotify has generated a revenue of over 2.5 billion euros. This figure is much more as compared to the revenue generated during the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal period that was 0.6 billion.

The Future of Media Streaming Apps

Today, popular media streaming apps have come a long way to deliver a blended approach comprising entertainment as well as wisdom and creativity that is highly intriguing and appealing to the audience.

Industry veterans have predicted that with the advent of high-speed internet via the 5G technology, media consumption is going to rise. Moreover, media streaming platforms will become more affordable in the coming days leading to more consumers.

Therefore, the media streaming apps and platforms have to keep their services updated to match the newest trends and fulfill the needs of modern-day consumers, specifically their desire for customized content.

Final Verdict:

The facts and stats about the Spotify app clearly indicate the developmental requirement of tailoring on-demand apps like Spotify. If you are looking for experienced on-demand app development services, contact Biz4Solutions, a leading firm offering high-end offshore software development services to the global clientele.

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Blockchain as a Service: All You Need to Know!

The application of Blockchain technology is no longer limited to cryptocurrency transactions. Blockchain technology has broadened its spectrum over time, and today it is a viable solution to secure various kinds of transactions across diverse industrial domains and offers certain strategic business benefits as well. Consequently, more and more businesses are incorporating Blockchain application development.

But several business enterprises, particularly small to mid-sized firms are finding it challenging to establish the necessary infrastructure required to architect, configure, and maintain Blockchain solutions owing to the following reasons:

• Blockchain is technically complex and the creation and maintenance of Blockchain solutions are time-consuming involving high operational overhead costs. So, this approach doesn’t work for companies with limited software resources, inadequate skillsets, and budgetary constraints.
• Developers without prior experience in crafting Blockchain solutions are likely to leave several security loopholes that may be detrimental for the company in the long run.

The one-stop solution to successfully address this roadblock is opting for a third-party Blockchain hosting service commonly called Blockchain as a Service (BaaS). A BaaS provider develops, manages, and maintains a cloud-based network/infrastructure for businesses that architect and operate Blockchain apps/solutions. The demand for BaaS providers is on the rise! As per a report published in November 2021 by the global market research and consulting company, “kvb research”, ‘The global BaaS market is expected to grow at the rate of 54.2% CAGR, and the market size is predicted to reach 17.9 billion dollars by the year 2027.’

Let’s explore the BaaS platform further and dig into the key aspects and facts that every entrepreneur planning to adopt this service needs to know!

Understanding the Term - Blockchain as a Service (BaaS)

Blockchain as a Service (BaaS) refers to a fully functional and managed Blockchain platform offering cloud-based solutions as per the needs of consumers. Such solutions are utilized by the consumer companies for creating, using, and hosting their Blockchain app solutions, functions as well as smart contracts. BaaS works like a web host that runs the back-end operations for Blockchain-powered apps/platforms. The BaaS vendors provide the necessary infrastructure as well as Blockchain development tools that enable consumers to build Blockchain apps/software services on a distributed network.

How is BaaS beneficial to Consumer Firms?

BaaS makes transactions highly transparent and traceable. Businesses using BaaS can effortlessly create their own Blockchain apps, host them, run the apps as well as associated functions smoothly, while service provider supports the infrastructure by keeping it operational as well as agile and manage the network. This approach enables enterprises to reap the benefits of Blockchain technology – data security, enhanced transparency and accountability, and trust minimization - without the need for creating or maintaining their own Blockchain environment.

This way, companies using Blockchain apps and smart contracts can save time, avoid investing heavily on in-house computing resources, and eliminate the hassles, issues, or probable glitches involved in the creation, deployment, and management of in-house Blockchain solutions. And most importantly, BaaS users will be able to devote more time and resources to manage their core business functions instead of having to worry about performance woes or network statistics.

How does the BaaS Business Model Function?

The functioning of Blockchain as a Service is quite similar to the functioning of the SaaS (Software as a Service) model. Under the BaaS business model, a third-party service provider installs, hosts, deploys and maintains a Blockchain network on behalf of their client companies. The BaaS providers set up their clients’ Blockchain infrastructure and deploy as well as maintain clients’ Blockchain nodes. The BaaS partner handles back-end services, particularly the complicated ones, take care of crucial Blockchain-related artifacts and keep them running as well. BaaS vendors are also responsible for executing support activities like resource allocation, hosting requirements, system health surveillance, security protocol monitoring like anti-hack layering for preventing cyber-attacks, and bandwidth management.

The business enterprises availing of BaaS need to pay service charges to their provider for the platform offered for Blockchain implementation. Blockchain networks are usually configured on platforms like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, BlockApps, Chain Core, R3 Corda, Quorum, etc. depending on customer needs.

To sum up, the BaaS partner manages the Blockchain infrastructure as well as its performance.

Renowned BaaS Providers

Major Cloud Service Providers offering BaaS

• Microsoft
• IBM
• SalesForce
• Amazon
• Baidu
• Alibaba
• Oracle

Blockchain-only Service Providers

• iCommunity Labs
• Bloq
• Dragonchain
• Kaleido
• Factom

Factors to Consider while Choosing your BaaS Partner

Experience and Expertise of the BaaS Provider

Your BaaS Provider must have ample domain experience as well as expertise in crafting and deploying Blockchain solutions on a similar eco-system and scale that you intend to adhere to. So, do not forget to check their credentials and ask for recommendations/reviews from previous clients they have worked with. You also need to check whether the provider has any prior experience in deploying cloud-based solutions to operate similar systems that are used by your company. Remember to ensure that the new Blockchain infrastructure deployed by the provider integrates seamlessly with your legacy systems.

Integration and Deployment of Smart Contracts

Smart Contract integration is necessary as it makes your Blockchain solution all the more transformative and distinct. Smart Contracts mechanism is required to integrate business logic into a Blockchain solution. It enforces the terms and conditions between the parties involved, and imposes penalties whenever any rule is violated. However, due to the immutable nature of BaaS platforms, Blockchain app developers find it complicated and challenging to test and deploy smart contracts. Hence, ensure that your service provider takes care of the integration as well as deployment of Smart Contracts.

Support for Various Runtimes and Frameworks

Some BaaS providers support only one type of enterprise Blockchain development. This model creates bottlenecks in case you wish to switch to another Blockchain platform during Blockchain application development using BaaS architecture. So pick a provider who supports a wide range of frameworks and runtimes. This approach will undoubtedly allow room for flexibility to your business needs.

Ensuring Software Security through an Identity Access Management Platform

The security of your Blockchain solution is of utmost importance. And, what can be a better way of ensuring the security of your Blockchain network than integrating an identity management platform. This way users will be permitted for accessing only a certain amount of information/layers. This concept works in a similar manner as the protocol for most firms - all employees are not given access to the internal sensitive information of an enterprise. For this reason, IAM or Identity Access Management platforms are deployed. An IAM platform empowers an enterprise to define access controls for digital identities. The process of identity management works in the following manner – either a single sign-in method or multiple authentication methodologies are employed for providing access to information. So, make sure that your BaaS provider offers the platform wherein an IAM framework can be integrated.

Other Crucial Considerations

• The systems and processes of the proposed Blockchain should be easy to adopt and user-friendly.
• A minor bug in distributed ledgers can result in dire consequences. So, you need to ensure that the proposed implementation plan doesn’t contain any potential gaps concerning security assurance.
• You should carefully analyze the pricing model offered by your vendor and check for any hidden costs. Thereafter, select the option that proves most profitable for your business.
• Make sure that your provider offers post-deployment support

Final Words:

The Blockchain as a Service approach had undoubtedly simplified Blockchain adoption for companies and organizations that intend to harness the potential of Blockchain solutions. However, entrepreneurs need to choose the right BaaS provider, proficient Blockchain developers, and the correct approach for integrating the Blockchain environment into their businesses.

Would like to build an impeccable and highly performant Blockchain solution? Contact Biz4Solutions, a proficient software development company offering high-end Blockchain technology services to clients across the globe.

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Disrupting Mobile App Development Trends that are set to Dominate 2022!

The technology and methodology of mobile app development are constantly changing to meet the demands of a dynamic and competitive market. Every year, new and fresh app development trends are replacing the existing ones to maximize profitability as well as customer satisfaction.

So, what are the mobile app development trends that will dominate 2022? Well, this post explores the most recent and upcoming trends concerning mobile app creation. A quick read will provide mobile app creators with comprehensive insights on the best technology trends for mobile app development in 2022.

Key Mobile App Development Trends: 2022

                  

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the functioning of chatbots, and using a combination of AI and ML to form Siri are the latest trends in mobile app development. Other noteworthy AI/ML implementations include facial recognition features in smartphones, ensuring improved security in mobile phones, etc.

But, in the year 2022, the use cases of AI and ML will not just be limited to Chatbots and Siri. New innovative trends of implementing AI and ML are expected that will prove profitable to enterprises and reduce their operational costs.

Upcoming AI/ML trends

• Automated ML
• AI-empowered chips
• Establishing interoperability amongst neural networks
• AI-enabled automated DevOps via AIOps
• Geo detection
• Improved gaming experience
• Image/speech/face recognition
• Predictive maintenance
• Authentication of apps to ensure cyber/IoT security
• Classification of text and images
• Recognition and classification of sediments

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)

AR and VR have immensely impacted mobile app development trends and have elevated the gaming sector to the next level. Mobile apps powered by AR and VR are known for their distinct abilities such as people occlusion, light estimation, movement tracking, and environmental understanding. AR-enabled apps have proved beneficial to industrial domains like healthcare, retail, tourism, marketing, education, etc.

Examples of AR/VR Implementation

• AR/VR software solutions enable doctors to conduct live surgeries from any location across the globe.
• App users enjoy the option of interacting with VR in Facebook locations.
• Instagram has employed several AR filters within its app.
• Gadgets like HoloLens, Magic Leap, and Oculus, offer an immersive experience to users.
• AR/VR solutions can virtually transfer individuals to unseen areas of the universe like other planets, deep oceans, etc. for rediscovering realities.

Upcoming AR/VR mobile app trends

A host of new use cases are predicted in the coming years. Apple and Google have launched their AR demos – ARKit and Google ARcore. Check out the future trends!

• AR-powered navigators for reaching one’s destination
• Providing simulations for conducting virtual training
• Carrying out exploration activities using VR
• AR-empowered virtual user manual
• AR and VR powered visual learning process by employing images
• VR-based solutions for live concerts, festivals, and music events

5G Telecommunication Network

The 5G telecommunication network is fast replacing the 4G technology and it turns out to be way better than its predecessor.

5G Technology: offerings and add-ons

• It is almost 100 times speedier than 4G.
• The super-fast streaming capacity can be utilized by the gaming sector by promoting mobile versions of the most sought-after games like Clash Royale and Fortnite.
• It comes with low latency, better stability, and enhanced security.
• It enables more number of connections per square kilometer.
• 5G resolves the issue of buffering that existed in earlier networks.
• Videos will get replaced by images which means better user engagement.
• Higher resolution textures will enhance the visual clarity for users.
• Its wider bandwidth will allow better handling of VR/AR 3D objects, resulting in the creation of more realistic and advanced AR/VR applications.
• It will improve IoT services because of better connectivity.

5G Technology: Present/Future Implementations

• Cloud computing
• Driverless car mechanism
• Wireless healthcare Services

Edge Computing: Advanced version of Cloud

Cloud has undergone an evolution giving rise to edge computing. Cloud computing has been a valuable asset of the software industry so far, but it comes with its own set of shortcomings. Owing to Cloud’s highly centralized nature, latency becomes a big deal for the technological advancements ushered in by 5G. However, edge computing resolves this challenge.

The role of Edge Computing is to move the Cloud nearer to the users. This is done by processing some computational requirements locally or on the nearest station which is the edge of the cloud. And, the cloud remains, but goes into the users’ device, such that the device becomes a part of the Cloud. This approach removes latency issues to a certain extent. Hence, the innovations brought about by 5G technology – wireless/autonomous cars, and the IoT eco-system will take cues from devices that are edge-powered. Besides, the increasing trend of B2B mobile apps will also promote edge computing in the years to come.

In the recent past, mobile edge computing has already been employed in location-based services to meet demanding requirements like improved data transmission and 5G implementation.

Mobile Wallet Integration

The practice of integrating mobile wallets into smartphones has gained momentum in recent years as they are effective tools for contactless payments and are also effortless and convenient to use. The users have to simply link their bank account details to a mobile wallet application for paying bills, transferring money to friends/family members, and purchasing items from eCommerce websites. Google Pay, PayPal, and Amazon Pay are some of the most popular mobile wallets used by global consumers.

The upcoming trends include adding future-friendly functionalities into mobile wallets – audio-based methodology, RFID payments, and NFC. As per veterans, mobile wallets are going to gradually replace traditional payment practices.

Beacon Technology

The Beacon technology has been successfully implemented in the retail sector so far. Beacons are used by retailers to comprehend customer behavior as they track down the real-time interaction of shoppers with mobile applications in stores, provide information about the number of store visits by a consumer, and so on. This way, retailers are able to identify the shopping patterns and preferences of a specific customer and thereafter, send them relevant ads based on this information. This strategy has turned out to be an effective tool in accelerating sales.  Moreover, Beacons also help individuals navigate through huge stores or busy shopping centers.

In 2022, Beacon technology is expected to integrate with more smartphone functionalities.

Future trends: Beacon Technology

• AI-powered chips
• Mobile payments via Beacons
• Beacon-enabled gaming: treasure hunting, clue games, etc.
• Automated ML

Blockchain

We have already experienced the disruptive capabilities of Blockchain by applying it in the form of cryptocurrencies and smart contracts. Blockchain has a lot to deliver in the coming years.

Data exchange, gadget transactions, and document sharing happening within the Blockchain environment cannot be traced. Therefore, it can work wonders in protecting sensitive information/data and is the one-stop solution for preventing cybercrimes. Moreover, Blockchain can be used to build decentralized apps in which mediators won’t be needed for managing the humongous information; as suppliers would be directly connected with the users, leaving no room for infiltration of data. Such decentralized apps will prove handy across industrial domains such as healthcare, finance, gaming, media, and trading.

Future trends: Blockchain

• Maintaining security protocols in public elections
• Ensuring cyber security and eliminating piracy
• Robotics and transparent betting
• BaaS: Blockchain as a Service
• Bringing transparency in the fashion industry
• Tokenization of assets
• Gaming and crypto space
• Trading on the exchange of crypto-currencies

Wearable Technology

Wearable devices like smartwatches, smart bands, etc. have created ripples in the industrial sector by their unique ability to track and analyze health parameters like heart rate, body temperature, sleep patterns, blood oxygen/glucose levels, etc. The best part is users can control and communicate with wearables via smartphones. Wearable technology is expected to smarten in 2022 and touch new horizons.

Future trends: Wearables

• Smart jewelry and body sensors to track down bodily movement and wellness parameters
• Smart contact lenses have an in-built visual display and are equipped with virtual assistants
• Smart glasses empowered with mind-reading technology
• Virtual keyboards via contact lenses or nail polish

Progressive Web Apps

Progressive Web Apps, commonly known as PWAs – a hybrid combination of web pages and applications – are set to dominate the app development market in 2022. This is because PWAs successfully address most of the downsides of native apps. Take a look at their unique advantages over other kinds of apps!

• Takes lesser time to develop as they are websites having app features
• Loads faster
• Occupies lesser storage space
• Have lesser dependency on internet connections
• Can be saved on the home screen of users’ smartphones
• Are highly accessible and adaptable
• Can be automatically updated

Touch-free User Interface

Touch-free user interfaces in mobile apps are expected to replace the existing touch-based UI so that users have to put in minimal effort while operating mobile apps. Touchless interfaces include voice-based/gesture-based UI. Besides raising the convenience quotient of average smartphone users, such interfaces will be a huge sigh of relief to the elderly and differently-abled individuals.

Instant Apps

Instant apps are the next big thing in the coming years. The most distinctive trait of such apps is that the users can test these apps without the need for installing or downloading the app, at first. Hence, the users enjoy the flexibility to test a wide range of applications available in the Android/Apple app stores; before they select the one that suits their requirements. Some brands like New York Times have already started using instant apps and more brands are expected to follow this trend in 2022.

Final words:

I hope this post has given you a thorough understanding of the novel development trends that are set to dominate the mobile app market in 2022.

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React Native or Xamarin: Which framework should you Pick in 2022?

Modern-era applications are required to run seamlessly on Android and iOS – the two major operating systems.  Needless to say, most entrepreneurs prefer cross-platform app development to stay competitive; and at the same time aim at offering outstanding UX at reduced development costs. Two of the most popular frameworks leveraged for crafting cross-platform apps are React Native and Xamarin.  Now, the million-dollar question is; ‘Which framework outshines the other?’

Well, this post compares the offerings of both these frameworks and guides you through picking the right one that best suits your app development requirements. Let’s explore!

React Native and Xamarin: An Overview

The React Native framework was coined by Facebook and launched in March 2015. This open-source app development technology has been leveraged by biggies like Uber, Tesla, Facebook, Walmart, Skype, Bloomberg, and Vogue to create success stories.

Xamarin, the brainchild of Novell, came into being in 2011 and was taken over by Microsoft in 2016. This framework has been adopted by high-end firms and brands such as Cognizant, Honeywell, Cinemark, 3M, Alaska Airlines, Pinterest, YouTube etc.

React Native vs Xamarin: Analyzing the Differences and Distinct Offerings

Let’s dig into the major differences between React Native and Xamarin based on the following parameters and analyze what each of these outstanding cross-platform frameworks has to offer.

Development Environment (IDE)

The React Native development eco-system promises a substantial amount of flexibility and adaptability. This is because, developers need to install Node and choose any text editor or IDE they are comfortable working on, from a host of options available and accessible on the internet - Vim Editor, Visual Studio Code, Atom, Nuclide, Sublime Text, GNU Emacs Editor, TextMate Editor, Spacemace Editor, Deco IDE, etc. Besides, the hot reloading feature allows React Native developers to instantly reload the application without having to compile it and view the impact of the code changes live in real-time, thereby speeding up the app development process.

The Xamarin app development environment offers one single choice – developers are required to work in Visual Studio. Developers need to download and install Microsoft Visual Studio or the Visual Studio Community Edition; along with Mac. This developer environment comes with an IDE, a host of handy development tools, designs, and controls to ease out the app development process and make it faster. Additionally, utilizing Xamarin and NuGet plugins can further simplify development.

Inference: React Native development environment offers more flexibility than Xamarin.

Market Trends: Popularity

As per the stack overflow survey, React Native is placed in the 6^th position in terms of popularity whereas Xamarin has bagged the 8^th position. Besides, React Native enjoys 52013 stars and 12207 forks on GitHub, while Xamarin doesn’t appear in GitHub altogether. React Native has elaborate tooling, large community support and a large talent pool. Also since React Native is open-source, it is more popular than Xamarin.

Inference: React Native is more popular and widely adopted globally as compared to Xamarin.

App Development Cost

Most open-source frameworks including React Native are free, but this is not the case for Xamarin. Xamarin has a free version, but with limited features and so, it usually suits the need of individuals or small-sized businesses. In most cases, the paid version is needed and the cost of obtaining a Visual Studio Annual Edition is approximately $3000. Contrarily, React Native is not only free but also allows developers to pick the IDE as per their choice. Thus, React Native is immensely cost-efficient.

Inference: React Native app development projects involve more flexibility to developers and reduced developmental expenses as compared to Xamarin projects.

Testing Abilities

Both React Native and Xamarin offer adequate testing tools. However, the React Native framework offers easily configurable tools such as Jest, PropTypes, etc., the opportunity of creating Snapshot testing, and a rich API behavior. For this reason, the testing process becomes easier with React native and the chances of regressions in the code are ruled out completely.

Inference: React Native outperforms Xamarin.

Architecture and Working Principles

Xamarin uses the MVVM (Model View-View Model) architecture clubbed with a two-way data binding approach that allows collaboration between divisions. It is highly recommended for an app development project wherein it is not known whether the developmental cycle follows a performance-suited approach or not. The reason is this architecture offers flexibility and enables developers to obtain the desired outcome within a short time.

React Native, too, possess a modular architecture that allows developers to separate the code into independent functional blocks. The data binding, in this case, is uni-directional that enables working on the app’s generic performance. React Native also supports manual data binding and this trait helps in minimizing complex errors.

Inference: It’s a win- win situation for both the frameworks!

Documentation

React Native provides comprehensive documentation that is accurate and well-organized too; such that developers can effortlessly find the required elements and use them productively.

Xamarin offers comprehensive documentation too. But, this documentation is less useful because accessing it becomes hassle-prone as well as time-consuming due to the segregation of components into two forms - the NuGet and the components store.

Inference: React Native outshines Xamarin in regards to community support.

Community Back-up

React native boasts of a humongous global community comprising more than 3000 developers, who are constantly working for the betterment of the framework. This vibrant and dynamic developers’ community answers questions on React Native development and are ready to extend help to developers via forums and websites.

Xamarin, being a paid platform, has the smallest community support as compared to the top-tier mobile app development platforms including React native. So, the professionals working with Xamarin lack instant access to community help.

Inference: React Native outshines Xamarin in regards to community support.

Programming Languages and Learning Curve

The key programming language used in React Native development is JavaScript, but certain modules are written in Swift, Java, Objective-C, and Kotlin as well. As such, it’s not enough for React Native app developers to master JavaScript alone - they must possess thorough knowledge of all the aforesaid programming languages for being able to write better and effective codes. Besides, developers must know about different third-party libraries that are essential for React Native app development.

Fortunately, Xamarin developers need to be proficient in only two programming languages - .Net and C# - for executing all the developmental processes that Swift, Java, Objective-C, or Kotlin are capable of accomplishing. Moreover, Xamarin enables reusing several open-source as well as in-house source code projects.

Inference: React Native developers need to discover and master new libraries besides being well versed in the required programming languages; while the knowledge of C# and .Net is sufficient for Xamarin developers. Hence, Xamarin fares better than React Native concerning the developer learning curve.

App Performance

React Native mobile apps deliver native-like performance. However, React Native apps encounter certain performance woes. Firstly, this framework doesn’t support the 64-bit mode on Android applications. Moreover, whenever the fastest codes are executed on the iOS platform, pathetic outcomes follow.

Xamarin, on the contrary, is known for running the fastest codes across Android as well as iOS platforms. It supports the apps that require the 64-bit mode and also offers extended support of UI tools to deliver an incredible performance. Furthermore, it employs platform-centric hardware to ensure top-quality service.

Inference: Xamarin apps outshine React Native applications in terms of performance.

Components

The React Native framework offers pre-built components such as buttons and text inputs that are partially adaptive. Therefore, for creating an advanced application, developers need to recompose the existing built-in components.

Xamarin.Forms provide a complete cross-platform UI toolkit containing native UI components that function on Android as well as iOS. Furthermore, Xamarin.Android and Xamarin.iOS enables the development of customized app user interfaces that deliver a rich performance.

Inference: Xamarin overshadows React Native regarding the availability of components.

Compilation

The compiler offered by Xamarin is well suited to Android as well as iOS. Contrarily, React Native employs the JIT (Just In Time) compilation approach, which works for Android only, and may adversely affect the performance if used for developing iOS apps.

Inference: Xamarin emerges as the winner in this category!

User Experience

React Native comes with ready-to-use UI kits including Shoutem and Virgin for building native UI components. Xamarin, on the other hand, is capable of customizing the components and elements of the app across Android and iOS platforms. Moreover, it employs native APIs and SDKs for improving the user experience.

Inference: Xamarin fares better than React Native concerning the UX.

Which Framework is best-suited for your Project: React Native or Xamarin?

React Native is ideal for developing eCommerce apps, social media apps, and applications intending to utilize Facebook ads.

Xamarin suits projects that require a speedier development cycle, apps with MVC and MVVM architectural patterns, applications that don’t need complex graphics, and situations where the app creators intend to conduct app testing within the development eco-system.

Final Words:

Both the frameworks React Native and Xamarin, come with distinct offerings and are suitable for specific app development needs. The choice of framework depends on factors like project requirement, business needs, resource availability, app development budget, etc.

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