How Long Does It Take to Develop a Mobile App?

How Long Does It Take to Develop a Mobile App?

Once you have an app idea, your mind starts racing with ideas and questions start to bother you. Among those, "How long will it take to develop a mobile app?" is the second most frequently asked question, behind "How much will it cost?" This question is bound to come up, particularly given how fiercely competitive the app market is becoming and how many new apps are being released every day. Since many of our clients found it difficult to answer this question, we are outlining the process here for estimating the time required.

First, it's very difficult to predict when the initial release will be prepared for release onto the market. Many other factors are uncontrollable, even if you know exactly what your app will do and who it will entertain. This could have an impact on how long mobile app developers need to complete the project.

Factors Affecting Time Required for Mobile App Development

1 Platform

Depending on the platform you choose, the amount of work and time needed to create a fully functional app will vary. In our experience, both platforms require a significant time investment, but Android takes longer due to fragmentation issues when building applications for a wider range of devices. Although Google has been updating and streamlining the Android Software Developers Kit (SDK) over time to deal with varying screen sizes, OS versions, pixel densities, etc., many more improvements are still needed to beat the iOS platform. Similarly, the Android app approval time is shorter than the iOS platform. Our team of iOS and Android app developers is familiar with the common challenges and solutions to overcome them.

2 Complexity

The time range is largely determined by how well the mobile app developers comprehend your concept. Should your concept be overly simplistic for example, a paper app or a copy of any current app—the developers will be able to comprehend and carry out the plan with ease. However, you should invest more time in clearly communicating your idea if you are creating an application with some novel and distinctive features. This is essential because a better understanding leads to better results.

Before beginning development, we at Grepix Infotech made every effort to comprehend and investigate the possibilities of the mobile app concept.

3 Features

Once more, the features you want to include in your mobile application affect how long it takes to develop from scratch. It will take more time the more features there are. Once more, the functionality or feature you wish to include in your application is also important. Depending on how complex a feature's functionality is, some features may be simple to implement while others may require more work and time.

The situation may be dangerous due to the intricacy of the app idea and the features that need to be included! Even if you put a lot of money into it, the results are not what you had hoped for. We advise our clients to focus on developing MVP to recover from the loss of time, energy, and money. A product called a Minimal Viable Product (MVP) is created with a small number of essential features to gauge market demand and gather useful input for subsequent product development. If the app's initial iteration is a failure, you can improve the concept based on user feedback. Additionally, if it succeeds in its mission, the app may receive updates with new features. While profitable, this takes a lot of time.

4 Targeted Audience

There are fewer considerations when creating a mobile app for a small number of users at once, say 1000 than when creating one for a larger user base, say 50,000. To our knowledge, more architecture, infrastructure, testing, and tuning work is required for an application intended for a larger user base. Once more, all of these elements increase the time needed to develop an app.

We think that an app that works flawlessly and is free of bugs performs better in the marketplace than one that crashes soon after it is released. Thus, we devote time to running through every test and ensuring the application adheres to the important KPIs.

Also Read: "Mobile App Development: Web App Vs. Native App Vs. Hybrid App"

App Development Process

The time needed for development depends greatly on the procedure you use. Everything from planning to designing, developing, and testing can be completed on time with an efficient process. On the other hand, an improper procedure may lead to an overall imbalance.

At Grepix, we use the Agile methodology, which allows the user and the development team to work together to generate requirements and solutions. It enhances evolutionary development, prior delivery, adaptive planning, and ongoing enhancements. The best thing about this strategy is that it works well for complicated projects where the needs of the client are constantly changing.

In addition, rather than working on each module individually, we would rather develop them in parallel. This is carried out to enable more outputs to be achieved in less time.

Communication

Communication between the client and the mobile application development agency is essential for optimal outcomes. Problems that arise during the development phase are likely to be resolved more slowly if there is a communication breakdown between the client and the development team because of a time difference or another reason. An app's build time may increase as a result of these delays.

Our mobility specialists are always willing to go above and beyond to keep lines of communication open and expedite the development process.

Conclusion

At Grepix Infotech, we understand that developing a mobile app involves various complexities and considerations, from the initial concept to the final release. Navigating the nuances of platform choice, app complexity, feature inclusion, and audience targeting requires a deep understanding and strategic approach. By utilizing the Agile methodology, we foster a collaborative environment that adapts to evolving client needs, ensuring efficient and effective development cycles.

Our commitment to clear communication and parallel module development further optimizes the process, aiming to reduce time without compromising quality. As we continue to refine our methods and learn from each project, our goal remains steadfast: to deliver high-performing, robust applications that meet the dynamic demands of the market and exceed our clients' expectations. Let Grepix Infotech guide you through the intricate journey of app development, transforming your vision into a successful digital reality.

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