Hiring a mobile app development company may seem like a hectic task given the overwhelming number of options all around.
Especially, when every one of them claims to be the best.
To avoid falling for the wrong guy, it is important to get familiar with all the intricacies that are involved in an app development process firsthand.
Things such as the type of platform, the scope of your project, its completion date, the type of developers, their technical skills, and experience can make a lot of difference in your quest to find a suitable mobile app developer for your business.
In that, the platform for which you want to build the app in the first place makes a lot of difference in the entire development process.
Speaking of it, two of the major operating systems or platforms that most mobile devices use are none other than iOS and Android.
Needless to say, for each platform, the development process for a mobile app differs as well. And so does the process of hiring a mobile app developer for the same.
This is why, in this post, we will take a closer look at both of them one by one. So without further ado, let’s get started.
How to Hire Android App Developers?
Android is the leading platform or operating system used in most smartphones today.
As such, building an app for it can give you a lot of advantages when it comes to broadening your brand’s reach.
Here’s how you can find the best Android app developer for your business:
1. Define your project
Regardless of the platform, when hiring a mobile app developer, the first thing you need to do is state your app’s purpose, features, and target audience.
Along with that, you might also want to clarify your budget and the stipulated timeline for the project.
2.Create a job description
Next up, you need to mention all the essential skills that are required for Android app development.
This includes technical expertise in all the tools such as Java, Kotlin, Android SDK, RESTful APIs, etc.
At the same time, it is important to go through their past projects and experience.
3. Choose a hiring model
Depending on your project’s scope, you can further select the type of developers that you think would be most suitable for the job. That is, either an in-house team, freelancers, or a dedicated app development agency.
4. Assess the tools and technical skills
To figure out if the company has the right necessary skills, you can carry out an initial technical assessment of the candidates.
For that, you need to check out their coding skills and their technological grasp of the required softwares such as Android SDK, APIs, databases, UI/UX design, and other tools that are used in an Android app development process.
5. Check online reviews and testimonials
Perhaps, the best way to understand or verify a company’s record and claims is word of mouth.
As such, don’t shy away from contacting its previous clients or checking their online reviews and testimonials when it comes to running a thorough background check.
6. Set clear expectations
At the end of the day, to get the best value for money, you must set clear expectations for the timeline, methodology, communication, and post-launch support that you may require from time to time
How to Hire iPhone App Developers?
After Android, iPhone/ iOS is yet another major platform that is commonly used by smartphone users.
Contrary to Android app development, developing an iOS app is rather easy and short, and differs significantly in the way it is made.
For instance, iOS apps are either based on Objective-C or Swift programming languages.
Similarly, instead of Android Studio, which is the official IDE (Integrated Development Environment) used for building Android apps; Apple iOS uses the XCode IDE.
The latter also has a simpler design and less screen fragmentation as opposed to Android apps.
In essence, iOS apps are generally easier to develop and use than their Android counterparts.
Other than that, the rest of the process for hiring an app developer for iPhone remains the same. That is-
1. Creating a project proposal with its scope, requirements, timeline, and budget.
2. Curating a detailed job description mentioning the required skills and experience along with a brief introduction to your company and the project.
3. Choosing the right hiring model from an in-house team, a freelancer, or a dedicated development firm by utilizing the numerous job portals, freelancing platforms, online networks, and recruitment consultants.
4. Conducting a thorough technical assessment of the team through coding tests, technical interviews, and practical hands-on.
Here, pay attention to their technical knowledge of the tools that are most likely to be used for iOS app development such as Swift, Objective-C, Xcode, iOS SDKs, APIs, databases, and other UI/UX design principles.
5. Checking their references, online reviews, and testimonials to verify their claims, experience, and work ethics.
6. Setting clear expectations concerning the delivery of the project, its timeline and methodology, its maintenance and support, and their spirit of service and regular communication.
As you can see, the process of hiring a good app development company for a mobile app is pretty much the same except for the tools and technologies that are used.
Nonetheless, it can make a lot of difference in the overall cost of hiring the developers.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Developer for an App?
The cost of hiring a mobile app developer varies from developer to developer or company to company depending on multiple factors.
For instance, the type of the app, its complexity level, the number of features, third-party integration, and so on.
In that, the platform for which you want to build the app may significantly affect the overall cost.
For instance, for an iOS app development, you’d need to have a separate Apple developer account which in itself would cost you about $99 for a basic app and $299 for an enterprise solution.
Whereas, for an Android app development, you will only be charged a one-time payment of $25 by Google.
Again, that’s just the initial cost of using the respective softwares or tools that are provided by Google and Apple for mobile app development.
As such, the actual cost of developing a mobile app may vary based on several factors as mentioned above.
Similarly, the cost of hiring a mobile app developer for the same may also vary based on many factors such as their location, experience, skillset, and the complexity of the app.
For instance, in countries such as the US and Australia, the cost of hiring an app developer is somewhere between $75 to $150 per hour. Whereas, in Eastern Europe and Asia, the cost is somewhat cheaper, about $20 to $60 per hour.
According to experience level, a junior developer or freelancer with 0-2 years of experience may cost you about $20 - $60 per hour. A senior developer with up to 5 years of experience may cost you $40 - $100 per hour. And an experienced developer with more than 5 years of experience will most probably cost you about $70 - $150 per hour.
In the same way, a simple or Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with all the basic features, a minimalist UI/UX design, and no backend will cost you about $5,000 - $20,000.
A slightly complex app with features such as user authentication, backend integration, more complex UI/UX, and third-party APIs may cost you around $20,000 - $60,000.
A complex app with all the advanced features, superior graphics and custom animations, extensive backend, and multi-layered security may cost you about $60,000 - $150,000 or more.
Apart from that, additional costs associated with UI/UX design, quality assurance, and ongoing maintenance and support can also affect the overall cost.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the cost of developing an average app:
• Design - $5,000 - $15,000.
• Development - $30,000 - $60,000.
• Testing & Quality Assurance - $5,000 - $10,000.
• Project Management - $5,000 - $10,000.
• Total Cost - $45,000 - $95,000.
Why Hire Mobile App Developers at tecHindustan?
tecHindustan is a full-time digital service provider that is well-versed in creating all kinds of digital solutions.
From web development to cloud computing to data analytics to fully custom mobile app development, at tecHindustan, we are committed to meeting all your online business requirements.
With a professional and extensive app development process, tecHindustan promises to deliver cutting-edge solutions when it comes to creating highly functional mobile apps for any platform be it iOS, Android, or both.
Our talented and skilled computer geeks are more than capable of bringing your ideas to life using an agile methodology for better project management and flexibility.
At the same time, we will keep you updated with regular feedback and communication to make any changes or additions in the development process while we are at it.
After delivering the project, our quality assurance team will be there for you every step of the way to check, detect, and rectify the errors that may arise in real time.
Along with that, we provide 24/7 support to all our clients and carry out regular updates if and when required.
For more info on our mobile app development process, you might want to give us a call and we’d be happy to help.