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How to Launch Your Startup using Android or iOS App

jim_s_3 — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 19:23:58 GMT

A startup launch begins with an idea that innovates human life or makes things easier. Most of the startups try to bring innovative products and services which haven't been offered yet.

The possible idea of a startup that begins as an app can't be underestimated---Because, there are hundreds of examples that began with the just smartphone apps and turned out to be profitable companies.

Entrepreneurs' biggest dream is to make their companies or bring new ideas to life---Now the mobile applications have opened the space for those entrepreneurs.

What is a Startup?

A Startup is an innovative product or service based new company which is launched as an average company under the small or mid-sized scale business category.

The startup has now been assumed as a new entrepreneurial idea which has never been seen in the market yet.

Why an App based startup?

Android and iOS are the biggest mobile operating systems in the world, followed by Windows Phone and BlackBerry OS. Most of the mobile app development is being done for Android and iOS.

There are specific elements which make us believe that an app based startup can be a possibility. Take a look:

To Meet Technologically Aware Audience

Whenever a startup that is based on an app is launched, it attracts the audience. People with smartphones somehow find out about those apps through different means.

Most of the people who keep an eye on the technological updates - They follow tech blogs and technology news to find what Apple, Samsung, and other electronic manufacturers have to offer.

For instance, Jeni Axline got an idea of a mom-advice startup when she became a mother, and she launched a startup Parenthood to help new parents. The idea was based on the advice, interaction, and ideas to the new parents.

A Chance to Get a Wider User base

One of the perks of launching an app based startup is, you have a chance to get a wider range of users without doing much - People will market you themselves if they like your product.

It happens. Haven't you referred a cool iPhone app to anyone?

We all do.

Uber, Meerkat, and Snapchat are the examples of this element. Once you come with an attractive idea with your app or game, all you need is initial push, it could be advertising, media coverage, or anything related to online promotion, once the process begins, people start promoting it unintentionally, only if they like it.

Virality of App on the Internet

Virality factor is one of the strongest points to justify an app based startup idea. Things always go viral on the internet.

Did you remember Flappy Bird? It was estimated that it earned almost $10,000 a day.

You must have heard about Temple Run game? This game actually introduced the concept of running games.

Virality is probably one of the reasons why many startup owners think to base their startup idea on an application.

Social Media for Popularity

Once you get popular on social media, you won't need anything else. Thanks to the social media websites like Facebook and Twitter where resharing factor is extremely important, and the concept of the resharing actually triggers brands, products, or ideas to get popular.

It's natural and interesting. The best thing about social media sharing is, you can't really force this. Once people like something, they will naturally share with their friends or followers.

How to Launch an App based Startup?

App development can bring great results. What needs to be taken care is how you execute the plan. There are four basic steps to start an app based startup:

Step #1: Bring the Best Idea for an App

The idea matters. Think a couple of times before finalizing the idea. The concept should be new, entertaining, and helpful for the audience. It might not help you if you start competing with free text messaging and calling services like WhatsApp, Viber, Tango, Line, and WeChat. They are already there and dominating globally. You won't be able to beat them unless you bring something new and additional in your free text messaging and calling app.

Step #2: Create a Solution for People

People like things that make their lives easier. Your app based startup should truly give some solution to the people's problems. For instance, Google Fit is an android app from google to keep your fitness record and health management system on the go. It's a different app and it would help people to make things better in their real life.

It doesn't necessarily mean that it should be health and fitness-related app to help people in real life.

Microsoft Office Mobile makes your office work easier when you can work on your smartphone or tablet. Polaris Office is another office related android app to work on the doc, docx, and txt files.

These were the good examples to explain how the utility of an app helps any android or iOS app to get success. An app based startup's success completely relies on the success of the app.

Step #3: Platforms to Consider

Normally most of the startups that consider an app based startup, they begin either with an iOS app or an android app - Once they get through with their first edition/platform, they move to the others. Many apps get released just for iOS or Android, once they make little impact in the tech industry, they roll on the other platforms like Windows Phone, BlackBerry etc.

For example, Meerkat was initially released on iPhone, and later on it was made available to Android.

Step #4: Team Selection to Develop that App

The selection of team would play a big role in your app's success. Once you decide to hire an app developer, make sure he/she has the ability and caliber to read your idea and expectation. Many app startups get outsourcing service from app development companies.

CitrusBits is an experienced mobile app development agency which offers high-quality, effective, and affordable iOS and Android app development service.

Your Part

Digging out the right idea and hiring the right people to execute your app development program will surely help you to get through.

What else would you do to make your app based startup a reality?

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Thanks for sharing. -Thai

Quoc-Thai_L_Intel — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 05:01:21 GMT

Thanks for sharing. -Thai

an inspiring article for

Armansyah_T_ — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 05:55:31 GMT

an inspiring article for people who want to build their start up, nice sharing.

Great topic

Derp_K_ — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 10:25:08 GMT

Great topic

Nice Article .

Khalil_S_ — Tue, 10 May 2016 12:06:25 GMT

Nice Article .

Hi Jim, things you have

SevenAtoms_Inc — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 09:29:12 GMT

Hi Jim, things you have stated above are really impressive and useful in launching an app for a startup. Most of the influencers you mentioned above made their app successful not only based on their innovative ideas but also through perfect mobile marketing strategy.

Great read!

RBang — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:21:09 GMT

Great read!
Another point to be considered is the versatility one gets while creating an app based startup. Take the example of WeChat.
They started as a simple IM based app and redeveloped their app to now make it a one stop solution for sharing ideas/content, buying/selling stuff, getting services (dog cleaner, car cleaner, etc) and lots more.

Nice Article

Apps_A_1 — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:08:26 GMT

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Karan_K_ — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 10:00:00 GMT

Thanks for this wonderful post, I like it a lot, I also want to develop my own app like Snapchat Login.

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Hi Jim, things you have

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gg__sonam — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 12:43:45 GMT

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Murphy__Shaun — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 11:49:43 GMT

Hey Jim,

I feel very happy reading your post for Startups. Very detailed and east to understand. I agree with many of your points too.
But I think before any startup plans for setting up a business first they should do a good research of the market, why?

Startups now a days are growing in the market like mushrooms. But some do good business, some have to shut it.

The first thing a startup should do before planning for anything else is do a good research about the market and the needs of people for whom you will be releasing a product or service. Try to plan a business around it so that the setup will be successful. Then you can think of better mobile apps.

I have worked at AppsChopper for more then 6 years now, I have witnessed many such cases of shutting down of early startups. We have been catering to the requirements of our clients based in New York, US since 8 years. We provide the best web and mobile app development service still our hard work goes waste sometimes. The question is why ?

We provide the best solution's according to the clients requirement but the goal of client with the apps most of the time remains unclear. They get it developed from us and when they release it in the market where either they have heavy competition and they don't survive or areas where people are not looking for such apps at all. :(

This leaves us heartbroken manier times. Though we get paid in full from the client but this type of scenario do impact us when our hard work fails to establish a company though we did our 100%.

I hope I made myself clear !!

Cheers
Shaun Murphy. :)

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Jones__Henry — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 10:03:40 GMT

I m currently using Unity Engine for developing the games and apps. Its very good and easy to learn. Though I wasn't from a technical background but I'm doing coding these days.

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It depends on the startup

IPmedia1 — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 09:01:58 GMT

It depends on the startup which kind of services they are providing. apps like uber, grofers, bookmyshow, etc they all are earning with the app only.

Very informative article.

Patel__Happy — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 11:01:54 GMT

Very informative article. Some of the new growing business making their own on-demand mobile app to grow their business, they also make things easier. I had been reading about this topic and read another blog which I found quite useful. It cleared many of my doubts.

If anybody else needs an easy read, I am sharing here the article that is about the important steps you need to follow, in order to build a startup business plan for your mobile app development idea.