Understanding Mobile App Development For iOS and Android
Mobile app development for iOS and Android traditionally meant maintaining two separate codebases. One team would write Swift for iPhone while another wrote Kotlin for Android, doubling costs and complexity.
Cross-platform frameworks solved this by enabling single-codebase development. React Native, the technology Fastshot uses, lets you write once and deploy to both iOS and Android with native performance.
Fastshot takes cross-platform development further by adding AI code generation. Describe your app in natural language and receive a complete React Native project optimized for both platforms.
Whether you are targeting iPhone users, Android users, or both, Fastshot handles the complexity of mobile app development for iOS and Android while you focus on features and user experience.
Benefits of Cross-Platform Mobile App Development
Write Once, Deploy Twice
A single codebase serves both iOS and Android. Changes apply to both platforms automatically.
Reduced Development Cost
One team, one codebase, one development cycle. Cut your budget compared to separate native development.
Consistent User Experience
Deliver the same features and design across platforms. Users get identical functionality regardless of device.
Faster Time to Market
Launch on both platforms simultaneously instead of staggered releases. Reach your entire audience at once.
Easier Maintenance
Bug fixes and updates apply to both platforms from one codebase. Reduce long-term maintenance burden.
Native Performance
React Native compiles to native components. Your app performs like platform-specific native apps.
iOS vs Android Development Considerations
| Aspect | iOS | Android | Cross-Platform (Fastshot) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market share | 27% global | 72% global | Both markets |
| Revenue potential | Higher per user | Higher volume | Maximum reach |
| Development language | Swift/Obj-C | Kotlin/Java | React Native (JS) |
| App store process | Strict review | Faster approval | Submit to both |
| Device fragmentation | Limited devices | Many variations | Handled automatically |
How to Build for iOS and Android
Describe Your App
Tell Fastshot what your app should do. The AI considers both platform conventions automatically.
Generate Cross-Platform Code
Fastshot creates React Native code that works on both iOS and Android with appropriate platform adaptations.
Preview on Both Platforms
Test on your iPhone and Android devices. Verify the experience is excellent on both platforms.
Build for App Stores
Generate IPA for iOS and APK/AAB for Android. Our cloud builds handle both platforms.
Submit and Launch
Publish to the App Store and Google Play. Reach users on every major mobile platform.
iOS and Android Development FAQ
About the Author
Elvira Dzhuraeva is an expert in AI mobile app development and React Native. A former Senior Product Manager at Google specializing in AI/ML and Generative AI, she is the Founder of Fastshot (YC-backed) and a founding contributor to Kubeflow.