In today’s connected world, users that are engaging with your app expect seamless, fast, and responsive experiences across iOS, Android, and the web. Building native apps for each of these devices can cost a great deal of time and money! Introducing hybrid app development and Empirical Edge Inc., a company that can develop your great ideas into technology with our powerful, cost effective hybrid apps that seamlessly connect users on multiple devices without additional costs.

What is Hybrid App Development?

Hybrid app development uses technologies used on the web, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, alongside basic functionality of the native platform. By developing one code base that can be run across multiple operating systems, companies can access a wider audience while reducing developer burden and costs. By leveraging common hybrid frameworks like React Native, Ionic, and Flutter, hybrid apps are fast, responsive, and almost indistinguishable from fully native applications.

Advantages of Hybrid App Development

Accelerated Development, Reduced Cost

Hybrid development means you don’t have to build and maintain two separate apps for iOS and Android. That means your development process can happen more quickly and your development costs stay in check. Also, since the cost of hybrid development is less than native development, you will have more money left to allocate for marketing, growth, or enhancements to your features.

Wider Audience

When you launch your app on the App Store and Google Play at the same time, you’ll reach far more users from day one. Also, you’ll have a wider market reach since you only have the one build, not an iOS build and an Android build.

Maintenance Simplified

With hybrid development, the team only has one codebase to contend with. In other words, it’s far easier to push an update, correct bugs, and add features. This ensures that when you push an update, every user across every platform will have access to the same version of your app, both improving your brand’s reputation as well as keeping your customers happy.

Access to Native Features

Modern hybrid frameworks support access to native device features, such as the camera, GPS, push notifications, and device file storage/offline storage. In other words, you’ll be able to access some of the functionality that you would be sacrificing by going hybrid, rather than native.

Rapid Testing of Your MVP

If you are testing a new idea, then hybrid development is ideal for building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). You’ll be able to get your product in the hands of users, test it, get their feedback, and develop your product roadmap based on the information you have gathered through your hybrid MVP, without unnecessary spending.

Is Hybrid Development the Best Building Method for Your Project?

Hybrid app development is a good option for most business and consumer apps, including everything from e-commerce and booking systems, to social, news, and lifestyle apps. If your app contains few interactive features and you want your app delivered across multiple platforms quickly, don’t hesitate to go with hybrid.

But if your app is going to be high-performance specialized (performance-intensive games, class AR and VR applications, deeply integrated with the platform), then you maybe want to consider fully native development. At Empirical Edge Inc. we can help evaluate these considerations and choose the best approach for your goals, timeline, and budget.

Why work with Empirical Edge Inc. for your Hybrid App Development?

At Empirical Edge Inc., we’re not developers. We’re strategic partners! Our team has many years of experience delivering hybrid mobile apps that include sophisticated design, friendly user experiences, and reliable performance.

From the original concept and planning, to design, development, testing, and deployment – we act as your guide through each stage. We are also available for on-going maintenance and enhancements to help you keep your app up to date with the evolving needs of your users.

What we do

Consultation & Strategy
We begin by learning your vision, target users, and business goals. Then we collaboratively identify the best hybrid framework and establish clear milestones for your project.

Design & Development
Our team creates intuitive designs and builds fast hybrid apps, with a native look and feel on any device.

Testing & Launch
Before launch, we rigorously test your app on multiple devices and operating systems to clean up bugs and deliver a seamless experience.

Support & Growth
After the launch, we don’t just walk away — we stay with you and your app through ongoing updates, new feature builds, and scaling with your growing user base.

Conclusion

Hybrid app development is a sensible option for businesses that want faster delivery, broader reach, and great performance without doubling your development investment. At Empirical Edge Inc., we build apps that will create an impression — and an experience users will love, regardless of the device they’re on.

Are you ready to bring your hybrid app idea to life?
Contact Empirical Edge Inc. today so we can build something amazing together.