20+ Important Questions To

Ask A Mobile App Developer

If your company does not hold a mobile app then you are missing an
opportunity to gain tremendous benefits and revenue. As we all know the fact
that mobile apps for any business (start-up or an enterprise) is a necessity.

Therefore if you do not own an app you must first reach a mobile app
developer. Hence if you are looking to get expert assistance then it is me who
can deliver the desired results.

Before continuing, I firmly undergo the entire requirement of one’s business.

This means right from consultation to development and even to marketing
strategies.

Also here you can ask me different and important questions at the time of
mobile app development. This simplifies the entire working mechanism and
focuses on gaining revenue for your project. As we all know, nothing can be
accomplished without smartphones.

Users nowadays are exploring everything right from small to big through their
smartphones. Hence if you do not own an app for your business, think how
much can you lose?

You can also see the relevant stats of mobile usage/ app. Well, that is quite a
huge amount if I could compare.

Mobile app development usage

statistics
 ● I have researched and found the stats that say, when I talk about
worldwide consumers are known to download 204 billion apps.
● There is around $120 billion spent on in-app purchases.
● Users spend around 3 hours and 40 minutes on smartphones a day.
● The number of smartphone users worldwide is close to 3.5 billion.
● The cost of mobile advertising is expected to reach around 280 billion in
2022.
● By considering all of the above stats, I must say that there is a huge
demand for apps.

Hence if your business does not contain an app you will not likely fetch the
expected revenue. Therefore it is a must to own an app to reach your target
audience and achieve revenue to grow your business. Now to accomplish all
of your requirements it is the best idea to reach the best freelance mobile
app developer like me. It is mainly because I can take charge to develop the
desired app for you. The one that can easily match the market and user’s
needs. Hence I take command of all of these, it is mainly because I keep on
scaling my knowledge with respect to the latest trends and technologies.

There are different steps that an app development comes with and
are mentioned below. So here I will also help you to know the entire
app development process.
Before you begin with mobile app development, it is very important to
understand its entire process. Now here I will let you know what are the
different processes and how I take command to develop all stages with ease.
However there are nine-step of a mobile app development process, here I will
let you know all of those:

Step 1- Project discussion

Project discussion is the initial step of mobile app development. It helps in
understanding the overall requirement of the project. Here I take command to
understand all of your requirements so that I can easily begin with the process
and deliver you the best result.

Here I begin by taking all the necessary details from my clients. This means
what kind of application they want to develop? what is the budget within which
you want to fulfil your requirements? and the timeline. After collecting all the
necessary details I begin with the app development process.

Next is the free consultation. I do offer a free consultation where you can
easily ask all your relevant queries related to the development process. I later
then prepare a breakdown structure of the project and then suggest to you the
best process, to begin with.

Step 2- Business insights and project estimation

Once our discussion regarding the project is over then it firmly begins with
collecting the business insights and also the project estimation. My business
insights data collection begins with QA and it, in turn, helps me to understand
the requirements of the client, in this case, I begin easily right from the initial
stage. In between this I also take steps to decide what will be the budget of
the entire project. Also, this is one of the important questions that depends
upon what features or advantages you are looking for in your app. Once
cleared then I will tell you the exact budget of the project and begin with the
development process.
Step 3- Signing of NDA
Once the cost is determined and the client agrees with it then the next step is
to sign the NDA. This is the official process to get started with the working and
also there is no difficulty in between the development process. I take care of
all necessary processes to remove any sort of hassle in between. With NDA I
assure you that your idea is safe with me.

As a professional, I provide mobile app development process services

specified on paper. In turn, there will be no misunderstanding and confusion
regarding the communication we had and everything can start with comfort.

Step 4- Wireframe of the app

The wireframe is known as the pillar or the structure of the application and it is
one of the important stages once the project requirement is understood.

Wireframes help you to give an idea of how the entire system will work. On the
other hand, the wireframe also helps in determining the overall estimation of
the development timeline. In this way, I handle the overall requirement while
delivering the finest result. I also keep myself updated on the latest trends and
technologies and ensure to work with all of those so that apps can work
efficiently.

An app comes with different features like one-to-one chat, group chat and also
timeline management. All of the information is noted down and gives an idea
to stakeholders of how the overall process will work.

Step 5- UI/UX design

UI/UX design contributes a major part to app development. If your app is not
good looking then you can lose your customer. As it is said that customers
gets attracted to the app when it is good looking or it has a good layout.
Therefore before beginning the process I determine which colour you prefer in
the app, your basic preference of fonts or do you have any reference for the
app you like the most. The core purpose of the app is to offer a seamless
experience to users with a sharp look. As it is said that the usability of the
mobile app plays a huge role in the design of the app. The polished UI will
help you to attract more and more clients all across the globe.

The next step is the workflow design and this is the initial step in designing a
proper workflow. However, the design depends upon the data that I collect at
the beginning of the process and then proceed toward the wireframe design.
With the help of software, I begin with the wireframe designing process. After
all, designing is what can help to attract clients and help you to achieve your
future goals.

The last step is here working with a style guide. A style guide is known as the
guide with which the entire application process will be done. This guide
includes app designing standards, branding guidelines and also easy
navigation symbols.

● For example- what will be the font family in your app?

● What colour scheme do you want in your app?

With the help of a design guide, I easily begin with the design strategy of the
app. In this phase, I deliver the app icon, splash screen which is known as the
first screen, the login/ sign up form and the homepage.

After creating a sample I will send the design to get the feedback and then
begin with the further process.

Step 6- App development process

Once the app design is finalized, I begin with the app development process so
that I can deliver your app on time. The process of mobile app development is
divided into three stages namely:

Backend development

This particular section contains the database and also the server-side objects.
They are those required to support your mobile app supporting functionalities.

API integration

In API integration, the process is done to simplify the communication process

possible with the app and backend servers.

Front end app development

It is very important to design the interactive UI of the mobile app. However,

when you are looking for a mobile app usable for everyone then I design the
interactive and engaging front-end. As it is said that when your frontend and
backend are interactive then your app can attract more users. For android app
development technologies I take commands are- Java, Kotlin, whereas for
iOS- Swift, Objective C Besides this different languages are used for the
backend development process namely- PHP, RoR, GOLang, Node js, Angular
Js, React Js, .Net

Step 7- Q&A testing

When I develop an app, I keep on testing the app in the middle of the
development. It helps me to understand if anything is going wrong and there is
a need for correction. In turn, it helps me to work at an affordable cost and
also to deliver the qualitative app. This is because if your app is found with
any bug then fixing bugs is very costly, so it is better to ensure beforehand that
your app does not contain any bug.

To test the app there are two main steps- functional testing and non-functional
testing.
 Functional testing Non-functional testing

The functional testing is

The type of testing involves- reliability,
performed by the client to
scalability and the other functional
verify if everything is working
aspects of an app.
properly or not.

Manual testing and automated

The testing is performed once the
tools are performed for the
functional testing is done.
functional testing.

There are different parts of

The process describe the
non-functional testing and those are-
working of the product/what it
speed and scalability (the capacity to
does
be changed in size or scale).

The application is tested to check its speed, performance, and scalability. To

perform this I own different android and iOS devices with which I can check,
locate, and fix problems that arise due to UI.

The devices come in different dimensions, different screen sizes and OS

versions. In this way, I assure you that your app performs well and does not
contain any problems.

Step 8- Launch the app

At the time to launch the app, it is very important to follow all necessary
guidelines of the respective app stores (Appstore and play store). Hence here
I assure you to launch the app by following all necessary guidelines and
without any disturbance. After undergoing all policies the app is submitted, I
ensure to review the app so that it does not face any difficulties. However, if
everything matches the guidelines then the app becomes available in the app
store within a few hours of submission. Later on, when the app is deployed I
keep track of app usage with the mobile analytics platform and also measure
your app’s success.

Step 9- After launch services

Once your app is launched, my work is not over. I do offer services for app
marketing to make your app flourish in the market. In this way, your app can
easily reach users all across the globe and help to reach your future goals
easily. In addition to this, if in between your app comes with any bug then you
can reach me. I offer support even if the development process is over. I take
command to solve all of the issues to make your app work easily and
smoothly.

It has been researched that 92% of a user’s time is spent on mobile devices.
By this you can easily analyze the importance of apps. Users all across the
globe are using apps for completing their small to big requirements.

The global mobile app size was valued around $106.27billion (2018). But it is
estimated to reach around $407 billion by 2026. Smartphones have become
the best alternative for computers and in turn helping people all across the
globe.
 But this is not the end, many stages are covered between users
and experts. Do you know what I am talking about? There are
different questions that businesses ask experts before beginning
with app development process.

Let me help you to know what are the different set of questions that
businesses ask a mobile app developer.

1. Can you show me some of

your work samples?
Well, this is one of the first questions that businesses ask when they reach
any expert. As this is one of the necessities for the first party to ask what is the
expertise and how many project developers have assisted till now.

This delivers a clear idea about the developer’s skills and knowledge. Once a
business person is satisfied then it becomes easier, to begin with, the next
stage. When you will ask for the work samples you will be able to see what
work they have done in the past and whether they can fit your requirements or
not? Therefore asking for a work sample contributes to the necessity when
you are looking for the best app developer for your project. You can also ask
for case studies that can showcase the work of the developer. At present time
some experts have online portfolios or a document that can showcase their
past work.

Hence when you will get all the relevant details you will be at ease in deciding
which expert you want to begin your work with.
2. How can you make my project
stand out in a crowd?

Every business wants to distinguish itself from the other. It is mainly because
there are millions of apps on the market. Therefore it becomes necessary to
develop your app differently from others. To make this happen you need
experts who have innovative skills, creativity and the latest market expertise.
Hence you can ask the one whether they have all these skills and how they
can make your product innovative and unique?

When you are contacting any developer you can begin by asking some
important questions like- what skills do they own, what latest technologies
they will use? What extra they can offer to make your project stand out in a
crowd. By undergoing all of these questions you can easily make out whether
the respective expert can work as per your requirement or not. At present time
there are millions of apps running on the market. So you have to keep in mind
that you need to develop an app different from others. In this way, you will be
able to attract customers and build a huge customer base. In this case, I work
on the latest and advanced technologies to make your project run differently
from others. I have developed various apps for different industries running
successfully across the globe.

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3. Which vertical have you

worked on?

You must ask the different industries with which developers have worked. In
this, it becomes easier to know for you the skills and ability to perform in
different niches. In simple words, the question is to test the versatility. You
must cover this one question because it is not the case where an expert who
is good in one industry goes well with others. So you must try to find out how
much versatility experts can deliver you.

At the time you are looking for experts there are many you can find in the
industry. But not all can fulfill your requirements so it is necessary to find one
that matches your requirements. Experts who have worked on different
verticals will have advanced knowledge and in turn, can help you to build your
app easily. Therefore it is necessary to ask about different verticals in which
developers have worked. In turn, it will simplify your process and select the
developer, to begin with, the development process.

4. How much time do you take to

handle one development
process?

The foremost question to ask is the timeline to which the project can be
covered. Often there are many companies and even freelancers that do not
complete projects on time. But when you have made strict guidelines about
your project you need exact time. This is why you need to be cautious in
knowing the timeline or the exact completion time.

Although it becomes quite difficult to know the exact time beforehand. Hence
here when you are connecting with any expert you need to evaluate your
requirements. This means what features, functionalities and other necessary
details you are looking for. Once you will give a detailed explanation in turn
you can get the exact time to which your app will be completed.

Here I begin with consulting with clients all necessary details that are required
to develop an app. Once I have noted all the details, in turn with my expertise
and past work I tell the time to which I can develop the app and hand it over to
the client.

5. Where do you get your

projects?

It is very important to know what the geographics of the developer are. This
means that if you are looking to get assistance with international projects,
developers should own such expertise. If a developer does not own globally
expertise, then this can be problematic in future. Many companies specifically
look for experts who have worked with international projects. This means they
believe that the expert will understand their requirement easily and there will
be no trouble in between the development process.

Not all freelancers or companies have relevant experience in developing

international projects. When you reach or finalize them later you can come up
with difficulties. Therefore it is necessary to communicate about the project
they have worked on and what expertise they hold. This simplifies your overall
development process and helps you to build your business app faster.

6. What is your app development

process?

The company or freelancer you are reaching should own an adequate working
process. This means an app developer should own versatility and must be
aware of the latest trends and technologies. In this way, they can easily add
advantages to your project. And when you are looking to get it developed in
the best manner then you must seek all necessary information.
When it comes to the app development process, once a client has reached
me I ensure to communicate properly about the project requirements. This
covers the client’s idea, all features they are looking for in an app,
functionalities, latest trends and technologies with which the app will be
developed. Once everything is cleared and finalized then i begins with the
next step which is signing the NDA. Singing NDA will assure my clients that
their idea and entire communication is safe with me. Hence working with me
will give you entire safety and security about your project

7. Are there any specific

development methodologies you
consider?
Development methodologies offer the edge and necessary advantages to the
entire development process. Therefore when you are reaching for your
requirement you must ask about the methodologies considered for the entire
development process. Different methodologies are used at the time of the app
development process. This will planning, design, development phase etc.

Hence here when you reach me I make use of agile methodology to develop
your app smoothly. I work on the latest trends and technologies that can easily
give shape to your mobile app and help you to stand out in the crowd.
However, the main motive is not just to develop the mobile app, but to make it
run successfully across the globe. Hence developing apps with the latest
trends, technologies, and methodologies will help your app to grow at a faster
rate.

8. What is your communication

process?

To convey any necessary information about the project is a necessity.

Companies consider different communication processes to inform you what is
the progress of your project. The developer should accompany the desired
communication key to connect with you and inform you about your project.
Now here you can reach either freelancers or companies. It is dependent
upon you and where you are comfortable and also accomplish all of your
needs. However, it is very necessary to manage your communication at the
time you are developing your app.

When you reach me, being a freelance mobile app developer I am always
available for different communication processes. This means you can easily
connect with me either by email, phone, or skype. Also, I am available to
connect with video calling to assist you and make you understand the
process. There will be no communication gap in between the app
development. In this way, I simplify the overall development process.

9. Do you hold expertise in

building apps as per my
requirements?
Before beginning with hiring experts, it is very essential to know whether the
desired developer can complete the requirements or not. This means
beforehand you must prepare a list of features that your app should contain.
You must discuss the features that the app should contain. In this way, it can
be determined whether your requirement can be accomplished or not?

If you will work without understanding the working process of the developer
then you will fall within your requirements. Hence when you are reaching
developers then you must ask everything regarding your project. Assemble all
necessary details and ask the relevant developer whether requirements can
be fulfilled or not? Hence when you reach me, I ensure to help you understand
all requirements and in turn, deliver definite results. At present mobile app
development is increasing at a fast rate and hence building an app for your
business is a profitable deal.

10. Do you have a strong

understanding of my niche?
If a developer does not understand your niche then it is difficult to accomplish
the task. You must ask and explain about your business, vertical and
requirements. Developers who have worked in the same industry can have all
of your answers.

Also, they will fit your requirements. Now to begin hiring one such developer
you can reach me. As a top freelance android app developer, I have
worked with different industries. This means right from travel, medical,
pharma, education, real estate etc.

Therefore no matter what your requirement is I can easily deliver appropriate

results as per the requirement. Customers have different requirements and
hence they want their work to be done in the right manner. But if the developer
will not own the required expertise then it becomes difficult to develop an app.
For example, if you are looking to develop a real-estate app and if the
developer does not own how to build it or what features it should contain then
you will be at a loss. Therefore before beginning with your work, do ask
whether experts hold command of your particular niche or not. In this way, you
will get results as per your need and with ease.

11. What size companies have

you worked with?
If you are a large enterprise then you will be eager to know about the relevant
working experience of a developer. However this same goes for the start-up
business as well. Upon asking or getting confirmation it becomes easier to
determine the skills and knowledge with which the developer must have
worked upon. Hence it becomes quite simple for you to hire experts and begin
with your project.

There is a wide range of companies both small and large, hence sometimes
companies look to approach professionals who have worked with high scale
projects. This means they do not want to take risks in their project and in turn
begin with the development process easier. You must ask here how much
experience does a developer hold? With which companies they have worked
and what are the different samples they can show? By asking the relevant
question you will be clear on whether you need to reach the same expert or
not.

12. Do you understand UI/UX?

At the time you are hiring a developer you must look at how creative he is?
This means you must talk about the design aspect with which working will take
place. It is mainly because it is the design of the app with which users can be
more attracted. Also, it has been researched that users get attracted to
appealing apps.

So I am sure that you do not want to lose your target audience just because of
a poor look. UI/UX contributes a major part to your app. If your app is not
looking good then customers will not reach you. It might sound weird to you
but this is true. It has been researched that an app with appealing UI/UX
trends to gain more customers. Therefore if your app does not look good then
you will not be able to attract customers. This in turn will drop your sales and
revenue. Hence try to connect with experts who hold expertise in giving your
app an appealing look, making your app shine and reaching more customers
across.

In this way, your business will run smoothly and accomplish all of your future
goals.
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13. How can I make money with

my app?

When your sole purpose is to earn money with your app then your developer
should be ready to answer you. Here the developer should know how to build
in features that will help you to earn money. The majority of the businesses
develop an app that can help in uplifting their business revenue, also this is
not wrong. With the help of apps, it becomes quite easier to reach potential
users and also to reach desired revenue.

But when you are looking to make your app strong and gain revenue you must
ask developers what are the best strategies. You must ask for all of those
strategies and if the concerned specialist is able to help you then you can
begin with the development process.
14. What is the way that you will
use to test your app?

In the mobile app development process, app testing forms the major part. It
means experts in between development test the app on a regular basis to
ensure that app is performing well.

The testing phase of the app is very important, as it will determine the pros
and cons of the app. This means how well your app is performing and what
needs to be changed.

Here experts will undergo beta testing which is known as the final step of
software development cycle. Performing beta testing is the main aim to ensure
that users are satisfied with the software product.

I am a freelance app developer holding expertise in the development of both

Android and iOS apps. Hence when I develop any app I perform testing on
different devices to ensure that the app is working properly and there is no
bug found.
15. Do you offer long term app
maintenance support?

Once your app is launched, you must understand that yet your work is not
done. As time trends and technologies change. Hence your app requires time
to time update. Therefore you must ask whether the concerned app developer
will assist you even after project completion or not? In this way, you will be
free to switch between different developers. If your concerned developer will
not offer support once your development is completed then you can be in
trouble. By this I mean if you are reaching any other expert you have to
explain the entire process from the start and this is one of the complicated
processes.

Hence before starting working with an app developer you must ask for later
assistance (after app development is completed). In this way, if any bug or
error is found your concerned specialist can easily solve it without any
disturbance.
16. What is the pricing structure
that you follow?

Building a mobile app is a necessity, it is developed with desired features as

per business needs. Hence the cost of the app is dependent upon the features
you would like to own. This is the desired conversation that you need to talk
about before beginning the project. This helps you to be away from any
complexity at the end.

Therefore when you are connecting with any mobile app developer you must
ask what will be the cost. To know this you have to give a detailed structure of
your app. By this, I mean what all specifications your app will contain. Based
on the entire structure, the overall cost is determined. Although at some point,
customers include some features in between so in the beginning a lump sum
cost is delivered to the client. If a client further requires any addition in the
middle of development then the cost will differ. I here take all the necessary
details of the app and after examining it thoroughly I deliver the nearby cost of
the app development.

17. Will you manage the process

of uploading apps to different
app stores?

In most cases, developers do not take command of uploading apps to different

stores. Hence businesses have to reach other companies or freelancers.
Hence you must ask about the entire development process. If you find
anything is missing you must cross-check and confirm it before beginning the
project.

However, app development processes do involve the uploading process to the

app store. But most of the developers do not include the one step in their
packages. The main reason is that different guidelines have to be followed.
Here not all are well-versed with all of those policies. Therefore if you do not
get this particular process, I recommend you to reach out to someone else.
Also, the main reason is that when you are hiring two people your cost will be
increased. So before beginning the process, you must clear and take a note of
all stages that the development process will carry and see if you are not
missing anything.

18. What are your payment

conditions?

You must know all payment terms and conditions beforehand. A major issue
that arises in any work is payment.

Ask the developer whether he/she will be charging you on an hourly basis or
monthly. Set agreement as per the combined decision and begin with work
simultaneously. If you want your project to run every month then you will have
to pay the concerned developer every month.
However, if you want to go on an hourly basis then some developers do work
on an hourly basis. All you need is to understand your requirements, set your
budget and hire experts who can look upon your project. The industry has
flexibility where you can get individuals to work both on a monthly and hourly
basis.

19. How do you manage security

issues?

Security is one of the prime considerations that one always tends to attain.
Therefore when it comes to app development you should take charge of it at
first. You must ask developers about what steps they take for your app
security. If your app is not secured then there will be many risks. In turn, your
app data can be stolen.

Therefore when you reach a developer you must ask a developer what
security is taken. Make sure that you understand the entire process
thoroughly, however, if your app is not safe then its customers will not trust
your app and in turn, fall in your revenue.

Therefore before beginning the app development ensure to have all guidelines
with the security of the app.

20. What information do I need to

deliver before starting the
project?

App development is becoming a necessity, no matter what industry you are in.
In the other case, if you are a small business or a large enterprise, you must
understand the importance of apps for your business. Hence when you are
reaching any app developer you must ask for some necessary details and
those are:
 ● What information do you need before starting with app development?
● You must ask what all information is required from your side. This
means you must provide all of those so that there is no delay at the
beginning of the app development process.
● Combine all of the requirements in one place and deliver them to the
developer. Hence do communicate with the developer to simplify the
working mechanism.

21. Who will own the app?

You need to know who will own the app. It is mainly because typically the
company or the individual paying for the app development process owns the
rights to the app.

Hence you must begin with “copyright assignment” to make things clear
beforehand. There are different devices on which your app needs to be built.
Like the two platforms Android and ios. So after the app development is
completed then you must talk about the copyright step. It is your idea and your
thought and you will be the owner of the app. So ensure beforehand that you
are the owner of the app and to make this happen you must work on all the
paperwork to reserve your rights.

Hence here I take command to perform all paperwork beforehand and ensure
that your app is yours and no one else will have the authority to claim about
your app.

Besides this, if I talk about mobile and web apps development,

then there are some differences between them.Let me tell you
about them.

Native mobile apps

Pros Cons

Expensive to build as compared to

It is faster than the web apps
web apps

Can easily work offline. They come up Hold compatibility with different
with greater functionality platforms like android and iOS.

Safe and secure and hence no longer

have to be worried for any securities They are expensive to maintain
reasons

Easy to build due to different

Difficulty getting approved from the
development tools, SDKs and also
app store.
interface elements.
 There is no chance of code reusability
Testing of a native app is way easier
if you are in a need to develop the
since it is a single platform.
same app from different platforms.

With native apps not only the coding In the case of native apps, security
language but architecture, UI/UX are updates and other features cannot be
also native. updated as compared with web apps.

Web apps

Pros Cons

Web apps function in the browser and They do not work offline. Hence to run
hence no longer need to be web apps you need to own a strong
downloaded. web connection.

They have a common database and Know to be less advanced in features

are easy to develop. and slower than mobile apps

They easily update themselves.

Not guaranteed against security and
Unlike other apps, they do not require
quality every time.
updating often.

Very easy and quick to build as May not be as discoverable as mobile

compared to web apps. apps
 Web apps are rare to find as they are
Developing web apps is cheaper as
not easily available in the Play store
compared to other applications.
and App store.

The web application is dependent

Web apps can be easily customized upon the website. This means if the
and it is mainly due to the change in website will go under maintenance or
interface. failure then the app will also suffer the
same condition.

Conclusion
An app is a necessity for any business, but before that, it is important to ask
all of the above-mentioned questions to clarify your queries and begin the
process.

Hence above mentioned are the 20+ important question to ask a mobile app
developer to get desired benefits.

Hence when you reach me i am able to answer all of these.

In this way the entire working mechanism becomes sorted and also you get
the best of all results.

Consider reaching me, because as a top freelance mobile app developer, I

take command to give you all the necessary answers regarding the app
development process.

In this way, the result comes out to be unique and definite.