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December 21, 2022

Choosing Native Apps over Hybrid Apps

Native apps are applications that are specifically developed for a specific mobile operating system, such as iOS for Apple devices or Android for devices using the Android operating system. On the other hand, hybrid apps are applications that are developed using web technologies and can be run on multiple platforms.

There are several reasons why native apps are often considered to be better than hybrid apps. Here are a few:

Performance: Native apps are designed specifically for the operating system they are built for, which means they can take advantage of all the features and capabilities of the device. This results in better performance and a smoother user experience. Hybrid apps, on the other hand, rely on a web browser to run and may not be able to fully utilize the device’s capabilities, leading to slower performance and a less seamless user experience.
User experience: Native apps are designed with the specific user interface guidelines of the operating system in mind, which means they tend to have a more intuitive and consistent user experience. Hybrid apps, on the other hand, may not always adhere to the same guidelines and may feel less native to the user.
Access to device features: Native apps have full access to the device’s capabilities and can make use of features such as the camera, GPS, and push notifications. Hybrid apps may not have the same level of access and may not be able to take full advantage of these features.
Offline functionality: Native apps can function offline, whereas hybrid apps may require an internet connection to function properly. This can be a significant advantage for native apps in situations where there is limited or no internet access.
Security: Native apps have an added layer of security since they are installed directly on the device and do not rely on a web browser. This can make them less vulnerable to attacks or data breaches.

Overall, native apps tend to offer a better user experience, better performance, and greater access to device features and offline functionality. However, it is worth noting that hybrid apps can be a good option for businesses looking to quickly develop and deploy an app across multiple platforms without the need for separate native app development for each platform.

September 20, 2020

If You Don’t Have These Apps on Your Phone Are You a Real New Yorker?

If you’re a New Yorker, you’ll definitely recognize the apps on this list. And, chances are, you’ll have most of them on your phone.

Without further ado, here are a few of the most popular apps in New York City:

Seamless

Seamless is a food delivery app that every New Yorker is sure to have. It’s a super simple way to order delivery right from your phone, straight to your door! The platform is intuitive, visually pleasing, and well…seamless! With hundreds of restaurant options, Seamless offers just about every kind of cuisine you could possibly want.

Citizen

The Citizen app “is a personal safety network that empowers you to protect yourself and the people and places you care about” (Citizen). Essentially, Citizen sends you personalized local safety alerts (about incidents like robberies, fires, etc.) in real time – so you can stay safe! It’s an incredibly helpful app, and one of the most commonly used in NYC.

Citymapper

Citymapper is a public transit app that will help you safely and efficiently move from one location to another. With many accolades, including Apple’s Apps of the Year 2013-2017, Citymapper is a must-have.

Grooop

Grooop is the app to keep you safe at all times. With the ability to share your location with your friends and family at all times, you can safely meet up with new people without your friends having to worry. Now you never have to feel unsafe running errands alone again!

Citi bike

Don’t have access to a car? Not a problem! Citi bike is an app that lets you locate bikes to ride so you can get to where you need to be faster.

Uber

Uber is THE app to get you where you need to be safer and faster. Whether it’s coming home from the grocery store, or from the bar, you can enjoy your ride to your front door comfortably and safely.

Sooo…We have to ask: Are you a real New Yorker? How many apps do you have? Let us know in the comments below.

PS – Want to build the next big app? Contact us for a free quote. We’re a top New York City App Development Agency and would love to learn more about what you’re working on.

August 12, 2020

Why Your Brand Should Go Mobile

Advertising and marketing trends are constantly evolving, and to keep your brand in front of consumers, you’ll have to keep up with those trends. At this moment, all research is pointing to mobile. Many brands and companies have adopted this channel, and you should too. Here are a few reasons your brand or business should go mobile and some types of apps to consider.

Increase your Audience

This is one important reason to go mobile. Increasing your audience and consumer base can be challenging, but once you have momentum, a mobile app can grow your audience exponentially. A mobile app can fill a void in your business model allowing your company to scale and grow.

Data Collection

This could be one of the most powerful features of bringing your brand mobile. Your consumer base may choose to share more data with you via mobile if it fills a void or provides a much more personalized experience (read our blog about personalized mobile apps). Data is a powerful tool that you can use to increase sales, grow your consumer base, expand product lines, and much more. Data is one of the highest-priced commodities, so an investment in mobile is an investment that will most likely pay off very well in the long-run.

Now, if you understand the benefits of going mobile but are unsure how to deliver your brand via mobile, here are some types of apps your brand can use.

Entertainment Apps

Apps can be a variety of things, but some brands find that entertaining apps serve the best purpose for their brand or campaign. For example, Coca-Cola has numerous branded apps that entertain users and help solve some daily problems. The CocaCola® app lets users play games, watch videos, and earn rewards. This type of app offers a mix of entertainment and functionality, all while promoting the Coca-Cola brand.

Content Apps

A content app serves the purpose of providing users branded content right to their mobile device. Whether it is dinner recipes, fashion trends, or workouts, these apps deliver branded content to loyal consumers.

There are many benefits to bringing your brand mobile, as well as many different app types. If you’d like to learn more about the benefits and types of apps, visit our website at pioneerapplications.com or reach out to the Pioneer team.

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July 30, 2020

Best Android Apps of July 2020

With every passing year, it seems our phones play an ever-evolving role in our lives. As our needs change so too must the offerings of our smart devices, and not every needed tool and task is available right out of the box. To unlock your phone’s true potential, you’ll need the best apps. From the top Android flagships to the best value budget phones, a few taps is all you need to place a takeout order, live stream your local news, or play a new fun game. If you’re looking to get really fancy, you can even call people, too.

All the Reveals from Apple’s WWDC20

Cupertino, California — Apple today announced a robust line-up of new technologies to help its 23 million developers design and build the apps of tomorrow. These new tools will enable developers to bring more powerful app experiences to Apple’s industry-leading platforms, and help them better manage and grow their businesses. In addition to Apple’s annual developer survey, WWDC20 will feature an online App Store lab so that developers from around the world can share their feedback and help inform future improvements to the App Store. Apple is also adding new forums for developers to relay suggestions throughout the coming year and beyond.

Mobile MDT – NYFD Now Available for Android!

The Mobile MDT – NYFD application that has been used as the #1 resource for New York City EMS is now available for Android Devices!

Download on the Google Play Store here

iPhone user? Download on the Apple App Store

The Mobile MDT is the go-to app for everything you need as a first responder in NYC’s 9-11 System.
Features Include:

-Nearest Hospitals for each Category
-List of all NYC Hospitals
-Hospital info such as address, accepting categories, ETAs, and distance from your current location
-Easily get directions to each location
-Platoon Schedule/Calendar with Pay Day & ability to add notes (Shift Calendar)!
-Quickly filter through hospitals based on category, name, number, and distance
-Useful resources including: BLS/ALS/CFR Protocols, Medication Search, Telephone Numbers, EMS Stations, Police Precincts, & Firehouses, EMS, Fire, and PD 10-Codes, Alarm Assignments, Overtime Payout Chart and much more.

If there are any issues, questions, feedback, or suggestions, please contact us at contact@pioneerapplications.com

September 11, 2018

NYC Fire Box Locator App – New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

NYCFireBox: Mapping Fire Box Locations from the New York City Fire Department

The team at Pioneer has created an application for finding fire box locations in the City of New York.

The NYCFireBox App provides detailed map and satellite imagery for New York City Fire Department Box Locations. When viewing box locations, you can also see the nearest firehouses and EMS stations to that box location. Easily search fire box numbers to see where exactly they are in the city of New York. Along with this, you can view the locations on a map, get directions, and view a rundown of nearby firehouses in the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). Lookup fire alarm box locations

Download now at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nycfirebox/id1377737408?mt=8

September 11, 2018

Boston Fire Box App – Boston Fire Department

BostonFireBox: Mapping Fire Box Locations from the Boston Fire Department

The team at Pioneer has created an application for finding fire box locations in the City of Boston.

The BostonFireBox App provides detailed map and satellite imagery for Boston Fire Department Box Locations. When viewing box locations, you can also see the nearest firehouses to that box location. Easily search fire box numbers to see where exactly they are in the city of Boston. Along with this, you can view the locations on a map, get directions, and view a rundown of nearby firehouses in the Boston Fire Department.

Download now at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bostonfirebox/id1420661798?mt=8

About Pioneer

Pioneer Mobile Applications is a one stop shop for bringing your app idea to life. It is our mission to provide personal, affordable, & reliable app development for individuals, organizations, and businesses by being with our customers from the idea stage to launch and everything in-between!

With several years of expert mobile app development experience, United States app design and development company, Pioneer Mobile Applications is committed to the success of our clients. Whether your business is at the idea stage, currently in development, or already has a million users, Pioneer Mobile Applications can help create an affordable, reliable, and beautiful experience for your users. As a United States app design and development company, Pioneer Applications prides itself on being a full service development agency. We don’t just make apps, we will take a simple idea and create an application personalized for your business. Our goal is to ensure that our clients are succeeding. We accomplish this by providing idea conceptualization, market validation, app design (user experience & user interface), iOS, Android, and web development, testing, and marketing! We are constantly keeping up with new technology as it comes along to be sure that your app is using the latest, most cutting edge tech. United States mobile app design and development agency, Pioneer Applications is a United States based organization that is a team player on every project both small and large.

We have over 5+ years experience working with all different types of clients such as BuzzFeed, UMass Amherst, All in One Music Applications and many more! Our strategic process provides quick turn around times which lets us keep development costs down, saving our clients money!!

Services

iOS & Android: We have multiple developers on hand to build your iOS and Android Applications. The code we create is always clean and easily understandable by other developers.

UI/UX: Design is a very important thing. Our User Interface and User Experience developers make sure that your app is beautiful and easy to navigate through. We’ll help you out with branding and ensuring your app is recognizable!

Project Management: When there are a bunch of different moving parts, things can get messy. Our project managers makes sure everyone is on the same page and getting their work done as efficiently as possible.

Sales & Marketing: We don’t stop once we’re finished developing the app; we want to make sure that your app gets users on it and help you get featured in the App Store. Our sales and marketing experts will help you get the word out and acquire users!

Our Process

Conceptualize, Validate, Brand, Develop, Test, Launch, Promote

June 8, 2018

Florence: Development in the Mobile Gaming App Industry

Florence

Can you imagine a game on your phone that had no levels, no high scores, and no way to win? Is it even a game? Florence, an app that embodies this strange concept, actually won the title of Apple’s Game of the Year in 2014, breaking ground in the app industry.

If it’s not a competitive game, then what exactly is it?

Ken Wong, the designer and app developer, created the app as an interactive story-telling game for users. His gaming company partnered with a film studio in order to create the game in which you follow the life story of the main character, Florence. As you progress in the app, you see her go through relationships and hardships, delivering an entertaining game while invoking an emotional response in users.

It definitely changes the pace of the mobile gaming atmosphere, and will be a trend to watch in years to come with further gaming app development.

Check out “Florence” in the App Store today!

About Pioneer

Services

iOS & Android: We have multiple developers on hand to build your iOS and Android Applications. The code we create is always clean and easily understandable by other developers.

Our Process

Conceptualize, Validate, Brand, Develop, Test, Launch, Promote

June 2, 2018

Collections: App Development to Organize your Cluttered Camera Roll

Collections

Finally, an app developed to organize your thousands of screenshots and snapshots of important ideas and information you wanted to remember, but can no longer find in your photo albums.

App developers often have a hard time forming ideas for apps that are useful for consumers, but this idea combines organization and utilization to create a platform to help people keep track of their pictures on their mobile device- a very common problem faced by anyone with a cell phone.

Check it out on the app store: https://www.collectionsapp.co.uk

About Pioneer

Services

iOS & Android: We have multiple developers on hand to build your iOS and Android Applications. The code we create is always clean and easily understandable by other developers.

Our Process

Conceptualize, Validate, Brand, Develop, Test, Launch, Promote