How to Turn Your App Idea Into a Fully Functional App?

For the past few years, the app economy has boomed like never before and the use of mobile applications has skyrocketed. Considering the huge profits and popularity that these portals have gained, anyone can be tempted to be a part of this opportunity. Are you also the ones, planning to jump on the bandwagon? Then this is the right time to try your luck. Your idea has stayed too long in your mind and now you should present it to the world. 

The big question is - How to start? Well, that is why we are here - to assist you. Many people have an exceptional idea but they lack understanding of the mobile app development process. Thus, we bring you a detailed guide about how to shape your app idea. Have a read:

Analyze the market trends

Let’s get a reality check first. You might think that your idea is extraordinary and it can bring revolution in the industry you operate in - be it retail & ecommerce, education & elearning or any other- but that may not be the case. There are so many brilliant people out there with out-of-the-box mobile app ideas but only a few of them work. Why? Well, because the successful ones understand the market and trends. They are aware of what people want and how they can provide them with the best solution. Market research is the key to attain your goals and it helps you shape an effective plan. Before you indulge in the process of mobile app development, you must determine the answers of a few questions, such as ‘What solution will you deliver? What will be the USP of your application? What is its scope in the future?’ This will help kick start your startup on a high note and establish a unique brand. Moreover, if there are some similar apps already available in the market, read about them and analyze them to find their strengths, weaknesses and more. Rest assured this will give you an upper hand over the peers.

Know your audience

What is the primary reason to launch your app? Because you know that you have a unique idea and it can solve problems of a specific group. Hence, before your launch your app, you should identify the users of your platform, the target audience that you will serve. You must know the gender, region, age group, income group, profession, and so on of your clients because this will provide you with the right direction to move on. Then comes their preferences, interests, buying patterns, expectations, will to spend that will guide you further in your quest. In fact, this is one of the first questions that mobile app development companies will ask you. The rule is simple, the better you know your audience, the better developers will design your app. It will be easier for them to customize the platform according to the requirements of potential customers and add features that resonate with their needs. Remember, it will be ultimately your users who will take your app to the pinnacle.

Hire a development partner

You can develop a mobile application idea but not the app itself. For this, you need a professional who is proficient at turning vision into reality. We are talking about a reliable mobile app development company that will deliver you the required product with attractive features and excellent UX/UI designs. Start with some Google search and you will get a myriad of options in your city or country. Get in touch with the concerned person and specify your objectives and needs in detail. An authentic company will guide you by highlighting the loopholes of your plan and suggest corrective measures. Analyze the service providers on performance, portfolio, price, knowledge, reviews, etc. Zero in on the one that excels in every aspect so that you get the highest resurn on your investment. One such trusted name is A3logics, an app development partner that is well-versed in building apps that can get user attention at once. 

List all the features

We are sure that you have already listed all the features that you want to include in your app. You are clear about what functionalities you want in it and how it should look, ultimately. What? You haven’t done that yet. Well, then pen them down now on a piece of paper or a document file and share it with yor ioS and Android application developer. As soon as any new idea strikes your mind, just add it to the list and convey the same to the expert that cares about your application. This will help both of you to describe the essential features that you cannot avoid and also to filter the idea to make it top-notch. Moreover, the developer can give you the best input and suggestions to finally build an application that is second to none. Return to the list, again and again, to ascertain that the development process is on track. Discussions with the designers, developers, and other involved parties are important to keep things organized. 

Begin with MVP

If you look at the story of the most successful brands, you will realize that there is no mobile app that attained perfection in the first go. Be it any popular game or e-commerce portal, it faces a lot of changes and modifications from time to time based on the response it gets from the audience. The technique is to forget about an ideal project but focus only on essential features and nail them down. Once you achieve this, start with Minimal Viable Product (MVP) which is an initial testing phase. You present this to investors to show the potential and test it on various levels. The MVP gets you the initial data and entices other partners to lay their trust in the product. You can take it as a free sample that companies distribute before introducing a new product. We, as a trusted web and mobile app development partner, will assist you in this process by getting adequate feedback and identifying glitches to build an error-free platform. 

Step out of your comfort zone

Well, you will have to face many challenges while launching your mobile app but the biggest stumbling block will be you. Yes, you heard it right. Your inhibitions, fear of taking a risk, not trusting the prototype, staying in your comfort zone, all these factors are only stalling your growth. You might think that you are being careful and avoiding any pitfalls but unintentionally, you are hampering your dreams. Therefore, the solution is to keep rolling once the development process begins. Take a risk, try something new, trust your mobile app developer and most importantly, trust yourself and give it a try. Create a prototype first, test it, once your audience and you can feel it and experience it, you will evaluate how to make it better. A3logics preens itself for dedicated developers who will work tirelessly on your project and strategize every step until they breathe life into your vision. We will be by your side even after the launch and spare no effort to build a mobile application that you have dreamed of. 

It’s time to test the app

Constant testing and reviewing an app is the key to reach your goals. While designing a mobile application, developers hardly have time to assure the quality at every stage, hence, the testers who review it. Of course, removing bugs and technical glitches is the team effort but the crucial part is to find out if it meets user expectations. Therefore, we always recommend releasing a prototype of the application with all the features and designs of the original one. Once it reaches the target audience and your partners, they can use it and provide you with valuable feedback. Take their suggestions and assure the quality of the final product. This will save you cost, efforts, time and energy. 

Summing it up

An idea is just a beginning but it can work wonders if implemented the right way. You are now aware of all the steps that you need to follow to finally try your luck in this field and kick start a successful venture. However, you will need a trusted app development partner who can guide you through and that is where A3logics steps in. We are well-versed in building applications that set new standards for other brands. Rather than jumping directly on coding, we start with proper planning and strategizing, keeping all the measures in mind. So, connect with us now and witness your idea turning into reality.