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An Essential Guide for Converting iOS App to Android?
An Essential Guide for Converting iOS App to Android?

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There’s no doubt in saying that Android and iOS platforms both are quite successful and popularly used OS in current times; isn’t it? Both operating systems are perfect competitors and it's up to you to choose any one of the platforms or both for developing a mobile app. 

Conversion of the app is no doubt a very common task to do. Few brands design iOS first since apple users have more purchasing power thus spend a lot on apps. Others choose Android first due to its bigger global customer base. 

What you think it's easy to convert iOS to Android? It's not easy as you think but yes, it's not impossible! One has to consider many factors while doing this conversion. 

Flexibility is something that is well known in Android and also one can add lots of features according to market demands and can customize it too. 

You won’t have to wait too long after app conversion. Bugs can be removed easily with less effort. 

Now let’s go through this guide which will help you in knowing the conversion of iOS to Android and the reasons for app conversions. Let’s get started! Happy Reading!

Why Convert iOS App to Android?

  • Expand your client base: The audience base on both platforms is great. So, why miss the chance because of not having the app for that particular platform. It’s always a better idea to have a mobile app on numerous platforms. 
  • More features: Conversion of an app can give one a better customer experience as well as innovative features in an app. 
  • Expand to new markets: By conversion of an app, opportunities will expand in case of geographical locations too. 

Now, at the time of going for conversion, ensure to consider the below-given aspects. 

Developing App Architecture 

The foremost thing that you need to decide is what can be the minimum version level that can support the app. However, ensuring to pick the version as per the features and for this proper analysis is quite imperative. 

In addition to this, it's vital to review the app architecture along with its functionalities as well as features. So, before that try to examine the main difference among both the platforms thoroughly. 

You can work on some features such as push notifications, conditions regarding switching of content, touch 3D, and so on. 

Design of App

You must understand that there’s a big difference between both platforms when it's about designed. 

In the case of android apps, one generally finds material design while in iOS you will see flat designs. Also, you will see the difference in patterns used too. 

In such a case, the app designer needs to reform the android app when converting it. If we talk about an icon, then android has its icon library and it makes use of Roboto as its normal font. 

The content navigation you can find towards the bottom has 2 button types i.e., flat and floating. 

Also, you will find other elements as well as tools like Text fields, bottom sheets, switch, RadioButton and so on. 

Framework and Code Library of Android 

App developers generally make utilization of external elements as well as libraries when creating the apps. 

However, when it's about converting an iOS app to an android app then make sure to consider the most important thing i.e. app compatibility of an element. In the case of non-compatibility, choose frameworks. 

Everyone might be aware that iOS makes use of Swift language and Android Java or Kotlin and it's not at all possible to simply recompile the first code into another. 

However, both iOS and Android platforms make use of as well as support C code. So, they can be ported with few conditions. 

Consequently, at the time of converting, consider app architecture, app library, and much more. 

Testing of App

Once done with app conversion from iOS to Android, check for quality assurance as well as testing of the app before it goes live on the Play Store. Also, ensure that apps simply don’t have any bugs or any type of issues. 

Also, ensure it offers the ideal UI as well as UX to end customers. 

No doubt, Android has a large number of devices as compared to iOS so take into account the screen resolutions as well as OS versions. 

Converting iOS to Android app needs proper planning as well as tactics that need to be well executed. It's vital to access the complete project and try to understand every detail properly before implementation. After that finally, proceed with the app testing. 

Wrap Up

Hope you have enjoyed reading this useful post and it helped you in knowing more about the conversion of the iOS app to the Android app. 

Conversions cannot be completed in just a few clicks. Having a mobile app simply on both iOS and Android platforms is quite vital due to the highly competitive world and to sustain your business in the market. 


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