{"id":4868,"date":"2026-03-26T16:30:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T22:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/victorvizcaino.com\/blog\/?p=4868"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:30:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T22:30:32","slug":"mobile-apps-business-customer-pocket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/victorvizcaino.com\/blog\/mobile-apps-business-customer-pocket\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udcf1 Mobile Apps: Your Business in Your Customer&#8217;s Pocket"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">A mobile app is more than just a program on a phone. It&#8217;s a direct connection to your customers\u2014a way to be with them wherever they go, providing value, convenience, and engagement right in their pocket.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">In this article, I explain what mobile apps are, how they work, how they&#8217;re distributed, the different types, and whether your business needs one.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What Is a Mobile App?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">A\u00a0<strong>mobile app<\/strong> (short for &#8220;application&#8221;) is a software program designed to run on smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. Like a website, it&#8217;s a collection of files\u2014code, images, and resources\u2014that work together to provide a specific function or experience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Component<\/th>\n<th>Role<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Code<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The instructions that tell the device what to do<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Images, videos, sounds, and other assets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Data<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Information stored locally or retrieved from servers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1\u00a0<strong>Think of an app as a website that lives on your phone, designed specifically for the small screen, and optimized for touch.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83e\uddfe How Are Mobile Apps Different from Websites?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Aspect<\/th>\n<th>Website<\/th>\n<th>Mobile App<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Where it lives<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>On a server, accessed via browser<\/td>\n<td>Installed on the device<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>How you access it<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Type a URL or click a link<\/td>\n<td>Tap an icon on your home screen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Internet connection<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Usually requires internet<\/td>\n<td>Some work offline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Device features<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Limited access<\/td>\n<td>Full access (camera, GPS, contacts, etc.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Distribution<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Any browser can access<\/td>\n<td>Must be downloaded from an app store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>User experience<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Same for all devices (responsive)<\/td>\n<td>Designed specifically for the device<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1\u00a0<strong>A website is like a store in a mall\u2014anyone can walk in. An app is like a store on a customer&#8217;s phone\u2014it&#8217;s always with them.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccb How Mobile Apps Work<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Like a website, a mobile app is a collection of files. But instead of being stored on a server and downloaded every time someone visits, the app is installed on the device itself.<\/p>\n<h3>The App Package<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">When you download an app, you&#8217;re downloading a package of files:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Executable code:<\/strong>\u00a0The program that runs on your device<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Resources:<\/strong>\u00a0Images, icons, sounds, and layouts<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Data:<\/strong>\u00a0Sometimes pre-loaded content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How an App Runs<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>User taps the app icon<\/strong>\u00a0on their home screen<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>The device loads the app&#8217;s code<\/strong>\u00a0into memory<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>The app starts running<\/strong>\u00a0on the device<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>If needed, the app connects to servers<\/strong>\u00a0to retrieve or send data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1\u00a0<strong>Unlike a website that loads fresh every time, an app is already installed. This is why apps can feel faster and work offline.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udce6 How Apps Are Distributed: App Stores<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Websites are hosted on web servers. Apps are hosted on\u00a0<strong>app stores<\/strong>\u2014platforms where users discover, download, and install apps.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>App Store<\/th>\n<th>Platform<\/th>\n<th>Devices<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Apple App Store<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>iOS (Apple)<\/td>\n<td>iPhone, iPad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Google Play Store<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Android<\/td>\n<td>Android phones and tablets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Huawei AppGallery<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>HarmonyOS<\/td>\n<td>Huawei devices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Amazon Appstore<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Android (alternative)<\/td>\n<td>Fire tablets, Android devices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1\u00a0<strong>App stores are like hosting for mobile apps. They store your app files, make them available for download, and handle updates.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>How App Distribution Works<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Developer builds the app<\/strong>\u00a0and packages it<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Developer submits the app<\/strong>\u00a0to one or more app stores<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>App store reviews the app<\/strong>\u00a0(especially Apple) to ensure it meets guidelines<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>App is approved and published<\/strong>\u00a0in the store<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Users discover and download<\/strong>\u00a0the app<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Updates are distributed<\/strong>\u00a0through the same store<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1\u00a0<strong>To distribute an app, you need to go through an app store. You can&#8217;t just send people a file to install\u2014it must go through official channels (especially for iPhones).<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccb Types of Mobile Apps<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">There are three main types of mobile apps, each with different development approaches.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Native Apps<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Native apps are built specifically for one platform (iOS or Android) using that platform&#8217;s programming language and tools.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Platform<\/th>\n<th>Language<\/th>\n<th>Development Tools<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>iOS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Swift or Objective-C<\/td>\n<td>Xcode<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Android<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Kotlin or Java<\/td>\n<td>Android Studio<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Pros<\/th>\n<th>Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Best performance<\/td>\n<td>Must build two separate apps (iOS and Android)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Full access to device features<\/td>\n<td>Higher development cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Optimized user experience<\/td>\n<td>Slower to market (two versions)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Works offline<\/td>\n<td>Requires platform-specific expertise<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Apps that need high performance<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Apps that use device features extensively (camera, GPS, sensors)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Apps where user experience is critical<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1\u00a0<strong>Native apps are like building two custom houses\u2014one for iOS and one for Android. They&#8217;re the best quality but cost more and take longer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>2. Web Apps (Progressive Web Apps)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">A web app is essentially a website that behaves like an app. It&#8217;s accessed through a browser but can be &#8220;installed&#8221; to the home screen.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Pros<\/th>\n<th>Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>One codebase for all platforms<\/td>\n<td>Limited access to device features<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No app store approval needed<\/td>\n<td>Can&#8217;t be listed in app stores (for iOS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Easier to update<\/td>\n<td>Less discoverable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lower development cost<\/td>\n<td>Some features require internet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Apps that are mostly content-based<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Businesses that want to start quickly<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">When app store presence isn&#8217;t critical<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1\u00a0<strong>A progressive web app is like a website that puts an icon on your home screen. It&#8217;s cheaper and faster to build, but has fewer capabilities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>3. Cross-Platform \/ Hybrid Apps<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Cross-platform apps use a single codebase that runs on both iOS and Android. They use frameworks that translate the code to native components.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Framework<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>React Native<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Facebook&#8217;s framework, very popular<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Flutter<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Google&#8217;s framework, excellent performance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ionic<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Web-based, uses web technologies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Pros<\/th>\n<th>Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>One codebase for both platforms<\/td>\n<td>Performance slightly below native<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lower development cost than two native apps<\/td>\n<td>May have limitations accessing some device features<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Faster to market<\/td>\n<td>Still requires app store submission<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Consistent experience across platforms<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Most business apps (e-commerce, content, services)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">When you need both iOS and Android<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">When you want a good balance of cost, speed, and quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1\u00a0<strong>Cross-platform apps are like building one house with materials that work for both climates. Most business apps are built this way today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcca Comparison of App Types<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Aspect<\/th>\n<th>Native<\/th>\n<th>Web App (PWA)<\/th>\n<th>Cross-Platform<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Codebase<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Two (iOS + Android)<\/td>\n<td>One (web)<\/td>\n<td>One (shared)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Performance<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Best<\/td>\n<td>Good<\/td>\n<td>Very Good<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Device access<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Full<\/td>\n<td>Limited<\/td>\n<td>Full<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>App store listing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>No (on iOS)<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Development cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Highest<\/td>\n<td>Lowest<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Time to market<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Slowest<\/td>\n<td>Fastest<\/td>\n<td>Fast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>High-performance, complex apps<\/td>\n<td>Simple apps, content<\/td>\n<td>Most business apps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1\u00a0<strong>For most businesses, cross-platform is the sweet spot\u2014one codebase, good performance, and access to both app stores.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccb Do You Need a Mobile App?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Not every business needs a mobile app. Consider these questions:<\/p>\n<h3>When an App Makes Sense<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Reason<\/th>\n<th>Explanation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Your customers use your service frequently<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>An app is convenient for regular use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>You need device features<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Camera, GPS, push notifications, biometrics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>You want to be on customers&#8217; home screens<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Apps are more visible than bookmarks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>You need offline functionality<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Apps can work without internet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Your competitors have apps<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>You may be at a disadvantage without one<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>When a Website Might Be Enough<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Reason<\/th>\n<th>Explanation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Your business is local with occasional customers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>A website may suffice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>You have limited budget<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>A website is cheaper to build and maintain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Your content doesn&#8217;t require device features<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Simple information can be on a website<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Your customers prefer desktop<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>B2B with desktop users may not need an app<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1\u00a0<strong>An app is a significant investment. Start with a great mobile-responsive website. If your customers are constantly coming back, then consider an app.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccb The App Development Process<\/h2>\n<h3>1: Define Your App<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">What problem does it solve?<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Who is the user?<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">What features are essential?<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">What platforms (iOS, Android, or both)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2: Choose Your Approach<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Native (separate iOS and Android)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Cross-platform (React Native, Flutter)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Web app (PWA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3: Design<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">User experience (how it works)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">User interface (how it looks)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Prototypes and testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4: Develop<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Write the code<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Integrate with backend services<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Test on devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5: Test<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Functionality testing<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Device compatibility<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">User acceptance testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>6: Publish<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Prepare store listings (descriptions, screenshots, icons)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Submit to Apple App Store and Google Play Store<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Wait for review and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>7: Maintain<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Regular updates<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Bug fixes<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">New features<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">User support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1\u00a0<strong>Launching an app is not the end\u2014it&#8217;s the beginning. Apps need ongoing maintenance, updates, and support.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccb What Your App Needs<\/h2>\n<h3>Backend (Server)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Most apps need a server to store data, handle user accounts, and process transactions. This is similar to website hosting.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Option<\/th>\n<th>Best For<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cloud platforms<\/strong>\u00a0(AWS, Google Cloud, Firebase)<\/td>\n<td>Most apps, scalable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Backend as a Service (BaaS)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Quick development, less server management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Custom server<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Specialized needs, full control<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>App Store Assets<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">To publish your app, you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Asset<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>App icon<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The icon users see on their home screen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Screenshots<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Images showing your app in action<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>App description<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>What your app does<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Privacy policy<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Required by both stores<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Developer account<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Annual fee for each store ($99\/year for Apple, $25 one-time for Google)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1\u00a0<strong>Apple has a strict review process. Plan extra time for approval. 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It&#8217;s a powerful way to engage users, provide convenience, and build loyalty. 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