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To: Ryan Bartholomew who wrote (169694)	5/22/2014 12:35:18 AM
From: i-node	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 213176

>> the iPad share is dropping. It depends on what you're after. If you are targeting a high-end market, iOS is the only way to go. If you're trying to sell an app that is lower priced or ad-supported, that might be a reason to do both. >> Plus, development costs and approval process easier for Android. Revenue per user will be higher for iOS, but that's not enough of an advantage. The approval process is easier for Android but that comes with a downside. I mean, there's crap in the app store, too, but you can be reasonably assured that the app will function at a reasonable level. Development costs aren't a factor for our little business because I'm the guy doing almost all of it ;) I've probably worked with more than 30 languages in my career, and I have to say Objective C sucks in a lot of ways. But the libraries are magnificent, and that is really the name of the game. I could see myself working with it until I decide to retire, whenever that will be. When we began this project, the idea of developing first for Android and later iOS was considered. But our app will target a category of user that was among the earliest adopters of tablet technology (special needs kids). Almost all of them already have one. I'm not opposed to Android particularly and don't object to it fundamentally; I just think the market is different from the one we're working in.