What is the purpose of the app?
The key to a successful mobile app development is to understand and define its core purpose. Generally the best smartphone apps perform a small number of focussed tasks extremely well.
Who is going to use the app?
User requirements will determine what the app includes, how it is designed and other key decisions. If a group of target users can be identified early on in the app UX/UI design process it is useful validate design ideas before the project starts. A user focus group is also helpful in testing the app and being app ambassadors.
Could the information be better supplied via website?
Providing information via responsive web site optimised for mobile devices is an option, especially if the usage does not exploit specific smartphone capabilities.
Should the app development incorporate the use of AI?
Artificial Intelligence, and specifically Generative AI has the potential to dramatically enhance the capabilities delivered by a smartphone app. Perhaps most immediately if enables an app’s ability to interact with the user. However the additional development time may not deliver enough of a UX improvement to justify the cost. Exploding Phone has the knowledge to guide you through the options and costs.