What platforms should the salon app support—iOS, Android, or both?

[James Wood]

I’m planning to develop a salon app and trying to decide which platforms to support initially. Should I build the app for iOS, Android, or both? What factors should I consider when making this decision? Also, are there any advantages or challenges specific to each platform that I should be aware of?

I want to make sure the app reaches the widest possible audience while balancing development costs and time. Any insights from developers, salon owners, or users with experience in this area would be really helpful!

[Jesse Hilton]

For a salon app, it’s best to support both iOS and Android since your customers are likely spread across both platforms. If budget or time is limited, you can start with one platform (often Android due to its larger global market share) and later expand to iOS. Another efficient option is cross-platform development (using Flutter or React Native), which allows you to build one app that works on both platforms, saving cost and development time.