So you’ve decided to help out your customers find you by launching an app. Great! Now you only have to find the right person to keep your mobile apps running.

Simple, right?

The short answer: it depends.

The software comes in different forms and with it, different programming languages and techniques. The programming language used for networking devices, HTML pages, and mobile apps aren’t the same and software developers tend to choose one or two to specialize in. Just because a developer knows how to run a webpage doesn’t always mean they have the experience necessary to keep up with the constantly updating operating systems relevant to your needs.

Connectivity through better bandwidth allocation, excellent user interface, and regular software updates are just a few factors for you to consider the overall experience of your customer through mobile apps. At the end of the day, you’d have to consider providing a smooth experience for your users to connect with your services.

The threshold for customers of this day and age is low for putting up with inconveniences. If you’re running a traveling or accommodation-related service for your app, it’s likely that the people looking for the listings and related services you offer are already on the road. A bad experience on first use, either through excessive ads, poor user interface, or erratic crashes can turn your business prospects cold as quickly as anyone can uninstall it from their phones and leave a bad review.

Your local developer should also be proficient in dealing with different operating systems. Android app developers, for instance, should be knowledgeable on how to make the app accessible across iOS devices as well, and on how to improve the app as its operating system constantly updates newer versions.

These types of apps, as with any software, require a certain amount of maintenance. Bugs, patches, and software updates are just a few of the constant housekeeping duties your typical software developer has to conduct.

Let alone addressing each and every customer concern when it comes to lost passwords and app misuse, it might help you save more on time and effort to look for a dedicated app development company to maintain the platform for you. Instead of having to scrounge through applications sent in by mobile app developers in Sydney yourself, you’d have more time to focus on overseeing the larger functions of your business. That’s several days you save on looking through GitHub portfolios, booking interviews, and waiting on emails. A good company will already have people with the skills you’re looking for on their team, so you won’t have to worry much about training or onboarding at all.