| "I have an app idea, but I don't know if it's better | | | | apps are usually more suited for people on the go |
| suited for the iPad or the iPhone. How do I know | | | | while iPad apps are better for people who have a lot |
| which platform will work best?" | | | | of time to kill while in between activities. |
| This is a commonly asked question. We are often | | | | Also, think about the distinct advantages your user |
| confused about whether to develop our app on the | | | | will get out of having a bigger screen. If there aren't |
| iPhone or the iPad. Luckily, the iPad is designed with | | | | any apparent answers, you probably shouldn't |
| cross-platform compatibility in mind. Every iPhone app | | | | develop your app for the iPad right away. Test it out |
| currently available can also be used on the iPad. This | | | | on the iPhone first, and if it is popular, devote the |
| means, when you really aren't sure what to do, you | | | | extra resources into making an iPad version. |
| can start with an iPhone app idea and turn it into a | | | | We know there is a lot enthusiasm for the iPad as of |
| full-scale iPad app later on. | | | | late, and it's fantastic! But you should never let |
| First, think about what your app will do. Is it the kind | | | | enthusiasm crowd out your practical business sense. |
| of app people will want access to while they're out | | | | Always design for your target market and you will |
| with their friends and generally being active? Will your | | | | get downloads, iPad or not. |
| target user spend a lot of time using the app? iPhone | | | | |