The two most popular mobile software operating systems are Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS. There are benefits and drawbacks to using either operating system because of their unique features and capabilities. When developing an app for both platforms, it is important to learn about how each OS handles and manages alerts because, in some cases, Apple push notification service operates a bit differently in comparison to Android. Web developers and app owners can make the alerts more effective by tailoring them to certain devices or people. This guarantees the greatest possible exposure, positive user experience, and overall feedback.
The Differences Between iOS and Android User Experience
Although both aforementioned operating systems group notifications, the way in which this is accomplished is distinct between the two. Android organizes alerts into categories according to both the app that sent them and their priority. The iOS system, on the contrary, organizes notifications into categories according to the app that sent them and how recently they were sent. This means that the most recently received notification may not be displayed at the top of the list if it has a low priority on Android, but it will be displayed at the top of the list on iOS. One of the key services that enable this functionality on iOS is the Apple push notification service.
If you are developing notifications, make sure the most crucial ones have the highest priority so that they will always be at the top of the notification bar, no matter how many alerts the user receives.
How Do iOS and Android Users Receive Push Notifications?
How consumers can choose to receive push notifications is implemented differently on Android and iOS. When an Android user installs an app, they are instantly subscribed to the app’s push notification service. However, after an app has been installed on iOS, the user must actively enable permission to get push notifications.
Android users’ push notifications are successfully delivered because they have consented to receive them. However, iOS users’ push notifications may not be received if the recipients have disallowed receiving them. It is recommended that when a user initially launches your app, they are prompted to allow notifications. Your push notifications should be built to reach as many people as possible, regardless of the device they use.
How to Improve the Performance of a Push Notification on Both Operating Systems?
Whether you are developing an application for the iOS operating system or Android, there are some common ways that will help you enhance the performance of your push notifications. The following are some easy methods for sending push notifications to users with specific information, regardless of the mobile operating system they use:
- Adding some graphic content while also not overstuffing the notification.
- Personalizing the content of the message in line with the user’s interests and activity within the app.
- Creating a sense of urgency and uniqueness by implementing the phrases that immediately call the user to action.
- Creating personalized notifications that will be sent depending on the user’s geolocation.
Push notifications are a great way to get the word out about important changes, updates, and special deals. They can also be used to send personalized messages to users depending on factors such as their preferred device or location. You cannot have a successful marketing campaign without using push notifications to interact with your target audience. However, as you can see, you will need to take the target platform into account while designing the push notifications.
