Question 1

Can I launch a mobile MVP without building both iOS and Android?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If your earliest adopters cluster on one platform (e.g., iOS for early consumer apps in some markets), launch there first. Use cross-platform frameworks to keep the door open for Android, or sequence Android after validation. Communicate clearly with waitlists and provide a web version if possible.

Question 2

Are Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) “good enough” to replace mobile?

Accepted Answer

For many use cases, yes—especially content, forms, simple workflows, and lightweight CRUD apps. PWAs can be installable, work offline, and support web push on most platforms. If you need deep native features (secure biometrics flows, BLE peripherals, high-fidelity camera pipelines), native or high-quality cross-platform mobile is still superior.

Question 3

How do analytics differ between mobile and web MVPs?

Accepted Answer

On web, you’ll typically combine product analytics with web analytics and can A/B test rapidly. On mobile, expect SDK-based instrumentation, crash analytics, and cohort tracking with delayed update cycles. Plan event schemas early so you can compare funnels across platforms later.

Question 4

What’s the biggest mistake teams make with MVPs?

Accepted Answer

Trying to do too much. The “V” in MVP stands for viable—not “everything the team can build in 12 weeks.” Focus on the one thing that proves your riskiest bet. Remove every feature that doesn’t help you learn faster.

Question 5

How do I decide between cross-platform frameworks and native mobile?

Accepted Answer

If your MVP doesn’t demand cutting-edge native features or ultra-custom UI performance, cross-platform (Flutter/React Native) is an excellent default: faster to market, single codebase, ample community support. Go native when you need platform-specific capabilities, extremely polished performance, or when your team already has deep native expertise.

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