Building a mobile application is one step. Maintaining it over time is another.
Maintenance is often underestimated when launching an app, especially when it relies on WordPress.
App-side maintenance
A mobile app must evolve alongside iOS and Android system updates.
This requires regular adjustments, even when content does not change.
WordPress-side maintenance
In a WebView-based app, the WordPress website remains the core of the product.
Performance, security and plugin compatibility directly affect the app.
Planning instead of reacting
As discussed in the article about the real costs of WordPress mobile apps:
see the cost analysis.
Planning time and budget for maintenance helps avoid unpleasant surprises 🙂