Sybase Unwired Platform supports two choices for application type. First is the native application type, and the other is the container-based business workflow type.
The native application model enables the developer to write custom code (C#, Java, or Objective-C, depending on the platform) to create a device application. The native application model is supported on BlackBerry, iOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows platforms. The choice depends on the functionality desired in the application, and the need to access third-party and platform-provided APIs. Optionally, use the Device Application Designer to create prototype device applications for BlackBerry and Windows Mobile devices.
The business workflow model offers a fast and simple way to build applications that support simple business workflows, such as approvals and requests. The workflow model is supported on iOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows platforms.