Can Objective C applications run on Android devices?

No, Objective C applications cannot run on Android devices natively. Objective C is a programming language used primarily for iOS and macOS development, while Android uses Java or Kotlin as its primary programming languages.

The two operating systems, iOS and Android, are built on different frameworks and have different libraries, which means that Objective C code cannot be directly executed on Android devices. The iOS operating system uses Cocoa Touch framework, while Android uses Android SDK for application development. The APIs and libraries available in these frameworks are not compatible with each other.

However, it is possible to port an Objective C application to Android by re-writing the code in a language compatible with Android, such as Java or Kotlin. This process requires a deep understanding of both Objective C and the Android development environment, as well as the ability to translate the logic and functionality of the Objective C code to the equivalent code in Java or Kotlin.

Porting an Objective C application to Android can be a complex and time-consuming task, as it involves not only rewriting the code but also making any necessary modifications to adapt the application to the Android platform. It also requires thorough testing to ensure that the ported application works correctly on Android devices.