The reasons behind using animations in mobile apps

There are often times when you’re using a heavy mobile app that takes up a long time in loading and starting up and honestly speaking that waiting period is one of the most irritating times that one can go through. It takes the fun out of using the mobile app and makes it more likely for the user to uninstall and delete the mobile app. Application development in California is said to have been working on incorporating animations in the user interface of the mobile apps to make the user experience more engaging and better overall. Do you think making use of animations in a mobile app will make a difference in the user experience of the mobile app?