Paying twice for two platforms
Separate iOS and Android builds double the work. Cross-platform development shares most of the code.
MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT
iOS and Android Apps That People Keep Using
A good app does a few things really well. We plan, design and build mobile apps for iOS and Android, along with the backend, admin panel and app store setup they need.
Mobile Apps
OVERVIEW
What Mobile App Development Involves
Before writing code, it's worth asking whether you need an app at all, or whether a mobile-friendly web app would do. Apps make sense when people use your service often, need things like push notifications, camera or location access, or expect to find you in the app stores.
When an app is the right call, we usually build cross-platform with Flutter or React Native. One codebase runs on both iOS and Android, which keeps build and maintenance costs lower than two separate apps. For features that need native code, we add it where required.
An app is rarely just the app. Most need a backend for accounts and data, an admin panel for your team, and a plan for updates once it's live. We cover all of that.
COMMON PROBLEMS
Problems This Helps Solve
An app with no way to manage it
Without an admin panel, every content change needs a developer. We build the tools your team needs to run it.
App store rejections
Apple and Google have detailed rules. We prepare builds, listings and privacy details to reduce back-and-forth.
Feature creep before launch
Trying to ship everything at once delays release. We help define a first version people can start using.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
What You Get
Product scoping
User flows, feature priorities and a clear definition of what goes into version one.
App UI design
Screens designed in Figma following iOS and Android conventions, tested as clickable prototypes.
Cross-platform development
One codebase in Flutter or React Native running on both iOS and Android.
Backend and APIs
User accounts, data storage, payments and integrations through a secure API.
Admin panel
A web dashboard where your team manages users, content, orders or bookings.
App store release
Build signing, store listings, screenshots and submission to the App Store and Google Play.
HOW IT WORKS
How It Works in Practice
We begin with a discovery phase to map users, key flows and the smallest useful feature set. Designs are turned into a clickable prototype you can try on your phone. Development then runs in short rounds, and you get test builds through TestFlight and Google Play internal testing so you can use the app as it grows.
The developer accounts and app listings are created in your name. After release we can handle OS updates, bug fixes and new features on a support plan, since apps need regular attention as iOS and Android change.
Benefits
- One codebase, two platforms
Cross-platform builds keep development and updates more manageable.
- Test as you go
Regular test builds let you try real features on your own device throughout the project.
- Everything you need to run it
Backend, admin panel and app store setup are part of the plan, not afterthoughts.
- Full ownership
Source code, store accounts and backend hosting stay under your control.
OUR PROCESS
How We Approach Mobile Apps
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01
Discovery and feature list
We define users, core journeys and what belongs in version one.
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Design and prototype
Screens are designed and linked into a prototype you can tap through.
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Development sprints
App, backend and admin panel are built in rounds with test builds after each.
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Beta testing
You and a small group of users try the app, and we fix what comes up.
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Store submission and launch
We prepare listings, submit for review and support the release.
Tools and technology
Chosen to fit the project. We'll use your existing tools where they do the job.
- Flutter
- React Native
- Dart
- JavaScript
- Node.js
- Firebase
- MySQL
- Figma
- Git
Where it can help
- Booking and appointment apps
- Food ordering and delivery
- Customer loyalty and membership apps
- Field service and staff apps
- Fitness, learning and habit-tracking apps
- Marketplace and listings apps
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Questions About Mobile Apps
Should I build a native app or a cross-platform app?
For most business apps, cross-platform is a practical choice because one codebase serves both platforms. Native development can make sense for apps with very heavy graphics or deep hardware use. We'll advise based on your features.
How much does an app cost to build?
It depends on the number of screens, features, integrations and backend work involved. We'll scope it with you and provide an estimate, often suggesting a smaller first version to start.
Who owns the app and its code?
You do. The developer accounts are in your name and the source code is handed over to you.
Will you publish the app to the stores?
Yes. We prepare and submit builds to the App Store and Google Play. Approval is up to Apple and Google, but we follow their guidelines closely to reduce delays.
What happens after launch?
Apps need updates as operating systems change and users give feedback. We offer ongoing support for fixes, updates and new features.
GET STARTED
Thinking about an app?
Tell us what you want users to do, and we'll help you work out the first version worth building.