Mobile App Development
Apps people actually keep on their phones.
Most apps die in one of two places: the App Store review queue, or the first week of real usage when people discover it's slow on older phones. We've shipped enough apps to know where the sharp edges are — and to avoid them before they become your problem.
What this involves
Choosing the right approach
React Native and Flutter get you to both platforms faster and more cheaply than going native, and for most apps they're the right call. For apps that need deep platform integration or extreme performance, native is worth the cost. We'll be honest about which one you actually need instead of defaulting to whatever we prefer.
Building something that passes review
App Store and Play Store rejections are expensive — they delay your launch and require code changes under time pressure. We know the guidelines well enough to design around the common rejection triggers from the start, before you've already built the feature that gets you rejected.
Performance on real devices
Testing only on a flagship phone is how you end up with a 3-star rating because it's "slow on my phone." We test on older, lower-spec devices and fix the issues that would otherwise show up in reviews — jank on scroll, slow list rendering, excessive battery drain.
Updates without drama
CI/CD for mobile is more complex than for web. We set up the pipelines so your team can ship updates without manual builds and signing ceremonies. Over-the-air updates where the review timeline allows, so you're not waiting a week for App Store approval to fix a bug you already have a patch for.
This is a good fit if…
- You're starting from scratch and haven't chosen a framework yet
- Your existing app has performance problems or keeps failing App Store review
- You need to add features to an existing React Native or Flutter app
- You've been quoted a large number for native development and want to know if cross-platform would work for your use case
- You're rebuilding an app that existed in a previous tech stack
Technologies we use
We work in the stack you already have. Here's what we typically reach for in this area.
Common questions
React Native or Flutter — which should I choose?
React Native if you have a JavaScript/web team or want code sharing with a web app. Flutter if you want pixel-perfect native feel across both platforms and don't have existing JS assets to reuse. We can work in both and will give you a real recommendation based on your situation.
How long does App Store review take?
Apple typically takes 24–48 hours for a standard review; Play Store is faster. Rejections reset the clock. We build with the review guidelines in mind from the start so you don't lose two weeks to a rejection that was avoidable.
Can you add features to an existing app?
Yes. We'll read the existing codebase before agreeing to work on it — if it's in a state that makes changes risky or expensive, we'll tell you and explain what would need to happen first.
Do you handle backend / API work as well?
Yes. Most apps need a backend and we build both. We'll tell you what makes sense for your scale — a managed backend-as-a-service like Supabase or Firebase, or a custom API.