iOS, Android & Cross-Platform App Development

Native app development means building separate apps for iOS (using Swift) and Android (using Kotlin), optimised specifically for each platform. Cross-platform development uses frameworks like Flutter to create a single codebase that runs on both iOS and Android. Native typically offers better performance and deeper platform integration, whilst cross-platform provides faster development and 40% cost savings. We recommend native for performance-critical apps (games, AR, complex animations) and cross-platform for content-driven apps, MVPs, and startups prioritising speed-to-market.

Native iOS or Android app development typically costs $100K-$250K per platform for a full-featured app. Cross-platform development using Flutter costs $120K-$300K total (covering both iOS and Android), representing 40% savings compared to building two native apps separately. MVP versions start at $80K-$150K. Enterprise-grade applications with complex features, backend infrastructure, and integrations range from $300K-$1M+. Cost varies based on features, design complexity, third-party integrations, and ongoing maintenance requirements.

Timeline varies by approach and complexity. Native iOS app development typically takes 3-6 months for a single platform. Native Android app development follows similar timelines. Building both native iOS and Android apps in parallel takes 6-9 months with separate teams. Cross-platform development using Flutter takes 3-6 months to launch on both platforms simultaneously. MVP launches can be achieved in 3-4 months. Enterprise applications with complex requirements take 9-18 months. We deliver projects 2x faster than industry average whilst maintaining 99.99% crash-free rates.

The decision depends on your target market and business objectives. iOS app development should be prioritised if your target audience is in North America, Western Europe, or Australia (higher iPhone market share), you're targeting premium/higher-income users, or App Store revenue is your primary monetisation model. Android app development should be prioritised if you're targeting global markets (especially Asia, Latin America, Africa), you need broader market reach (Android has 70%+ global market share), or you're building utility apps for diverse user bases. Alternatively, cross-platform development using Flutter allows you to launch on both iOS and Android simultaneously without choosing.

For native iOS app development, we use Swift (Apple's modern programming language) with SwiftUI for interface design, UIKit for complex UI, Xcode as our development environment, and integrate with iOS-specific features like HealthKit, ARKit, CoreML, and App Clips. For native Android app development, we use Kotlin (Google's recommended language) with Jetpack Compose for modern UI, Material Design 3 guidelines, Android Studio, and integrate with Android-specific features like Google Fit, ML Kit, and Wear OS. For cross-platform development, we specialise in Flutter (Dart-based, exceptional performance and beautiful UI). All approaches include Firebase for backend services, AWS or Google Cloud for infrastructure, and comprehensive testing frameworks.

Yes. If you have an existing iOS app and want to expand to Android (or vice versa), we can either build a separate native app for the new platform or migrate your existing app to a cross-platform framework like Flutter. Native rebuilds typically cost 70-80% of original development (some logic and assets can be reused). Cross-platform migration costs 50-60% of original development and future updates become more efficient. We evaluate your existing codebase, business objectives, and technical requirements to recommend the optimal approach. Many of our clients start with iOS or Android, then expand to the second platform after validating product-market fit.

Yes. We manage the complete App Store and Google Play submission process, including Apple Developer and Google Play Console account setup, app metadata optimisation (titles, descriptions, keywords, screenshots), compliance with App Store Review Guidelines and Google Play policies, beta testing via TestFlight and Google Play Beta, submission management and review process liaison, and App Store Optimisation (ASO) for discoverability. We've successfully submitted 100+ apps with a 98% first-time approval rate. Our team stays current with both Apple's and Google's constantly evolving submission requirements, ensuring your iOS and Android apps launch smoothly without delays.

We provide comprehensive post-launch support for both iOS and Android apps, including iOS and Android OS compatibility updates (maintaining compatibility with new iOS and Android versions released annually), performance monitoring and optimisation (99.99% uptime tracking), bug fixes and stability improvements, security patches and vulnerability updates, feature enhancements and new functionality, App Store and Google Play optimisation updates, and analytics implementation and insights. Monthly retainer packages start at $5K-$15K depending on app complexity. We've maintained apps like SWEAT for 7+ years, supporting them through dozens of iOS and Android updates, major feature additions, and scale from thousands to millions of users.

Yes. We specialise in wearable app development for Apple Watch (watchOS) and Android Wear OS. For iOS app development with Apple Watch integration, we build companion Watch apps with complications (watch face widgets), workout tracking and HealthKit synchronisation, notification extensions, and standalone Watch app functionality. For Android app development with Wear OS integration, we create Wear OS apps with tiles (quick access widgets), Google Fit integration, notification extensions, and standalone Wear app functionality. Wearable integration typically adds 20-30% to development costs and 4-8 weeks to timeline. We've built wearable experiences for fitness apps like SWEAT, enabling users to track workouts directly from their wrists.