MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT
One app. iOS and Android. Done right.
Building two separate native apps doubles your cost and your timeline. React Native gives your users a native feel on both platforms from a single codebase — without the compromise.
THE PROBLEM
Why mobile app development goes wrong
Mobile apps fail for predictable reasons. The budget ran out before the Android version was built. The agency quoted native iOS and native Android separately — $80,000 and 6 months for what should have been a $20,000, 6-week project. The app launched with a beautiful design but crashed on the three most popular Android devices.
Or the opposite problem: a cross-platform app built with the wrong framework that felt sluggish, looked generic, and got one-star reviews for 'not feeling like a real app.'
React Native solves the cost and timeline problem without the performance compromise. Built by Meta and used by Facebook, Instagram, Shopify, and Airbnb, it produces truly native performance on both platforms from a single codebase. Your users can't tell the difference between a React Native app and a native one — because at the rendering level, there isn't one.
HOW WE BUILD
From wireframe to App Store in 5–6 weeks
Scoping & architecture
Days 1–3Mobile apps have constraints that web apps don't — offline behaviour, push notifications, device permissions, App Store review processes. We scope with these in mind from day one, so there are no surprises at submission.
UI/UX design
Week 1Mobile design is different from web design. We follow iOS Human Interface Guidelines and Android Material Design principles so your app feels native on both platforms. Every screen, every gesture, every transition is designed before we build.
Development
Weeks 2–4We build with React Native and Expo, using TypeScript throughout. State management, navigation, offline support, push notifications, and device-specific features are all handled. Weekly builds are shared for your review.
Testing
Week 5We test on real devices — not just simulators. iOS and Android, multiple screen sizes, multiple OS versions. We test edge cases, network conditions, and App Store review requirements before submission.
Submission & launch
Week 6We handle the App Store and Google Play submission process end-to-end — screenshots, descriptions, privacy policies, review responses. Launch is rarely day one of submission, but we manage the process so you don't have to.
TECH STACK
React Native — the professional choice for cross-platform
We use React Native with Expo for the vast majority of mobile projects.
React Native + Expo
Why: React Native produces truly native components — not WebViews. Expo adds a managed workflow that accelerates development, handles native module complexity, and simplifies App Store submission. Used by Shopify, Discord, and Tesla.
TypeScript
Why: Type safety catches bugs before they reach production. Essential for mobile apps where debugging on physical devices is more time-consuming than in a browser.
React Navigation
Why: The industry standard for React Native navigation. Native stack navigation that matches platform conventions on both iOS and Android.
Zustand or React Query
Why: Zustand for global client state. React Query for server state and caching. Lightweight, simple, and well-maintained.
Node.js API
Why: If you need a backend, we build it with Node.js — the same stack as our web apps. If you have an existing API, we integrate with it.
Expo Notifications
Why: Handles both APNs (iOS) and FCM (Android) from a single API. No separate configuration for each platform.
TIMELINES
What can you ship in 5–6 weeks?
5 weeks — Standard mobile app
Consumer app, business tool, companion app for a web product
- ·Up to 12 screens
- ·Authentication
- ·Push notifications
- ·API integration
- ·App Store ready
6 weeks — Feature-rich mobile app
Two-sided marketplace app, social app, on-demand service app
- ·12–20 screens
- ·Complex navigation
- ·Real-time features
- ·Payment integration
- ·Offline support
What extends the timeline
Complex real-time features (live chat, video calling), heavy third-party SDK integrations, custom native modules, and App Store review delays can extend the timeline. We flag these in scoping.
WHAT TO EXPECT
What a typical mobile app build looks like
App Store review times vary. We manage the submission process end-to-end.
OUR COMMITMENTS
What we promise on every mobile app
We handle the App Store and Google Play submission process entirely. Screenshots, descriptions, privacy policies, review responses — you do not need to learn the submission process. We have already done it.
Our submission promise
Dev Empire guarantee
Your app will be tested on real devices before submission — not just simulators. We test on iOS and Android across multiple screen sizes and OS versions. What you submit is what works.
Our testing promise
Dev Empire guarantee
We're looking for our first mobile app clients
Build your iOS and Android app at a founding client rate — in exchange for your honest App Store review and a testimonial.
FAQ
Common questions
Ready to ship your mobile app?
Book a free 30-minute call. We'll review your app concept, recommend the right approach, and send you a fixed-price quote within 24 hours.
iOS + Android · Fixed price · App Store submission included