Mobile technologies for native and cross-platform apps
A mobile app can be built natively for each platform or from a single shared codebase. Both approaches are sound; the right one depends on your budget, the device features you need and how polished the experience must feel.
Mobile we work with
Swift / SwiftUI
Apple native language and UI framework for iPhone, iPad and more.
Learn moreKotlin
Modern language for native Android apps, also used on servers.
Learn moreJetpack Compose
Modern declarative toolkit for building native Android interfaces.
Learn moreReact Native
Cross-platform framework for native iOS and Android apps using React.
Learn moreFlutter
Google toolkit for cross-platform apps from a single Dart codebase.
Learn moreExpo
Tooling and services that simplify building and shipping React Native apps.
Learn moreIonic
Web-technology framework for cross-platform mobile and progressive web apps.
Learn moreNative development uses Swift and SwiftUI on iOS and Kotlin with Jetpack Compose on Android. It gives full access to every platform feature and the best possible performance, at the cost of maintaining two codebases. Cross-platform frameworks such as React Native, Flutter and Ionic let one team ship to both stores from shared code, which usually lowers cost and keeps features in step. Expo builds on React Native with tooling that simplifies builds, updates and store submission.
For most business apps, such as booking, ordering, account management and field-service tools, a cross-platform framework delivers a high-quality result for less effort. We lean towards native when an app depends heavily on advanced camera, audio, Bluetooth or background processing, or when it must adopt new platform features the day they launch. If you already have a web team working in React, React Native is often the natural fit.
Mobile questions
Should we build native or cross-platform?
Cross-platform suits most business apps and reduces cost. Native is worth it when the app relies on demanding device features or must feel exactly like each platform in every detail.
Do you publish apps to the App Store and Google Play?
Yes. We handle build signing, store listings and review submissions, and we can publish under your own developer accounts so you keep ownership.
Can the app share a backend with our website?
Yes. We normally build a single API that serves the website, the mobile apps and any admin tools, so data and business rules stay in one place.
What is Expo and why use it with React Native?
Expo is a toolkit around React Native that handles builds, device APIs and app-store submissions, which removes much of the setup work. It still allows custom native code when a feature needs it.
How do app updates reach users?
Most updates go through the App Store and Google Play review process. For React Native apps, small JavaScript fixes can also be delivered over the air, within the limits the stores' rules allow.
Can the app work without a connection?
Yes. We can store data on the device, let people keep working offline and sync changes when the connection returns, with clear rules for resolving conflicts.
Can you add push notifications?
Yes. We use Apple Push Notification service and Firebase Cloud Messaging, and build in preferences so users control what they receive.
Can the app sell subscriptions or in-app purchases?
Yes. Apple and Google generally require their own billing for digital content and subscriptions sold in the app, so we plan payments around the stores' rules early to avoid rejection at review.
How do you test apps on real devices?
We test on simulators and physical iOS and Android devices, and share test builds through TestFlight and Google Play internal testing so your team can try each version before release.
When is Ionic a sensible choice?
Ionic suits teams with strong web skills and apps that are mostly forms and content, such as internal tools. For demanding interfaces or heavy device use, React Native, Flutter or native code is usually better.
Other categories
Frontend
Fast, accessible interfaces for websites, dashboards and web applications.
Backend
Reliable server-side code, APIs and business logic that scale with you.
AI & Machine Learning
Language models, retrieval, and machine learning built into real products.
Databases
The right data store for each job, from relational to vector search.
Cloud & DevOps
Hosting, automation and deployment pipelines that keep releases routine.
Platforms & CMS
eCommerce, content management, CRM, ERP and payments, integrated properly.
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