Mobile Apps
Built for Both Stores
Flutter. React Native. Native.

CV Infotech develops six types of mobile apps: (1) Flutter cross-platform apps, a single codebase that produces iOS and Android apps, our default recommendation for new cross-platform projects; (2) React Native apps, cross-platform using JavaScript, recommended when the team has existing React expertise; (3) Native iOS apps, Swift, for applications that require the deepest iOS integration or the smallest possible binary; (4) Native Android apps, Kotlin, for applications requiring deep Android API access; (5) eCommerce mobile apps, Shopify headless, WooCommerce, or custom shopping apps; (6) Startup app MVPs, cross-platform MVPs optimised for speed to market and user feedback. Each type has a dedicated service page with full detail on technology, cost, and timeline.

Mobile app development costs at CV Infotech start at $8,000 for a simple cross-platform app and range to $90,000+ for complex enterprise apps, all at $30 per hour. A simple cross-platform app (Flutter or React Native, 5-8 screens, REST API) costs $8,000 to $18,000. A mid-complexity app (15-25 screens, authentication, push notifications, backend integration) costs $18,000 to $40,000. A complex app (50+ screens, custom native modules, offline support, real-time features) costs $40,000 to $90,000. US agencies charge $100 to $200 per hour for the same scope. See our app development cost guide for a full breakdown by app type.

Flutter is CV Infotech's default recommendation for new cross-platform mobile projects. Flutter wins on: performance (compiled to native ARM, Impeller rendering engine), visual consistency (identical UI on iOS and Android), and growing adoption (46% of cross-platform developers in 2024, ahead of React Native at 35%). React Native is the better choice when your team already has deep JavaScript or React expertise, when you have an existing React web app and want to share business logic, or when the team's JS depth makes learning Dart (Flutter's language) a real productivity cost. See our Flutter vs React Native comparison for the full analysis of both frameworks.

A cross-platform app is built from a single codebase that produces apps for both iOS and Android. Flutter (Dart) and React Native (JavaScript) are the two primary cross-platform frameworks. Cross-platform apps cost less to build because you write the code once instead of twice, but they may not access the most cutting-edge platform APIs and may have slightly larger binary sizes than native apps. A native app is built separately for iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) with full access to all platform APIs. Native apps are appropriate when deep platform integration is required, when binary size is critical, or when the app must use the very latest platform capabilities. For most business apps, cross-platform is the right choice.

Mobile app development timelines range from 8 weeks for a simple cross-platform app to 40+ weeks for a complex enterprise app. A simple cross-platform app (5-8 screens) takes 8 to 14 weeks. A mid-complexity app (15-25 screens, authentication, integrations) takes 14 to 24 weeks. A complex app (50+ screens, custom native features, offline sync) takes 24 to 40 weeks. These timelines assume a complete brief at project start, approved designs before development begins, and client feedback within 48 hours at each sprint review.

Yes. App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android) submission is included in every mobile app project at no additional charge. For iOS, this includes Apple Developer account setup guidance, App Store Connect configuration, screenshot and metadata preparation, review guideline compliance checking, and TestFlight beta testing before submission. For Android, this includes Google Play Console setup, app bundle preparation, content rating questionnaire, and staged rollout configuration. Review times: App Store typically 24 to 48 hours for new submissions; Google Play typically 2 to 7 days for new apps.

Yes. eCommerce mobile apps are a specific service we offer. A Shopify headless mobile app connects your existing Shopify store to a Flutter or React Native frontend using the Shopify Storefront API. Your products, inventory, and orders stay in Shopify; the app is a native mobile sales channel. A WooCommerce mobile app connects to your WordPress store via the WooCommerce REST API. Custom eCommerce apps with their own backends are also available for requirements that exceed Shopify or WooCommerce capabilities. See our eCommerce app development page for full detail.

Yes. Startup app development is a specific service optimised for speed to market and user feedback. We recommend cross-platform (Flutter) for startup MVPs to get a working app on both iOS and Android as quickly as possible. The startup MVP process uses a scope discipline called 'one workflow', identifying the single most important user flow and building that to a high standard before adding secondary features. This reduces time to first user from 6 months to 10-14 weeks on most startup projects. See our startup app development page for the full scope and process.

Every mobile app we deliver is tested on: iPhone 15 (iOS 17), iPhone 12 (iOS 15, older device compatibility), Samsung Galaxy S24 (Android 14), Samsung Galaxy A54 (mid-range Android, covers the majority of Android users), and Google Pixel 7 (stock Android). Testing covers: layout integrity at all screen sizes, payment flow end-to-end with real transactions in test mode, push notification delivery on iOS and Android, offline behaviour (loss of connectivity during critical flows), and deep link handling. Performance testing targets 60fps scrolling on the mid-range Android device, not just the flagship.

Yes. Post-launch mobile app maintenance covers: iOS and Android OS updates that affect app behaviour, dependency updates for third-party libraries, App Store and Google Play guideline changes that require app updates, bug fixes discovered in production, and performance monitoring. Mobile apps require more frequent maintenance attention than web applications because iOS and Android release major OS versions annually, and apps that are not updated for new OS versions begin to have compatibility issues. We recommend a monthly maintenance retainer starting at 4 hours per month for standard apps.

Yes. We take over mobile apps built by other agencies or developers regularly. The handover process starts with a codebase audit: we assess the Flutter or React Native version, the dependency state, the architecture patterns used, test coverage, and any known issues. We then produce a technical debt assessment and a recommended roadmap for stabilisation before feature development. Apps built by agentic AI tools (Bolt, Lovable, Replit Agent) often require a security and architecture review before we take them to production. The audit takes 3 to 8 hours at $30 per hour.

Yes. CV Infotech builds mobile apps for clients in the USA, UK, Australia, and Canada. Flutter is our default framework for new cross-platform projects. We deliver native iOS and Android when the requirements justify it. Our rate is $30 per hour with a 100% in-house team and 512 verified 5.0 reviews on Freelancer.com. Laura Maher (Australia) rates our communication 10 out of 10. The discovery call is 30 minutes and free. We assess the right framework and approach before scoping any project.