Mobile Apps That Users Love and Businesses Scale On
We build native iOS, Android, and cross-platform mobile apps — from consumer apps to enterprise mobility solutions. React Native, Flutter, Swift, Kotlin.
Mobile app development
iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter
100%
code & IP yours from day one
6–10 wks
48h
Avg. Response Time
no surprises, ever
What is mobile app development?
Mobile app development is the design, engineering, and deployment of applications for iOS and Android devices - covering consumer apps, enterprise tools, marketplaces, on-demand platforms, and IoT-connected products. CodeShiper delivers this end to end: strategy, UX/UI design, native or cross-platform development, QA, app store submission, and post-launch support.
End-to-end mobile app development services
From custom iOS and Android apps to cross-platform products and enterprise platforms - we cover the full mobile development lifecycle.
Custom iOS App Development
Native iOS apps built in Swift and SwiftUI. Full access to device hardware, Apple health frameworks, Face ID, and iOS-specific UX patterns. Submitted through your own Apple Developer account.
Custom Android App Development
Native Android apps in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Supports the full range of Android devices, form factors, and Google APIs including Maps, Pay, and Firebase.
Cross-Platform Development
One shared codebase for iOS and Android using React Native or Flutter. Faster to build and less expensive to maintain - with native-quality performance for most products.
Enterprise Mobile App Development
High-security, role-based mobile apps for teams, operations, and internal tools. MDM integration, SSO, and enterprise-grade authentication built in from the start.
Mobile Backend & API Development
REST and GraphQL APIs, real-time data sync, push notification infrastructure, and cloud backends on AWS or Google Cloud. Built to scale from your first hundred users to your hundred-thousandth.
Legacy App Modernization
Migrate Objective-C to Swift, Java to Kotlin, or outdated frameworks to React Native or Flutter. Includes a written audit and modernization roadmap before any work begins.
Mobile apps we build across every market and model
We have built consumer apps, enterprise tools, two-sided marketplaces, on-demand platforms, and IoT-connected products.
Consumer Apps (B2C)
Retention-focused apps for large end-user audiences. Onboarding funnels, push notification strategies, analytics, A/B testing hooks, and app store optimization built in.
Enterprise & Internal Tools
Role-based apps for operations, field teams, logistics, and internal workflows. Offline mode, MDM integration, secure SSO, and admin dashboards. Built for reliability over visual flair.
Marketplace & Platform Apps
Two-sided apps connecting buyers and sellers, service providers and clients. Dual-role architecture, real-time availability, in-app payments, and review systems.
On-Demand Service Apps
Real-time booking, live tracking, driver or provider apps, and customer apps - with a shared backend. Geolocation, push routing, payment splits, and surge logic.
SaaS Mobile Apps
Subscription-based mobile products with team workspaces, role management, billing, and usage-based features. Built to run alongside a web product or as the primary interface.
IoT & Wearable Apps
Apps that talk to Bluetooth devices, sensors, wearables, or smart hardware. Apple HealthKit, Google Health Connect, and proprietary device SDKs with real-time data streaming.
Native or cross-platform - we tell you which is right
This is the most common question we get. Here is how we actually make the recommendation - in writing, before any contract is signed.
Choose native when performance is non-negotiable
Camera, Bluetooth, NFC, ARKit, CoreML - features that depend on deep hardware access perform best in native Swift or Kotlin. Games, AR apps, and real-time data apps usually fall here.
Choose cross-platform when speed and budget matter most
One shared React Native or Flutter codebase runs on iOS and Android. That typically cuts initial build time by 30 - 40% and ongoing maintenance cost in half. For most business apps, the tradeoff is worth it.
We make the recommendation in writing
After your free scoping call, we send you a written platform recommendation with the rationale - not a sales pitch. You decide with full information, not a vague "it depends."
AI features we build into mobile apps
On-device ML via Apple Core ML & Google ML Kit - works offline
LLM-powered assistants backed by GPT-4o or Claude
Personalization engines that adapt content to user behavior
Privacy-preserving design - your data never leaves the system boundary
Our approach to AI
AI features are only worth building when there is a measurable outcome. We always define the success metric, latency budget, privacy boundary, and fallback behavior before writing a line of model code.
For IoT and wearable apps, ML models that detect anomalies in continuous sensor streams have genuine clinical or operational value. We run these at the edge where possible - on device first, cloud fallback only.
We do not recommend AI features because they are fashionable. We recommend them when they make your product measurably better for the user.
A clear path from scoping call to app store
Six stages with full visibility throughout. You see working software after every sprint - not a status update, not a progress bar, actual software you can tap through.
Discovery & Scoping
We learn your users, business model, and technical requirements. You receive a written scope document with feature definitions, platform recommendation, and a line-item cost estimate before we ask you to sign anything.
UX & UI Design
Clickable prototypes of every screen, designed for your specific users. You approve the flows and interaction patterns before development begins. Nothing moves to code without your sign-off.
Agile Development
Two-week sprints. You receive a working build after every sprint that you can install on your phone and tap through. If something needs to change, you tell us in sprint review.
QA & Device Testing
Manual and automated testing across devices, OS versions, screen sizes, and network conditions. Performance testing, edge case testing, and accessibility checks. Bugs are fixed before submission.
App Store Submission
We handle full submission for Apple App Store and Google Play - app metadata, screenshots, store listing, compliance review, and submission. We manage any rejection responses too.
Post-Launch Support
OS updates, security patches, new feature sprints, and performance monitoring - available on a retainer or milestone basis. We do not hand you a binary and disappear.
Mobile app development cost & timeline
Mobile app development typically costs between $15,000 and $150,000+, depending on platform choice, feature complexity, and backend requirements.
| App tier | Example features | Timeline | Indicative cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Simple MVP Single platform, core features | User auth, CRUD screens, basic notifications, one API integration, app store submission | 6 - 10 weeks | $15,000 - $35,000 |
Mid-complexity Cross-platform, multiple integrations | iOS + Android, real-time data, payments, multiple user roles, custom backend, admin panel | 3 - 5 months | $35,000 - $80,000 |
Enterprise product Full ecosystem, AI features | Multi-role platform, AI/ML features, IoT connectivity, third-party integrations, enterprise auth, analytics | 5 - 9 months | $80,000 - $150,000+ |
Ranges reflect market-standard rates. Final pricing follows a free scoping call with a line-item breakdown. Platform choice, number of integrations, and AI feature scope are the primary cost drivers.
What we put in writing before you sign
We do not compete on adjectives. Here is what clients actually get - verifiable, contractual, and specific.
Senior engineers on your calls and on your code
The engineers who discuss the project with you are the same ones writing it. No bait-and-switch from senior salesperson to junior developer team after the contract is signed.
Your code and IP from day one
Full source code access and complete IP transfer from the first commit. We set up the repository in your own GitHub or GitLab account. No lock-in, no hostage code, no surprise licensing terms.
Working software after every sprint
Not a status update. Not a slide deck. A real build you can install and use. If something is wrong you find out in week two, not at final delivery.
Line-item estimates, not ballpark ranges
You get a written scope document with feature definitions and a cost breakdown before you sign. No "it depends" answers. If scope changes, we tell you in writing before the extra work begins.
App store submission handled
We manage the full Apple App Store and Google Play submission process - metadata, screenshots, compliance review, and rejection handling. You do not need an Apple Developer account specialist on your team.
Post-launch is not someone else's problem
OS updates, security patches, new feature development, and performance monitoring are available after launch. We offer support on a retainer or milestone basis - whatever fits your operational model.
Frequently asked questions
Mobile app development - costs, timelines, platform choices, and everything else clients ask before they sign.
How much does it cost to develop a mobile app?
How long does mobile app development take?
Native or cross-platform - which should I choose?
Do you develop for both iOS and Android?
Can you build AI-powered mobile apps?
Can you modernize or rebuild an existing app?
What is your mobile app development process?
Do you handle App Store and Google Play submission?
What technologies do you use for mobile app development?
Do you provide support after the app launches?
Let's Talk
Got a mobile app in mind? Let's figure out if we are the right fit.
We will ask about your product, review your requirements, and give you an honest estimate with a line-item breakdown. No commitment needed to have the first conversation.