Native iOS development
Swift and SwiftUI apps built for iPhone and iPad, tuned to Apple's guidelines and performance.
Mobile & App Development · AI-First · Results-Driven
Mobile Apps, Engineeredfor iOS, Android & Beyond
Short answer: A mobile app development company designs, builds, tests, and maintains iOS and Android apps, either native or cross-platform with React Native or Flutter. A production-ready app typically starts around $12k-$18k and takes 3-6 months depending on scope, integrations, and backend needs. Vet a firm on its portfolio, its testing and release process, and whether it stays on for post-launch support. Houston teams get in-person discovery and full in-house delivery from us.
Choosing a Mobile App Development Company
A mobile app development company builds software that runs on phones and tablets, covering UX design, front-end app code, the backend and APIs behind it, plus store submission and ongoing updates. The core early decision is native (Swift, Kotlin) versus cross-platform (React Native, Flutter): native maximizes performance and platform features, cross-platform ships one codebase to both stores faster and cheaper. The right call depends on your feature set, budget, and timeline.
Cost and schedule track complexity: a focused MVP is far cheaper and faster than an app with real-time features, payments, offline sync, or hardware integrations. The biggest budget risks are undefined scope, skipping QA on real devices, and treating launch as the finish line when apps need updates for every new OS release. A serious partner plans for App Store and Google Play review rules, analytics, and a maintenance path from day one.
Being Houston-based means discovery workshops can happen in person, and because design, development, and QA all sit in-house, there is no offshore handoff where requirements get lost in translation. You work with the same team from first wireframe to store launch and beyond.
What we build
Types of Apps We Build
Consumer apps (iOS & Android)
B2C apps for the App Store and Google Play.
Learn more →Business & internal apps
Field, operations and employee apps that run your business.
Learn more →Startup MVPs
Lean first versions to validate an idea fast.
Learn more →On-demand & marketplace apps
Booking, delivery and two-sided platforms with payments.
Learn more →B2B & enterprise apps
Secure apps with logins, roles and system integrations.
Learn more →AI-powered apps
Chat, vision and automation built into the app.
Learn more →Services
Mobile App Development Services
Full-cycle mobile app development — strategy, design, native and cross-platform engineering, launch and support.
Native Android development
Kotlin and Jetpack Compose apps built for the full range of Android phones and tablets.
Cross-platform development
One React Native or Flutter codebase that ships to iOS and Android together, faster and for less.
Backend, APIs & integrations
The servers, APIs, databases and third-party integrations that power your app behind the scenes.
App Store submission & launch
We prepare listings and assets, meet review guidelines, and release to the App Store and Google Play.
Maintenance, support & scaling
Care plans for OS updates, monitoring, fixes and new features long after launch.
Technology
Our Mobile App Tech Stack
The exact stack depends on your project — these are the tools we reach for most. We integrate whatever your product needs.
iOS / native
Android / native
Cross-platform
Chosen per project — not a fixed menu. Have a preferred tool or platform? We’ll work with it.
Built to last
Secure, Scalable & Store-Ready
Apps ship with secure authentication, encrypted storage and privacy-by-default, built to pass Apple App Store and Google Play review the first time. Backend APIs are hardened and monitored.
For scale, we build on cloud backends that autoscale with your users, with offline support and analytics baked in — so the app stays fast and reliable as you grow from launch to thousands of users.
Who we build for
Industries We Build Apps For
20+ years across sectors — in Houston and internationally.
Transparent pricing
Estimate your project in seconds
Pick what you’re building for an indicative range, then request an exact quote. No email wall.
Simple prices for typical tasks
- App MVP (6–10 weeks)from $18k
- Cross-platform appfrom $28k
- Native iOS + Androidfrom $45k
- Backend / APIfrom $8k
- Care planfrom $2k/mo
Proof
700+ projects, 20+ years
See the products and growth work we’ve shipped across industries — and request a case study relevant to yours.
How we work
Fixed scope. Sprints. Working software.
- 01
Scope & fixed estimate
A short discovery call turns your idea into a clear spec and a firm range — free.
- 02
Design & architecture
UX, data model and stack chosen for your scale, not ours.
- 03
Build in sprints
Working software every 1–2 weeks — you see progress, not promises.
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Launch & scale
We ship, measure and keep improving with care plans.
FAQ
Mobile app development questions
How much does it cost to build a mobile app?
Most custom mobile apps land between about $18,000 for an MVP and $120,000+ for a complex, multi-platform product with a full backend. Exact cost depends on platforms, features and integrations — use the estimator above for an indicative range, then book a call for a firm quote.
How long does it take to build a mobile app?
A mobile MVP typically ships in 6–10 weeks; a fuller native or cross-platform product in 3–5 months. We build in 1–2 week sprints, so you see a working build early and often rather than waiting for one big reveal.
Should I build a native or cross-platform app?
Native (Swift for iOS, Kotlin for Android) gives the best performance and access to every device feature. Cross-platform (React Native or Flutter) shares one codebase across both platforms, which usually ships faster and costs less. We recommend the right fit for your budget, timeline and feature set on a free scoping call.
What is mobile app development?
Mobile app development is the process of designing, building, testing and publishing software that runs on iOS and Android devices, along with the backend, APIs and cloud infrastructure behind it. It covers consumer apps, business and internal tools, and startup MVPs from first release through ongoing updates.
Do you build both iOS and Android apps?
Yes. We build native apps for both iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin), and cross-platform apps with React Native or Flutter that share one codebase across both stores. You can launch on one platform first and add the other later without a full rebuild.
Do you submit the app to the App Store and Google Play?
Yes. We handle the full submission — store listings, assets, review guidelines and release — to both the Apple App Store and Google Play, and we stay on hand for post-launch updates and re-submissions.
Do you build the backend and APIs too?
Yes. Most apps need a server behind them — we build the APIs, databases, authentication and cloud infrastructure your app runs on, or integrate with the CRM, ERP and third-party systems you already use.
Do you provide ongoing maintenance and support?
Yes. After launch we offer care plans covering monitoring, iOS and Android OS updates, framework upgrades, bug fixes and new features, starting from about $1,600/mo.
Do you offer mobile app development in Houston?
Yes. We are based at 9800 Richmond Ave in Houston (Westchase / Energy Corridor) and work with Houston businesses locally as well as clients nationwide and worldwide.
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