Mobile App Development
Mobile apps people actually keep on their phone.
Android and iPhone apps, from idea to the Play Store and App Store. For businesses whose customers use them often enough to install an app, and for founders whose product belongs on a phone.
Platforms & technologies we build on
Is this for you?
It is, if one of these sounds like you.
- Your customers use your service often enough to install an app
- Your product is naturally used on a phone
- Your staff need a tool that works on site, even with a weak signal
- You have an app that feels old or runs badly
Sound familiar?
Why people come to us.
The app has no reason to be an app
If a website does the same job just as well, asking people to install an app only gets in the way. We check that honestly before you spend on building.
It asks for too much, too soon
Forcing sign-up and permissions before showing any value is the fastest way to lose new users. The order of the first screens matters a lot.
It does not feel like a proper app
Strange gestures, and screens that ignore how Android or iPhone normally work, make an app feel cheap, even when everything works.
The store keeps rejecting it
Both stores have strict rules about privacy, deleting accounts, permissions and payments. Planning for them early saves weeks of resubmitting.
Which one do I need?
Website, app or software: which do I need?
Web Development
Choose this if you want people to find your business online, see what you offer and contact you.
For example: A clinic website with its services, doctor profiles and an appointment form.
About Web DevelopmentE-commerce
Choose this if you want to sell products online and take payments.
For example: A clothing brand's online store, with UPI and card payments and delivery tracking.
About E-commerceWeb Applications
Choose this if your customers or staff need to log in to do something, like book, track or manage.
For example: A coaching institute portal where students log in to see classes, fees and results.
About Web ApplicationsCustom Software
Choose this if you need a tool to run your own business, like billing, stock, staff or customer records.
For example: Billing and stock software built around how your shop actually works.
About Custom SoftwareSaaS Development
Choose this if you want to build software that other businesses sign up for and pay for every month.
For example: A booking app that many salons pay a monthly fee to use.
About SaaS DevelopmentMobile Apps
This pageChoose this if your customers use you often and would install an app on their phone.
For example: A restaurant's ordering app with saved addresses and order history.
What you get
What we do for you.
Deciding what goes in version one
What belongs in the app, what can stay on the website, and what the first release needs to be worth installing.
Designed for thumbs
Screens that follow Android and iPhone habits, buttons that are easy to reach, and designs that cope with slow connections.
One app for Android and iPhone
One shared app for both where that makes sense, with separate parts only where a feature needs them.
Logins, payments and notifications
Phone, email and social sign-in, fingerprint unlock, in-app payments that follow store rules, and notifications people actually want.
Works with a weak signal
Information saved on the phone and synced later, so the app keeps working instead of showing an error.
Launch on both stores
Store listings, screenshots, privacy details and submission, then crash reports and updates after launch.
Example
What this could look like for a restaurant with its own delivery riders.
A typical case, to show the kind of change this makes. It is an example, not a client story.
Before
Orders come by phone and WhatsApp, addresses are written down by hand, and regular customers repeat everything each time.
After
An ordering app with saved addresses, order history and live order status. Regular customers reorder in a few taps.
How it works
Step by step.
- 01
Plan
Who will use it, for what, and what earns a place in the first version.
- 02
Sketch and test
Simple sketches of each screen first, then a clickable sample tested on a real phone in someone's hand.
- 03
Design and build
Design and building happen together, and you get test versions on your own phone throughout.
- 04
Launch and grow
We test on many phones and submit to both stores. After launch, crash reports and usage show what to improve next.
How long it takes depends on what is included. We give you a timeline before any work starts.
What you have at the end
- A plan for the first version
- Screen sketches and a clickable sample
- Android and iPhone apps
- The system behind the app, with an admin panel
- Published on the Play Store and App Store
- Crash reports, usage tracking, and the code in your name
Price and timeline
What it costs.
Every project is priced on what it needs. Tell us your needs for an exact quote, with no obligation.
Ways to work with us
Fixed project
A clear result, with a clear finish line.
Long-term product partner
Software that keeps growing.
A team for you
Ongoing design and development help.
FAQ
Questions about Mobile Apps
One shared app for both phones, or two separate apps?
For most business apps, one shared app for Android and iPhone is the better choice. It usually costs much less and keeps both versions in step. Separate apps make sense for heavy graphics or deep use of the phone's hardware. We recommend based on what your app does.
Does the app need a system behind it?
Almost always. Accounts, data and business rules need to live somewhere the app can reach. If you already have that, we use it. If not, we build it as part of the project.
Whose name is the app published under?
Yours. The store accounts should be in your company's name, and we publish under them. You own the listing, the reviews, and the freedom to move to another team later.
How long does store review take?
Usually a few days for each submission once everything is in order. It varies, and a rejection adds another round, so we plan for review time instead of assuming instant approval.
What does it cost to keep an app running?
Some costs cannot be avoided: store account fees, hosting, and updates for new phone software and store rules. An app left alone for a year tends to break, so we plan for its upkeep from the start.
Related services
Often needed together.
- Design & brandingProduct DesignYou need this when you have an idea for a new app and want to plan it first.
- Build an app or softwareWeb ApplicationsYou need this when customers or staff need to log in to see or do something.
- Keep it runningMaintenance & SupportYou need this when your site or app needs someone to keep it updated and fixed.
For technical teams: what we build this with
Chosen for each project. If your team already uses something that works, we would rather build on it than replace it.
React Native
One codebase for iOS and Android when the app is primarily interface and data — which covers most business apps.
Flutter
Cross-platform apps needing highly custom interfaces and consistent rendering on both platforms.
TypeScript
Our default for anything non-trivial. Types catch a whole class of bug before it reaches a review, and they make handover to another team realistic.
Node.js
APIs and services, sharing language and types with the frontend so contracts between them cannot silently drift.
PostgreSQL
Our default database. Relational integrity, mature tooling, and it handles far more scale than most projects will ever need.
Firebase
Push notifications, crash reporting and authentication for mobile projects that do not warrant a bespoke backend.
AWS
Infrastructure for applications with specific compliance, region or architecture requirements.
Sentry
Error tracking with stack traces and context, so problems are found before a customer reports them.
Talk to us about Mobile Apps
Tell us what you need. We will reply with questions, a suggested plan, or an honest answer if Mobile Apps is not right for you.
Or email us directly at support@thedigitalalchemy.co.in