Discover — mapping a system across a wall of diagrams and plansDiagnose — analyzing dashboards and metrics to pinpoint the problemDesign — wireframes, UI/UX and software development of the solutionDeliver — implementing and delivering the finished productEvolve — continuous improvement and leveling upA custom cross-platform mobile app shown on iOS and Android phones, built and shipped to the app stores

Mobile App Development

A nearshore mobile app development company for US teams. We build custom, cross-platform iOS and Android apps — designed, built, shipped to the stores, and maintained — without the offshore handoff or the agency markup.

  • iOS +
    Android
  • Nearshore
    US time zones
  • 17
    Countries served
  • 1,000+
    Projects delivered

Companies that believe in us

What is mobile app development?

Mobile app development is designing, building, and shipping the iOS and Android apps your business runs on — from a custom app for your customers to an internal tool for your team. We build cross-platform (one codebase for both stores) and native, wired into your backend, shipped to the App Store and Google Play, and kept alive after launch.

A cross-platform mobile app running on iOS and Android, built from one codebase and connected to a backend
Cross-platform vs native — which should you build?
Native (separate iOS and Android codebases) gives maximum performance for heavy, hardware-intensive apps. Cross-platform (one React Native or Flutter codebase for both) ships faster and costs less for most business apps — same app, both stores, one team. We recommend based on your app, not our preference.
How much does a mobile app cost?
Most custom apps land between roughly $30K for a focused MVP and $250K+ for a complex, multi-feature product — driven by screens, integrations, and platforms. We quote a fixed number after a discovery, and cross-platform usually cuts the cost of covering both stores roughly in half.

Key takeaways

  • Cross-platform, ~half the cost — one React Native or Flutter codebase covers both iOS and Android.

  • Built to last, not abandoned — maintenance and OS-update support, not a launch-day handoff.

  • Store launch handled — App Store and Google Play submission, review, and ASO included.

  • Nearshore to the US — senior app engineers in your time zone, and a codebase you own.

  • Backend included — the APIs and data behind the app, not just the screens.

Why most apps fail

Most apps die after launch. Ours are built to live.

Why apps fail

  • Built and abandoned — shipped once, never maintained, then broken by the next OS update.

  • Rejected by the stores — App Store / Play guidelines missed, launch delayed for weeks.

  • Two codebases, double the cost — native iOS + Android when one cross-platform build would do.

  • No backend plan — a pretty UI with nothing real behind it.

  • Nobody downloads it — no ASO, no analytics, no plan to get and keep users.

  • Offshore handoff — a 12-hour lag, lost context, and a codebase you can't maintain.

How WeEvolveIT builds it

  • Built to last — maintenance and OS-update support, not just a launch-day handoff.

  • Store-ready — we handle App Store and Google Play submission, review, and compliance.

  • Cross-platform first — one codebase for iOS and Android when it fits, roughly half the cost.

  • Backend included — APIs, data, and integrations, not just the screens.

  • Built to grow — analytics, ASO, and updates so the app gets and keeps users.

  • Nearshore — senior engineers in your time zone, and a codebase you actually own.

What we build

Apps your customers and your team actually use.

From custom mobile app development and cross-platform app development to native, enterprise app development, and the backend behind them — we're a mobile app development company that designs, builds, ships, and maintains iOS and Android apps, end to end.

Choose the right build

Native vs cross-platform vs PWA.

How it works · idea to App Store

How we take an app from idea to the App Store.

Most apps don't fail at launch — they fail after it: abandoned, broken by an OS update, or stuck in store review. We design around your users, build cross-platform when it fits, wire the backend, ship through App Store and Play review, and keep it alive with analytics and updates. From idea to installed, and maintained.

  • Cross-platform when it fits — One codebase for both stores — roughly half the cost of two native builds.

  • Store launch handled — App Store and Google Play submission, review, and ASO — not your problem.

  • Built to last — Maintenance and OS-update support, so the app keeps working after launch.

Scope & design
01Scope & design

We design the app around your users and pick native or cross-platform.

The stack we build on

Cross-platform and native — the modern app stack.

Why WeEvolveIT

A nearshore mobile app development company built to ship.

We're a nearshore app development company that builds for the long run, not just launch day. We work in your time zone — senior engineers, not an offshore handoff 12 hours away. We build cross-platform when it fits to cover both stores for roughly half the cost, wire the backend, handle App Store and Google Play, and maintain the app through every OS update. And you own the codebase. 1,000+ projects across 17 countries in 15+ years.

How it works · Our method

The WeEvolveIT five-phase method, applied to app development.

  1. 01

    Discover

    We map the app, the users, and the MVP that proves it — with a costed plan.

  2. 02

    Diagnose

    We choose the platform (native vs cross-platform), the stack, and the backend.

  3. 03

    Design

    We design the UX and the flows — what users tap, see, and do, screen by screen.

  4. 04

    Deliver

    We build, integrate, test on real devices, and ship to the App Store and Google Play.

  5. 05

    Evolve

    Apps need upkeep. We maintain, update for new OS versions, and grow with analytics.

Where we work

Local where it counts, bilingual everywhere

Cost & engagement

From a cross-platform MVP to a full product — senior, nearshore.

Mobile app development cost depends on scope. Most custom apps run from about $30K for a focused MVP to $250K+ for a complex, multi-feature product — driven by screens, integrations, and platforms. Cross-platform usually cuts the cost of covering both stores roughly in half. We scope a fixed number after a discovery. Senior nearshore engineers from $50/hr keep it a fraction of a US agency.

FAQ

What teams ask about building an app.

01How much does it cost to develop a mobile app?

Most custom apps run from about $30K for a focused MVP to $250K+ for a complex, multi-feature product, driven by the number of screens, integrations, and platforms. Cross-platform development usually cuts the cost of covering both iOS and Android roughly in half. We scope a fixed number after a short discovery, so you're not signing a blank check.

02Cross-platform vs native — which is right for my app?

For most business apps, cross-platform (React Native or Flutter) is the better choice: one codebase ships to both stores, costs less, and is easier to maintain. Native (Swift/Kotlin) wins when you need maximum performance or deep device features — games, AR, heavy hardware use. We recommend based on your app and budget, not a default.

03How long does it take to build a mobile app?

A focused MVP is typically a few months; a full product with backend and integrations takes longer. Cross-platform shortens it because you build once for both stores. We start with a discovery to scope the MVP, then ship in iterations so you see a working app early instead of waiting for a big-bang launch.

04Do you build for both iOS and Android?

Yes. We build cross-platform apps that run on both iOS and Android from a single codebase, or native apps for each platform when that's the right call. Either way, we handle the App Store and Google Play differences, so your app works and ships on both.

05Do you handle App Store and Google Play submission?

Yes — submission, review, and compliance are part of the job. We prepare the store listings, handle Apple and Google review guidelines, and manage the launch, so you don't get stuck in rejection loops. We also set up app store optimization (ASO) and analytics so the app can actually get downloaded.

06Do you maintain the app after launch?

Yes, and it matters — apps that aren't maintained break on the next OS update. We offer ongoing maintenance: OS-version support, bug fixes, and new features over time. And because we're nearshore and you own the codebase, you're never locked in or waiting 12 hours for a fix.

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