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Mobile App Development: Native or Cross-Platform?
The first real decision in mobile app development is not how the app looks. It is whether you build native or cross-platform, and getting it wrong is expensive for years.
Cross-Platform App Development
Cross-platform app development builds one app that runs on both iPhone and Android from a single codebase, so you reach everyone for less.
- 40+
- projects delivered
- 14
- industries served
- 9
- countries
- 100%
- code ownership
Deliverables
5, all yours
Timeline
14 to 22 weeks for v1
Pricing
Fixed, up front
Team
Senior engineers
Location
Adelaide, worldwide
What it is
What you are actually getting.
Cross-platform mobile pays back when you respect its limits. We ship React Native and Flutter apps that feel native, perform near-native, and don't trap you in framework-specific debt.
Who it is for
Is this the right fit for you?
This is a good fit when
- You want one team shipping both platforms but past cross-platform attempts felt cheap on iOS.
- Performance on lower-end Android devices is killing engagement.
- Native bridge code has accumulated and no one's sure what's still needed.
You probably do not need this yet if
- Your app needs deep, hardware-heavy features only native reaches well.
- A mobile-friendly website would meet your need for now.
How it works
A clear path from first call to launch.
- 01
Architecture for both
We design module boundaries that map cleanly to both platforms. Native code is invoked deliberately, not by default.
- 02
Platform feel
iOS feels like iOS; Android feels like Android. Different transitions, different defaults, shared business logic.
- 03
Performance budget
Frame timing, cold-start, and memory budgets are locked per device class. We test on real low-end devices, not simulators.
What you gain
The outcomes that matter to your business.
- One app on both iPhone and Android, built and updated together.
- Lower cost than building and maintaining two separate apps.
- Smooth App Store and Google Play releases, handled for you.
What is included, signed off.
5 concrete deliverables
- One app that runs on both iPhone and Android
- Native features added wherever each platform needs them
- Automated building and releasing of the app
- We handle getting it into the App Store and Google Play
- Monitoring that catches crashes and slowdowns
The tools behind it
Built on proven, industry-standard technology.
These are our defaults for this work, the same tools trusted by companies worldwide. We swap any of them when your situation calls for something else.
- React Native
- Flutter
- TypeScript
- Firebase
- Expo
Industry applications
Cross-Platform App Development for your industry.
Retail
Loyalty and storefront apps with offline-friendly carts.
Health & fitness
Tracking apps with device sync and reliable background updates.
Logistics
Driver and field apps that keep working on a patchy connection.
Events
Companion apps with real-time schedules and push notifications.
Finance
Secure banking and payment apps with biometric sign-in.
Education
Learning apps with offline content and progress that syncs.
Travel
Booking and itinerary apps that keep working without a signal.
Field services
Job, photo, and signature capture that syncs when back online.
Why teams choose us
Senior engineers who have shipped this before.
No account managers, no offshore handoffs. You work directly with the people building your product, the same team from the first call to launch and beyond.
See our work40+
projects delivered
14
industries served
9
countries
100%
code ownership
How we engage
Fixed price, no surprises.
Fixed price
Scoped and quoted up front, so you know the cost before we start.
14 to 22 weeks for v1
A clear timeline with working software to see along the way.
Senior team
Experienced engineers on your project, with support after launch.
You own it
Code, infrastructure, and accounts are 100% yours. No lock-in.
Where we work
Adelaide-based, working worldwide.
We work from Adelaide, South Australia, with clients across nine countries. For Australian clients we build to the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, and can host your data in Australian regions where sovereignty matters. For global clients we align to the standards your market expects, such as GDPR.
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FAQ
Common questions, answered.
Still unsure? Ask us directly and we reply within one business day.
Last updated: 5 June 2026
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