How much does it cost to develop a cross-platform app?
The cost to develop cross-platform apps depends on your unique project needs, tech complexity, functionality scope, types of integrations, available resources, and other individual needs. So, the exact price is clear once you understand what type of solution you want to build and what goals you want to achieve.
On average, the cost of creating cross-platform applications starts from $24,000.
Either way, at Northell, you can find flexible hiring (dedicated team, IT augmentation, project-based outsourcing) and pricing models (project-based, hourly or dedicated team) to suit your needs, expectations, and budget best.
How long does cross-platform app development take?
On average, it takes 4-6 months to develop cross-platform apps. The simple apps may take even a few weeks, while more complex ones take more time to develop. In any case, cross-platform development requires building a single codebase once to run on multiple platforms. Hence, it takes less time than building native apps for different platforms twice.
Timeline estimates depend on the functionality scope, unique business needs, team composition, project complexity, and scale. Share your requirements with us so that we can prepare a precise project estimate.
What tech stack do you use to build cross-platform applications?
We use our extensive expertise and technical know-how to build up-to-date and feature-rich cross-platform apps based on the most robust tech stacks and the latest technologies. Thus, our team uses the following technologies and tools to build cross-platform apps and drive stable development progress:
- Frameworks: Flutter, React Native, React.js, Xamarin, Ionic, Cordova
- Front end: React, Vue, Angular, Flutter
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
- Programming languages: Javascript, Dart
- Deployment: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernets, Docker
- Native technology: Swift (for IOS), Java, and Kotlin (for Android)
- PM tools: Jira, ClickUp, Slack
- Testing tools: Selenium, Jenkins, Test Rail
There are many situations when our customers’ unique project requires specific tech stack and frameworks. In that case, we tailor the tech stack’s choice to serve our customers’ needs best.
What platforms do you provide cross-platform apps for?
Cross-platform technology provides many opportunities to create a flawless user experience that allows you to reach and retain more users, regardless of the devices they use. Thus, we provide cross-platform solutions for the following platforms:
- Mobile Android and IOS apps
- Tablet Android/IOS apps
- Progressive web apps
- TV apps for Apple and Android TV
- Android and IOS wearables
- Desktop and web apps
Which solution is better: native or cross-platform?
There is a definite difference between developing native and cross-platform applications. While native apps are created to run on a specific platform and installed on the device, such as IOS or Android, cross-platform application development tends to be compatible across multiple platforms, sharing a single codebase.
Moreover, the cost and time to develop cross-platform apps are relatively lower than native development. At the same time, native apps are more secure and highly performant than cross-platform solutions but require more time, effort, and costs.
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