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MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Mobile App Development Services From Scoping to App Store Launch

The right starting point if you're not yet sure whether you need native, Flutter, or a hybrid approach — we'll scope against your actual requirements, not default to whichever we happen to prefer.

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BONUS Free: Mobile App Feature Prioritization Matrix — MoSCoW-method worksheet for scoping phase 1 vs. phase 2 features before your first vendor call.

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In short: Northell's mobile app development covers native, Flutter, and hybrid approaches, scoped against your actual requirements before committing to one.
CAPABILITIES

What Mobile App Development Covers

Platform Strategy

Native, Flutter, or hybrid recommended based on your actual performance, budget, and timeline requirements.

Full-Lifecycle Development

Scoping, design coordination, build, QA, and app store submission handled end to end.

Backend & API Development

Backend built alongside the app where needed, or integrated with your existing systems.

App Store Launch Management

Submission, listings, and release management for both the App Store and Play Store.

FIT CHECK

Built for Specific Buyers, Not Everyone

Founders Not Yet Sure Which Platform Approach Fits

Know they need a mobile app but haven't decided between native, Flutter, or hybrid.

Product Teams Scoping a New Mobile Product

Need a partner to think through platform strategy, not just execute a predetermined spec.

Companies Modernizing an Existing Mobile App

An older app needs a rebuild, possibly on a different platform approach than originally chosen.

If you already know exactly which platform approach you need, our specific iOS, Android, Flutter, or Hybrid pages will scope faster than this general one.

PROCESS

From Kickoff to Launch

01

Platform Strategy Call

We assess requirements and recommend native, Flutter, or hybrid before quoting anything.

→ Platform recommendation
02

Scoping & Architecture

Once the approach is set, we scope screens, data flows, and backend requirements.

→ Scope document + architecture plan
03

Build in Sprints

Working builds delivered every 2 weeks, testable on real devices.

→ Testable app builds
04

App Store Launch

Submission and launch to the relevant app store(s).

→ Live app store listing(s)
STACK

Technologies We Use

Native
SwiftKotlin
Cross-Platform
FlutterIonic/Capacitor
Backend
Node.jsFirebasePostgreSQL
Testing
XCTestEspressoFirebase Test Lab
155+ product builds shipped
TODO average build timeline
TODO average app store rating on launched apps
FAQ

Common Questions About Mobile App Development

How do I know if I need native, Flutter, or a hybrid app?

It depends on your performance requirements, budget, timeline, and existing team skillset — we'll walk through this on the scoping call rather than defaulting to one approach for every client.

Do you build for both iOS and Android?

Yes — whether through native builds, Flutter, or a hybrid approach, depending on what fits your specific requirements.

How long does mobile app development take?

A focused MVP typically runs 10-16 weeks depending on platform approach and backend complexity; full-featured apps run longer.

Do you handle app store submission for both platforms?

Yes — submission, store listings, and release management for the App Store and Play Store are part of the build.

Can you design the app too, or do we need our own designer?

We can handle design as part of the engagement — see our Mobile App Design Services page, or mention it on the scoping call and we'll scope it together.

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