Expert Mobile App Development Services

It takes between 3-12+ months to develop a mobile app depending on the complexity, scope, and required features of your app.

Simple apps may take only 3-6 months to make because they have limited functionalities. Apps with moderate complexities require 6-9 months. Highly complex applications with advanced features, multiple integrations, or sophisticated architectures usually take 9-12 months. Enterprise-grade apps take 12+ months because they demand extensive security, scalability, and system integration work.

Mobile app development generally follows a structured lifecycle: ideation, design, development, testing, and launch.

The process starts with planning and requirements definition, where business goals, features, timelines, and technical constraints are documented. Next comes the design phase, which includes wireframes to map functionality and user flows, and visual designs or mockups to define the app’s interface. During development, app developers and engineers build the application and integrate required services, followed by thorough testing to ensure quality, security, and performance. The final stage is deployment to app stores, along with post-launch monitoring, maintenance, and ongoing enhancements.

Cross-platform app development is ideal when you need a faster, more cost-efficient launch using a single codebase. Meanwhile, native app development is better when performance, scalability, and full access to device features are essential.  Choose based on your budget, timeline, and performance needs.

Cross-platform apps can perform close to native apps, though native apps still offer a more seamless experience for the complex platform they are built for.

PWAs are websites with app-like features that work across desktop and mobile devices. They’re ideal for apps that prioritize accessibility, like retail, news, or social media, though they have some limitations compared to native apps.

Straits Research shows PWAs can boost session length by 70% and page views per session by 20% compared to traditional web apps.

We use a flexible stack tailored to your app’s needs, including languages like C#, Kotlin, Java, JavaScript, and Swift; frameworks such as Angular, React, and React Native; and databases including MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis.

The best option is the one that aligns with your project scope, internal capabilities, and long-term product goals.

For companies that want a managed, end-to-end development team, providers like DevTeam.Space offer pre-vetted mobile engineers with structured delivery across planning, development, testing, and launch. If you prefer more hands-on control, vetted talent platforms such as Toptal or Arc.dev focus on matching businesses with experienced freelance mobile developers, while marketplaces like Upwork or Fiverr are commonly used for MVPs or smaller builds.