HiKit StudioHiKit Studio
All services

Development

Mobile App

iOS & Android apps your users want to open every day.

What you get

A mobile app your users actually keep, built for iOS and Android, designed around the few things they open it to do and fast every time they do them.

A mobile app earns its place on the home screen by doing a small number of things well and quickly. We design the experience around those core actions, build it for iOS and Android, and handle the parts most teams underestimate: store submission, review, and the updates that come after. The goal is an app people return to, not one they install once and forget.

How it works

A systemized engagement, so the work moves fast without cutting corners.

  1. 01

    Strategy and scope

    We start by defining what the app is for and the handful of actions that matter most. Then we map the screens, the data, and how the app connects to anything you already run. You leave with a one-page plan that sets the scope, the platforms, and the metrics we build against.

  2. 02

    Flows and wireframes

    Before visual design, we map every screen and tap in a wireframe so the core actions take as few steps as possible. This is where the hard thinking happens. You review and approve the flow in one round, which keeps the build tight and protects it from scope creep later.

  3. 03

    Design for iOS and Android

    We design the interface to feel native on each platform, with motion and states defined for real devices and screen sizes. We build reusable components rather than one-off screens, so the app stays consistent as it grows. You see real designs within the first weeks.

  4. 04

    Build and integration

    We build the app and connect it to your backend, notifications, and any tools it depends on through proper APIs. Performance, offline behavior, and accessibility are checked throughout, not bolted on at the end. Each release is tested on real devices before it goes near the stores.

  5. 05

    Store launch and handover

    We prepare the App Store and Google Play listings, handle submission and the review back-and-forth, and ship the first public build. You get a walkthrough, written documentation, and 30 days of post-launch support. Then you own the app, the accounts, and the code, with no lock-in.

What's included

Everything you walk away with, owned by you with no lock-in.

  • A native-feeling app built for both iOS and Android from one project.
  • Screens and flows designed around your core actions, so the app stays fast and simple to use.
  • Push notifications and offline behavior set up where they earn their place.
  • Your backend, data, and tools connected to the app through proper APIs.
  • App Store and Google Play listings prepared, submitted, and shepherded through review.
  • Analytics wired in so you can see what users actually do inside the app.
  • Full ownership of the app, the store accounts, and the code, plus documentation and 30 days of support.

Questions, answered

The things buyers ask us before they start.

Do you build for both iOS and Android?+

Yes. We build for both platforms in a single project so you reach users on either one without running two separate codebases. The app is designed to feel native on each, with the platform differences handled in the build rather than passed on to your users.

Do I need a mobile app or would a web app work better?+

If your users mostly need access from a browser, a web app or progressive web app is usually faster and cheaper to ship. A native app makes sense when you need push notifications, offline use, device features, or a presence on the App Store and Google Play. We help you decide on the first call.

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

It depends on scope: the number of screens, the features, and the systems the app connects to. A focused first version is faster than a full-featured product. We define the scope up front and give you a clear schedule before any work starts.

How much does a mobile app cost?+

It depends on the platforms, the feature set, and the integrations involved. We scope every app on a short call and give a fixed quote before work begins, so there are no surprises. You can also get a fast ballpark from HiKit AI.

Can you publish the app to the App Store and Google Play for me?+

Yes. We prepare both listings, handle submission, and manage the review process with Apple and Google through to approval. For Radio Echo we built a media platform whose mobile section links directly to its App Store and Google Play apps.

Do I own the app and the store accounts after launch?+

Yes. The code, design, and accounts are yours, published under your own developer accounts. We hand over full access and documentation, with no vendor lock-in.

Let's build something that actually works.

Response within 1 business day. No commitment required.