Ship a Real Mobile App Without Burning 6 Months on Native Code
I build cross-platform mobile apps with React Native that connect to your existing WordPress or web backend. You get one codebase for iOS and Android, real push notifications, offline support, and a deployment pipeline that doesn’t require a full-time mobile team.
Most Mobile Projects Fail Because of Backend Assumptions, Not UI Code
I’ve watched teams spend $40,000+ on separate iOS and Android apps when a single React Native build would’ve shipped in half the time. The real risk isn’t the mobile framework. It’s the API layer, authentication flow, and deployment pipeline nobody planned for.
Duplicate codebases Maintaining separate Swift and Kotlin apps doubles your bug surface and slows every release.
Your mobile app hits endpoints that weren’t designed for mobile payloads, causing slow screens and timeout errors.
Store review delays Every small fix takes 3-7 days through App Store review because nobody set up over-the-air updates.
What You Get
React Native app with shared iOS and Android codebase
UI screens matching your brand design system
Push notifications, deep linking, and offline storage
Authentication flow with token refresh and session handling
API integration layer with error handling and retry logic
CI/CD pipeline for automated builds and OTA updates
App Store and Play Store listing setup and submission
Monitoring, crash reporting, and analytics integration
How I Work
Scoping
I map your screens, data flows, and backend endpoints. You’ll know exactly what’s getting built before a single line of code.
Prototype
I ship a working prototype on your device within 2-3 weeks. Real data, real navigation, real feedback loops.
Build
I build feature-complete screens with API integration, push notifications, and offline handling. Weekly builds to your test device.
Launch
I handle App Store and Play Store submission, review prep, and post-launch monitoring for the first 30 days.
Proof and Outcomes
Web Development Services
WordPress API Integration
UI Design Services
Common questions
React Native, Flutter, or native — which should I pick?
React Native if your team is already JavaScript-heavy and you want maximum code reuse with web. Flutter if performance and consistent UI matter most and you’re greenfield. Native (Swift/Kotlin) for apps with heavy platform-specific features (background processing, ARKit, deep OS integration) or where you have iOS/Android engineers already. Most consumer apps in 2026 are React Native or Flutter; ~70% of new starts.
How much does a mobile app cost?
MVP (single platform, 5–10 screens, basic backend): $15,000–$35,000. Standard cross-platform app (15–25 screens, payments, auth, push): $35,000–$80,000. Complex app (offline-first, real-time, heavy integrations): $80,000+. Pricing depends on scope, not platform — Flutter and React Native cost roughly the same.
How long until launch?
MVP: 8–12 weeks. Standard app: 4–6 months. Complex app: 6–12 months. Add 2–4 weeks for App Store and Play Store review, launch coordination, and the inevitable post-launch fixes. Realistic timelines, no scope-creep promises.
Do you handle backend, hosting, and APIs?
Yes. Backend stack varies by app: Supabase or Firebase for fast greenfield, custom Node.js/Postgres for control, Laravel or Django where the team already knows it. Push notifications, deep linking, in-app purchases, app store provisioning, CI/CD pipelines — all included.
What about App Store and Play Store submission?
Included. Submission, review responses, rejection handling (every iOS app gets rejected at least once for something — it’s part of the process), production releases, and ongoing version management. Most apps get to first approval within 2–4 weeks of submission.
Can you take over an existing app codebase?
Yes, after a code audit. Most takeovers I do are React Native apps that were started by a freelancer and abandoned at 60% completion. Audit covers code quality, dependency health, architectural debt, and an estimate to ship vs rebuild. Sometimes rebuilding from scratch is genuinely cheaper than fixing the existing mess.
Will the app work offline?
Designed offline-first if your use case demands it (field-service apps, content apps, inventory apps). Real-time-only apps (chat, video, live commerce) skip offline-first to save complexity. The architecture decision happens in the discovery phase before any code is written.
Do you offer ongoing maintenance?
Yes. Monthly retainer covers OS update compatibility (iOS 18, Android 16), dependency upgrades, bug fixes, App Store submissions, and minor feature additions. Starts at $1,500/month for single-platform, $2,500/month for cross-platform. Critical for apps shipping to consumers — Apple and Google don’t wait for you to update.
Start Your Mobile App Brief
Tell me your app idea, target platforms, and existing backend. I’ll scope what it takes to ship.