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Mobile app development

Mobile is the right move in specific circumstances. We help you build native or cross-platform apps when mobile genuinely serves your users better.

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  • Deeper engagement with the audience
  • Full access to native device features
  • Built for App Store and Play Store discovery
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When to choose mobile over web

Mobile apps are a strong bet in the right conditions — and a costly detour in the wrong ones.

Mobile is usually the right choice when:
Web might be better when:

Why companies are choosing web applications

Mobile applications help companies build stronger, longer-lasting relationships with customers by keeping their brand easily accessible every day.

Personalized notifications, loyalty features, and tailored content encourage users to return more often and stay engaged over time. This higher retention can lead to greater customer lifetime value and more consistent revenue.

Native vs. cross-platform: pick the right build

Choose the approach that matches your performance needs, budget, and stage.

Native

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Performance Highest
Hardware & API access Full
Dev speed Slower
Cost efficiency Lower
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Cross-platform

Flutter • React Native

Performance Very good
Hardware & API access Most
Dev speed Faster
Cost efficiency Higher

Cross-platform

Testing an idea

Lean startups validating on one platform first

Early-stage build

Budget-conscious, moving fast on an MVP

Proven & scaling

Doubling down on retention after product-market fit

Performance-critical

Hardware-heavy features like camera, GPS, biometrics

Native

Modern stack. Proven expertise.

We use modern, widely adopted technologies to build fast, scalable and maintainable products.

iOS (Native)

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Android (Native)

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Cross-platform

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React

Cloud & DevOps

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Popular and future-proof

Backed by strong communities and continuous innovation.

Scalable by design

Built to handle growth from day one.

Easier to hire

Large talent pool for faster team scaling.

Built to evolve

A technology stack that supports new features.

Mobile applications we’re proud of

Finance

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Bflow

BFlow represents a transformative journey in the automation of the accounting process. Our partnership with this Swedish digital accounting agency evolved from initial technical support to a comprehensive system overhaul, culminating in our role as the main technology partner and investor. This project showcases our ability to modernize legacy systems, scale applications, and support businesses through various growth stages - from startup to market expansion.

  • React Native
Team size
7 FTE
Project duration
8 years
Location
Sweden

Business Operations

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JobmeIn

What if job hunting felt more like swiping on your next match? With JobmeIn, we helped bring that idea to life. We designed and developed a mobile-first hiring platform where candidates and employers connect based on compatibility.

JobmeIn flips the traditional recruitment process by turning it into an intuitive, swipe-based experience. Employers set up profiles outlining the traits and skills they’re seeking, while applicants showcase their experience, personality, and goals. When there’s a match — both sides are notified and can schedule an interview.

Milo was responsible for the full product design and MVP build, from early UX flows and wireframes to clickable UI, logic, and implementation. The app is tailored for the UAE market and focused on quick, quality connections between talent and employers in service, hospitality, and retail sectors.

  • React Native
Team size
1 FTE
Project duration
3 months
Location
United Arab Emirates

Ecommerce

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As Usual

AsUsual is a Flutter-based mobile application for Android and iOS that enables users to order coffee ahead for in-store pickup, reducing wait times during busy hours. The app features OTP-based phone authentication, secure payments via Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Stripe, and location-based café discovery using Google Maps.

Users can search, filter, and favorite nearby cafés, customize orders, and receive real-time notifications for order status and pickup readiness. Built with multilingual and RTL support, the app delivers a consistent cross-platform experience, backed by admin and backend API integration for reliable order and café management.

  • Flutter
Team size
1 FTE
Project duration
3 months
Location
United Arab Emirates
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Questions we help clients answer

Should we build a web app or a mobile app?

The right choice depends on your users, business goals, and the features you need.
Web applications are ideal for broad accessibility and faster development, while mobile apps offer a more tailored experience with access to native device features.
If your product benefits from both, we can help you prioritize the right approach or create a roadmap for building each over time.

Should we build native or cross-platform first?

Cross-platform (Flutter or React Native) is usually the smarter starting point — one codebase, lower cost, faster to ship. Native makes sense once you're scaling a proven product or need deep hardware access.

Is mobile development more expensive than web?

Generally yes — mobile development tends to bill at a higher hourly rate than web, especially with US-based teams. Cross-platform frameworks help offset this by cutting build time roughly in half.

When is the right time to invest in mobile?

Once your POC or MVP is validated and your goal shifts to long-term stickiness and retention, that's typically the right time to invest in a dedicated mobile app.

Should we launch on iOS and Android at the same time?

For lean startups, we usually recommend testing on one platform first and reaching out directly to early users for downloads before doubling your investment across both stores.

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Let's discuss your idea and decide if web, mobile, or a hybrid approach is the right path for your business.

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