For companies that want an app on iOS and Android

Mobile App Development

We design, build and publish mobile apps for iOS and Android from a single React Native codebase, with the back-end and admin panel behind them. More than 30 apps so far, for startups, companies and public institutions.

Overview

Mobile app development for iOS and Android from one codebase

We design, build and publish mobile apps for startups, companies and public institutions. With React Native you get iPhone and Android apps from one codebase, plus the back-end and admin panel, and us for updates.

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  • We turn your idea into screens and a feature list, and tell you early what is easy, what is costly and what can wait.

  • React Native for iOS and Android, with the back-end, APIs and admin panel it needs.

  • We publish to the App Store and Google Play and keep the app working as new iOS and Android versions arrive.

Scope

What’s included in our mobile app development

What an app project covers, from the first workshop to updates after release. Anything outside the agreed scope is quoted separately.

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Plan and design

  • Workshop and feature scope
  • UX research and user flows
  • UI design and screens you can try on your phone
  • Technical architecture and API plan

Build

  • iOS and Android app in React Native
  • Back-end, database and APIs
  • Admin panel and push notifications
  • Integrations: payments, maps, ERP, CRM, analytics

Launch and after

  • Testing on real iPhones and Android phones
  • App Store and Google Play submission
  • Crash reporting and analytics
  • Updates and support after release

Recognition

Recognized by the industry

Independent awards and client reviews, not just our own word.

5.0
Average rating on TechBehemoths & Clutch
30+
clients across the globe
7+
years of building digital products

Some of the companies we work with

Why Softclaire

One codebase for both stores keeps the budget in check.

Two native apps mean two sets of code, two bug lists and roughly twice the cost. We build one React Native app that runs on both, and when a feature needs it we write that part natively inside the same app.

Tell us about your app
  • One codebase

    A feature reaches iPhone and Android users on the same day, and a fix is made once.

  • It feels like a phone app

    Native components, smooth scrolling and gestures, plus push notifications, camera, offline mode and biometric sign-in where you need them.

  • We handle the stores

    Developer accounts, review, screenshots and store listings are our job. The accounts stay in your name.

  • Yours to keep

    Source code, designs and store accounts belong to you from the first day.

What we build

What kinds of mobile app we build

Apps look different from one business to the next. These are the ones we build most often.

  • Apps with dashboards and reports

    Sales, orders or field data on a phone, with charts your team actually reads.

  • Apps with accounts and roles

    Sign-in, permissions and an admin panel, for customers, staff and managers in one app.

  • Ordering and payment apps

    Menus, carts and in-app payments for shops, services and subscriptions.

  • Booking and scheduling apps

    Requests, confirmations and reminders, with push notifications.

  • Apps connected to your systems

    Your ERP, CRM or existing website, kept in sync with the app through documented APIs.

  • Education and content apps

    Courses, lessons and documents, available offline when needed. We’ve built education platforms for iOS, Android and the web.

Process

How a mobile app project runs

Short cycles, and a build on your own phone from the first sprints.

  1. Discovery and scope

    We map your goals, users and integrations, then agree on scope, timeline and a fixed price per phase.

  2. UX/UI design

    User flows and screens you try on your phone before any production code is written.

  3. Build and test

    Two-week sprints. After each one you install a new test build through TestFlight or Google Play and tell us what to change.

  4. Launch and support

    We submit to both stores, watch crashes and reviews after release, and keep the app up to date.

Technology

Technology behind our mobile apps

We build on tools that every mobile developer knows, so the app is easy to hand over or to grow.

  • App

    • React Native
    • TypeScript
    • native modules when needed
  • Back-end

    • Node.js
    • NestJS
    • Laravel
    • GraphQL
  • Push, payments and maps

    • Firebase
    • Stripe
    • Google Maps
  • Data

    • PostgreSQL
    • MySQL
    • Redis
  • Cloud and DevOps

    • AWS
    • DigitalOcean
    • Docker
    • CI/CD pipelines

Engagement models

Ways to work with us on your app

Build the app at a fixed price, keep developing it month by month and keep it working after launch. You always talk to the people who build it.

  • Fixed-price app development

    Most common

    Discovery and design first, then the app built and published in phases, each with its own price and date.

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    • Scope, timeline and price agreed up front
    • A test build at the end of every sprint
    • Code and store accounts in your name

    Best for a clear idea you want in the stores.

  • Ongoing app development

    Monthly

    Monthly capacity for new features, guided by store reviews and user feedback.

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    • Priorities set with you every sprint
    • Changes based on user feedback
    • Scale up or down with notice

    Best for apps with a growing user base.

  • App maintenance and support

    After launch

    OS updates, crash monitoring and fixes, so the app keeps working on every new phone.

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    • Updates for new iOS and Android versions
    • Crash monitoring and fixes
    • Bug fixes within agreed response times

    Best for apps that are already in the stores.

Not sure which fits? Let’s talk

Testimonials

What our clients say

Reviews from founders and teams we have built products with, also published on Clutch and TechBehemoths.

  • TechBehemoths

    Softclaire is development company unlike (many) others. Friendly and flexible, good with deadlines and trustworthy. Experts in multiple fields. We are very happy to work with them as development partner. Very much recommended!

    Arno Bakker Co-owner at Mediascape
  • TechBehemoths

    We have been working with Softclaire for almost 2 years now, on our main product - an online gaming website, play-games.com. Being in the web games niche, things change fast so we need to adapt on the go - and we can trust them with this. They are easy to work with, proactive, and manage work flow very well. We value their transparency and their perseverance in every task they undertake.

    Stefan Naghi Co-founder at FIRST PIXEL SRL
  • TechBehemoths

    We approached Softclaire with nothing more than an idea and a few initial mockups for our SaaS product. Their team stepped in guiding us through strategic planning, development and devops. We are still working with them for ongoing maintenance and feature updates. If you're looking for a reliable, long-term technical partner, I highly recommend them.

    Alexandru Mihalache
  • Clutch

    Within 6 months of our app launch we have gained 750 users. We have had a huge boost in traffic on the platform since launch and have multiple 5 star ratings on the App Store. We have also had comments from other software developers commenting on how brilliant the app is structured.

    Nassouh Kabbani CFO at Pocketask Inc.
  • Clutch

    The team delivered everything on time and provided a mind map to showcase the progress. Overall, they were very flexible and committed to meeting expectations.

    Mihai Brebu Director at Puapi
  • TechBehemoths

    We had an idea for a tech startup in the medical niche, but we lacked the expertise to design and develop a product of this scale. Thankfully we found an amazing team that guided us through the process every step of the way.

    Aron Dumitrache Medtech Innovator
  • TechBehemoths

    A few months ago, I contacted them for a custom Perfex CRM module and the e-Invoice module. Their work is of exceptional quality, and I am extremely satisfied with both the quality and the budget. I highly recommend Softclaire to all businesses and investors!

    Mirela Marin
  • TechBehemoths

    Softclaire created a beautiful, functional website for us, exactly as we instructed.

    Paul Radovan CEO at Print Services

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

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How much does it cost to build a mobile app?
Mostly it depends on the number of screens, the back-end behind them and the integrations. A simple app with a few screens and a large app with payments, roles and an admin panel are very different jobs. After a short discovery we give you a fixed price per phase, so you know the cost before work starts.
How long does it take to build a mobile app?
A focused first version usually takes a few months, and a larger app takes longer. We agree the timeline together with the scope and give you a test build every two weeks so you can see the progress yourself.
What is cross-platform development, and is it good enough?
It means one codebase produces both the iOS and the Android app. With React Native the screens use real native components, so apps feel like phone apps and are fast enough for the large majority of business and consumer products. For the rare feature that needs it, we write that part natively. If your app is a heavy 3D game, we’ll tell you it isn’t the right tool.
Can you build for only iPhone or only Android?
Yes. You can launch on one platform and add the other later without a rewrite. If you are starting from the platform, see our pages on iOS app development and Android app development.
Who publishes the app to the App Store and Google Play?
We do. The developer accounts are in your name, and we handle the build, the store listings, the screenshots and the review process, including fixes if a store asks for changes.
Can you take over or update an existing app?
Yes. We start with a review of the code, the dependencies and the store listings, fix what is urgent, then continue development or plan a gradual rebuild.
Do you design the app as well?
Yes. We design the screens with you before the build, or build from designs you already have. If you want to focus on the design first, see mobile app design.
Do you work with clients outside Romania?
Yes. We’re based in Bucharest and work remotely with clients in Romania and abroad, in English or Romanian, with regular calls and a demo every two weeks.

Let’s talk about your app

Tell us what you want to build. We reply with the next steps.

Or email us at contact [at] softclaire.com