Mobile App Development Company
RaftLabs builds iOS and Android apps for businesses that have proven demand and are ready to scale. If your users are waiting and your current setup is letting them down, we scope the fix and ship it.
iOS and Android apps shipped across 50+ projects since 2015
Fixed-price scope before we write a line of code
8-14 week delivery for most focused builds
Flutter and React Native for most builds, native only when your product needs it
Recent outcomes
Mobile app · Community events platform
50K users in 6 months
Built EventRaft from scratch to App Store in 14 weeks. 50K users signed up in the first 6 months.
Mobile app · Social commerce
25% sales lift
Delivered Sponzee, a TikTok-style influencer platform, in 16 weeks. Brand sales lifted 25% post-launch.
Mobile app · B2B SaaS
3x revenue, 0% order errors
Built Gula, a multi-platform food order management app. Revenue tripled in the first year with zero order errors.
The problem
Your desktop product works but mobile users are churning because there's no app?
Your existing app is slow, dated, and your sales team apologizes before every demo?
Three agencies gave you quotes and none could tell you what they'd actually build?
Short answer
RaftLabs builds iOS and Android apps for businesses across the US, UK, Europe, Canada, GCC, South Africa, and Southeast Asia. 50+ apps shipped since 2015. Projects deliver in 8-14 weeks at a fixed price. Flutter and React Native are the default; Swift or Kotlin only when the product needs platform-exclusive APIs.
Key takeaways
Trusted by
Your desktop product works, but mobile traffic keeps climbing and there's no app to catch it, so those users drift to a competitor who already has one. Or the app exists, and it's slow and dated enough that your sales team apologizes before every demo. Or you asked three agencies for a quote and not one could tell you what they'd actually build.
None of these are dramatic failures. They're the quiet kind: users you're losing without a churn event, a product that looks a step behind, a scope nobody will commit to in writing.
We scope exactly what needs building, fix the price before a line of code, and ship in 8-14 weeks.
RaftLabs is a mobile app development company that has shipped 50+ iOS and Android apps since 2015 for businesses across retail, hospitality, healthcare, and logistics, with work for Vodafone, Nike, and Aldi and a 4.9/5 client rating on Clutch. We're a tech studio, not an agency: one team handles design, build, and App Store delivery with no handoffs between vendors. Businesses come to us when their mobile situation is costing them users, sometimes a slow app that looks embarrassing next to competitors, sometimes no app at all while mobile traffic climbs. Either way, we scope what needs building and ship it in 8-14 weeks at a fixed price.
According to Statista, combined consumer spending on the Apple App Store and Google Play reached $36.2 billion in Q2 2024 alone, a 12% increase year-over-year. For businesses without a mobile app, that growth represents users going to competitors who already have one.
Everything on the left should already be true for your business. Even one thing on the right, and a mobile app is the wrong spend right now.
You have validated demand and users ready to sign up, or a product your users already expect on mobile.
Your desktop product works and mobile traffic is climbing, or your current app is slow and dated.
You want a fixed scope and price agreed before development starts, not an open-ended hourly engagement.
What we build
Tell us what you're building. We'll tell you what it costs and how long it takes, before any commitment.
How it works
We spend the first week mapping user flows, data models, and third-party integrations. You get a fixed-price scope document - not a vague estimate - before we write a line of code. Every edge case, every API dependency, every platform-specific consideration is documented.
We design every screen in Figma, including empty states, error states, and loading states. You see the full product before we build anything. Changes at this stage are cheap. Changes during development are not.
Development runs in two-week cycles. You get a working build every two weeks - not a status report, a real app you can install and test. Backend API, authentication, core flows, integrations, and push notifications all ship before polish.
We test on real devices, not just simulators. The QA phase covers functional testing, performance testing, offline behavior, and edge cases. We fix everything before submission.
We handle Google Play and App Store submission including screenshots, metadata, privacy policies, and age ratings. We budget for one review cycle with Apple. You receive full source code, documentation, and app store credentials.
What clients say
Three-year average engagement. Founders and operators describing the work in their own words. No marketing varnish.
IrelandWorking with RaftLabs has been amazing. The team is super responsive and quick to address our needs. They built a booking platform that's been a game changer for our team and our guests.
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We are not tied to one framework. Cross-platform is our default because it ships to both stores from one codebase, but we reach for native when the product genuinely needs platform-exclusive APIs. Whatever we pick, we document the choice so any competent mobile team can maintain it after handover. The technologies we reach for most often:
| Layer | Technologies we use | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|
| iOS (native) | Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C | App Store products needing ARKit, Core ML, HealthKit, or Apple Watch depth |
| Android (native) | Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Java | Google Play builds needing Bluetooth, NFC, or custom hardware integrations |
| Cross-platform | React Native, Flutter, Expo | iOS and Android from one codebase at 60 to 70% of two native builds |
| Backend and data | Node.js, Python, Firebase, PostgreSQL | APIs, authentication, real-time sync, and offline-first data |
| Cloud and DevOps | AWS, Google Cloud, CI/CD pipelines, Fastlane | Automated builds, store submission, and production-grade infrastructure |
| AI on device | Core ML, TensorFlow Lite | On-device inference, in-app AI chat, and RAG-backed search over your own data |
The rule holds at every layer: no proprietary runtime, no platform lock-in, and no stack we cannot hand to your team on day one.
We price by project, not by the hour. After a scoping session you get a fixed quote with a defined scope, timeline, and price, so you know the number before development starts. Where you land depends on scope, not negotiation:
What pushes cost up: native builds for platform-exclusive APIs instead of cross-platform, real-time data sync, offline-first architecture, and regulated compliance such as HIPAA or PCI-DSS. What keeps it down: cross-platform delivery, a narrow first scope, and managed backend services such as Firebase rather than a bespoke backend early on. Consumer apps with heavy UI and media features run higher. We scope every project before pricing it.
What it costs
A defined scope, a timeline, and a number, agreed before we write a line of code.
Fixed cost, by project not by the hour. 8-14 weeks on focused builds. You own the source code on handoff.
No retroactive billing, and no 'that was out of scope' conversations after launch. The number you approve is the number you pay.
Ownership
You receive the complete source code, documentation, and app store credentials when the project closes. No proprietary runtime, no platform lock-in. Your code is yours.
Fixed price
Scope and price are locked in writing before development starts. A scope change is a priced change request, never a surprise on the invoice.
The architecture changes with the domain. Regulated sectors need audit trails, encryption, and access controls designed in from sprint one, while high-volume consumer apps need offline-first sync and horizontal scaling. We build mobile apps for:
Healthcare: HIPAA-compliant telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and patient engagement apps.
FinTech: PCI-DSS compliant apps for neobanks, payments, lending, and mobile point of sale.
Insurance: claims capture, policy self-service, and field inspection apps.
Logistics: driver apps, fleet management, and delivery tracking tools.
Real estate: listing, property management, and tenant-facing apps.
Education: mobile apps for schools, EdTech platforms, LMS integrations, and e-learning.
Mobile App Engineering
Dedicated mobile engineering for established products needing velocity and quality.
Android app development
Kotlin-first Android for Google Play, enterprise MDM, and custom hardware.
iOS app development
Swift/SwiftUI for App Store products that need full device access.
Cross-platform app development
React Native and Flutter for iOS and Android from one codebase.
UX/UI design
Product design and prototyping for mobile and web.
On-demand app development
Multi-sided on-demand platforms with real-time dispatch and tracking.
Fintech Mobile App Development
PCI-DSS compliant apps for neobanks, payment platforms, and lending.
Logistics Mobile App Development
Driver apps, fleet management, and delivery tracking tools.
Education app development
Mobile apps for schools, EdTech platforms, LMS integrations, and e-learning experiences
Smartwatch app development
Apple Watch and Wear OS apps that extend your mobile product to the wrist
Tell us what's broken. Within one business day you get a straight take on cost, timeline, and the right first step. No deck, no pressure.
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Read moreA focused mobile app - core user workflow, push notifications, authentication, and app store delivery for iOS and Android - typically runs $25,000--$60,000. A more complete build with complex backend integration, real-time features, payments, and offline capability runs $60,000--$130,000. Consumer apps with complex UI and media features run higher. We scope every project before pricing it. You get a fixed cost before development starts, not a variable estimate.
Most focused mobile apps deliver in 8-14 weeks from scope sign-off. A cross-platform app (iOS and Android from one codebase) for a single core workflow typically delivers in 8-10 weeks. A native iOS and Android build with a custom backend API typically takes 12-16 weeks. Apps with real-time features, complex data sync, or regulated compliance requirements take longer. We give you a fixed timeline when we scope the project.
Cross-platform is our default. Flutter and React Native give you iOS and Android from one codebase at 60-70% of the cost of two separate native builds, with near-native performance that is good enough for almost every business app. We reach for Swift (iOS) or Kotlin (Android) only when your product genuinely needs platform-exclusive APIs - ARKit, Core ML, HealthKit, Android hardware APIs, or custom Bluetooth integrations. We tell you which is right before we scope, not after we've started.
Yes. We build on-device inference with Core ML (iOS) and TensorFlow Lite (Android), integrate AI APIs like OpenAI or Anthropic for in-app chat and content generation, and build RAG-backed search that queries your own data. AI features are scoped into the initial build rather than bolted on later. Most AI features add 2-4 weeks to the project timeline.
We hand over full source code, app store credentials, and documentation. We offer a support and maintenance retainer for ongoing bug fixes, OS compatibility updates, and minor feature additions. If you want to extend the app significantly after launch, we scope that as a new project. We don't lock clients into proprietary platforms - your code is yours.
We've shipped mobile apps across healthcare (HIPAA-compliant telehealth and remote patient monitoring), hospitality (booking platforms and mobile check-in), logistics (driver apps and delivery tracking), retail (shopping and loyalty programs), and social commerce. More than 60 apps shipped since 2015. If your industry has a workflow that belongs on a phone, we've likely built something close to it.
Work with us
We scope Mobile App Development Services | RaftLabs in 30 minutes. You walk away with a clear cost, timeline, and approach. No commitment required.
Healthcare
HIPAA-compliant patient apps, remote monitoring, and telehealth platforms.
Hospitality
Guest experience apps, mobile check-in, and booking platforms for hotels.
Fitness and wellness
Workout trackers, coaching platforms, and health habit apps.
Retail and e-commerce
Shopping apps, loyalty programs, and mobile POS for retail brands.
Logistics
Driver apps, delivery tracking, and field service management for logistics teams.
Loyalty programs
Points, rewards, and referral programs built for mobile-first engagement.
Fintech
Banking, payments, and lending apps with PCI-DSS compliance.
Legal
Client intake apps and field tools for law firms.
Podcast App Development
Recording, distribution, and monetization platforms for podcast creators.
FemTech
Women's health tracking, fertility, and maternal care digital products.
Smart TV App Development
tvOS, Android TV, and Roku apps for streaming platforms, content networks, and OTT products.
