Cross-platform apps
One Flutter or React Native codebase for iOS and Android with near-native performance — usually the fastest, most cost-effective way into both stores.
Mobile app development company in ChennaiApps people keep on their home screen.
We design, build and launch iOS and Android apps for startups and established businesses — from a focused first version to a platform serving thousands of users — with the backend, admin panel and store submission handled.
- First release
- Typically 8–16 weeks
- Platforms
- iOS and Android from one codebase, or fully native
- Built with
- Flutter, React Native, Swift, Kotlin
- You receive
- Source code, store accounts in your name, 30-day warranty
(01) Overview
A good app earns its place on a crowded home screen by doing one job brilliantly. We help you find that job, design around it, and ship something people open again tomorrow.
Many app projects fail long before launch: scope balloons, the backend is an afterthought, or the app runs on the developer’s phone but stutters on a ₹12,000 Android handset. We plan the first release around the few features that prove value, and test on the devices your customers actually carry.
You get a production-grade app with analytics, crash reporting and push notifications wired in, an admin panel your team can run, and a clear roadmap for what comes next.
(02) What we build
Everything an app needs to succeed in the stores.
The app on the phone is only part of the product. We build the whole system behind it.
Native iOS apps
SwiftUI apps that make full use of Apple frameworks when performance or deep device integration matters most.
Native Android apps
Jetpack Compose apps tuned for the huge range of Android devices, screen sizes and network conditions in India.
MVPs for startups
A tightly scoped first version in 8–12 weeks, built to validate the idea with real users and to show investors.
Backend, APIs & admin panels
Secure APIs, databases, authentication and a web admin panel so your team can manage users, content and orders.
Payments & integrations
Razorpay and UPI, maps and location, SMS/OTP login, WhatsApp notifications, and connections to your ERP or CRM.
App Store & Play Store launch
Store listings, screenshots, privacy disclosures, review-guideline checks and release management, in accounts you own.
App rescue & modernisation
Taking over stalled or unstable apps: a code audit, crash fixes, performance work and a path back to steady releases.
(03) How it works
From idea to the app stores.
You’ll have a working build on your own phone within the first few sprints, and a new one every two weeks after that.
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011–2 weeks
Product workshop
User journeys, feature priorities and technical architecture, ending in a fixed-scope first release and an itemised estimate.
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022–3 weeks
UX & prototype
Wireframes, visual design and a clickable prototype you can put in front of real users before development starts.
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036–10 weeks
Sprints & beta
Two-week sprints with TestFlight and Play Console test builds after each, so you use the app as it grows.
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04Ongoing
Launch & iterate
Store submission, launch monitoring, crash and analytics reviews, then a roadmap for version two.
(04) Technology
The right tool for each kind of app.
We recommend cross-platform for most business apps and go native when the product genuinely needs it.
- Cross-platform
- FlutterDartReact NativeExpo
- Native
- SwiftSwiftUIKotlinJetpack Compose
- Backend
- Node.jsPythonFirebasePostgreSQLGraphQL
- Services
- RazorpayGoogle MapsFirebase Cloud MessagingApple Push Notifications
- Quality
- CrashlyticsTestFlightPlay Console testingReal-device QA
(05) Who it’s for
Apps for businesses and bold ideas.
From customer-facing apps that drive repeat purchases to internal tools that save hours every day.
- 01
Retail & ecommerce
Loyalty, catalogue and ordering apps that bring customers back without paying for every visit.
- 02
Healthcare
Appointment booking, reminders and patient communication designed with data privacy at the core.
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Logistics & field teams
Driver and technician apps with live tracking, photos, signatures and offline mode.
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Education
Learning apps and parent–school communication that work reliably on modest phones.
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Services & bookings
Salons, fitness studios, home services and clinics taking bookings and payments in-app.
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Startups
MVPs, investor demos and version-two rebuilds by a team that has shipped to both stores.
(06) Buyer’s guide
What to know before building an app in India
Five decisions that shape your budget, your timeline and whether the app succeeds.
One platform or both?
Android runs on the large majority of smartphones in India, so many consumer apps launch there first. If your customers are premium consumers or businesses, iOS matters more than raw market share suggests. Cross-platform frameworks such as Flutter let you launch on both for roughly the cost of one native app.
Native or cross-platform?
For most business apps, Flutter or React Native deliver excellent performance with one team and one codebase. Native Swift or Kotlin still makes sense for apps with heavy graphics, complex background processing or deep hardware integration.
Budget for the backend and admin panel
The part on the phone is often less than half the work. Accounts, data, notifications, payments and the admin panel your team uses all live on the server, and they need the same care as the app itself.
Plan for life after launch
Set aside roughly 15–20% of the initial build cost each year for maintenance, operating-system updates and store policy changes. Apple’s developer programme costs US$99 a year; Google Play charges a one-time US$25 registration fee.
What it costs
In India, a focused first version typically costs ₹3–8 lakh, while apps with payments, multiple user roles and integrations commonly run ₹8–20 lakh. Our app development cost guide breaks the numbers down.
(07) Related guides
Read this before you get quotes.
Practical guides from our team on budgets, technology choices and planning, updated for 2027.
Pricing guide6 min read
App development cost in India in 2027: real budgets, no fluff
What simple, mid-sized and complex apps cost to build in India, where the money really goes, and the running costs that start the day you launch.
Tech comparison5 min read
Flutter vs React Native in 2027: how we would choose for your app
Both frameworks can build an excellent app. The better choice depends on your team, your design and what you need from the phone. Here is how to decide.
Startups6 min read
MVP development for Indian startups in 2027: scope, cost and timeline
How to cut an idea down to a first version people will actually use, what that costs in India, and the mistakes that burn a seed round.
(08) FAQ
Questions, answered.
How much does it cost to develop a mobile app in Chennai?
A focused first version typically costs ₹3–8 lakh; apps with payments, several user roles and integrations commonly run ₹8–20 lakh; complex platforms cost more. We send an itemised, fixed-price quote after a product workshop.
How long does it take to build an app?
Most first releases take 8–16 weeks from kickoff to the stores, including design, development, testing and store review. You get test builds on your phone every two weeks along the way.
Should I choose Flutter, React Native or native development?
For most business apps we recommend Flutter or React Native: one codebase, two platforms, lower cost. We choose native Swift or Kotlin when an app needs heavy graphics, intensive background work or deep device integration.
Will you publish the app on the App Store and Google Play?
Yes. We prepare listings, screenshots and privacy disclosures, handle submission and any review feedback, and set up the developer accounts in your company’s name.
Do I own the app’s source code?
Yes. On payment of each milestone the source code, designs and related assets are assigned to you, and repositories, store accounts and cloud services stay in your name.
Can you take over an app built by another developer?
Yes. We start with a code and architecture audit, share an honest report on what to keep and what to fix, stabilise the app, and then continue feature development.
Will you sign an NDA before I share my idea?
Yes. We’re happy to sign a mutual non-disclosure agreement before you share any details, and every team member is bound by confidentiality obligations.