Softment

Mobile Development

Cross Platform Mobile App Development

We build cross-platform mobile apps that feel native and remain maintainable. The signed proposal defines repository access, architecture deliverables, and release support.

First step1–2 week opportunity sprint
Entry engagement$3k–$5k USD

Overview

What this service is

This service helps you ship iOS and Android from one codebase using Flutter or React Native—chosen based on your UI needs, native constraints, and delivery goals.

We build a maintainable foundation (project structure, data flow, environments, and build setup) so you can release confidently instead of fighting last-minute platform issues.

You receive a documented handoff with clear patterns for adding features and keeping performance stable over time.

Benefits

What you get

Shorter time-to-market

Shared code and reusable UI reduce build time while keeping quality consistent.

Lower long-term maintenance cost

Fewer duplicated features and fewer platform drift issues after launch.

Consistent product behaviour

Same edge-case handling, same UX decisions, and fewer platform-specific surprises.

Native escape hatches when required

We integrate platform modules for camera, maps, payments, and hardware capabilities cleanly.

Better release discipline

Environment separation and build setup to keep dev/staging/prod stable.

Handoff that your team can run with

Clear docs, setup steps, and conventions so shipping doesn’t depend on us forever.

Features

What we deliver

Stack recommendation (Flutter vs RN)

We choose based on UI needs, native constraints, team familiarity, and release targets.

Reusable design system components

Buttons, inputs, cards, lists, and navigation patterns implemented for consistent iteration speed.

API and auth integration

Typed clients, session-safe flows, and robust error handling so the app behaves well in the wild.

Offline-ready patterns (optional)

Local storage, sync, and conflict-safe updates when connectivity is unreliable.

Analytics + crash reporting baseline

Visibility into stability and key user journeys before and after launch.

Release support and store checklist

Signing, build config, and submission guidance to avoid last-minute production blockers.

Process

How we work

1
1–3 days

Fit assessment

We identify the best cross-platform approach and scope risks early (native modules, performance constraints).

2
1–4 days

Foundation

We set up navigation, data boundaries, and environments so feature work stays consistent.

3
2–6 weeks

Feature milestones

We deliver in slices with demos and acceptance checks—no big-bang surprises at the end.

4
2–5 days

Quality pass

Device checks, crash handling, and edge-case tightening so the app behaves in real usage.

5
1–2 days

Launch prep

Build and submission guidance plus a handoff doc so your team can keep releasing.

Tech Stack

Technologies we use

Core

FlutterReact NativeTypeScriptDart

Tools

Firebase / SupabaseREST / GraphQLSQLite (offline)Sentry / Crashlytics

Services

CI buildsApp Store / Play Store tooling

Use Cases

Who this is for

Startup MVPs

Validate quickly with a build you can extend after traction—without rewriting the app later.

Operational business apps

Dashboards, approvals, field forms, and role-based flows built for day-to-day use.

Booking and marketplace products

User onboarding, listing flows, checkout-like journeys, and status updates with stable data flow.

Modernising legacy mobile apps

Incremental rebuild strategy to improve maintainability without pausing your roadmap.

Teams with shared web + mobile contracts

Align types and API boundaries so web and mobile move together instead of drifting.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

It depends. Flutter excels at consistent UI and fast visual iteration. React Native fits well when you already use React/TypeScript heavily. We recommend based on constraints, not hype.

Yes. We handle common native SDKs and plan bridging work early so it doesn’t derail the timeline.

Yes when done well. We focus on interaction details, performance, and platform-specific expectations to avoid a ‘web-in-an-app’ feel.

We can. Many teams start with a scoped build, then continue with maintenance or iterative feature sprints.

Regional

Delivery considerations for your region

Data and risk discovery (United Kingdom)

Privacy, security, residency, and regulatory requirements differ by workflow. We document the applicable data flows, roles, retention needs, and control owners before recommending an architecture.

The resulting proposal lists the controls and evidence that are actually in scope. It is not a generic compliance, certification, or legal-assurance promise.

  • Map data sources, destinations, roles, and sensitive fields
  • Record access, retention, logging, and deletion requirements
  • Identify required security or procurement evidence before contracting
  • Use an NDA or DPA only when the parties mutually execute it

Working model (United Kingdom)

Exact live-overlap hours, response expectations, meeting windows, and escalation contacts are confirmed in the proposal for each engagement.

Written decisions, scoped milestones, and asynchronous updates reduce unnecessary meetings without implying an unagreed service level.

  • Proposal-specific overlap and meeting windows
  • Named owners for decisions and blockers
  • Written scope, assumptions, and change decisions
  • Milestone cadence agreed before kickoff

Commercial setup (United Kingdom)

The contracting entity, proposal currency, invoicing cadence, payment terms, intellectual-property terms, and required vendor documents are agreed before work begins.

The Opportunity Sprint can establish the evidence needed to scope a production pilot; it does not pre-commit either party to a rollout.

  • Contracting entity and currency confirmed in writing
  • Milestones and acceptance criteria defined in the proposal
  • Vendor-document requirements identified before signature
  • Scope changes require an explicit written decision

Delivery controls (United Kingdom)

Testing, observability, release, security, and handover controls are selected for the actual system risk rather than promised as a generic bundle.

Acceptance measures and production responsibilities are recorded before implementation so both teams know what evidence will support release.

  • Risk-based testing and acceptance measures
  • Release, rollback, and observability responsibilities
  • Security controls tied to the agreed threat model
  • Handover artifacts defined in the signed scope
Ready to start?

Not sure Flutter vs React Native?

Tell us your requirements and we’ll recommend the best cross-platform approach before you commit.

Decision guidance included with scope mapping.