App development

Mobile app development company

We design, build and launch Android and iOS apps, and we publish our own apps on Google Play, so we know what it takes to ship and keep an app healthy.

All services
  • React Native
  • Expo
  • Flutter
  • Kotlin
  • Swift
  • TypeScript

Overview

App Development, explained.

Mobile app development covers everything from product design and the app itself to the backend, the store listing and the updates that follow. A successful app is fast, reliable on cheap phones and flaky networks, accessible, and easy to keep improving after launch.

theBlume builds native and cross-platform apps. For most products we use React Native with Expo or Flutter to ship Android and iOS from one codebase without compromising the feel of each platform, and we go native where performance or platform features demand it.

We also bring AI into mobile apps: on-device recognition, smart search, assistants and personalisation, designed to protect privacy and battery life.

Performance and reliability are designed in from the start: offline support where users need it, careful handling of slow networks, and attention to app size and battery use on lower-end devices.

What we deliver

App Development services we deliver.

  • Android app development

    Apps built for the wide range of Android devices, published and maintained on Google Play.

  • iOS app development

    iPhone and iPad apps that follow Apple’s design and review guidelines, ready for the App Store.

  • Cross-platform apps

    One React Native or Flutter codebase for both platforms, cutting cost and time to market.

  • App backends & APIs

    Authentication, databases, sync, notifications and admin panels that power the app.

  • AI features in apps

    On-device ML, receipt and document scanning, smart search and in-app assistants.

  • Launch & maintenance

    Store listings, release management, crash monitoring, OS updates and new features after launch.

Use cases

Where it creates real value.

  • Consumer & social

    Community apps with feeds, voting, moderation and notifications, built to stay fast as users grow.

  • FinTech

    Expense, budgeting and payments companion apps with secure sign-in and offline-first data.

  • Education

    Learning apps with course playback, quizzes, progress tracking and reminders.

  • Field services & logistics

    Apps for drivers and technicians with job lists, photo capture, signatures and offline sync.

How we deliver

A clear path from idea to launch.

  1. Product & UX design

    User flows, wireframes and a clickable prototype tested with real users before development begins.

  2. Iterative build

    Two-week sprints with installable test builds, so you use the app on your own phone from early on.

  3. Quality & store readiness

    Automated tests, device testing, performance checks, privacy declarations and store assets.

  4. Launch & grow

    Staged rollout, crash and analytics monitoring, then a roadmap of improvements based on real usage.

What you receive

  • Clickable prototype and design files
  • Android and iOS apps, from one codebase where it fits
  • Backend, admin panel and push notifications
  • Store listings and release management
  • Crash reporting and analytics set up from day one

Technology

Tools we build with.

  • React Native
  • Expo
  • Flutter
  • Kotlin
  • Swift
  • TypeScript
  • SQLite
  • Firebase
  • Google Play
  • App Store

We publish our own apps

welikethisone, our community social app, is live on Google Play, and Fairly, our shared-expense tracker built for Android and iOS from one codebase, is on its way. Both are designed, engineered and maintained by our team.

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App Development FAQ

Common questions.

Answers to what clients ask most about our app development services.

Yes. We usually build one cross-platform codebase with React Native or Flutter that ships to both stores, and use native Kotlin or Swift where a feature or performance target requires it.

Yes. We prepare store listings, screenshots, privacy and data-safety declarations, handle review feedback and manage releases. We already publish our own apps on Google Play.

Yes. We add features such as on-device text recognition, smart search, recommendations and assistants, choosing on-device processing when privacy, offline use or speed matter.

Yes. Apps need regular updates for new OS versions, devices and store policies. We offer ongoing maintenance, monitoring and feature development.

A focused first version usually takes a few months from design to store launch, depending on features, integrations and store review. We plan releases so you can launch a smaller version early and grow it with real user feedback.

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Let’s talk

Let’s make your idea bloom.

Tell us what you’re building. We’ll get back to you with clear next steps.