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Mobile app development that people actually keep on their phone.

A mobile app only earns its place on someone's phone if it's fast, doesn't drain data, and works even when the signal drops. We build Android and iOS apps with that reality in mind, not a copy-paste of your website squeezed into a smaller screen.

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Do I need an app, or is a website enough?

A website is usually the right place to start. An app makes sense once your customers are using your business often enough that they'd rather tap an icon than open a browser — think delivery, bookings, loyalty programs, or anything used daily. If you're not sure, tell us what you're trying to achieve and we'll tell you honestly whether an app is worth the investment yet.

What's included

  • Native Android (Kotlin/Java) or cross-platform Flutter/React Native
  • iOS apps for businesses that need Apple App Store presence
  • Offline-friendly design for patchy connectivity
  • Push notifications, in-app M-Pesa & card payments
  • Admin dashboard to manage users, orders and content
  • Play Store & App Store submission handled for you
// how it works

Our process, step by step

Step 1

Discovery call

We talk through what the app needs to do and who will use it — customers, staff, or both.

Step 2

Design

We map out the screens and user flow so the app is simple to use, even for first-time smartphone users.

Step 3

Build

We build the app, including the admin dashboard you'll use to manage what's inside it.

Step 4

Launch & support

We submit the app to the Play Store and/or App Store and stay on to fix issues and add features.

// android · ios · kenya

Mobile app development for Nairobi and nationwide teams

We ship Android-first products that survive real Kenyan networks, with iOS and cross-platform options when your audience and budget justify them.

What we clarify before coding

User roles, offline requirements, push notifications, store accounts, analytics and payment flows. CBD and Nairobi field teams often need GPS, photo capture and sync queues — we design for those constraints up front.

Typical stack

Kotlin/Java or Flutter for Android-led MVPs; Swift/Flutter for iOS; secure REST/GraphQL backends; Firebase or custom auth; optional WhatsApp deep links and M-Pesa for in-app payments.

Delivery process

Prototype → MVP → pilot → store release → hypercare. You get source ownership, admin tooling and a release checklist for Google Play / App Store.

Ballpark pricing

  • Focused MVP (one platform, core flows): often KES 350,000–900,000
  • Dual-platform or complex offline sync: KES 900,000–2,500,000+
  • Retainer for releases and store compliance: scoped monthly

Related proof

See Android field ops, CBD checkout, SACCO member app and mobile guides on the blog.

// common questions

Mobile App Development — frequently asked questions

Native apps are built specifically for one platform (Android or iOS) and tend to run slightly smoother. Cross-platform apps, built with tools like Flutter, work on both platforms from one codebase, which is usually faster and more affordable. We'll recommend the right approach for your budget and goals.
A straightforward single-platform app usually takes 4-8 weeks. Apps for both Android and iOS, or with more complex features, can take 8-14 weeks.
Yes, where it makes sense we design apps to store data locally and sync once a connection is available, so the app doesn't become unusable on a weak signal.
A single-platform Android app typically starts from around KES 180,000, while cross-platform Android and iOS apps built with Flutter start from KES 280,000. The exact app development cost depends on features, integrations like M-Pesa, and whether you need an admin dashboard.
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Ready to talk about mobile app development?

Tell us what you're trying to solve and we'll recommend the smallest build that actually works — then show you how it grows from there.