Custom Mobile App Development Services at itCraft

Mobile apps are becoming a core of business for many companies and startups. That’s because their potential clients are interested in mobile solutions and looking for convenient ways to fulfill their daily goals and needs. A great example is the e-commerce sector, where each year traffic moves from web to mobile applications. Some innovative services like telemedicine have moved entirely into the digital environment to offer people what they need no matter where they are.

Having a mobile application can also help your business cut costs of some operations and grow revenue by reaching new markets. If you still don’t have an app, we recommend researching your current pool of clients and finding out how you can solve their problems. Many times, this can be done with a mobile app.

It’s not that easy to answer that question. Everything depends on app requirements, your budget and required release date. Usually, you will need two mobile apps – for Android and iOS. Native apps are the most advanced software products, but then mobile app development takes more time. Also, having two separate teams can cause delays when one encounters more difficulties or takes longer to code a module. Still, native mobile apps deliver exquisite experience and can use hardware modules like GPS or camera to offer better features.

Cross-platform mobile app development, on the other hand, helps to save time and money, although it is not 50% cheaper as some people claim. It requires only one app developer team to create both apps and allows us to introduce changes simultaneously to Android and iOS versions. But it might be limited in some aspects.

The best way to decide which technology should be used in your project is to consult your app development needs and ask us for recommendations. We will be able to give you advice based on their previous experience.

There is no way to estimate the cost of software development without knowing the scope of the project. We can share our opinion on the budget you need to secure based on our finished projects, but we approach each client individually and the price always differs. What are the main factors that shape it? That would be:

• The number of apps and other products you require
• The advancement of functionalities you want us to develop
• What you already have (e.g., is there a back-end or do we need to build everything from scratch?)
• The technology you pick which can determine the size of the team
• Do you need a whole dedicated team, or you have someone on your side and looking for a team extension?

And many more. You can find cost estimation examples in our “Pricing” tab, where we analyze a couple of factors that can influence the final cost.

Don’t settle for the first or the cheapest company you stumble upon! Hiring an app developer can be quite expensive, but a higher price usually indicates quality and professionalism. If you want to save some money, we recommend outsourcing one of the offshore development companies.

To find out if a company you want to hire as your app developer can be suitable for your business, you should start with online research. Check out their website and social media, browse portfolio and reviews. This will help you form the first impression and decide if you want to contact this particular software house.

Don’t hesitate to contact a company you are interested in. They will explain their offer and tell you more details about their work. If everything clicks – you have your mobile app development dream team!

We always suggest picking a Time and Materials payment model as it gives the product owner more flexibility and is perfect for Agile Scrum projects. 

In the Time and Materials model, the client only pays for the resources that the team will use to work on the mobile application. It’s the best option when we want to be able to change something mid-project, or we can’t predict how long it will last. Usually, it is based on an hourly rate that is calculated with multiple factors in mind.

Pick one that suits your project best or ask your software development company about both options and their cost.

It merely means hiring a mobile app development team from another location, usually from the country with lower hourly rates. Outsourcing the development of apps means you can save money because you don’t need to hire your own team. 

What’s worth mentioning is that outsourcing to Europe can be highly beneficial as we hire really skilled specialists. Saving money means you can employ a bigger team for faster results or invest in other areas of your business. We definitely recommend outsourcing and most of our clients work with us as their offshore team extension!

That depends. A web app or desktop app can complement your mobile app and allow your customers to access your products or services in many ways. It’s convenient and helps to raise brand awareness. You might also need sets of apps for different client groups – for example, in telemedicine, we often create a mobile app for patients and a separate web app for doctors.

A website, on the other hand, is a great promotional tool. You can use it for search engine optimization, so when people google your brand, they will find it. It is also a great way to conduct content marketing activities, like writing a blog. Your webpage will be perfect for displaying customer reviews and third party articles about your mobile app. If you feel like you need it, ask your software house about it.