FAQs

Begin with a clear problem statement and measurable goals. Validate your idea with market research, then outline scope, budget, and timeline. A discovery workshop or free consultation with Appelian helps turn those inputs into a practical roadmap, risk-mitigation plan, and cost estimate so you can launch with confidence.

You can create a minimum viable product on your own using cross-platform frameworks such as React Native or Flutter. However, production-ready apps usually require specialist design, QA, and DevOps skills. Many founders start solo and later partner with an agency like Appelian to strengthen the codebase, refine UX, and scale securely.

Typical stacks include React Native or Flutter for cross-platform UIs, Swift and Kotlin for fully native iOS or Android, and Node.js, .NET, or Java Spring Boot for back-end APIs. Appelian selects the stack that best matches your performance, budget, and roadmap requirements.

The best partner combines domain expertise, transparent pricing, and a proven launch record. Appelian has delivered 80+ estimations, 560+ innovative features, and over 7,600 engineering hours while saving clients more than US $2.4 million through accurate forecasts—evidence of measurable value.

Professional builds typically start at US $30,000–50,000 for a cross-platform MVP and can exceed US $250,000 for enterprise-scale solutions. Appelian provides an initial ballpark figure within 72 hours, followed by a detailed line-item quotation so stakeholders know exactly what they're paying for.

For most businesses, cross-platform development with React Native balances speed, cost, and near-native performance; it is Appelian's speciality when turning established web products into mobile experiences. Native development in Swift or Kotlin remains optimal for apps requiring platform-specific capabilities or maximum performance.

React Native is used to build mobile applications for iOS and Android using a shared codebase written in JavaScript or TypeScript. It allows faster development and reduces maintenance costs, while still delivering near-native performance and appearance.

Yes. React is a JavaScript library for building web interfaces, while React Native is a framework for building mobile apps. Both share core concepts (like components and hooks), but React Native renders to native UI components instead of HTML and CSS.

React Native is best suited for cross-platform mobile apps that need to be developed quickly and efficiently without sacrificing user experience. It's a strong choice for startups, MVPs, and long-term projects where performance and scalability are important.

React Native continues to be a valuable technology in 2025. It's mature, actively maintained by Meta, and widely adopted by companies looking to build mobile apps with shared codebases. Its ecosystem is stable, and the framework continues to evolve in performance and developer experience.

React Native is a good framework for most mobile development needs. It offers a balance of performance, speed, and cost-effectiveness. While it may not be ideal for apps that require extremely complex native integrations, it works well for the majority of business and consumer applications.

No, Flutter is not a no-code platform. It's a full-fledged software development toolkit that requires writing code in Dart. Flutter is known for its performance and flexibility but is meant for developers who are comfortable writing and managing source code.

No, you can't export source code from Bubble. Bubble is a no-code platform that doesn't provide access to the underlying codebase. If you've built your MVP on Bubble and now need to move to a custom mobile app, Appelian can help you rebuild and improve it with full code ownership.

Bubble allows you to export your data either through CSV files or by using API endpoints. This makes it possible to migrate your content and user data to a custom-built mobile or web application when you're ready to scale beyond Bubble's limitations.

Yes, Realm can be bundled with your React Native app to provide a high-performance local database. It supports offline data access and is especially useful for applications that require complex data handling or need to work without constant internet connectivity.

To set up Fastlane with React Native, you typically configure it within the iOS and Android folders of your project to handle tasks like building, signing, and deploying your app. Once set up, Fastlane automates much of the deployment process, saving time and reducing the chance of manual errors. Appelian supports full CI/CD integration, including Fastlane, to streamline mobile app delivery.