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Mobile app development: use case first, technology second

We do not start from "we want an app". We start from "what must the user be able to do in fewer than 3 taps". The choice between native, hybrid or PWA comes after - and depends on that answer, not on trends or fashions.

App technologies

React Native Flutter Swift Kotlin PWA
iOS
App Store ready
Android
Google Play ready

APPS BUILT FOR:

Accommodation Restaurants Freelance professionals SMEs
iOS
App Store ready
Android
Google Play ready
PWA
no installation
100%
in-house development

How we develop an app in 6 phases

From use case to live app on the stores. Each phase produces something concrete that you can see, test and validate.

1

Use case analysis and UX research

Who uses the app, where, when and why. How many times a day, for how long, with what connection. This analysis determines everything: the technology chosen, the navigation structure, the number of screens. An app used 5 minutes a day is designed very differently from one used for 8 consecutive hours.

2

Reasoned technology choice

Native, hybrid or PWA? The choice is made after the analysis, not before. We explain the real trade-offs in terms of cost, performance and maintenance - not the solution that suits us best to develop. If a PWA solves your problem, we'll tell you.

3

Interactive prototype

A clickable wireframe of all main flows, testable on a real smartphone before writing a single line of code. You test it, your end users test it. Navigation problems that emerge here cost 10 times less to fix than those found after development.

4

Sprint development with biweekly demos

2-week sprints: each sprint delivers working screens in a test environment (TestFlight for iOS, Firebase for Android). You do not wait for go-live day to see the app - you use and test it throughout the entire development process.

5

Testing on real devices and publication

Testing on a representative range of devices (iPhone SE, 13, 15; entry-level and flagship Android). Performance and battery optimisation. Then full management of publication on the App Store and Google Play - graphic assets, app listing, submission for review.

6

Post-launch updates and analytics

Apps are not "delivered" - they evolve. iOS and Android updates require ongoing maintenance. We install analytics to understand which screens users actually use. Data drives the next iterations - not preferences.

Native, hybrid or PWA: how we choose

The wrong technology choice is the main reason app projects go over budget or get abandoned. Our rule: simpler is better, if it solves the problem.

PWA

Progressive Web App

Runs in the browser, can be "installed" on the home screen. No store publication required. Lower cost, instant updates.

Ideal for: internal business portals, operational dashboards, apps with occasional use.

Hybrid ★

React Native / Flutter

A single codebase for iOS and Android. Performance close to native for the majority of use cases. Access to device features.

Ideal for: most business apps, B2C apps, apps with push notifications, integration with management systems.

The most common choice for SMEs

Native

Swift (iOS) + Kotlin (Android)

Maximum performance and full hardware access. Two separate codebases - double the development and maintenance costs.

Ideal for: high-camera-use apps, augmented reality, real-time processing, gaming.

How it integrates with other services

An app is not an island. Its real value lies in integration with business systems - management software, CRM, website. Having the same team develop all three eliminates integration problems at the root.

  • Bespoke software and management systems The app becomes the mobile frontend of your management system. Bookings, orders, operational data - synchronised in real time with Alberigo, Web Restaurant, Nexo CRM.
  • Website App and website share the same backend and the same data. The customer books via the app, the restaurant manager handles it via the website - same database, no double data entry.
  • CRM Interactions within the app (orders, bookings, support) automatically feed the CRM - complete customer history, visible to the sales team.

Tools and technologies

A consolidated stack across a portfolio of apps in production.

React Native
Hybrid apps
Flutter
High-performance UI
Swift
Native iOS apps
Kotlin
Native Android apps
Firebase
Backend and notifications
Figma
Design and prototype

Examples of our work

Case study 1

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Case study 2

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→ Request from the sales team: name, role, company and photo.

Sectors where we develop apps

Each sector has different users with different digital habits. Knowing the sector helps make the right choices.

Frequently asked questions about app development

The most common questions before starting an app project.

It depends on the use case. A native app is more performant and accesses the device's hardware better, but requires two separate codebases - higher costs. A hybrid app (React Native, Flutter) uses a single codebase for iOS and Android - more cost-effective, suitable for most business use cases. A PWA does not require installation and is the right choice for simple use cases. We tell you clearly at the initial analysis stage.

A PWA or a simple hybrid app starts from approximately €8,000–15,000. An app with advanced features (in-app payments, geolocation, offline synchronisation) is typically between €20,000 and €50,000. A native app with separate iOS and Android development can exceed €60,000. The range depends significantly on backend complexity. After the initial analysis we will provide you with a precise quote.

We manage the entire publication process: preparation of graphic assets required by the stores, compilation of app listings, submission for Apple and Google review. Average times: Google Play 1–3 days, App Store Apple 1–5 days. We also manage subsequent updates - every change must be resubmitted for approval.

Yes, and it is one of the strengths of our approach. Because we also develop management software and websites, we are able to build the integration between the app and your existing systems - whether they are ours (Alberigo, Nexo CRM, Web Booking) or third-party systems with available APIs. The app becomes the mobile frontend of your system, not an isolated tool.

Free analysis of your app use case

A 30-minute call. We tell you which technology makes sense for your needs, a rough cost estimate and what to expect in the first 6 months after launch.