GSoft Consulting
Mobile Apps

One codebase.
Two native apps.

Cross-platform iOS and Android apps built with React Native and Expo. Pixel-perfect on both platforms — without the web-view compromise or the cost of two separate teams.

iOS + Android
Both platforms, one team
OTA updates
Push fixes without store review
6–10 wks
Average delivery timeline
90 days
Post-launch support included

The problem

Two native apps means two codebases, two teams, two release schedules, and bugs that only appear on one platform. Most startups can't afford that — and shouldn't have to.

Our approach

React Native with Expo lets us share 90% of the codebase while delivering platform-native UX. One team owns both apps, ships both simultaneously, and fixes a bug once.

The result

A consistent product experience on iOS and Android, delivered in half the time, at half the ongoing maintenance cost — with OTA updates so you can ship fixes without waiting on Apple.

What's Included

App store ready
from day one.

Every engagement includes everything needed to launch on both stores — not just the UI layer.

iOS & Android apps

Published to App Store & Google Play

Shared business logic

One codebase, zero duplication

Push notifications

Expo Notifications, deep links

Auth & secure storage

Biometric, OAuth2, Keychain

API integration

REST / GraphQL, offline sync

CI/CD for mobile

EAS Build, TestFlight, Play Console

Security hardening

Certificate pinning, data encryption

Analytics & crash reporting

Sentry, Amplitude, or Firebase

3 months post-launch support

Bug fixes, store updates, guidance

Our Process

From concept to
app stores in 11 weeks.

You can install and use the actual app on your device from week 3 onwards — not a simulator, not a prototype.

01Week 1

Discovery & UX Scoping

We map your user flows, define the feature set, and align on the native UX patterns that feel right for each platform. We leave with a defined scope and a Figma prototype for the core flows.

Deliverables

  • User flow diagrams
  • Figma prototype (core flows)
  • API contract
  • Project timeline
02Week 2–3

Design & Setup

Full Figma designs for iOS and Android (same content, platform-appropriate interactions). Engineers set up the Expo project, CI/CD, and backend connectivity in parallel.

Deliverables

  • Figma designs (iOS + Android)
  • Expo project scaffold
  • EAS Build pipeline
  • Backend API setup
03Week 3–8

Feature Development

Iterative sprints with a TestFlight / Play Console build every Friday. You can install the actual app on your device and give feedback in real time — not on a browser simulator.

Deliverables

  • Auth + onboarding flow
  • Core feature set
  • Push notifications
  • Offline data layer
04Week 8–10

QA & Platform Review

Device testing across popular iOS and Android models, performance profiling, accessibility audit, and preparing App Store / Play Store submissions with all required assets.

Deliverables

  • Device compatibility report
  • Performance audit
  • Store screenshots & metadata
  • App Store / Play Store submission
05Week 10–11

Launch & Handover

App goes live. OTA update pipeline is configured so you can push JS-layer fixes without a full app store review cycle. Full documentation and 90-day support included.

Deliverables

  • App store launch
  • OTA update pipeline (EAS Update)
  • Runbook & documentation
  • 90-day support period
Tech Stack

Modern React Native,
not legacy Expo.

We always target the latest stable React Native and Expo SDK. No legacy workarounds, no outdated patterns.

Mobile
React Native 0.76Expo SDK 52TypeScriptReact NavigationReanimated 3
State
ZustandTanStack QueryMMKVAsyncStorage
Backend
Node.jsREST / GraphQLWebSocketsFirebase (optional)
DevOps
EAS BuildEAS Update (OTA)GitHub ActionsTestFlightPlay Console
Quality
JestMaestro (E2E)SentryDetox (optional)
Specialisations

Two ways we
approach mobile.

01

One codebase. Two native apps.

React Native Apps

We build cross-platform mobile apps with React Native that feel native — not like a website wrapped in an app shell. The same engineers own the iOS and Android experience, keeping behaviour consistent and the codebase lean.

  • React Native + Expo SDK — latest stable
  • Platform-specific UI polish (HIG & Material)
  • Native modules when JavaScript isn't enough
  • Expo EAS Build for reliable CI/CD
  • OTA updates via EAS Update (no store wait)
02

Share logic. Own the experience.

Cross-Platform Architecture

The biggest cost in mobile isn't writing code twice — it's maintaining two separate teams with diverging products. We architect for maximum code sharing without sacrificing the native feel that users on each platform expect.

  • Shared business logic, API layer, and state
  • Platform-specific navigation patterns
  • Dark mode, dynamic fonts, and notch handling
  • Accessibility on iOS (VoiceOver) and Android (TalkBack)
  • Gradual migration from web or native apps
Who It's For

Built for teams
building for mobile.

Mobile-First Startups

Your product lives on mobile — and you need an app that feels like it was designed by people who use iPhones and Android phones every day, not developers who treat mobile as an afterthought.

  • Core product experience is on mobile
  • Need iOS and Android from day one
  • Want to ship fast without compromising quality

Web Products Going Mobile

You have a successful web product and want to extend to mobile without hiring a separate iOS / Android team. We build the mobile app against your existing API.

  • Existing web product with an API
  • Users requesting native app
  • Want to avoid two separate mobile teams

Enterprises Mobilising Workflows

Internal tools, field service apps, or B2B platforms that need to work on mobile — often offline, often with complex integrations. We build for enterprise reliability.

  • Field workers who need offline access
  • Existing enterprise systems to integrate
  • Needs MDM / enterprise distribution
FAQ

Common
questions.

Can't find what you're looking for?

Ask us directly
Why React Native instead of native Swift / Kotlin?
For most product teams, React Native is the right choice: one codebase, one team, and 90–95% of the native experience — at roughly half the cost. We use native modules when React Native can't match the native capability (camera pipelines, Bluetooth, ARKit, etc.). If your product's core value proposition is deep platform integration (real-time AR, complex animations, games), we'll tell you upfront and recommend native.
What's the difference between Expo and bare React Native?
Expo is our default for new projects — it speeds up setup, gives us OTA updates via EAS Update, and handles the app store submission tooling. We use the 'managed workflow' for most apps and eject to 'bare workflow' only when we need native modules not supported by Expo. This is a technical decision we make during discovery based on your feature requirements.
Can you push updates without going through the App Store?
Yes — for JavaScript layer changes. Expo's EAS Update lets us push bug fixes, content changes, and non-native feature updates directly to users' devices without waiting for Apple or Google review (which can take 1–7 days). Native module changes and app binary updates still require a store submission. We configure the OTA pipeline during setup so you can use it from day one.
How do you handle offline functionality?
We design the offline strategy during discovery. For most apps, we implement: local-first data with MMKV or SQLite, TanStack Query for server-state sync, and optimistic updates with conflict resolution. For offline-critical apps (field tools, logistics), we design a more complete sync architecture with full conflict handling.
Do you handle App Store and Play Store submission?
Yes — we handle the entire submission process including screenshots, app metadata, privacy labels, export compliance, and responding to review rejections. First-time submissions require you to have a developer account on both platforms (Apple Developer Program: $99/year, Google Play: $25 one-time). We guide you through setup if you don't have one.
Can you add mobile to an existing web product?
Absolutely. We start by auditing your existing web API — checking for mobile-specific needs like pagination optimised for smaller screens, push notification endpoints, and authentication flows that work on mobile. We then build the React Native app against your existing backend, adding mobile-specific endpoints only where needed.
Ready to start?

Let's build your
mobile app together.

Tell us about your project. We'll get back within 24 hours with a clear scope, timeline, and transparent pricing.