Mobile App Development

iOS & Android apps
built to delight users
and scale fast

We build polished, production-ready mobile applications for iOS and Android, backed by robust Laravel APIs, shipped to the App Store and Google Play, and designed to convert every tap into measurable business value.

Available onApp Store Available onGoogle Play
React Native Native iOS (Swift) Native Android (Kotlin) Laravel API Backend Push Notifications
0+
Apps Shipped to Stores
iOS + And
Both Platforms Covered
from ₦1.2M
Starting Price
8–18wks
MVP to App Store
What We Build

Mobile applications for
every industry & model

A mobile app is not just a smaller website. It is a different product with its own interaction patterns, performance expectations, and store-distribution requirements. We have built mobile apps across a wide range of categories, each requiring its own approach to UX, performance, and backend architecture.

E-Commerce & Marketplace Apps

Buyer and seller mobile apps for product marketplaces, service platforms, and local commerce, with product browsing, cart flows, in-app payments, order tracking, and review systems. Backed by a Laravel API handling inventory and transactions.

React NativePaystackReal-timePush Notifications

Location & Directory Apps

Apps built around location, including business directories, service finders, food delivery, property listings, and hyperlocal commerce, with native map integration, geolocation search, and proximity-based filtering.

GeolocationMaps APIReal-timeBackground Location

Business & Operations Apps

Internal field operations apps, staff management tools, inspection and reporting apps, and B2B portals with offline data capability for low-connectivity environments, background sync, and role-based screens.

Offline SyncRole-BasedPDF ReportsCamera/Scan

Fintech & Wallet Apps

Digital wallets, savings platforms, payment apps, loan management systems, and invoice tools with biometric authentication, transaction history, spending analytics, and PCI-aware payment flows.

BiometricsWallet SystemPaystackStripe

EdTech & Learning Apps

Mobile learning platforms, quiz apps, course delivery tools, and student portals with video streaming, progress tracking, certificate generation, and scheduled push notifications.

Video StreamingOffline DownloadProgress TrackingCertificates

Health & Wellness Apps

Patient booking and appointment apps, telemedicine platforms, medication reminders, and fitness tracking tools with secure health data handling and caregiver portals.

Booking FlowsTelemedicineHealthKitReminders
Choosing Your Platform

React Native, Native iOS,
or Native Android, which?

The platform decision is one of the most important early choices in any mobile app project. Get it wrong and you pay for it in performance, maintenance cost, and developer availability for years. Here is our honest breakdown and the option we recommend for most projects.

Native iOS
Swift · Xcode · Apple only
  • Maximum iOS performance and platform depth
  • Full access to every Apple hardware API
  • Best-in-class SwiftUI animations and transitions
  • Optimal for Apple Watch, iPad, and macOS extensions
Requires a separate Android build if you need both platforms, doubling development cost and timelines.
Best for Apps where the target audience is exclusively iOS users, or where deep Apple platform integration is a primary feature requirement.
Native Android
Kotlin · Android Studio · Android only
  • Maximum Android performance and platform depth
  • Full access to Android hardware APIs
  • Best choice for high-Android markets like Nigeria
  • Deeper Google Play services integration
Requires a separate iOS build for cross-platform reach, with the same cost implication as native iOS.
Best for Apps targeting Nigerian or African markets where Android dominates, or where Android hardware features are core.
System Architecture

How a complete mobile
product is structured

A mobile app is a two-layer product, the client app on the user's device and the API backend on the server. Both layers must be designed with equal care. We architect and deliver both, ensuring they work together as a coherent, scalable system from day one.

Mobile App LayerReact Native Client
React Native 0.74+Expo SDKReact Navigation v6Zustand / Redux ToolkitReact QueryNativeWindReanimated 3Async StorageBiometric authCamera & image pickerFCMDeep linking
API LayerLaravel REST Backend
Laravel 11 REST APISanctum authJSON resourcesAPI versioningRate limitingWebhook processingRedis queuesS3 / R2 storagePush via FCM & APNsPaystack & StripeFilament adminAutomated tests
Infrastructure LayerCloud & DevOps
DigitalOcean / AWSCloudflareMySQL / PostgreSQLRedisR2 / S3 storageLaravel ForgeGitHub ActionsSentryEAS BuildApp Store ConnectGoogle Play ConsoleOTA updates
How We Work

From idea to App Store,
our delivery process

Building a mobile app involves more moving parts than a website: device APIs, App Store review, push infrastructure, offline data, and cross-platform testing. Our process is designed to manage that complexity without slowing you down.

01
Discovery & Product Scoping
Week 1

We map core user journeys, define the MVP feature set, identify third-party integrations, and make the critical platform decision based on your audience, budget, and feature requirements.

User Journey MapFeature Priority MatrixPlatform DecisionTechnical SpecSigned Scope
02
UI/UX Design
Week 2–3

We design every screen in Figma, including loading states, error states, empty states, and edge cases, before any code is written.

All App ScreensOnboarding FlowEmpty & Error StatesHIG ComplianceFigma Prototype
03
API Backend Development
Week 2–6

The Laravel API backend is developed in parallel with design, handling authentication, data models, queues, notifications, and payments before frontend integration begins.

Laravel REST APISanctum AuthPush InfraPayment IntegrationPostman Docs
04
Mobile App Development
Week 4–12

React Native development proceeds screen by screen against the live staging API, including navigation, state, device interactions, notifications, and staging builds for real-device testing.

Sprint BuildsNative Device APIsOffline CapabilityDeep LinkingAnimations
05
QA Across Devices
Week 12–13

We test across common iPhone and Android devices, multiple OS versions, poor network conditions, crashes, memory pressure, and accessibility requirements.

Device MatrixOS CoverageNetwork TestsAccessibilityPerformance Profiling
06
App Store Submission & Launch
Week 13–14

We handle the full submission for both App Store and Google Play, including app signing, screenshots, metadata, privacy compliance, and reviewer feedback until approval.

Apple SubmissionGoogle SubmissionApp SigningStore Metadata90-Day Support
Technology Stack

The tools that power
our mobile builds

Every tool in our mobile stack is selected for stability, community support, and long-term maintainability. We do not use experimental packages on production apps.

Mobile Framework
Core app technology
React Native 0.74+
Cross-platform mobile framework
Core
Expo SDK
Managed workflow, OTA updates, EAS Build
Core
React Navigation v6
Stack, tab, drawer navigation
Navigation
Reanimated 3
60fps native-thread animations
Animations
NativeWind
TailwindCSS for React Native
Styling
State & Data
Managing app and server state
React Query
Server state, caching, sync
State
Zustand
Lightweight global state management
State
Async Storage / MMKV
Persistent local storage
Storage
SQLite / WatermelonDB
Offline-first local DB
Offline
Platform Features
Native device integrations
Firebase Cloud Messaging
Push notifications
Notifications
Expo Camera / Image Picker
Camera and media library access
Native
Face ID / Fingerprint
Biometric authentication
Native
Expo Location / Maps
GPS and background location
Native
API & Payments
Backend connectivity & transactions
Laravel 11 REST API
Versioned, documented, tested
API
Paystack
Nigerian naira in-app payments
Payment
Stripe
International payments & subscriptions
Payment
Cloudflare R2 / AWS S3
Media and file storage
Storage
What You Get

Everything included in
every mobile app build

These are not optional add-ons. They are standard deliverables on every mobile project, from push infrastructure to App Store submission.

iOS + Android (one codebase)

A single React Native codebase that ships to both App Store and Google Play without paying for two separate builds.

Authentication & User Management

Secure login and registration with email/password, OTP, biometric authentication, and silent token refresh in the background.

Push Notification Infrastructure

Full push notification system via Firebase Cloud Messaging and APNs, supporting transactional, scheduled, and segmented campaigns.

Full Laravel API Backend

A production-grade REST API powering authentication, data, payments, file uploads, and business logic, versioned and documented.

In-App Payment Integration

Paystack for Nigerian naira transactions and Stripe for international payments with webhook listeners and a full audit trail.

Offline Capability

Critical data cached locally for use without a network connection, with background sync replaying actions when connectivity returns.

App Store & Google Play Submission

Full submission to both stores including app signing, metadata, screenshots, privacy policy, age ratings, and reviewer feedback.

Filament Admin Dashboard

A full-featured web admin panel for managing users, content, push campaigns, payments, and application data.

OTA Updates

Expo OTA update infrastructure for pushing JavaScript fixes and content updates instantly without waiting for store review cycles.

Full Source Code & Credentials

Complete source code, store credentials, server access, and API keys transferred in full on handover. You own everything.

Pricing

Mobile app packages
by product scale

All mobile projects are scoped and quoted after a free consultation. The ranges below reflect typical project categories and your exact quote will be itemised before any commitment is made.

Idea Validation
MVP App

A focused mobile MVP to validate your product idea and get real users before the full build.

₦1.2M starting from
iOS + Android (React Native)
Up to 8 core screens
Auth (email/password)
Basic Laravel API backend
Push notifications
Single payment gateway
App Store + Google Play submission
30-day post-launch support
Offline capability
Biometric auth
Enterprise & Scale
Enterprise App

Complex apps with real-time features, multi-role systems, heavy integrations, or high-traffic demands.

Custom quoted on scope
React Native or fully native
Real-time features
Multi-tenant or multi-app system
Custom hardware integrations
Advanced analytics dashboard
HealthKit / Google Fit / NFC
Encrypted messaging
Load testing & optimisation
90-day SLA support
Ongoing retainer available
App Store Readiness

We handle every step of
the store submission

App Store submission is not a formality. We know both review processes inside out and handle every requirement so your app ships on time without unexpected delays.

Apple App Store
App Store Connect · TestFlight · Certificates
App signing & provisioning configured correctly for every device target.
Metadata for title, description, keywords, age rating, and localisation.
Screenshots & previews at required resolutions.
Privacy declarations and permission usage strings completed.
TestFlight beta testing during development.
Review guideline compliance to minimise rejection risk.
Rejection handling until approval, at no extra cost.
Google Play Store
Play Console · Internal Testing · APK Signing
APK signing & Play App Signing with secure keystore setup.
Play Console listing with title, descriptions, screenshots, and feature graphic.
Content rating questionnaire for all target territories.
Data safety form declaring what data the app collects and how it is used.
Internal and closed testing tracks for real-device Android testing.
Target API compliance to stay aligned with Google Play policies.
Rejection handling until the app is live.
Proven Outcomes

What our mobile apps
achieve in the wild

Real numbers from mobile applications and mobile-backed platforms we have shipped. A great mobile product is measurable in user retention, transaction volume, and time saved.

0%
Of platform traffic comes from mobile devices across our Nigerian-market builds

Across all i2Medier Nigerian platforms, reinforcing why a dedicated mobile experience is not optional for this market.

0%
Of total transactions processed via mobile app vs desktop on launch month

YBLocal mobile companion showed users immediately preferred the native app experience over the responsive web version.

0hrs
Average Google Play review time on our recent submissions

Our compliance checklist and pre-submission review process has delivered a 100% first-pass approval rate on recent submissions.

Client Reviews

What clients say about
our mobile work

★★★★★

"We had the app on TestFlight within 6 weeks and in users' hands within 10. The attention to offline performance was exactly what we needed. Our field agents work in areas with poor connectivity and the app handles it seamlessly."

Co-founder
YBLocal Platform
★★★★★

"The biometric login and push notification system work flawlessly. Our users actually use the notifications. The UX work they did in the design phase paid for itself ten times over."

Product Lead
Fintech Client, Lagos
★★★★★

"i2Medier handled the entire App Store and Google Play submission process. Both apps were approved first time with no rejections. The admin panel they built alongside the app means our team can run push campaigns and monitor activity without calling a developer."

Founder
EdTech Startup, Abuja
FAQ

Mobile app questions,
answered honestly

Still unsure?

Mobile app questions are rarely simple. Every project is different. Email us and we'll give you a straight, honest answer tailored to your specific situation.

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We build for both. Our primary approach is React Native, which produces a single codebase that runs natively on both iOS and Android, reducing cost and timeline without compromising native quality. For projects requiring deep platform integration, we also build fully native iOS or native Android applications.
React Native renders to native platform UI components using JavaScript. Flutter uses Dart and renders its own UI layer. We work in React Native because it integrates naturally with our Laravel API backends, has a broader ecosystem, and aligns well with platform guidelines.
A focused MVP typically takes 8 to 12 weeks from design sign-off to App Store submission. Mid-complexity apps range from 12 to 18 weeks. Enterprise applications with complex integrations or real-time features can take 20+ weeks.
Yes. We build the Laravel API backend as part of every app project, handling endpoints, authentication, data models, push infrastructure, payment processing, and business logic. If you already have a working API, we can integrate against it provided it is well documented.
Mobile app development starts from ₦1.2M for a focused MVP. Mid-complexity apps with payment integration, user accounts, push notifications, and offline capability typically range from ₦2.5M to ₦6M. Enterprise apps are quoted individually after discovery.
Yes. It is included in every project. We handle app signing certificates, metadata, screenshots, privacy declarations, age ratings, data safety forms, and reviewer feedback for both Apple and Google.
Push notifications are a standard feature in most apps we build. We implement them using Firebase Cloud Messaging for Android and APNs for iOS, managed via a unified service in the Laravel backend with segmented and scheduled support.
Yes, for JavaScript changes. We configure Expo OTA updates in every React Native project so bug fixes and content changes can be pushed instantly without waiting for store review cycles. Native code changes still require a store release.

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