UK mobile app developers with 21+ years experience. We've delivered 50+ Flutter apps for 80+ clients including Levi's, Electronic Arts, and Swrve.
Flutter app development in Manchester, London and Birmingham. Cross-platform iOS, Android, web and desktop from a single codebase.
Building the wrong app is expensive. But so is missing a genuine opportunity.
The App Gameplan gives you clarity in 4 weeks: a board-ready answer on whether your app makes strategic sense, with architecture, costs, and a clear path forward.
Fixed price: £3,500
Gameplan fee credited if you proceed to development.
Whether you're validating an idea, building your first app, or extending an existing product, you'll work with an experience app development company that's shipped 50+ Flutter apps since 2017.
Direct access to experienced developers who understand both technical details and business objectives. No account managers reading from scripts. No offshore handoffs. Senior engineers who take ownership of your success.
Flutter lets us deliver iOS, Android, web, and desktop from a single codebase. Faster development, lower costs, one team instead of three.
What makes Foresight Mobile different from other app development companies? You'll work directly with experienced developers, not account managers. The same senior engineer who plans your architecture writes your code. Fewer miscommunications, faster decisions, and an app that matches your vision.
Why do UK businesses choose Flutter app development? Flutter lets you ship to iOS, Android, web, and desktop from a single codebase. Development costs drop by 40% compared to separate native apps. One codebase means maintenance stays simple as your app grows.
What app support and maintenance do you provide after launch? Your app isn't finished at launch. Ongoing support from a UK-based team that knows your codebase inside out. No handoff to a separate maintenance team. The developers who built it continue to improve it.
How do you enter the mobile app market without betting everything? Start with a Minimum Viable Product. Launch quickly with core features, validate with real users, and iterate based on actual data. The full feature list can wait until you know what your users actually want.
What does MVP app development cost in the UK? An MVP typically costs 60-70% less than building full features upfront. You get a working app that generates revenue and validates your assumptions. Then add features based on what users actually use, not guesswork.
How quickly will you see ROI from mobile app development? Most of our 80+ clients achieve positive ROI within 3-6 months of App Store launch. Revenue from day one, then scale features based on real user behaviour.
“They’re more thoughtful than any other development team I’ve worked with..... I’m not sure what they could improve."
"The team has delivered exactly what we asked for but is able to use their own skill and judgment to make improvements"
"Foresight Mobile effectively and promptly met our needs. They were a candid, reliable, and collaborative partner."
The best apps come from close partnership. You'll work with us as an extension of your team: your vision drives every decision while our mobile app development experience guides you around common pitfalls.
70% of app projects fail due to misaligned expectations and market misunderstanding. The App Gameplan catches these issues before you've committed significant budget.
Start with a 30-minute call. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just an honest conversation about your project.
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Laying the Foundation for Success
It's your concept, your dream. You'll share your vision, target audience, and business objectives. We'll listen, research, and recommend until we've transformed your initial idea into a clearly defined mobile app concept.
You'll get competitive analysis that identifies opportunities and potential challenges. We'll outline key features and create a detailed project roadmap together.
Thorough planning and research are crucial for mitigating risks, ensuring a smooth development process, and maximising your app's chances of success.
Creating an Engaging and Intuitive Experience
Good design drives engagement and retention. You'll work with our in-house designers to map the user journey, ensuring intuitive navigation throughout. We design wireframes and mockups so you can visualise the product before any code is written. Once we've agreed on core functionality, you'll test high-fidelity interactive prototypes on a real device with real users.
You'll validate ideas before committing to development. Interactive prototypes catch usability issues early, when they're cheap to fix.
Building Future-Proof Code You Can Scale
Your design becomes a working app. We use Flutter with industry best practices to build scalable, maintainable code that grows with your business. Easy updates, straightforward feature additions. Every app undergoes rigorous automated and manual testing across multiple devices and platforms before you see it.
Your app won't become technical debt. Our architecture and documentation standards make it a valuable business asset that's cost-effective to maintain and enhance.
Ensuring Long-Term Success Through Partnership
You'll get guidance through App Store submission, ensuring your app meets all requirements and regulations. We work with you on App Store optimisation to increase visibility and drive downloads. After launch, we proactively monitor performance, address issues quickly, and collaborate on updates and enhancements.
Your app's success doesn't end at launch. Ongoing support maximises reach, generates revenue, and builds long-term success.
Your app, your way. Here's how we make it happen.
Our process begins with a comprehensive project plan and a transparent, fixed cost agreement. This ensures you know exactly what you're getting and how much it will cost, eliminating any unwelcome financial surprises. Regular progress calls with live demos give you a front-row seat to your app's development, keeping you informed and involved at every stage.
We're not just here for the build, we're here for the long haul. From navigating the App Store maze to providing ongoing technical support, we're with you all the way. Our expertise doesn't end at launch; we offer cost-effective maintenance plans and helpful guidance to ensure your app continues to thrive and evolve with your business. Your success is our success, and you can count on us every step of the way.
We believe the best apps are born from real user experiences. That's why user testing is at the core of everything we do. We involve real people from your target audience throughout the development process to ensure your app is intuitive, engaging, and truly meets their needs. Their honest feedback helps us to refine and enhance your app, resulting in a product that's not only user-friendly but loved by your users.
You know your business inside and out and we know how to make successful tech businesses. With years of hands-on CTO and app development experience, we're experts at understanding your needs and crafting innovative solutions that fit your budget and exceed expectations. Our collaborative process and hands-on prototyping ensure your final product isn't just an app – it's the realisation of your vision.
Our founder has been making mobile apps since 2003, before they were even called apps! Founded in 2017, we've got quite a few projects under our belt and a wealth of experience to call upon. Our core development team have been with us since the start, and one of the reasons we're considered the most experienced Flutter app development company in the UK.
We believe in the power of face-to-face collaboration. That's why we encourage you to visit us at our Manchester offices whenever you like. We're a friendly bunch, and we thrive on the energy and clarity that comes from an in-person chat. Building strong relationships is key to our collaborative approach, and we want you to feel comfortable dropping by for a brainstorming session, or just for a brew if you fancy.
Here are a few reasons why you may want to work with us.
Foresight Mobile combines deep technical expertise with business-focused delivery that sets us apart. Our developers don't just use React Native; they contribute to its evolution, ensuring your project benefits from insider knowledge of best practices and upcoming features. With over 50 React Native projects delivered and a 98% client satisfaction rate, we've proven our ability to deliver consistently.
Our differentiators include UK-based team ensuring timezone alignment and cultural fit, fixed-price options providing budget certainty, transparent communication with weekly progress reports, comprehensive testing including automated E2E testing, post-launch support with guaranteed SLAs, and focus on business metrics, not just technical delivery. We measure success by your app's impact on business goals.
Client success speaks volumes: 80% of clients return for additional projects, average app store rating of 4.6 stars for our apps, 95% on-time delivery rate, and 50% average reduction in development costs versus competitors. When you choose Foresight Mobile, you're not just hiring developers; you're gaining a partner invested in your mobile success.
Modern React Native applications achieve 95%+ of native performance in real-world usage. As of React Native 0.82, the Bridgeless Architecture is the default and only supported mode. The JavaScript Interface (JSI) enables synchronous, direct memory access between JavaScript and native code. Combined with the Hermes JavaScript engine and TurboModules for lazy loading, apps now achieve sub-second Time to Interactive (TTI) with 30% lower memory usage.
Performance metrics from production apps show React Native matching native in critical areas: 60fps animations via React Native Reanimated Worklets, sub-second cold start times, memory usage within 10% of native apps, and battery consumption indistinguishable from native applications. The Fabric renderer eliminates UI flicker and layout jumps through synchronous rendering. Apps like Instagram, Facebook, and Discord demonstrate that React Native handles billions of daily interactions without performance compromise.
Foresight Mobile's performance optimisation expertise ensures your React Native app exceeds user expectations. We implement advanced techniques including Skia for GPU-accelerated graphics, FlashList for smooth scrolling, MMKV for 30x faster data persistence, and strategic use of TurboModules for computation-intensive tasks. We use Flashlight for CI pipeline performance testing, ensuring no regressions. Our React Native apps consistently achieve 4.5+ star ratings with performance praise from users.
React Native app development typically takes 3-6 months from concept to launch on both app stores. Simple apps with standard features can be delivered in 8-12 weeks. Medium-complexity applications requiring custom features, backend integration, and polished UI/UX need 3-4 months. Complex enterprise applications with multiple integrations, advanced features, and rigorous testing require 5-6 months or more.
The significant time advantage comes from simultaneous iOS and Android development. Traditional native development would add 40-50% more time due to sequential or parallel platform development. React Native's hot reloading and extensive component libraries further accelerate development, with some features taking hours instead of days to implement.
Foresight Mobile's agile methodology ensures predictable delivery through two-week sprints with clear milestones. We typically deliver a working prototype within 2-3 weeks, allowing early user testing and feedback incorporation. Our experience across 50+ React Native projects means accurate timeline estimation and reliable delivery, with 95% of projects delivered on schedule.
Both React Native and Flutter are mature, enterprise-ready frameworks in 2026. React Native holds several advantages for most businesses. React Native's JavaScript foundation means easier recruitment and lower training costs, as JavaScript developers outnumber Dart developers 20:1. The mature ecosystem with 30,000+ packages and Expo as the standard meta-framework means faster development and enterprise-grade infrastructure.
React Native's Bridgeless Architecture (now default in 0.82+) delivers true native performance parity through JSI, Fabric, and TurboModules. For businesses with existing web applications, React Native enables significant code sharing with React web apps via React Native Web and Expo Router, something Flutter cannot match. The concept of "Universal Applications" (iOS + Android + Web from one codebase) is a React Native strength. Major UK success stories like Revolut and Deliveroo demonstrate React Native's enterprise readiness.
Choose React Native if you value: established JavaScript ecosystem, easier hiring, universal web/mobile code sharing, and proven enterprise success. Choose Flutter if you need: pixel-perfect custom UI with Skia rendering across all platforms, or you're building graphics-intensive applications. Foresight Mobile specialises in React Native but provides honest consultations to ensure you choose the right framework for your specific needs.
React Native app development costs in the UK typically range from £25,000 to £250,000, depending on complexity and features. A simple app with basic features costs £25,000-£50,000 and takes 2-3 months. Medium-complexity apps with user authentication, payment integration, and API connections range from £50,000-£150,000, requiring 3-6 months. Enterprise-grade applications with complex backends, real-time features, and advanced integrations start at £150,000.
The significant cost advantage of React Native becomes clear when compared to native development. Building separate iOS and Android apps typically costs 40-50% more due to maintaining two codebases and development teams. With React Native, you're essentially getting two apps for slightly more than the price of one native app.
Foresight Mobile offers transparent, fixed-price quotations based on detailed requirement analysis. We provide clear breakdowns of development phases, helping you understand exactly where your investment goes. Many clients find that the long-term savings in maintenance and updates make React Native the most cost-effective choice for cross-platform mobile development.
You validate an app idea through structured discovery, not guesswork. This means competitive analysis, user research, technical feasibility assessment, and financial modelling before writing code. 70% of app projects fail due to misaligned expectations, not bad development.
Warning signs your idea needs validation: "There's nothing like this on the market" (there usually is), "Everyone would use this" (they usually wouldn't), or "We just need to build it and users will come" (they won't). These assumptions kill projects.
Our App Gameplan gives you a board-ready answer in 4 weeks. You'll know exactly what to build, what it costs, and whether it makes strategic sense. Fixed price: £3,500, credited if you proceed to development.
An MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is a launch-ready app with only the core features needed to validate your idea with real users. Starting with an MVP costs 60-70% less than building full features upfront and gets you to market in 8-12 weeks instead of 6+ months.
MVPs work because user behaviour rarely matches assumptions. Features you think are essential often go unused, while unexpected needs emerge. By launching quickly with core functionality, you validate demand, generate early revenue, and let real data guide what to build next.
An MVP isn't a prototype or throwaway code. It's production-quality software designed to scale. Our App Gameplan identifies exactly which features belong in your MVP and which can wait for v2.
Cross-platform (Flutter) is the right choice for 80% of business apps. You get iOS, Android, web, and desktop from one codebase, cutting development costs by 40% and halving ongoing maintenance. Native development only makes sense for apps requiring cutting-edge platform features like ARKit spatial computing or Wear OS health sensors.
The "native is always better" advice is outdated. Flutter's Impeller rendering engine now delivers 120fps animations indistinguishable from native. Apps like BMW, Google Pay, and eBay Motors prove Flutter handles enterprise scale. We've delivered 50+ Flutter apps since 2017, and only recommend native when specific hardware APIs genuinely require it.
Still unsure? Our App Gameplan includes a technology recommendation based on your specific requirements, not assumptions.
Levi's, Electronic Arts (EA), Swrve, Bandwidth, and Bodybuilding.com. We've delivered 50+ Flutter apps for global brands since 2017, with enterprise-grade standards applied to every project regardless of size.
Our founder's previous role as Head of Engineering at Chillingo (EA) brought experience with titles reaching 30+ million users, including work on the Crystal SDK platform that powered numerous chart-topping mobile games. This background in high-performance, consumer-facing applications ensures your app can scale from thousands to millions of users.
Our 5-star rating across 80+ reviews on Clutch reflects consistent excellence across all client sizes, whether you're a funded startup or FTSE 100 company. View our success stories to see how we've helped businesses like yours achieve their mobile ambitions.
Absolutely. Every project includes 3 months of complimentary post-launch support covering bug fixes, minor adjustments, and performance monitoring. Beyond this, our flexible maintenance packages ensure your app stays current, secure, and optimized. Support plans range from £500-£3,000 per month depending on your needs.
Our support services include 24/7 monitoring and crash reporting, monthly OS updates for iOS 18 and Android 15 compatibility, security patches and vulnerability fixes, performance optimization and scaling, app store listing updates, and user feedback implementation. We maintain 99.9% uptime SLAs for critical applications and provide same-day response for urgent issues.
Whether you need occasional updates or comprehensive management, we offer pay-as-you-go hourly support or retainer packages with guaranteed response times. Our team knows your codebase intimately, ensuring efficient issue resolution. Many clients have stayed with us for 5+ years, testament to our reliable long-term partnership approach. View our support packages.
Discovery workshops, UX/UI design with interactive prototypes, agile development with bi-weekly demos, comprehensive device testing, app store deployment, source code ownership, technical documentation, and 3 months post-launch support. No hidden costs.
Technical delivery includes Flutter development for iOS, Android, and web, API integration, backend development if required, and CI/CD pipeline setup. We handle complete app store deployment including store listings, ASO optimisation, screenshot creation, and compliance documentation.
Every project also includes training for your team and optional ongoing maintenance packages. Our transparent approach means everything from project management to quality assurance is included in your quote. Learn more about our comprehensive service offerings.
Yes, we specialise in modernising legacy mobile apps using Flutter, breathing new life into outdated applications. Our migration process preserves your existing business logic and data while delivering a modern, performant app with contemporary UI/UX that users expect in 2025. Flutter enables us to consolidate separate iOS and Android codebases into one, reducing maintenance costs by up to 60%.
We begin with a comprehensive code audit to identify reusable components and plan the migration strategy. Our phased approach allows gradual migration without disrupting your live app, using Flutter's add-to-app feature to integrate Flutter screens alongside existing native code. This minimises risk while modernising your application.
Post-migration benefits include faster feature development, consistent cross-platform experience, reduced bugs through single codebase maintenance, and access to Flutter's rich ecosystem of packages. Most migrations complete within 2-4 months, and clients typically see 50% reduction in development time for new features. Contact us for a free migration assessment.
Same-day support, zero timezone delays, and GDPR compliance built in. Hidden offshore costs from miscommunication, rework, and project delays typically exceed 30% of budgets. UK-based development delivers better ROI.
Our Manchester, Birmingham, and London offices provide face-to-face meetings when needed, building trust and ensuring clear communication throughout your project. Our developers understand UK market nuances, user expectations, and regulatory requirements, delivering apps that resonate with British consumers.
Our transparent pricing, intellectual property protection under UK law, and 21+ years of local expertise mean no surprises. You're also supporting the UK economy and can visit our offices anytime to see your project progress firsthand.
With our Flutter expertise and agile methodology, we deliver apps efficiently: MVP launches in 8-12 weeks, allowing you to test market fit with real users quickly. Standard apps take 3-4 months from kickoff to app store launch, including design, development, testing, and deployment. Complex enterprise apps require 5-8 months for full feature implementation and integration.
Our parallel development approach means iOS and Android versions launch simultaneously, unlike native development which would double timelines. We maintain bi-weekly sprint reviews ensuring continuous progress visibility and stakeholder involvement throughout development.
Post-development, app store approval typically takes 24-48 hours for Google Play and 2-7 days for Apple App Store. We handle the entire submission process, including store listings, screenshots, and compliance requirements, ensuring smooth launches on both platforms.
£10,000-£25,000 for MVPs, £25,000-£75,000 for standard apps, £75,000+ for enterprise solutions. Flutter reduces these costs by 40% compared to separate iOS and Android development, as one codebase serves both platforms.
MVP development is perfect for startups validating their concept with core features and professional design. Standard apps include custom UI/UX, API integrations, user authentication, and app store deployment. Enterprise solutions encompass advanced features like AI integration, real-time capabilities, complex backend systems, and compliance with industry regulations.
Every project includes free consultation, detailed project planning, source code ownership, and 3 months post-launch support. We offer flexible payment terms and can work within your budget constraints while maintaining our high-quality standards. Contact us for a detailed quote tailored to your specific requirements.
Flutter offers UK businesses 40% faster development compared to native approaches, with a single codebase serving iOS, Android, web, and desktop platforms. The Impeller rendering engine now delivers truly native performance with deterministic 60-120fps animations—no compromises.
With Google's continued investment and adoption by major brands like BMW, Alibaba, and eBay, Flutter provides enterprise-grade stability. The framework's hot reload feature enables rapid iteration, while Dart 3.9's sound null safety prevents common crashes. UK businesses benefit from our local expertise combined with Flutter's efficiency, delivering apps 3-4 months faster than traditional development.
Flutter's AI-ready architecture supports on-device ML models via TensorFlow Lite and seamless integration with Google's Gemini and other AI services, ensuring your app stays competitive in 2025's AI-driven market. WebAssembly support means your web version performs like desktop software, not a slow web app.
Foresight Mobile can assist you with publishing to numerous Android stores worldwide in 2025. These include manufacturer stores: Samsung Galaxy Store (500M+ users), Amazon Appstore, Huawei AppGallery (580M+ users), Xiaomi GetApps, OPPO App Market, and Vivo App Store. For China, we support Tencent MyApp, Baidu Mobile Assistant, and 360 Mobile Assistant. Alternative stores include F-Droid for open-source apps, Aptoide, and APKPure. The EU's Digital Markets Act now requires support for third-party stores, making alternative distribution more viable than ever.
Mobile apps experience software entropy. Even if your code doesn't change, the ecosystem around it evolves constantly. APIs deprecate, iOS 19 and Android 16 introduce breaking changes, security vulnerabilities emerge in third-party libraries, and user expectations shift. An app left untouched for 12 months isn't stable; it's broken relative to its environment.
With mobile commerce reaching $4 trillion in 2025, downtime isn't an inconvenience. It's lost revenue. Performance expectations are ruthless: apps must load in under 2 seconds and maintain 60fps animations. Privacy regulations like CCPA 2026 and the European Accessibility Act create legal obligations. Without maintenance, apps lose 30% of users within 6 months due to crashes, security issues, or outdated UX. Google removes apps not updated for 2+ years; Apple after 3 years with low downloads.
This is where Product Stewardship differs from traditional maintenance. We're not just fixing bugs. We're your strategic partner in continuous product evolution. Using AI-powered analytics, Real User Monitoring, and cohort analysis, we identify opportunities for growth before your competitors do.
Our Gold tier includes quarterly strategy sessions where we review OKRs, analyse retention metrics (D1, D7, D30), and prioritise features based on ROI. We provide competitive benchmarking, App Store ranking reports, and actionable recommendations. Our proactive approach monitors market trends and helps you leverage emerging platform capabilities (Dynamic Island integrations, AR features, AI assistants) to stay ahead. We sell resilience and evolution, ensuring you understand that in the digital world, standing still means moving backward.
We employ comprehensive monitoring using industry-leading tools and AI-powered analytics including Firebase Crashlytics, Performance Monitoring, Google Analytics 4, and advanced APM tools. Swift 6's strict concurrency delivers 99.9% crash-free sessions, and we maintain 99.9% uptime SLAs through 24/7 monitoring.
