Question 1

Should I build a native app or use Flutter / React Native?

Accepted Answer

For most new products targeting both iOS and Android, Flutter is the best choice — near-native performance with a single codebase at significantly lower cost. Choose native Swift or Kotlin when your app needs deep platform integration (HealthKit, ARKit, hardware peripherals). Choose React Native if you already have a React web team and want to share business logic.

Question 2

Does PettersonApps build both the app and the backend?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We build complete mobile products — app frontend, REST API or GraphQL backend, database, push notification infrastructure, and cloud deployment on AWS or GCP. We also integrate with existing backends via API if you already have one.

Question 3

How do you handle App Store and Google Play submission?

Accepted Answer

We manage the entire process — metadata, screenshots, privacy policy, age rating, and review compliance. We respond to Apple and Google reviewer feedback and resubmit as needed. Apple review typically takes 1–3 days; Google Play takes 1–7 days for initial review.

Question 4

Can you take over development of an existing mobile app?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We onboard onto existing codebases regularly. The process starts with a paid code audit — we review architecture, technical debt, and test coverage, then provide a clear plan before committing to ongoing work.

Question 5

Do you provide support after launch?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Post-launch support covers crash monitoring and resolution, iOS and Android OS compatibility updates (typically required annually), performance optimization, and feature iterations. We offer monthly retainers or continue as a dedicated team for ongoing product development.

Mobile Development

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Mobile Development

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