lizardbot is a mobile app development studio building iOS and Android apps, native or cross-platform with Flutter and React Native, plus web apps that feel native on a phone. We work in five stages with a prototype before code, milestone payments and full source code handover. A complete app typically takes 6–12 weeks, depending on scope.
Mobile app development for businesses and products
An app makes sense when your customers or your team will open it often: to order, book, check an account or get work done in the field. If you just need people to find you, a strong website may be enough, and we will tell you that up front.
We work with businesses in the United States and the Dominican Republic that need:
- A customer app: ordering, appointments, catalog, accounts and notifications.
- An internal app for their team: routes, inventory, site visits or field data.
- A mobile version of an existing platform or SaaS product.
What our mobile app development service includes
- Native and cross-platform apps for iOS and Android.
- App-like websites: they open in the browser and feel like an app on the phone.
- Interface design built for thumbs and small screens.
- Backend and admin dashboard when the app needs users, data or a panel for your team.
- Security: authentication, 2FA and encryption when the app handles sensitive data.
- App store release: we guide you through publishing on the App Store and Google Play.
Native, cross-platform or web: how to choose
This is the biggest decision in the project, so it deserves care:
- Cross-platform (Flutter or React Native): one codebase for iOS and Android. Usually the most balanced choice for most businesses.
- Native: makes sense when the app relies heavily on device-specific features or needs maximum performance.
- App-like website: great for validating an idea, or when you do not need to be in the app stores.
During discovery we compare the options against your actual use case and recommend one, with the trade-offs spelled out.
How we build your app
- Discovery: users, goals and scope. You get a scope and timeline.
- Design: a clickable prototype before we code. You can test it and request changes.
- Development: short cycles with a demo of each milestone.
- Security and QA: testing across devices and data protection.
- Launch: release, monitoring and support.
What you get at the end
- All the source code and full ownership of the app.
- Milestone payments, not everything upfront.
- Revisions included until it matches what you had in mind.
- Support plans, monitoring and ongoing improvements after launch.
Mobile app technologies
We use Flutter and React Native for cross-platform apps, and React, Next.js, Node and Python for app-like websites, dashboards and backends. We pick the right stack for each project, without chasing trends. If your app needs a web dashboard or an API, the same team builds it; see how we approach that side in web development.
Mistakes to avoid when building an app
- Cramming every feature into version one. A focused first release ships sooner and lets you learn from real users.
- Skipping the prototype. Changing a design costs far less than changing code.
- Forgetting maintenance. Apps need updates as iOS and Android change.
- Not owning your code. If a vendor disappears, your app should not disappear with them.
If your app will talk to customers or automate replies, see our AI development service. To see a product we have already shipped, look at Wijo Number, a platform with a dashboard and API.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to build a mobile app with lizardbot?
It depends on features, platforms and whether you need a dashboard or backend. Every project is custom: tell us your idea and within 24 hours we send a no-commitment estimate, with milestone payments.
How long does it take to build an app?
A complete app typically takes 6–12 weeks, depending on scope. On day one you get a timeline with all five stages and what we deliver at the end of each one.
Can you build for iOS and Android at the same time?
Yes. With Flutter or React Native we build one codebase for both platforms. If your use case calls for a native app, we build that too and explain why it is the better fit.
Will you help publish the app on the App Store and Google Play?
Yes. We guide you through publishing on the app stores. The developer accounts stay in your name, just like the source code and ownership of the app, so future updates never depend on us.
Can I start with a web app and build the mobile app later?
Yes, and it is often a smart move. An app-like website lets you validate the product with real users. When you are ready for the app stores, we reuse what we learned and part of the backend.