What are the different types of mobile applications?

There are three main types of mobile applications based on their technology: • Native Apps: Built specifically for a platform (iOS or Android), native apps are developed using languages like Swift, Kotlin, or Java. They offer superior performance, full access to device hardware (camera, GPS, sensors), and a smoother user experience. • Web Apps: These are responsive websites optimized for mobile browsers, working across all devices and operating systems. They’re built with technologies like HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS and are easy to maintain since updates are made directly on the server. • Hybrid Apps: Combining native and web app elements, hybrid apps are developed using web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript but packaged within a native shell. This allows them to be distributed through app stores like the Apple App Store or Google Play, offering a cross-platform solution.

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Mobile App Development That Drives Growth

Your customers live on their phones—your business should too. At Spiral Scout, we create mobile-first experiences that engage users, streamline operations, and drive revenue. Whether you need a high-performance native app or a cost-effective cross-platform solution, we build apps that scale with your business and deliver measurable impact.

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KEY solutions

Our mobile app developers have over 15 years expertise in building solutions that meet market needs, empower companies’ brand identity, and encourage business growth and expansion.

Product Discovery
& Product Research

UX Design, UI Design
& Branding

Native Mobile App Development

Cross-Platform Mobile App Development

Preparing a Go-To-Market Strategy

QA Advisory
& Consulting

App Maintenance
& Support

Mobile App Modernization

How We Build Winning Mobile Apps

Discovery & Strategy

Understanding your business, audience, and technical requirements to craft a winning mobile strategy.

Design & Prototyping

Creating intuitive UI/UX experiences using market research or user surveys and then turn them into clickable prototypes that lead to higher engagement and conversions.

Development & Testing

Building scalable, secure apps using the latest frameworks and rigorous QA testing.

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Mobile app development technologies we use

Cross-Platform
- React Native
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Ionic
- Flutter
- HTML5
iOS
- Swift
- Xcode
Android
- Kotlin
- Java
- Android
  Studio
Infrastructure
- AWS
- Firebase
- Docker
- GitHub
- Gitlab CI/CD
- Temporal
- Jenkins
DATABASES
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- Redis
Monitoring & Analytics
- Firebase
- Sentry
- Google
  Analytics
- Amplitude
- Mixpanel
AI & Machine Learning
- Wippy.ai
- Claude
- Co-pilot
- Midjourney
- ChatGPT
- Semantic
  Kernel
- CrewAI
- Autogen
- Gemini
- Dify
- Llama.cpp
- DeepSeek

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Real Success, Real Stories

Step into the mobile future with Spiral Scout! Since 2010, we’ve been more than just mobile freelance developers. We’re your complete mobile app development agency based in San Francisco. We’ve mastered the art of crafting mobile apps that aren’t just functional, but sticky.

Building a scalable mobile app for a fast-growing healthcare startup

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Enabling fast payments with an online scan-and-go platform

E-COMMERCE PAYMENT APP AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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Squashing bugs in a leading mobile app used by millions

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Building Zoom’s corporate blog for global reach and engagement

Zoom blog redesign
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Educational Software & Innovative Web/Mobile Apps – Benchmark Education

eLearning | Multi-platform ed-tech development
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Building a Two-Sided Marketplace and Custom Shopify Sales Channel App for BuyVerde

SHOPIFY DEVELOPMENT
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Redesign and optimization of mobile and web applications for better UX

Web Development, Project management, Quality assurance
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Driving restaurant traffic with a custom mobile app

CMS, mobile e-commerce development
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Revolutionizing Disaster Response with Decovery

Survey tool and custom development
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iOS App Development for Two-Sided Marketplace | Moment

Mobile App Development, Web Design
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Why Businesses Trust US for Mobile App Development

Discover how our tailored mobile app development services can elevate your business by delivering user-centric solutions for both native and cross-platform needs.

Built for Growth, Engineered for Longevity

Mobile apps should do more than function—they should scale, engage, and deliver lasting value. Spiral Scout’s mobile engineers specialize in crafting high-performance apps designed to handle increasing user demand, integrate seamlessly with your tech stack, and evolve with your business.

Whether you need a native iOS or Android app or a flexible cross-platform solution, we match the right technology to your business goals, ensuring efficiency, security, and future-proof performance. Our expertise spans React Native, Swift, Kotlin, Flutter, and advanced mobile APIs, giving you the freedom to build without limits.

From Idea to App Store: We Know the Playbook

Launching a mobile app isn’t just about writing code—it’s about delivering an experience that drives engagement, meets app store requirements, and outperforms competitors.

At Spiral Scout, we know what it takes to bring an app from concept to launch and beyond. We fine-tune every detail, ensuring fast load times, intuitive UX/UI, and seamless integrations that make your app stand out. Plus, we’ve mastered Apple’s App Store and Google Play submission process, so your app gets approved faster—with fewer headaches.

No guesswork, no delays—just expert guidance and flawless execution.

What you get from us

Discover the unique benefits of working with a company that values your goals and delivers tailored solutions to meet them.

Built for Performance & Scale

We build apps that handle high traffic, large datasets, and growing user bases. From AI-powered personalization to real-time analytics, we optimize every app for speed, security, and seamless user experiences.

Faster Time-to-Market, Without Cutting Corners

You need a high-quality app, fast. Our agile development approach ensures rapid iteration, early user feedback, and faster launch timelines—without sacrificing reliability.

No Guesswork, Full Transparency

You’re always in control. We provide detailed project timelines, milestone tracking, and ongoing updates, so you always know what’s happening next.

Ongoing Support & Feature Enhancements

We don’t just launch your app and walk away. We provide continuous maintenance, performance optimization, and feature updates to keep your app relevant and competitive.

Spiral Scout was a one-stop solution for all our needs.

Mike Staz

Off the Menu, Director
In today’s highly competitive market, having a mobile friendly application is critical. This is something that your customers take for granted now. We understand the benefits of a mobile first experience and will use that knowledge to guide your online business towards success.

Anton “JD” Titov

Spiral Scout, CTO
Whenever we shared ideas with their team, Spiral Scout would always come back with the simplest way to develop the idea, get customer feedback and keep things cost-effective.

MIKE STAZ

OFF THE MENU , DIRECTOR
Working with Spiral Scout has been a rewarding experience. Not only have they been able to put my vision into a digital solution, but the STIR partnership has also provided me a different way of looking at project delivery. I have gained additional insight into how we as service providers can better understand and develop solutions for our clients.

Raymond Lui

San Francisco Public Works, Section Manager
We have had nothing but extremely positive experiences with the team in the last year, and are extremely grateful for the professional, productive, and thoughtful leadership from every single team member.

Briana Hart

buyVerde, CEO
Super excited to work with Spiral Scout and we are thankful for our partnership with them.

Alex Linares

Found, CPO

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John Griffin

Co-Founder, CEO

Anton “JD” Titov

Co-Founder, CTO

Your questions, answered

The following solutions in mobile app development services include but are not limited to:
1. Custom iOS and Android app development
2. Native and cross-platform solutions
3. Second platform app development
4. UI/UX design
5. Consulting and prototyping
6. Automated QA and testing
7. Power management, notification, and geofencing
8. Embedded Android & AOSP customizations

There are three main types of mobile applications based on their technology:

Native Apps: Built specifically for a platform (iOS or Android), native apps are developed using languages like Swift, Kotlin, or Java. They offer superior performance, full access to device hardware (camera, GPS, sensors), and a smoother user experience.
Web Apps: These are responsive websites optimized for mobile browsers, working across all devices and operating systems. They’re built with technologies like HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS and are easy to maintain since updates are made directly on the server.
Hybrid Apps: Combining native and web app elements, hybrid apps are developed using web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript but packaged within a native shell. This allows them to be distributed through app stores like the Apple App Store or Google Play, offering a cross-platform solution.

Cross-platform development allows you to build a single app that runs seamlessly across multiple platforms, including iOS and Android. Using popular frameworks like React Native and Flutter, we ensure your app is not only cost-effective but also performs optimally on both platforms. With cross-platform development, your app can reach a broader audience while reducing time-to-market and development costs.

All development: iOS App, Android App, and the backend should happen in parallel. For a smaller app, this work can be achieved in 2 months; a mid-sized app can take around 3-3.5 months, while a big-sized app might take around 5-6 months.

Maintenance and support ensure that your app remains functional, secure, and up-to-date after launch. This includes bug fixes, performance enhancements, updates for new OS versions, and feature expansions based on user feedback. We offer ongoing support to ensure your app stays relevant and continues to perform optimally over time.

Spiral Scout stands out due to our commitment to delivering secure, scalable, and highly functional apps tailored to your business goals. Our expert team works closely with you throughout the entire process, from product discovery to post-launch support. We offer end-to-end mobile app development services that ensure your app not only meets but exceeds expectations.