Mobile apps for commerce and operations

One app for iOS and Android. Without two separate teams.

React Native, backend, and store release — one accountable partner

SFD: 100,000+ downloads and a 4.9 App Store rating. EMKA: 5,000+ downloads in its first month.

We design the UX, build the app and integrations, and handle store publication. After DDT, you get an agreed scope, a fixed price, and full ownership of the source code.

30 minutes · no commitment · reply within 24h · initial estimate within 48h · NDA available

Evidence over promises

Mobile products running in commerce and day-to-day operations.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

How much does a React Native app cost in 2026?

Loyalty / simple B2C MVP

EUR 18,000 - 28,000

3-5 months, iOS + Android

Commerce app with integrations

EUR 35,000 - 55,000

5-8 months, ERP/payments

CRM / field operations mobile

EUR 45,000 - 70,000

6-10 months, offline + roles

Ranges after a DDT scope review. Final cost depends on integrations, offline flows, IoT and compliance. Based on GMI Software delivery data (120+ projects).

Share your scope — we will confirm a range in 48h

React Native vs Flutter vs native - when to pick what?

MVP time-to-market

React Native + Expo
8-14 wks
Flutter
10-16 wks
Native iOS + Android
16-24 wks

Cost vs dual native

React Native + Expo
-30-40%
Flutter
-25-35%
Native iOS + Android
100% baseline

Native API access

React Native + Expo
Bridge + Expo modules
Flutter
Platform channels
Native iOS + Android
Full

When is React Native with GMI not the best fit?

  • Gaming, 3D or AR at native level

    For heavy 3D or AR experiences, native stacks or a game engine are often a better fit.

  • Your team already ships only Flutter/Dart

    If hiring and delivery are Flutter-only, switching to RN without a business reason slows delivery.

  • Very small scope with no growth plan

    For a tiny PoC without backend integrations a freelancer may suffice - we focus on production apps.

A mobile product, not a rushed APK

Capabilities serious brands expect

Expo and React Native are our default for products that must feel native, work offline, use device hardware, and ship without drama - the same bar as large-scale rollouts.

One codebase, two stores

React Native and Expo: faster iteration than maintaining two native codebases, with native modules when the product truly needs them.

Push and in-app inbox

Segmentation, deep links, and transactional flows - from reminders to operations messaging, without burning user trust.

Offline-first sync

Queued actions in the field, retries, and conflict handling - so weak signal does not block revenue.

Hardware and permissions

Camera, scanning, Bluetooth, NFC, location, and sensors - when the product is more than flat screens.

Store releases & OTA

App Store and Google Play publishing plus JavaScript updates without a full store review cycle - shorter path from fix to user.

Cooperation process

How does our cooperation look like?

A transparent process that leads from idea to finished product

  1. 01

    DDT: scope and risks

    Workshops, MVP priorities, integrations, and architecture, ending with a spec, prototype, and fixed-price quote.

  2. 02

    UX and prototype

    We design and validate key journeys before coding, creating one consistent experience for iOS and Android.

  3. 03

    Build and quality assurance

    The app, backend, integrations, and testing move through one team and one release cadence.

  4. 04

    Store release and growth

    We handle App Store and Google Play, switch on monitoring, and evolve the product using real data.

SFD
4.9App Store rating

Commerce, loyalty, and motivation in one app customers use every day.

React NativeCommerceLoyalty

Why GMI

We do not bolt an app onto your system. We own the whole product outcome.

Strategy, UX, React Native, backend, and store release sit in one team, so product decisions do not disappear between vendors.

One team from prototype to stores

Design, mobile, backend, and QA work from one scope. You do not manage four separate vendors.

Risks resolved before development

DDT validates integrations, offline behavior, permissions, and store requirements before price and timeline are locked.

After launch, outcomes drive the roadmap

Analytics, error monitoring, and releases follow retention, conversion, and real user behavior.

Read the SFD case study
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about mobile apps

How much does a React Native app cost at GMI Software?
Ballpark: loyalty MVP EUR 18-28k, commerce app with integrations EUR 35-55k, full CRM-style mobile EUR 45-70k. Initial estimate within 48 hours; fixed price after DDT.
Is React Native production-ready?
Yes. The SFD app built by GMI Software in React Native hit 100,000+ downloads and 4.9★ on the App Store (Mobile Trends Awards 2025 Commerce nomination).
How long does mobile app development take?
A simpler production MVP usually takes 3-5 months. Apps with complex integrations, offline workflows, or multiple user roles typically take 5-10 months. DDT turns that range into a delivery plan by resolving scope, UX, architecture, and risk first.
Do I own the source code after delivery?
Yes. GMI Software transfers full IP and source code after project completion. No vendor lock-in.

Analytics from day one

On a greenfield build, React Native migration, or major modernization we build the tracking plan alongside code - funnels, CDP, and server-side measurement without a last-minute bolt-on.

  • One event dictionary for iOS and Android
  • Conversion funnels from entry to purchase
  • Dashboards and marketing team onboarding
Full e-commerce analytics guide
Technologies

What technologies do we use?

Modern tools and proven solutions for the best results

React Native
Frontend
Expo
Framework
TypeScript
Language
Metro
Bundler
Next.js
Frontend
NestJS
Backend
DigitalOcean
Cloud

Client voice · BERG System

The best proof? Users can work from anywhere.

A mobile CRM for a field team — designed to work without training and keep operations moving through poor connectivity.

Offline-firstBERG SystemMobile CRM for a field sales team
They understood the specifics of our users’ work and solved offline functionality efficiently — this was a critical point for us. The project was delivered on time.

Daniel Kisiel

CTO · BERG System

Offline
uninterrupted field work
iOS + Android
one consistent product
On time
production delivery
See how the mobile CRM was built
Service scope

What does the service include?

Below is an example scope of work that we adjust to the stage and goals of the project.

Product workshops and needs analysis
UX/UI for iOS and Android
Integrations with external systems
Deployment and publication in stores
Monitoring and development after launch
Analytics and conversion optimization

Next step

Ready to start?

Schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help with your project. After our DDT process (Discovery, Design & Technology), we offer a price guarantee and a fixed-price agreement.