Flutter App Development

Flutter is an open-source UI software development kit (SDK) created by Google to build natively compiled mobile, web, and desktop applications from a single codebase. Flutter uses the Dart programming language and offers a rich set of pre-designed widgets and tools to build high-performance, cross-platform apps.

Flutter offers several key benefits:

• Cross-Platform Development: Write a single codebase for both iOS and Android, saving development time and costs.
• Native-Like Performance: Flutter provides near-native performance by compiling native code.
• Hot Reload: Developers can instantly see changes in the app during development without losing the app’s current state.
• Rich UI: Flutter has a rich set of pre-designed customisable widgets, allowing developers to create beautiful, highly responsive apps.

Growing Community: Flutter has a fast-growing community and support from Google, ensuring regular updates and improvements.

Flutter uses Dart as its programming language. Dart is an object-oriented, class-based language that is easy to learn and allows for high performance. Flutter apps are primarily written in Dart, with some platform-specific code (e.g., for device features), sometimes written in native languages like Java, Kotlin (for Android), Swift, and Objective-C (for iOS).

Both Flutter and React Native are popular choices for cross-platform development, but there are key differences:

• Performance: Flutter generally performs better because it directly compiles native code, whereas React Native uses a JavaScript bridge to communicate with native modules.
• UI Customization: Flutter provides more flexibility with its pre-designed widgets and can offer a more customised and consistent UI across platforms.
• Learning Curve: React Native has a larger community and more available resources due to its longer presence. However, Flutter is gaining popularity quickly and offers an easier learning curve for developers familiar with object-oriented programming.

Choosing between the two depends on your app’s specific needs, complexity, and the developer’s skillset.

The time it takes to develop a Flutter app depends on its complexity:

• Simple Apps: Apps with basic functionality can take 1 to 2 months to develop.
• Medium Complexity Apps: Apps with moderate features such as social media integration, location services, and notifications typically take 2 to 4 months.

Complex Apps: Advanced apps with real-time features, large databases, or third-party integrations may take 4 to 6 months or longer.

The cost of Flutter app development varies based on:

• App Complexity: Simple apps are more affordable, while complex apps with custom features or integrations will cost more.
• Design and UI Customisation: Unique or highly customised UI/UX design may increase costs.
• Development Team Location: The hourly rate for Flutter developers varies by location. Developers in North America or Western Europe may charge more than those in other regions.

Development can start from $10,000 to $20,000 for a simple Flutter app. More complex applications could cost $30,000 to $100,000 or more.

Yes, Flutter allows developers to write a single codebase that works on iOS and Android platforms. This means you don’t need to develop separate apps for each platform, saving time and resources. Flutter compiles the code to native ARM code for both iOS and Android, ensuring optimal performance on both platforms.

Yes, we provide full post-launch support, including:

• Bug Fixes: We monitor the app for any issues and resolve them quickly.
• Performance Optimisation: We ensure the app performs optimally and can enhance its speed based on user feedback.
• App Updates: Regular updates are provided to ensure the app remains compatible with the latest operating system versions and introduces new features.

Feature Enhancements: We work with you to add new features and improve the app’s overall user experience based on user feedback and evolving business needs.