Everything You Need to Know About Mobile App Development Services

FAQs
What are mobile app development services?
Mobile app development services include designing, building, testing, and launching applications for iOS, Android, or cross-platform. These apps can serve customers, employees, or partners with tailored functions and business workflows.
What other terms are used for mobile app development services?
You may hear terms like:
- App development
- Mobile application engineering
- iOS/Android development
- Cross-platform development
- Hybrid app development
- Mobile product development
- Enterprise mobile solutions
All refer to similar services.
How much will it cost to develop a mobile app?
Costs depend on features, complexity, integrations, platforms (Android/iOS), UX/UI needs, and timelines. Cenango provides a custom estimate after a short discovery call.
How can I create a mobile app and earn money?
Apps can generate revenue through:
- In-app purchases
- Subscriptions
- Advertisements
- eCommerce sales
- Paid downloads
- Service bookings
- Membership models
Cenango helps plan monetization strategies during the discovery phase.
What is the average duration of a mobile project?
Most projects fall within 8–20 weeks, depending on:
- Scope
- Features
- Design complexity
- Integrations
- Number of platforms
Enterprise or large apps may take longer.
Are there ways to speed up the development if we need to launch fast?
Yes. Cenango can:
- Prioritize a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- Use reusable components
- Build in parallel using cross-platform frameworks
- Assign a larger development team
- Use rapid prototyping
This reduces launch time significantly.
How can I track the progress of my outsourced mobile app project?
Cenango gives full transparency:
- Weekly sprint demos
- Jira or project board access
- Slack/Teams communication
- Regular milestone reports
- UI/UX previews
- Test builds on your device
You always know the status.
Do you help transfer an app development project from another vendor?
Yes. Cenango can:
- Review existing code
- Fix legacy issues
- Migrate infrastructure
- Continue development smoothly
- Take over support and maintenance
Vendor transitions are handled with minimal disruption.
Do you work with security-sensitive apps?
Yes. Cenango builds secure apps for healthcare, finance, government, real estate, insurance, and other regulated industries using:
- Encryption
- Secure authentication
- Role-based access
Compliance standards (HIPAA, GDPR, SOC2)
What tools are used for mobile app development?
Depending on your needs:
- iOS: Swift, SwiftUI
- Android: Kotlin, Jetpack
- Cross-platform: Flutter, React Native
- Backend: Node.js, .NET, Laravel, Firebase, AWS
- Design: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD
Tools are selected based on scale and functionality.
Can I build a mobile app with AI features?
Yes. Cenango integrates:
- AI chat
- Predictive recommendations
- Voice commands
- Image/text recognition
- AI-powered search
- PrivateGPT or RAG-based features
- Personalization engines
What do you need from the client side to start development?
Only the basics:
- Your idea or concept
- Business goal
- Key features or user journeys
- Branding (if available)
- Any reference apps you like
Cenango will convert this into full requirements.
What is the difference between a mobile-responsive site and a mobile app?
Responsive website
✔ Good for browsing
✔ Works in browser
✔ No offline features
✔ Limited interaction
Mobile app
✔ Installed on device
✔ Faster + more secure
✔ Push notifications
✔ Deep integration with device features
✔ High engagement and retention
Apps are ideal for customer loyalty, eCommerce, HR, operations, and internal systems.
Do I need both Android and iOS apps?
It depends on your users.
- If your audience uses both: YES
- If your audience is internal or limited: you may choose one
- Cross-platform apps can target both with one codebase
Cenango can recommend the best option.
How can an eCommerce app be developed?
Cenango builds eCommerce apps with:
- Product catalog
- Payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, local banks)
- Order tracking
- Inventory sync
- Loyalty programs
- Customer accounts
- Real-time notifications
Apps can be integrated with Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, or a custom backend.