Native-quality apps. Two stores. One build sprint.
Native iOS, native Android, React Native, or Flutter — live in the App Store and Google Play. Built in Vancouver, BC for clients across Canada and worldwide. Lease from $500/mo or own from $3,999.
By the numbers
What you can expect when Zyra builds your app.
Average launch time
Lite apps live in ~4 weeks. Custom builds wrap in 6–14 depending on scope. You see weekly builds the whole way.
Average store rating
Across the apps we've shipped. We build for the long tail — not just launch week.
Apps shipped
iOS, Android, cross-platform. Consumer apps, internal tools, marketplaces, on-demand services.
Crash-free sessions
Crashlytics + Sentry baked in from day one. We catch issues before your users do.
Native iOS & Android — built for performance.
When you need every frame to count: Swift on iPhone, Kotlin on Android. Full access to the platform — gestures, sensors, ARKit, widgets.
iOS — Swift / SwiftUI
Native iOS apps that feel at home on iPhone and iPad.
- SwiftUI for modern, declarative UI
- Full access to ARKit, CoreML, HealthKit, CoreLocation
- App Store-ready out of the box
- Apple Pay and Sign in with Apple
- iPad, Apple Watch, and CarPlay extensions when needed
Best for: Apps that need peak performance, AR, or platform-specific hardware.
Android — Kotlin / Jetpack Compose
Native Android apps that feel native on every device.
- Jetpack Compose for modern Android UI
- Material You theming and dynamic color
- Google Pay and Play Billing integration
- Widgets, app shortcuts, and Wear OS support
- Deep links and Android-specific gestures
Best for: Apps that need full device integration or maximum Play Store reach.
React Native & Flutter — one codebase, two stores.
Ship to iOS and Android from one codebase — faster, cheaper, and easier to maintain.
React Native
One JavaScript/TypeScript codebase, shipped to both stores.
- Huge component ecosystem and library support
- Over-the-air updates via CodePush or Expo
- Easy to find engineers — uses the React you already know
- Ideal for content-heavy or CRUD apps
- First-class Expo support for fast iteration
Best for: Apps where speed of iteration and a wide hiring pool matter most.
Flutter
One Dart codebase with expressive, custom-painted UI.
- Near-native performance via Skia rendering
- Pixel-perfect custom widgets — your design, exactly
- Strong for design-driven and brand-led apps
- Single rendering engine across iOS and Android
- Mature animation and transition system
Best for: Apps where the UI design is the product.
Not sure which to pick? We default to React Native for most projects; Flutter when the UI design is the product.
We handle the App Store and Google Play, end to end.
From developer account setup to staged production rollouts — and every rejection in between.
Apple App Store
iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision.
- Apple Developer account setup (or work with yours)
- App Store Connect listing, screenshots, preview videos
- TestFlight beta with up to 10,000 testers
- Review submission and rejection responses
Google Play
Android phones, tablets, foldables, Wear OS.
- Google Play Console setup (or work with yours)
- Store listing, screenshots, feature graphic, localization
- Internal, closed, and open testing tracks
- Production rollout (staged % rollouts supported)
Average submission time: 2–7 days for Apple, 1–3 days for Google. We respond to every rejection within 24 hours.
How a Zyra app gets built
Four phases. Weekly builds you can hold in your hand. Most apps launch in 6–10 weeks.
Discover
Map user flows, pick the stack, define MVP scope. You leave the call with a written scope and a fixed timeline.
Design & Prototype
Figma flows and an interactive prototype you can tap through on your phone — before a single line of code is written.
Build & Test
Sprint releases via TestFlight and Play internal testing. You use the app weekly on real hardware, give feedback in Slack.
Submit & Launch
Store submission, ASO copy and screenshots, marketing assets, post-launch support kicks in immediately.
Custom app vs no-code vs off-the-shelf SaaS
What you actually get when you build with a studio instead of dragging blocks around or renting someone else's product.
No-code is fast to start, slow to scale. SaaS gives you someone else's roadmap. Custom gives you a product.
Lease it or own it — your call.
Two pricing models. Same quality bar. Switch any time.
Lite
Single-platform app on a Zyra template. Launch in ~4 weeks.
- Single platform (iOS or Android)
- Built on a Zyra app template
- Hosting + App/Play Store renewals
- Basic analytics + crash reporting
- OS-compatibility updates included
Best for solo founders, side projects, and MVPs that need to be in the stores fast.
Standard
Both platforms, light customization, ready for paying users.
- iOS and Android
- Light brand and flow customization
- Push notifications + in-app analytics
- 1 small feature change per month
- Priority email + Slack support
Best for SMBs validating an app idea or replacing a no-code prototype.
Pro
Heavier customization, dedicated PM, ongoing growth work.
- Heavier customization and unique flows
- Dedicated project manager
- 3 feature changes per month
- A/B testing + ASO support
- SLA-backed response times
Best for growing apps with active users that need ongoing iteration.
Zyra builds, hosts, and maintains your app. You access it via your branded Apple/Play Store listing. Cancel anytime — your app comes offline 30 days after cancellation. Want to own the codebase outright? Switch to Build.
Starter
Single-platform MVP built with React Native. You own everything.
- iOS or Android (your pick) via React Native
- ~5 screens, auth + 1 integration
- App/Play Store submission included
- 30-day post-launch warranty
- Full source-code handoff
Best for narrow MVPs and single-platform launches with a clear scope.
Growth
Both platforms, real product, paying users from day one.
- iOS and Android
- ~12 screens, push, payments or auth provider
- Analytics, crash reporting, performance monitoring
- 90-day post-launch support
- Full source-code handoff
Best for real products with paying users and a roadmap beyond launch.
Premium
Native, offline-first, custom backends, every integration.
- Native (Swift/Kotlin) or hybrid
- Offline-first architecture
- Custom backend / API design
- 3rd-party integrations (CRM, payments, auth)
- 6 months support + team training
Best for complex apps, custom backends, or apps that will scale to millions of users.
One-time build. You own the source code, the Apple/Play developer accounts stay in your name, and we hand off everything at launch. Payment 50% to start, 50% at launch. Optional $500/mo maintenance retainer available after handoff.
All prices in USD. Custom scope beyond Premium quoted on a call.
Tools we ship with
Battle-tested across iOS, Android, and the backends behind them.
Languages
Frameworks
Backend & APIs
Quality
Mobile app development questions
Everything teams typically ask before starting an app project.
Ready to ship your app?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll scope the build and tell you honestly if it's a Lease or a Build.
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