Mobile app development in Cyprus — iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, and PWA with App Store and Google Play release. VivaCoding (Paphos) picks the stack for your goal and budget: PWA from €1,490 in 2–3 weeks, cross-platform from €4,990, native from €6,900.
A mobile app unlocks what a regular website cannot: push, offline use, a home-screen icon, camera and geolocation, and one-tap Apple Pay / Google Pay. On Cyprus, mobile traffic is dominant — for retail, HoReCa, delivery, fitness, and loyalty, the app often becomes the main channel after the first visit.
Below: which project types we ship, how to choose PWA vs cross-platform vs native, price and timeline ranges, what backend and store publishing include, and when a responsive site or Telegram bot is enough.
Key takeaways
- PWA is the fastest start (from €1,490, 2–3 weeks) without stores; React Native / Flutter cross-platform starts at €4,990 for iOS+Android from one codebase.
- Native (Swift / Kotlin) fits AR/ML, hard background services, or a clear audience skew to one OS.
- A typical project includes UX/UI, build, device testing, integrations (push, payments, analytics), store release, and 30 days of support.
- Without a budget for OS updates, apps break quickly — plan maintenance after launch.
Which app type fits your business
A brief rarely means “dual native from day one”. More often we validate a hypothesis or operational flow on a lighter stack, then scale.
| Type | From | Timeline | When to choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PWA | €1,490 | 2–3 weeks | MVP, loyalty, orders without stores |
| Mobile backend / API | €2,490 | 4–8 weeks | Server, auth, push, billing |
| React Native | €4,990 | 6–10 weeks | iOS+Android, JS/TS team |
| Flutter | €4,990 | 6–10 weeks | Strong UI and animation |
| iOS Native (Swift) | €6,900 | 8–14 weeks | iOS-first, AR/ML |
| Android Native (Kotlin) | €6,900 | 8–14 weeks | Android-first |
| iOS + Android native | €11,900 | 12–20 weeks | Premium, both OS native |
| Store publishing | €290 | 1–2 weeks | Often included in the project |
| Support | €290/mo | ongoing | Required after launch |
Prices are ranges after scope lock. Apple ($99/year) and Google Play ($25 one-time) developer accounts are billed separately to the client entity or via the studio.
How to choose a platform
- MVP / hypothesis test → PWA: push where the OS allows, offline, home-screen icon; no store review.
- Broad iOS+Android audience → React Native or Flutter: roughly 30–40% savings vs two native teams for comparable UI.
- AR, ML, Bluetooth, heavy graphics → native Swift / Kotlin or hybrid with native modules.
- Existing site and API → connect the mobile client to the same backend; do not duplicate data.
- Demand check only → a Lean MVP or landing may beat a full app first.
Cross-platform is not “always worse than native”: for catalogues, portals, delivery, and loyalty, React Native / Flutter usually win. Native pays off when platform APIs are part of the product — not “just in case”.
How we build — 4 steps
- Brief and strategy — goals, audience, core flows, iOS/Android share, store and marketing budget; stack choice.
- UX/UI prototype — clickable Figma with navigation; iterate before coding.
- Build and backend — TestFlight / Internal Testing builds; CRM, payments, push, analytics.
- Stores and launch — screenshots, copy, review, publish; 30 days of support after release.
What mobile apps cost in Cyprus
Cyprus and regional custom-app pricing usually sits above a “catalogue package”: 2026 industry ranges often put a simple build around $8,000–$30,000, while mid-level Flutter/React Native with payments and backend climbs into higher tens of thousands of euros depending on screens and integrations. VivaCoding sits below large EU agencies via fixed scope and iterations, and above unsupported cheap freelance.
- Freelance — lower entry, higher risk of vanishing support (an app cannot be abandoned like a brochure site).
- Local studios — higher quality, often 4–8 months for a full cycle.
- VivaCoding — from €1,490 for PWA to ~€12–20k for dual native; cross-platform MVP contour from €4,990.
A typical quote includes UX/UI, client build, device testing, backend if needed, integrations, publishing, client training, and 30 days of support. Excluded: store licences, paid traffic, third-party SaaS beyond the agreed list.
App Store and Google Play publishing
Publishing is usually included. We prepare icons and screenshots, Privacy Policy / Terms, listings (EN/RU, EL when needed), and handle review. Common Apple rejects: missing privacy policy, broken test accounts, description/feature mismatch. After a ready build, expect about 1–2 weeks including fixes.
Backend and integrations
Backend is a separate block if you have no API yet. Typical Cyprus/EU stack: REST or GraphQL (Laravel / Node.js), auth (email, SMS, Apple Sign In for many iOS cases, Google), APNs + FCM push, Stripe / JCC / Revolut / Apple Pay / Google Pay and in-app for subscriptions, S3-compatible media, analytics (Firebase, Amplitude, etc.), maps and geofencing. If a site and CRM already exist, we connect — we do not invent a second source of truth.
When it fits — and when it does not
Fits: you need a store client or a PWA with unique logic; you have a product owner and can cut scope; you plan OS version support.
Does not fit: a responsive site or bot is enough; no maintenance budget; “Uber in a month” without prioritisation. For early hypothesis checks without a mobile client, see MVP development and web applications.
Related services
- MVP development
- web applications
- design and mockup
- CRM integration
- delivery website
- contacts — short brief
FAQ
Which platform — iOS, Android, or cross-platform?
For most business apps, React Native or Flutter is optimal: one app for two OS and roughly 30–40% savings vs dual native. Choose native for AR/ML, heavy graphics, specialised background work, or a clear OS skew.
How much does a mobile app cost?
VivaCoding ranges: from €1,490 for PWA, from €4,990 for cross-platform, from €6,900 for one native OS, from €11,900 for iOS+Android native. Exact quote follows the brief and Must-have list.
What is a PWA and when is it enough?
A Progressive Web App installs to the home screen with offline and (where supported) push — without store publishing. It often covers loyalty, schedules, and simple orders. Limits: Bluetooth, ARKit, and some biometrics.
Do you help with store publishing?
Yes — usually included: developer accounts, assets, policies, review, re-submit on reject, basic ASO.
Do you build the backend?
Yes. API package from €2,490 or as part of a full project: auth, push, payments, media, analytics. We wire existing site/CRM instead of duplicating it.
What about post-launch support?
30 days free after publish. Then packs from €290/mo: OS updates, bugs, small features. Without maintenance, each major iOS/Android release is a regression risk.