// FOUNDRY5
Mobile App Development

APPS THAT FEELLIGHT.RUN HEAVY.

Flutter and React Native builds tested on real devices before they ever touch a real user. Cross-platform without the cross-platform compromise.

Mobile App Development visual
40msAvg response time
4.8★Avg store rating
0Builds without device QA
100%Code ownership
The problem

Most mobile apps feel like web pages dressed up.

01

Slow, janky, and forgettable.

Users expect 60fps and instant transitions. Most cross-platform builds deliver neither. Sluggish load times, laggy scrolls, and a general feeling that something is off. Your retention numbers show it even if your dev team won't say it.

02

Two codebases for two platforms.

Maintaining separate iOS and Android codebases doubles your cost and halves your speed. Feature parity becomes a constant battle. One platform is always behind. Your users on the other platform notice.

03

Tested on emulators, broken on devices.

Simulators are convenient. They are also liars. Your app works perfectly on an emulator and crashes on a three-year-old Samsung. If you are not testing on real hardware, you are shipping hope.

We build mobile apps that feel native because we treat cross-platform as an architecture decision, not a shortcut.

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What you get

Not a prototype. A real app, properly built.

Every mobile build includes the same core package. No features sold separately. No surprises on what is included.

Production-ready app bundles

iOS and Android packages compiled, signed, and ready for App Store and Play Store submission.

Full source code and Git history

You own everything. Clean commit history, properly branched, with documentation your next developer can actually follow.

QA report and device test matrix

Every device tested, every edge case documented. Nothing ships without sign-off on real hardware.

API integration documentation

Every endpoint, every data flow, every auth mechanism documented so your backend team stays aligned.

Analytics and crash reporting setup

Know what users do, where they drop off, and when something breaks from the first session.

30 days post-launch support

Bugs, store submission issues, and edge cases covered. We do not hand over a zip file and disappear.

How we build

From blank screen to App Store. Here is exactly how.

#PhaseWhat happensWhen
01Scope and architectureWe define the minimum feature set that proves your idea on a phone. Platform-specific decisions, navigation patterns, and data architecture locked down before code starts.Week 1
02Core buildPrimary screens and user flows built and connected to your backend. Daily check-ins. You see real progress on a real device every day.Weeks 2-3
03QA and device testingFull QA pass across iOS and Android device matrix. Performance profiling. Memory leak checks. Edge case hunting. We break it before your users do.Weeks 3-4
04Store submission and launchApp Store and Play Store submissions handled. Staged rollout with live monitoring. You are in market with users downloading something real.Weeks 4-5
05Iterate and growPost-launch analytics reviewed. User feedback incorporated. New features scoped and built by the same team that understands every decision that was made.Ongoing
Our stack

Tools chosen for the job, not the trend.

Mobile
FlutterReact NativeDartTypeScript
Backend
Node.jsLaravelFirebaseSupabase
APIs
RESTGraphQLWebSocket
Services
StripeFirebase AuthPush NotificationsMaps
Testing
Real Device QAIntegration TestsPerformance Profiling
Deployment
App StorePlay StoreTestFlightFirebase Distribution
Is this the right fit

We are direct about who we work best with.

This is right for you if

You need a mobile product that works.

  • You have a product idea that lives on a phone
  • You need iOS and Android without two separate budgets
  • Your last mobile build felt sluggish and your team knows it
  • You want real device testing before any user ever opens it
  • You need App Store and Play Store submission handled
Probably not the right fit if

You want something we cannot do well.

  • You want the cheapest possible build regardless of quality
  • You need a game or heavy 3D rendering app
  • You want to manage the project without any technical input from us
  • You are looking for a body shop to fill seats, not build a product

If any of these describe you, we will tell you on the first call rather than waste your time or ours.

What founders say

Results over promises.

David

David

Founder at Seconddate

Foundry 5 really impressed me with their work on my AI-powered dating app. They nailed the UI/UX, starting with core app screens and then translating that vision to the web. The React site they built is sleek and polished - exactly what I was hoping for. What I appreciated most was their thoughtful approach and how easy they were to work with. They got the job done without needing me to micromanage.

Phil Blows

Phil Blows

CEO at StreaksAI

Foundry 5 surpassed all expectations in delivering our web development product swiftly and flawlessly. Their speed and eye for detail, especially under tight time constraints, showcase their commitment to excellence.

Liam Farley

Liam Farley

CEO, Xcelsior Capital

Working with Foundry 5 has been a great experience from start to finish. They seamlessly translated our vision into a website that not only showcases our brand and operations but also enhances our online presence as an investor in natural resources. Nothing was too much for them and they always put the client first.

Libby Tanswell

Libby Tanswell

CEO of Ove

Working with Foundry 5 to create the Ove app has been an absolute pleasure. Their professionalism, work ethic, and willingness to always go the extra mile has really impressed me. I would recommend them to anyone.

Daisy Harvey

Daisy Harvey

Loom Founder

Foundry 5 have gone above and beyond to bring my vision of Loom to life. Not only this, but they continue to be an integral part of our team. They are lovely people to work with, and I recommend them to anyone looking for a software partner. Particularly for non-technical tech founders (like me!) who need to ensure that their business is in safe hands.

Chris Jones

Chris Jones

Chief Product Officer Gather

The team has been instrumental in driving both the design and development of Gather, pairing a proactive, highly responsive workflow with the technical depth needed to handle our platform's complexity. Their partnership continues to move the product forward in a reliable and impactful way.

How we compare

An honest comparison.

FeatureFoundry 5FreelancerIn-house
Cross-platform from a single codebase
Native-level performance
Real device QA before launch
App Store submission handled
Post-launch support included
Scalable architecture from day one
Full source code ownership
Analytics and crash reporting setup
Investment

Transparent pricing. No hidden costs.

Fixed scope

Know exactly what you are paying.

We scope the project, agree a price, and stick to it. No surprise invoices. No scope creep charges. If something changes, we talk about it before it costs you anything. You get a written scope document before code starts.

  • Written scope before any code
  • Fixed price for the agreed scope
  • No surprise invoices
  • Risk-free pilot on first engagement
Sprint-based

Flexibility when you need it.

For ongoing development or projects where requirements are still being discovered. You reprioritise at the start of each sprint. Pay for what gets built, adjust as you learn.

  • Reprioritise each sprint
  • Weekly progress updates
  • Scale up or down as needed
  • Same team, continuous context
FAQ

Questions we hear often.

Anything else? Just book a call. We'd rather talk than write another FAQ entry.

Book a 30-minute discovery call →

Risk-free first project · Full refund if you’re not satisfied

We build cross-platform using Flutter and React Native. Both frameworks now deliver native-level performance when implemented properly. You get iOS and Android from a single codebase without the two-team overhead. The key is architecture and that is where most agencies cut corners.

An MVP mobile app typically takes four to six weeks. A production app with deeper feature sets runs six to twelve weeks depending on complexity. We scope tightly before we start, so you always know the timeline in writing before any code is written.

Yes. We build with store guidelines in mind from the start. We have never had a client app rejected permanently. If there are review issues, we handle the resubmission and the fixes as part of the engagement.

Absolutely. We integrate with existing APIs, databases, and services. If your backend needs adjustments to support the mobile app properly, we will tell you what is needed and can handle it ourselves or work alongside your backend team.

Yes, all of the above. Push notifications, in-app payments, Stripe, social auth, maps, camera, biometrics we have built all of these multiple times. They are standard parts of our mobile builds.

Thirty days of post-launch support is included as standard. Bugs, edge cases, and store submission issues are all covered. After that, most clients move into an ongoing engagement for new features and iteration. The team that built it maintains it.

Every single build. We test on a matrix of real iOS and Android devices across screen sizes and OS versions. Emulators are useful during development, but nothing ships without real device QA sign-off.

Ready to build?

Your app idea deserves better than a web page in disguise.

Tell us what you want to ship. We will tell you what it takes, how long it takes, and what it costs. Honestly.

Risk-free first project · Full refund if you’re not satisfied