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Flutter App Development Services

We create stunning native apps for iOS, Android, Desktop and the Web - all from the same codebase. Leverage Foresight Mobile's expertise with Flutter app development to create your next app.

Early adopters of Flutter back in 2017, Foresight Mobile are the UK’s Most Experienced Flutter App Developers

Choosing the right mobile app development service is key to a successful project. Flutter is the World's most popular cross-platform development framework, developed and maintained by Google. You can reach millions of users from the same codebase

Foresight Mobile have successfully delivered over 50 Flutter apps over the last 6 years and continue to support everyone from startups to some of the largest tech companies on the planet.

Our team of Flutter app developers work  across iOS, Android, the web and desktop - all from the same codebase.

This means we can deliver your product quickly and efficiently, greatly reducing development and maintenance costs compared with native and other cross-platform technologies such as React Native.

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Why should I choose Flutter App Development for My Next Project?

The UK's leading Flutter app development company, Foresight Mobile build beautiful, cross-platform apps that get you to market quickly from a single codebase.

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Web and Mobile from a Single Codebase

Go beyond mobile with Flutter’s first-class browser support. With the same codebase used for your mobile app, we can now craft a seamless web experience that feels native and familiar to your users.

What if you could reach an even wider audience without starting from scratch? Flutter for the Web is a game-changer, building Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) natively from your existing code.

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Material and Cupertino Widgets

There’s no need to worry that your app won’t feel at home compared with natively-developed apps. Flutter provides native widgets for iOS and Android through the Cupertino and Material widget sets.

This widgets are built into the platform, allowing us to provide user interfaces that match the design idioms of the platform where appropriate.

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Native Performance

Flutter’s rendering engine provides 60 fps animations and transitions, and its built-in animation widgets provide great features, right out of the box.

Unlike React Native’s JavaScript, Dart compiles to native code - extracting the full performance from your device. Features like sound null safety allow us to write performant and bug-free code.

All of this means that you get a native iOS app and a native Android app all from the same codebase.

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Faster Development

Deploying one codebase across all platforms is inherently quicker than developing the same app multiple times. Known as cross-platform app development, this is Flutter's key benefit.

Features like hot reload allow our developers to iterate quickly on features and deliver value early in the process. By leveraging technologies like bloc and clean architecture we ensure that our apps are straightforward to develop and maintain.

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"A team of great marketing experts"

“They’re more thoughtful than any other development team I’ve worked with..... I’m not sure what they could improve."

Mark Bryk
CTO, Prax

"The best marketing agency out there"

"The team has delivered exactly what we asked for but is able to use their own skill and judgment to make improvements"

Frederick Drapkin
CEO and Founder, Tenner

"One of the best marketing agencies"

"Foresight Mobile effectively and promptly met our needs. They were a candid, reliable, and collaborative partner."

Fumbi Kolawole

How much does it cost to keep an app running in the UK?

Maintaining and updating an app is an ongoing investment in 2025. The cost of keeping an app running in the UK varies based on several factors:

  1. Hosting and Server Costs: Cloud solutions (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) typically range from £100-£500/month for standard apps, scaling with usage
  2. Maintenance and Updates: Essential for iOS 18/Android 15 compatibility, security patches, and feature updates (£1,000-£3,000/month)
  3. Marketing and ASO: App Store Optimization and user acquisition campaigns (£500-£2,000/month)
  4. Customer Support: In-app chat, email support, and issue resolution (£500-£1,500/month)
  5. Licensing and APIs: Third-party services, AI APIs, mapping services, payment gateways (£200-£1,000/month)
  6. Monitoring and Analytics: Performance monitoring, crash reporting, user analytics (£100-£500/month)

Generally, maintenance costs range from 15-25% of the original development cost annually. With inflation and rising service costs in 2025, budget £2,000-£5,000/month for comprehensive app maintenance.

Can a free app make money?

Free apps can generate substantial revenue in 2025 through diverse strategies:

  1. In-app advertising: Display ads, rewarded videos, and native ads (earning £2-10 per 1,000 impressions)
  2. In-app purchases: Virtual goods, premium features, consumables (accounting for 48% of mobile app revenue)
  3. Subscription model: Monthly/annual subscriptions for premium content (fastest-growing revenue model at 25% YoY)
  4. Freemium upgrades: Basic free version with paid pro features (conversion rates 2-5%)
  5. Data monetization: Anonymous analytics and market research (with explicit user consent)
  6. Affiliate marketing: Commission-based product recommendations (5-15% commission rates)
  7. Sponsorships: Brand partnerships and sponsored content (£5,000-50,000 per campaign)
  8. AI features: Premium AI-powered tools and personalization (users willing to pay 30% more)

Successful free apps in 2025 combine multiple revenue streams, with the average free app generating £0.50-£2 per monthly active user.

How much does it cost to build an app in the UK?

The cost of building an app in the UK can vary widely depending on several factors, including:

  • Complexity: Simple apps with basic features will naturally cost less than complex apps with advanced functionality, integrations, and complex designs.
  • Features: The number and type of features you want to include in your app will significantly impact the development cost.
  • Design: Custom UI/UX design and intricate animations can add to the overall cost.
  • Development Team: The hourly rates of developers and designers can differ depending on their experience and location.

At Foresight Mobile, our UK app developers understand that every project has a unique budget. That's why we offer tailored solutions to ensure your app development stays within your financial constraints. We work closely with you to understand your specific needs and priorities, providing transparent cost estimates and flexible payment options.

We can also leverage our EU-wide network of skilled developers to find the most cost-effective talent for your project without compromising on quality.

Can I publish to non-Google Android App Stores?

Foresight Mobile can assist you with publishing to numerous Android stores worldwide in 2025. These include manufacturer stores: Samsung Galaxy Store (500M+ users), Amazon Appstore, Huawei AppGallery (580M+ users), Xiaomi GetApps, OPPO App Market, and Vivo App Store. For China, we support Tencent MyApp, Baidu Mobile Assistant, and 360 Mobile Assistant. Alternative stores include F-Droid for open-source apps, Aptoide, and APKPure. The EU's Digital Markets Act now requires support for third-party stores, making alternative distribution more viable than ever.

How long does it take to develop an app?

Development timelines in 2025 have been optimized through AI assistance and improved frameworks:

  • MVP/Prototype: 4-8 weeks using low-code platforms or AI-assisted development
  • Simple App: 2-3 months for basic features and standard UI
  • Medium Complexity: 3-5 months with custom features, API integrations, and polished design
  • Complex App: 5-8 months including AI features, real-time capabilities, and extensive testing
  • Enterprise Solution: 8-12+ months for full-scale platforms with compliance and integration requirements

Modern tools like Flutter 3.35 and AI pair programming can reduce development time by 25-35% compared to traditional approaches.

Should I use Flutter for my app?

Flutter 3.x is excellent for most app development projects. With Dart 3.9 and improved performance, Flutter now delivers near-native performance with 60-120fps animations. Key advantages include: single codebase for iOS, Android, Web, Windows, macOS, and Linux; hot reload for instant development feedback; rich widget library with Material 3 and Cupertino widgets; 40% faster development than native; strong community with 1M+ developers; and excellent documentation. Flutter is ideal for MVPs, e-commerce apps, social platforms, and content-rich applications. Consider native development only when requiring platform-specific features like advanced AR or deep OS integration.

Does Flutter require coding?

Flutter requires coding in Dart 3.9, Google's modern programming language. While Flutter provides extensive pre-built widgets and the new Flutter AI Toolkit can generate boilerplate code, developers still need to write Dart code for business logic, state management, API integration, and custom functionality. However, 2025 brings AI assistants like GitHub Copilot and Cursor that can generate Flutter code, making development more accessible. Low-code Flutter platforms like FlutterFlow allow visual development with minimal coding, but understanding Dart remains essential for professional app development.

How do you monitor mobile app performance?

We employ comprehensive monitoring using industry-leading tools and AI-powered analytics. Real-time monitoring includes Firebase Crashlytics for crash reporting (sub-1% crash rate target), Performance Monitoring for app speed and responsiveness, and Google Analytics 4 for user behavior tracking.

Advanced monitoring includes: APM tools (DataDog, New Relic) for infrastructure monitoring; synthetic monitoring for proactive issue detection; real user monitoring (RUM) for actual performance data; AI-powered anomaly detection for unusual patterns; and custom alerting for critical metrics. We maintain 99.9% uptime SLAs through 24/7 monitoring, automated rollback capabilities, and rapid incident response (< 15-minute response time for critical issues).

Is it expensive to publish an app to the stores

Publishing costs in 2025: Google Play requires a one-time $25 fee, while Apple App Store charges $99 annually ($299 for enterprise). However, the real costs lie in preparation: app store optimization (£1,000-3,000), localization for global markets (£500-1,500 per language), promotional materials and app previews (£2,000-5,000), and legal compliance documentation (£500-2,000).

Both stores take 15% commission on small businesses (<$1M revenue), then 30%. Consider ongoing costs: ASO tools subscription (£100-500/month), review management, update submissions, and seasonal marketing campaigns. We provide complete publishing services including store listing optimization, screenshot creation, and submission management to maximize your app's success.

Are there any hosting expenses

Modern app hosting in 2025 leverages cloud platforms for scalability and reliability. Firebase remains popular with generous free tiers: 10GB storage, 1GB Firestore, 125K Cloud Function invocations monthly. Paid plans start at £20/month. AWS Amplify offers competitive pricing from £15/month, while Google Cloud Platform and Azure provide enterprise-grade solutions from £50/month.

Typical hosting costs for production apps: small apps (< 10K users) £50-200/month, medium apps (10K-100K users) £200-1,000/month, large apps (100K+ users) £1,000-5,000+/month. Additional services like CDN (£50-200/month), real-time databases (£100-500/month), AI/ML APIs (£100-1,000/month), and backup solutions (£50-200/month) add to costs. We optimize architecture to minimize expenses while ensuring performance and reliability.

How much does it cost to build a cross-platform app

Cross-platform development in 2025 offers significant cost advantages. Using Flutter 3.35 or React Native, professionally-designed apps range from £25,000-60,000 for MVPs, £60,000-120,000 for feature-rich applications, and £120,000-250,000+ for enterprise solutions. This represents 30-40% savings compared to building separate native apps.

Flutter's single codebase approach reduces development time by 40%, maintenance costs by 50%, and enables simultaneous deployment to iOS, Android, Web, and desktop platforms. Additional costs include platform-specific customizations (£5,000-15,000), native module development for advanced features (£10,000-25,000), and comprehensive testing across platforms (£5,000-15,000). The ROI improves significantly when targeting 3+ platforms.

How long does it take to build a Flutter app

Flutter 3.35 development in 2025 is significantly faster than traditional approaches. Simple apps with standard UI components take 3-6 weeks. Medium complexity apps with custom animations, API integrations, and state management require 6-12 weeks. Complex applications with real-time features, offline sync, and advanced functionality need 12-20 weeks.

Flutter's advantages include: hot reload for instant UI updates, extensive widget library reducing custom development, single codebase for multiple platforms, and AI-assisted development tools. Factors affecting timeline: design complexity, backend development, third-party integrations, testing requirements, and App Store/Play Store approval (1-2 weeks). Our agile process with 2-week sprints ensures predictable delivery and continuous progress visibility.

What does cross-platform mean

Cross-platform app development in 2025 means creating applications that run seamlessly across multiple operating systems and devices from a single codebase. Modern frameworks like Flutter 3.35, React Native, and .NET MAUI enable deployment to iOS, Android, Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, and even embedded systems.

Benefits include: 40-60% cost reduction compared to native development, faster time-to-market, consistent user experience across platforms, simplified maintenance with single codebase, and unified analytics and backend. Cross-platform tools now support platform-specific customizations, native performance through compiled code, access to device APIs, and modern UI paradigms. The approach is ideal for most business applications, with native development reserved for platform-specific features or maximum performance requirements.

What programming language does Flutter use

Flutter uses Dart 3.9 (2025), Google's modern programming language optimized for UI development. Dart offers sound null safety preventing null reference errors, fast compilation to native ARM/x64 code, hot reload for instant development feedback, and async/await for elegant asynchronous programming. Recent improvements include pattern matching, records for multiple return values, and enhanced performance with up to 2x faster execution.

Dart's syntax is familiar to JavaScript/TypeScript developers, making it easy to learn. It supports both ahead-of-time (AOT) compilation for production performance and just-in-time (JIT) compilation for development flexibility. The language includes modern features like mixins, extension methods, and sound type system. With over 35,000 packages on pub.dev, Dart's ecosystem provides solutions for virtually any development need.

How We Work

From Idea to App Store: The Creation Process

Your Vision, Our Expertise, A Collaborative Journey

At Foresight Mobile, we believe the best apps are born from a close partnership. Our embedded partnership approach means we work as an extension of your team, ensuring your vision drives every decision while our expertise guides optimal outcomes, ensuring your vision is at the heart of every decision, while our expertise guides you towards a successful launch and beyond.

Without proper discovery, 70% of app projects fail due to misaligned expectations and market misunderstanding. Our thorough planning ensures your investment delivers real business value.

Ready to Bring Your App Idea to Life?

Contact Foresight Mobile today and let's start building your vision together.

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Ideation and Discovery
Laying the Foundation for Success

It’s your concept, your dream. We listen, we research and we recommend. We delve deep into your vision, target audience, and business objectives, transforming your initial idea into a clearly defined mobile app concept.

Our team analyses the competitive landscape, identifying opportunities and potential challenges to ensure your app stands out. With the key features outlined we created a detailed project roadmap.

Thorough planning and research are crucial for mitigating risks, ensuring a smooth development process, and maximising your app's chances of success.

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User Experience (UX) and Design
Creating an Intuitive and Engaging Experience

A visually appealing and user-friendly interface is essential for user engagement and retention. Our in-house designers map-out the user journey, ensuring seamless navigation and an intuitive experience. We then design wireframes and mockups of the app's layout and interactions, allowing you to visualise the product and features. When we're all agreed on the main functionality we create high-fidelity interactive prototypes that you can test on a real device with real users.

A well-designed app not only looks great but also enhances user satisfaction. Our interactive prototypes help validate your ideas before we move on to development.

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Development and Testing
Building Future-Proof Code You Can Scale

Our team of skilled developers transform the design into a fully functional app, utilising cutting-edge Flutter technology and industry best practices. We build scalable, maintainable code that grows with your business, ensuring easy updates and feature additions. Every app undergoes rigorous automated and manual testing across multiple devices and platforms.

Our code architecture and documentation standards mean your app won't become technical debt - it becomes a valuable business asset that's cost-effective to maintain and enhance.

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Launch and Support
Ensuring Long-Term Success Through Partnership

We guide you through the submission process, ensuring your app meets all requirements and regulations. We'll then work with you to create a tailored marketing plan that increases App Store visibility and drives downloads. We'll proactively monitor your app's performance, address any issues that arise, and collaborate with you on updates and enhancements.

A successful launch and ongoing support are vital for maximising your app's reach, generating revenue, and achieving long-term success.

Our Ethos

Why Work With Us

Your app, your way. Here's how we make it happen.

Our process begins with a comprehensive project plan and a transparent, fixed cost agreement. This ensures you know exactly what you're getting and how much it will cost, eliminating any unwelcome financial surprises. Regular progress calls with live demos give you a front-row seat to your app's development, keeping you informed and involved at every stage.

We're not just here for the build, we're here for the long haul. From navigating the App Store maze to providing ongoing technical support, we're with you all the way. Our expertise doesn't end at launch; we offer cost-effective maintenance plans and helpful guidance to ensure your app continues to thrive and evolve with your business. Your success is our success, and you can count on us every step of the way.

We believe the best apps are born from real user experiences. That's why user testing is at the core of everything we do. We involve real people from your target audience throughout the development process to ensure your app is intuitive, engaging, and truly meets their needs. Their honest feedback helps us to refine and enhance your app, resulting in a product that's not only user-friendly but loved by your users.

You know your business inside and out and we know how to make successful tech businesses. With years of hands-on CTO and app development experience, we're experts at understanding your needs and crafting innovative solutions that fit your budget and exceed expectations. Our collaborative process and hands-on prototyping ensure your final product isn't just an app – it's the realisation of your vision.

Our founder has been making mobile apps since 2003, before they were even called apps! Founded in 2017, we've got quite a few projects under our belt and a wealth of experience to call upon. Our core development team have been with us since the start, and one of the reasons we're considered the most experienced Flutter app development company in the UK.

We believe in the power of face-to-face collaboration. That's why we encourage you to visit us at our Manchester offices whenever you like. We're a friendly bunch, and we thrive on the energy and clarity that comes from an in-person chat. Building strong relationships is key to our collaborative approach, and we want you to feel comfortable dropping by for a brainstorming session, or just for a brew if you fancy.

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