Whether your application is based on React Native, Flutter, or a more traditional native iOS and Android codebase we have the skills and experience to develop and maintain your application cost-effectively.
Our cost-effective mobile app support and maintenance service is a great way to keep your mobile app up-to-date and ahead of the competition. You'll get manageable monthly pricing and access to our diverse team of technical and design professionals, all for a fraction of the cost of a single developer.
As one of the UK's premier mobile app development agencies, we understand that moving to a new team can be a daunting task. That's why we've developed a structured and hassle-free onboarding process to ensure a seamless transition when we inherit your codebase.
Some mobile apps also require complicated back-end functionality and hosting. Our expert team is dedicated to finding innovative solutions that not only monitor your app's performance closely, but also provide significant cost savings in the long run through more modern serverless hosting methods such as Google Cloud Run or AWS Lambda.
We'll employ state of the art monitoring systems to track the performance of your back-end systems and mobile app. We are able to identify and resolve potential problems before they impact user experience, helping you maintain a smooth and reliable service without any unnecessary downtime.
We're also based in Manchester, UK, and our dedicated maintenance team will be on hand whenever you need us for queries and support. We'll have shared instant messaging channels, video calls and project management systems, so we're always available and totally transparent.
Our wide range of skills and 20+ years of experience across all mobile and server technologies ensures that you have the experience on-hand to push your app's performance through our Boost service. This gives you the choice of reduced-cost developers or fixed-price functionality updates, so you're always in control of your budget.
Part of our maintenance service includes managing app updates and distribution. Whether you're updating through TestFlight or the App Store, our iOS app distribution guide helps you understand the complete process from development to user devices.
Our team's years of experience in mobile app development and cloud infrastructure means we're on-hand with the skills you need at a fraction of the cost
Our CTO and product managers have an outstanding track record managing the success and stability of live service mobile apps - from Angry Birds to angry customers, we’ve managed them all. We know the ins and outs of what it takes to create a thriving mobile app, and we're committed to sharing our expertise to help your app reach its full potential. Partnering with us means you're choosing a team who truly understands the mobile app landscape and the complexities of maintaining and growing a successful live service
Expert Advice • Informed Decisions • Peace of Mind
As your mobile application grows we will collaborate with you to develop new features and expand existing functionality based on business needs and customer feedback. Our unique Boost service gives you preferential rates and fixed-cost features, so that you know exactly what you’ll get and when it’s delivered.
User Engagement • User Retention • Keep Ahead of the Competition
We provide regular reports on app performance, including user engagement, session durations, and retention rates, to help you make data-driven decisions and monitor app growth. Interactive dashboards will always be available to ensure you’re in the loop and making informed decisions around features and priorities.
Informed Decisions • Revenue Prediction • Validated Roadmap
Platform compliance is one of the main reasons that apps are removed from the stores. 488,000 app developers have had all their apps delisted from Google and Apple app stores since Q1 2022 . We’ll keep on top of the changing privacy landscape and increasing requirements for new iOS and Android versions, so that you don’t have to. We’ll constantly monitor your listing and the competition to ensure that you’re ahead of the game on App Store Optimisation.
Legal Compliance • Search Performance
Our experienced team will ensure that your app receives regular updates, keeping abreast of industry standards and ensuring that the latest security patches are integrated. We’ll keep on top of new iOS and Android requirements and trends, ensuring that your app is secure, compliant and in-step with the competition.
Security and Privacy • The Latest Tech • Simplified Feature Updates
Our automated monitoring will be augmented by regular quality assurance (QA) from our internal test team as part of your monthly cycle. Our team can investigate customer reviews or find issues themselves before your customers do, giving us the opportunity to prioritise fixes and features through our shared project management system.
Customer Satisfaction • Peace of Mind • Quality Assurance
We constantly monitor the health of your service through issue tracking, performance monitoring and custom analytics dashboards. Our team will actively monitor customer reviews and feedback, collaborating with you to implement the necessary changes with measurable results.
Reduced Crashes • Speed and Performance • User Retention
Our team is dedicated to finding innovative solutions that not only optimise your app's performance but also provide significant cost savings in the long run. We take advantage of the latest serverless cloud technologies to ensure that when your app is quiet you’re not paying a penny - but more than capable of scaling with success.
Reduced Downtime • Reduced Costs • Scalability
“They’re more thoughtful than any other development team I’ve worked with..... I’m not sure what they could improve."
"The team has delivered exactly what we asked for but is able to use their own skill and judgment to make improvements"
"Foresight Mobile effectively and promptly met our needs. They were a candid, reliable, and collaborative partner."
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:
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.
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.
Development timelines in 2025 have been optimized through AI assistance and improved frameworks:
Modern tools like Flutter 3.x and AI pair programming can reduce development time by 25-35% compared to traditional approaches.
Mobile apps need continuous maintenance in 2025 to remain competitive and functional. With iOS 18 and Android 15 releasing major updates annually, apps require regular updates for compatibility. Security threats evolve daily, requiring constant vigilance and patches. AI model updates, API version changes, and new privacy regulations demand ongoing attention.
Performance optimization is crucial as user expectations rise - apps must load in under 2 seconds and maintain 60fps animations. Regular maintenance prevents technical debt accumulation, ensures compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2), and enables adoption of new features like widgets, App Clips, and AR capabilities. Without maintenance, apps lose 30% of users within 6 months due to crashes, security issues, or outdated UX.
While technically possible for simple apps, single-developer maintenance faces significant challenges in 2025. Modern apps require diverse expertise: iOS/Android platform updates, backend services, AI/ML model management, security patching, performance optimization, and UX improvements. A single developer may struggle with the breadth of knowledge required for cloud services (AWS/Google Cloud), CI/CD pipelines, analytics implementation, and compliance requirements.
Our dedicated maintenance teams provide specialized expertise across all areas, ensuring 24/7 monitoring, rapid issue resolution, and proactive updates. Teams handle 3x more updates efficiently than solo developers, reduce downtime by 75%, and implement best practices across security, performance, and user experience. For business-critical apps, team-based maintenance is essential for reliability and growth.
Maintaining a mobile app is essential to ensure its long-term success, optimal performance, and security. Regular app maintenance helps identify and fix bugs, enhance user experience, and prevent unnecessary downtime. As the mobile app landscape constantly evolves with new platform requirements, industry standards, and user expectations, keeping your app updated ensures it stays compliant and competitive.
Regular security updates are critical to safeguard user data and protect your app from emerging cyber threats. By investing in app maintenance, you also create opportunities to expand features and functionality based on user feedback and market trends. This proactive approach not only results in a more reliable and engaging app but also helps build user trust and loyalty, ultimately driving your app's growth and revenue potential.
Yes of course! Your maintenance days will accrue if unused, allowing you to build-up enough time to work on any features or improvements you require. Our in-house design team is on-hand to work on the visuals before our tech team action the feature development and measure its impact.
More significant pieces of work can also be arranged at a reduced rate, ensuring you have the flexibility of a full development team without the associated costs.
We’ll communicate directly with your previous agency to facilitate the smooth transition of your investment to both yourself and Foresight. You’ll receive all of the code and credentials you need to work with any agency you choose going forward. We can either communicate directly with the developers or agency, or advise and direct the process through yourself to ensure that we have everything you need to continue making your app a success.
We align our app development with your strategic objectives through data-driven decision making and continuous optimization. Using advanced analytics, AI-powered user insights, and A/B testing, we identify opportunities for growth and improvement. Our experienced team brings cross-industry expertise in digital transformation, monetization strategies, and user engagement.
We implement OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) to track progress, provide monthly business intelligence reports, and conduct quarterly strategy sessions. Our proactive approach includes competitive analysis, market trend monitoring, and feature prioritization based on ROI. We help you leverage emerging technologies like AI, AR, and IoT to stay ahead of competitors and meet evolving user expectations.
We provide comprehensive analytics through modern dashboards using Google Analytics 4, Mixpanel, or Amplitude. Real-time dashboards track KPIs including user acquisition, retention (D1, D7, D30), engagement metrics, conversion funnels, and revenue analytics. We configure custom events for your specific goals, implement predictive analytics for churn prevention, and provide cohort analysis for user behavior insights.
Monthly reports include performance metrics (Core Web Vitals), crash analytics, user feedback sentiment analysis, and ROI calculations. We also provide competitive benchmarking, App Store/Play Store ranking reports, and actionable recommendations for optimization. All data is GDPR-compliant with privacy-preserving analytics.
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).
Mobile app maintenance in 2025 is a comprehensive service ensuring your application remains competitive, secure, and performant. It encompasses: platform updates for iOS 18/Android 15 compatibility; security patching and vulnerability management; performance optimization and crash fixing; feature updates based on user feedback; API and third-party service updates; App Store/Play Store compliance; analytics and monitoring setup; backup and disaster recovery; and user support integration.
Modern maintenance includes AI model retraining, privacy compliance updates (GDPR, CCPA), accessibility improvements, and carbon footprint optimization. Proactive maintenance prevents 80% of potential issues and extends app lifespan by 3-5 years.
Costs can vary depending upon the complexity of the app, the back-end technologies used and the number of active users you're supporting. App support can start from as little as £725 / month and we'll have a better idea after a quick chat and completing your free code audit.
Costs can vary depending upon the complexity of the app, the back-end technologies used and the number of active users you're supporting. App support can start from as little as £775 / month and we'll have a better idea after completing your free code audit.
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.
Contact Foresight Mobile today and let's start building your vision together.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
