iOS app development with Flutter for iPhone and iPad from Germany

iOS App development, for iPhone and iPad, also for Android at the same time

  • Flutter: a codebase for iOS & Android
  • Up to 50% cheaper than two native apps
  • 100+ projects, 100% own team

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Selected iOS projects and customers

Collaboration with startups, medium-sized companies and innovation teams. iPhone apps with real use in regular operation. More than 100 digital projects implemented: including Flutter apps for iOS and Android.

100+ projects Flutter for iOS & Android 100% own team
Wildau University of Technology
Secanda AG
SENSYS Sensorik & Systemtechnologie GmbH
Knorr-Bremse AG
Zaibr Innovations GmbH
DTAD AG
Findeling GmbH
Netcom GmbH

Suitable for companies that take responsibility for launch, app store rollout and operations seriously.

What does iOS app development with Flutter mean?

iOS app development with Flutter means: a single code base for iPhone, iPad and Android. Flutter is Google's open source framework for native cross-platform apps: it compiles directly to native iOS code, without a JavaScript bridge. Companies that want to develop an iPhone app typically save 30 to 50% of development costs with Flutter compared to separate Swift development because Android is created at the same time from the same code base. CodeGuides GmbH is a Flutter agency from Germany with over 100 implemented projects, without outsourcing, with clear responsibility for development, app store rollout and operation.

CodeGuides team on Flutter iOS app development

Why Flutter instead of native iOS with Swift?

Flutter is an officially supported framework for native apps by Google. Real iOS apps for iPhone and iPad are created and at the same time an Android app from the same code base.

Up to 50% lower development costs

Instead of two separate teams for iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin), you only need one Flutter team. One code base, two platforms, this significantly reduces costs and coordination effort and makes further development cheaper.

Native iOS performance, no compromise

Flutter compiles directly to native ARM code for iPhone and iPad. There is no JavaScript bridge. The result: smooth 60fps animations, native gestures, and quality familiar to Apple users, without the overhead of React Native or Capacitor.

One code base: Update for iOS and Android

A new feature, a bug fix, a security update, everything happens once in Flutter and works immediately on iOS and Android. This halves the maintenance effort and enables faster release cycles.

Fits well if... and probably not if...

The brief classification helps to realistically compare effort, expectations and collaboration.

Fits well
  • You need an iPhone app with real roles, processes or system connections
  • You want to develop iOS and Android in parallel without doubling the budget
  • You are looking for clear responsibility for implementation, app store rollout and operation
  • You want to start plannably as an MVP and then expand cleanly
It doesn't really fit
  • You absolutely need very hardware-level iOS features or ARKit deep integration, which Flutter doesn't cover
  • You are only looking for the cheapest provider without proper planning
  • You want everything immediately instead of prioritized in stages

This is how iOS app development works

From the initial overview to implementation: We make the path to your iPhone app clear, realistic and structured.

Step 1

Understand and technically classify requirements

You send us your idea, sketches or requirements. We check what is technically needed: interfaces, roles, offline capability, backend, Apple App Store requirements.

Step 2

Define MVP, assess effort and risks

We roughly estimate what makes sense in a first iOS version, where the complexity lies and what a realistic schedule and budget framework might look like.

Step 3

Flutter development, app store rollout and operations

UX, Flutter development, backend, API connection and Apple App Store rollout including review process mesh neatly. After the launch, we support operations and further development.

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Project example · Findeling GmbH

Findeling: Local Super App for iPhone and Android

  • Ziel: Bundle local offers, appointments and community in one app, for iPhone, iPad and Android from a Flutter code base.
  • Scope: Shops, map, chat, administration area and scalable system architecture.
  • Result: 100,000+ users on iOS and Android and a resilient basis for further development.
Flutter iOS & Android 100,000+ users
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Project example · Sivic Transport

Kipp App: Flutter app in professional field use

  • Ziel: Digitize communication and operational processes in the field, on iOS and Android.
  • Scope: Roles, orders, push notifications, offline use and operation on German servers.
  • Result: a Flutter app that runs stably in everyday life and can be further developed smoothly.
Flutter for iOS & Android Offline use Cloud Frankfurt

Frequently asked questions about iOS app development with Flutter

How much does it cost to have an iOS app developed?

The costs depend on the scope, interfaces and complexity. A structured MVP typically costs between 20,000 and 60,000 euros. With Flutter, an Android version can be built at the same time, which often reduces the overall costs by 30 to 50 percent compared to two separate native apps.

How long does it take to develop an iPhone app?

A first usable MVP usually takes 8 to 16 weeks. With Flutter there is no need for a separate Android team, iOS and Android are created simultaneously from one code base, which shortens the overall development time.

Why Flutter instead of native iOS with Swift?

Flutter enables simultaneous development for iOS and Android from one codebase. The app compiles directly to native code for iPhone and iPad, the performance and look and feel are comparable to Swift apps. At the same time, you only need one team, one maintenance infrastructure and one code base for both platforms.

Can my iOS app also run on Android at the same time?

Yes. With Flutter, we develop from a single codebase for iOS and Android simultaneously. The iOS app runs natively on iPhone and iPad, the Android version in the Google Play Store, both from the same code, without duplication of effort.

Are you also responsible for the Apple App Store rollout and operation?

Yes. We accompany the rollout in the Apple App Store, including the Apple review process, set up technical operations and can take over monitoring, updates and further development.

Which agencies develop high-quality apps for iOS and Android?

Many agencies claim it, few can prove it. High-quality apps are created when an in-house team thinks about the backend, interfaces, operations and quality assurance right from the start. CodeGuides GmbH develops iOS and Android apps with Flutter from a code base, completely in-house in Germany, with proven projects in real operations: 100,000+ users, logistics, industry, medium-sized businesses. See for yourself in a free initial consultation.

How much does Flutter cost compared to native iOS development?

Flutter itself is free and open source. The cost savings lie in development: Since Flutter uses a single code base for iOS and Android, there is no need for a second team of developers. Compared to two separate native apps, Flutter typically saves 30 to 50% of the total cost. A structured Flutter MVP already includes both platforms and is between 20,000 and 60,000 euros, depending on the scope.

Agency or freelancer for iOS app development, which is better?

For a professional iOS app with backend, interfaces, role logic, app store rollout and stable operation, a freelancer is the wrong tool. Individual developers can get sick, quit, or be overbooked, with no plan B for your project. CodeGuides is a well-rehearsed in-house team from Germany that takes full responsibility: from the initial assessment through development to ongoing operations. No dependence on one person, but predictable results.

What should I pay attention to when choosing an iOS app agency?

Ask each agency three questions: First: who is actually doing the work, your own team or outsourcing? Secondly, can you show me iOS references that are live today? Third: who is my contact for operations and updates after the launch? An agency that doesn't answer these questions clearly isn't worth the risk. CodeGuides answers all three in a free initial consultation.

How much does ongoing maintenance and operation of an iOS app cost?

Running costs of an iOS app: Apple developer account (99 USD/year), server and cloud hosting (50 to several hundred euros per month depending on load), updates for iOS version changes. Flutter apps eliminate the need for a separate Android maintenance budget because an update affects both platforms at the same time.

How quickly can an iOS app be published in the Apple App Store?

The Apple App Store Review process typically takes 1 to 3 business days after submission. The total time until publication depends primarily on the development time: a simple MVP is possible in 8 to 12 weeks, more complex apps require 12 to 20 weeks. With Flutter, iOS and Android develop in parallel, so both platforms can go live at the same time.

Discuss yours iOS project with us

About CodeGuides

CodeGuides is an app and AI agency from Germany for Flutter apps, custom software, AI automation and local AI infrastructure. Consulting and implementation come from a single source: We evaluate use cases technically, build the first pilot and scale it up to company-wide operation, GDPR-compliant and with hosting in Germany.

CodeGuides GmbH · Königs Wusterhausen On the market since 2019 100+ digital projects 100% in-house (DE) Consulting & implementation from a single source