Elephantfly
App Development

App Developers in Ireland for iOS & Android

We design and develop high-performance mobile apps for startups, businesses, and enterprises across Ireland.

iOS & Android DevelopmentServing Businesses Across IrelandApp Store & Google Play LaunchSecure & GDPR Compliant
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Serving Ireland since

2015

Faster launch

Better retention

How an app user flow works

One journey from sign-up to a completed task, backed by one API

From iOS and Android apps to custom web applications, our app developers in Ireland build secure, scalable, and user-friendly solutions tailored to your business goals. One React Native codebase ships to both the App Store and Google Play — so you reach every customer without paying to build the app twice.

We work with clients nationwide — app development in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Meath — remotely by default, with on-site workshops where it helps. Android app development in Ireland is a core part of what we do: Android holds roughly half the Irish mobile market, so a Google Play build is never an afterthought on our projects.

  1. 01

    Onboarding

    Account, profile and permissions

  2. 02

    Browse

    Content tailored to the user

  3. 03

    Core action

    Order, book, submit or track

  4. 04

    Payment

    Card, wallet or in-app credit

  5. 05

    Notifications

    Push, email and in-app updates

  6. 06

    Admin dashboard

    Your team manages it all

What our App Development engagements include:

iOS App Development (iPhone & iPad)
Android App Development (Kotlin & React Native)
Cross-Platform Apps (React Native & Flutter)
App Design & UX for iOS and Android
MVP Development for Startups
App Backend, APIs & Integrations
App Store & Google Play Launch + ASO

What you get

  • Fully custom-built mobile apps (iOS & Android)
  • React Native for native-quality performance
  • User-first UX & UI design — no guesswork
  • Secure, GDPR-compliant backend systems
  • App Store & Google Play submission included
  • Scalable architecture for future growth
  • Push notifications and in-app messaging
  • Analytics and crash reporting setup

Deliverables & Pricing

  • Basic Utility App: €1,800 – €6,000 (Booking, forms, push notifications)
  • eCommerce App: €3,000 – €10,000 (Products, cart, checkout)
  • Membership Platform: €4,000 – €15,000 (User accounts, content, dashboards)
  • MVP or SaaS App: €6,000 – €25,000+ (Custom flows, APIs, admin panels)

Our process

How we take your project from idea to live.

01

Discovery Call

We define what the app should do, who it's for, and what success looks like.

Step 1 of 6
02

UX Mapping

Wireframes and clickable prototypes to validate flows before any code is written.

Step 2 of 6
03

UI Design

Styled to match your brand with a focus on clarity and conversion.

Step 3 of 6
04

Development

Built with React Native and a secure, scalable backend.

Step 4 of 6
05

Testing & Launch

QA across devices, App Store listings, and full submission support.

Step 5 of 6
06

Ongoing Support

Updates, maintenance, and feature additions available on retainer.

Step 6 of 6

App Development for your industry

Trades & Services

  • Can you manage jobs and updates in-app?

    Yes — we build job status tracking, notes, and customer update flows for trades businesses.

  • Can the app integrate with my existing tools?

    Yes — we connect apps with CRMs, scheduling tools, and payment providers you already use.

Food & Drink

  • Can you build ordering or loyalty apps?

    Yes — we design ordering, payment, and loyalty features for repeat visits and higher AOV.

  • How do you handle peak traffic?

    We build on scalable cloud infrastructure so your app handles demand spikes without downtime.

Professional Services

  • Can you build secure client portals?

    We build secure portals with document access, messaging, and client-specific dashboards.

  • How long does app development take?

    Most MVPs take 6–12 weeks. Full-featured apps vary — we'll give you a clear roadmap before we start.

Plan your app: scope, integrations and launch

A useful app proposal starts with the workflow your users need to complete. Separate the first release from later features, then agree the systems it must connect to and who will operate it after launch.

Building a first version

Bring the main user journey, target devices and any existing designs. Scope accounts, payments, notifications and the administration tools needed to run the service.

Improving an existing app

Start with the current build, reported problems, crash information and integration documentation. Agree a review before deciding whether to extend the app or replace parts of it.

Comparing proposals

Check what is included in testing, store submission, hosting, third-party fees, source-code handover and ongoing support. Compare the same scope rather than headline prices alone.

See a delivered example: how the Rafters app connects ordering, payments and school operations. For software that needs to fit into a wider operational workflow, explore forward deployed engineering.

Outcomes we deliver

Faster launch

MVPs shipped with a clear roadmap for future phases.

Better retention

UX improvements and notifications reduced churn.

Secure integrations

Reliable API connections with monitoring and fallbacks.

Technologies & Tools We Use

The modern stack behind every app development project we deliver.

React Native
React Native
Flutter
Flutter
Expo
Expo
Ionic
Ionic
Capacitor
Capacitor
Kotlin Multiplatform
Kotlin Multiplatform
Xamarin
Xamarin

Why Choose Elephantfly for App Development

What makes our approach different — and why it delivers better results for Irish businesses.

One Codebase, Both App Stores

We build with React Native so a single codebase ships to iOS and Android — roughly half the cost and time of two native builds, with native-quality performance.

MVP to App Store in ~8 Weeks

A focused, fixed-fee MVP process gets a real, installable app in front of users fast — so you validate and raise on traction, not promises.

EU-Hosted & GDPR-Aligned

Backends run on EU infrastructure with a signed DPA and privacy-by-design — the standard Irish and EU users (and the App Store) now expect.

We Don't Disappear at Launch

Most clients move to a support retainer for OS updates, new features and store compliance — your app keeps working as iOS and Android evolve.

A Trusted, Experienced Team

The same experienced engineers who scope your app build it end to end — no handoffs, no white-label. One trusted lead the whole way, so nothing gets lost.

Built to Scale

Clean architecture, analytics and crash reporting from day one, so the app that launches your idea can also carry it to thousands of users.

Use cases we fix

Real problems. Direct solutions.

01

Booking Apps

Issue

Salons, therapists, trades, and instructors lose bookings to phone-tag and manual scheduling.

Fix

We build intuitive booking apps with availability management, reminders, and payment collection built in.

02

eCommerce Apps

Issue

Retailers and food delivery businesses need a dedicated app experience beyond a mobile website.

Fix

We build fast eCommerce apps with product browsing, cart, checkout, and order tracking — optimised for conversion.

03

Membership & Login Apps

Issue

Training platforms, schools, and clubs need gated content and member management in a mobile-first format.

Fix

We build secure membership apps with login, dashboards, content access, and subscription billing.

04

Internal Tools

Issue

Staff rely on spreadsheets or manual processes for inventory, orders, or time tracking.

Fix

We build internal mobile tools that streamline operations, reduce errors, and give managers real-time visibility.

05

App idea without validation

Issue

You have a great idea but need to test it before committing to a full build.

Fix

We build lean MVPs with core flows only — enough to validate with real users and attract early traction.

06

Legacy app performance issues

Issue

Your existing app is slow, crashes frequently, or fails to meet modern UX standards.

Fix

We audit, refactor, or rebuild on modern architecture with performance and reliability as the priority.

07

iOS-only app missing half the market

Issue

You launched on the App Store first and Android users — around half of Irish mobile traffic — can't install your app at all.

Fix

We port the app to Android on a shared React Native codebase, handle Google Play Console setup and release tracks, and keep both stores shipping from one build pipeline.

Case studies

Products and platforms that show our app development work in practice.

Rafters mobile school-meal ordering, menu and cart experience

Food Services · Dublin, Ireland

Rafters Food Services

60% faster order processing across 30+ schools

Challenge
Rafters were managing school lunch orders across 30+ schools via phone calls and paper forms. Inventory was tracked on spreadsheets, payments were manual, and staff spent hours each day on admin that should have been automated.
What we built
We built the whole system end to end: a multi-tenant Django platform serving a Next.js web app and native iOS and Android apps from one API. Parents, teachers, canteen staff, managers, workers and administrators each get their own role-scoped experience across primary and secondary schools — with real-time ordering, Stripe payments, allergen-aware menus, automated inventory and a full analytics layer behind it.
faster order processing
60%
payment success rate
99.8%
increase in customer retention
35%
less admin overhead
50%

“Elephantfly transformed our vision into a stunning, user-friendly product. Their creativity, attention to detail, and seamless communication made the entire process stress-free and efficient.”

Trish ColbertCo-Founder & CEO, Rafters
Explore Rafters Food Services: features, implementation and before & after

Luxury Travel & HospitalityIbiza, Spain

Chasing Sunsets Ibiza

Full-stack charter platform with 100+ trips delivered

A luxury boat charter business needed a premium digital platform to match their world-class service — seamless enquiries, a curated boat catalogue, and a full admin system to manage it all.

trips delivered through platform
100+
repeat guest rate
72%

“The booking process was effortless and the boat exceeded expectations. It felt premium from start to finish....”

Sophie M.
Explore Chasing Sunsets Ibiza: features, implementation and before & after

HR & Recruitment TechDublin, Ireland

NexFlow AI

AI hiring agent cuts screening time by 70%

An Irish recruitment platform replaced days of manual CV screening with an AI agent that qualifies, responds to, and schedules candidates — around the clock.

less time spent on screening
70%
faster time-to-hire
3×

“The AI agent handles everything we used to spend Monday mornings doing. Our team now focuses on the humans — n...”

Niamh Byrne
View all case studies

AI SaaS / TechDublin, Ireland

QueryBot AI

AI query platform built & launched in 10 weeks

A Dublin AI startup needed their product turned into a polished SaaS platform — from landing page to authenticated dashboard — with a brand that matched the quality of their technology.

concept to live product
10wks
users onboarded at launch
500+
View all case studies

Service Areas

App Development across Ireland

Onsite when it matters. Remote everywhere else.

Also serving
KilkennyWexfordDonegalDundalkKildareMayoClareSligoCarlowAthloneNavanTraleeLetterkennyNewbridgeTullamoreAshbourneEnnisPortlaoiseBelfast

Don't see your town? We're remote-friendly nationwide — get in touch and we'll come to you.

FAQs

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