Hybrid App Development

Since 2008, chilliapple has been delivering feature-rich apps to a wide range of businesses across the UK. We tailor high-performance apps that deliver consistent functionality and an intuitive user experience on any mobile device. Our experts build mobile apps that run smoothly on iOS and Android with a single codebase.

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Hybrid app development - the best of web and native

When building apps, businesses can choose from native, web, or hybrid (cross-platform). chilliapple specialises in all three services. Native apps deliver reliable speed and rich features, while web apps offer cost efficiency and broad platform compatibility. Hybrid apps combine these strengths by embedding web technologies within a native app shell. They are capable of providing the performance of a native app with the flexibility of the web.

Hybrid mobile app development is a strategic, cost-effective way to ensure your app idea is accessible to a wider audience. Choosing this method can help you save up to 45% of the development cost. We build them using web technologies, including HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript. Further, the app is delivered through a native container that uses WebView to display web content while enabling native functionality. These applications can be deployed into the app stores of all major OS, including iOS and Android.

Launch bespoke applications with hybrid app development services

chilliapple is an experienced hybrid mobile app development agency in the UK. For over 18 years, we have been delivering next-gen hybrid apps. We transform your visions into engaging apps that deliver a seamless user experience across iOS and Android. We tailor bespoke hybrid apps, modernise legacy applications, and more.

Our developers are well-versed in multiple platforms and next-gen technologies. We build apps that meet your business objectives and are adaptable for the long term. Hire hybrid app developers from us to quickly build and launch ideas into the market.

React Native App
Development

Our React Native developers create a consistent and engaging user experience across iOS and Android mobile platforms. We create scalable mobile apps that are secure and stable to maximise performance and business productivity.

Flutter App
Development

Our hybrid developers use Flutter to tailor apps that run on iOS and Android with a single code base. Launch faster, reduce development overheads, and create apps that users genuinely enjoy with our cross-platform development services.

Hybrid App Migration

Do you have an existing, under-performing native or cross-platform app sitting on old technology? As your partner hybrid app development company, we re-architect and migrate legacy applications to modern frameworks, incorporating AI, ML, and automation.

Hybrid App Maintenance

We have plenty of support packages to suit all budgets and hybrid app build complexities. Our advanced hybrid mobile app monitoring approach ensures continuous checks for response times, crash analytics, and uptime for business continuity.

Prototypes and MVP Apps

We design and build prototypes and MVP apps to help you validate ideas quickly, test market demand, and reduce risk. Our approach focuses on core features, rapid iteration, and scalable foundations for future growth

AI-Powered Hybrid Apps

We help businesses unlock smarter mobile experiences with AI integration and bespoke mobile apps. Launch apps that empower users with intelligent automation, predictive insights, and data-driven decision-making directly within the app.

Let’s build a hybrid app your users will love.

We design scalable apps with intuitive UX that drive engagement, retention, and measurable ROI.

Why choose chilliapple as your hybrid app development agency?

We have a successful track record of delivering out-of-the-box hybrid mobile apps in the UK for 18+ years. Our clients love our fair prices and unrivalled expertise. We help businesses build hybrid applications that are reliable, scalable, and designed for real-world use. Our team combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of user behaviour to deliver apps that perform consistently across platforms. Partner with chilliapple, a customer-centric, hybrid mobile app development company, to build applications that adapt to evolving requirements and support long-term business growth.

We have been established since 2008 and are masters of our craft.
Every solution is tailored to your goals, workflows, and target users.
Our hybrid app developers work only for chilliapple. We never outsource.
We invest in training and development and ensure our experts are skilled in the latest technologies, versions, and best practices.
Our team handle complex requirements without compromising quality or timelines.
We work with modern hybrid frameworks and technologies to ensure performance, stability, and future readiness.
Our hybrid app developers stay aligned with the latest industry trends and best practices.
We charge fair, competitive pricing.

We build hybrid apps for different devices

We design and develop hybrid applications that adapt seamlessly to each screen and platform. As a leading hybrid mobile app development agency, we ensure a consistent and intuitive experience everywhere.

Android Smartphones

Android Tablets

Smart Wearables

iPhone

iPad

Internet of Things (IoT)

Apple Watch

Why build a hybrid rather than a native app?

With the right development partner and approach the hybrid app feels indistinguishable from a native one. Users experience the same speed, usability, and responsiveness from the hybrid app compared to that of a native app. This makes hybrid app development a practical choice for businesses that want high-quality mobile experiences at a cost-effective budget. Hybrid apps also offer long-term resilience. They allow businesses to adapt quickly to platform updates. Enterprises can scale features efficiently and future-proof their applications while maintaining consistent quality across devices.

Hybrid apps offer a cost-efficient solution to businesses on a budget.
They are faster and less expensive to develop than native apps.
Delivery time is quicker because there is one version of the hybrid mobile app to develop.
Maintenance of the application is easy because a single code base allows easier and faster updates.
Updates and fixes are only performed on a web server without user intervention. Native applications need the user to manually update the application.

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Frequently asked questions

Are hybrid apps as competitive as native apps?

As a hybrid application runs across iOS and Android platforms, it can dramatically expand your audience reach. Twitter and Instagram are also hybrid mobile apps.

Are hybrid apps featured in the App Store?

Yes, hybrid apps are available on the App Store.

How do I choose the best mobile app development agency to suit my business needs?

Assess the agency's location, mobile application development track record, experience, prices and involvement in the project from start to post-launch.

Are hybrid mobile apps secure and scalable?

Yes. The level of security and scalability depends on using the right architecture and implementing best practices. Our team follows industry-standard security guidelines to safeguard both the application and user data. We deliver hybrid apps that smoothly support an increasing user traffic.

Is cross-platform development suitable for building complex apps?

Absolutely. Modern cross-platform frameworks support advanced functionality, custom integrations, and real-time features.

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

The cost of cross-platform app development depends on several factors, including:

Features scope
Required integrations
UI/UX design complexity
Long-term requirements

We assess each project individually to provide a realistic estimate aligned with your goals and budget.

How long does cross-platform app development usually take?

Development timelines vary based on the size and complexity of the application. Similar to the cost, the project timeline also depends on multiple factors like feature depth, third-party integrations, and more. We provide clear milestones and timelines once project requirements are defined.

Do you support iOS App Store and Google Play submissions?

Yes. We assist throughout the app publishing process. Our end-to-end services cover preparing store assets, meeting platform guidelines, and handling compliance requirements. We build and launch your app on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Can you modernise or redesign an existing hybrid app?

Yes. We help businesses improve existing hybrid applications through code optimisation, UI/UX redesign, feature enhancements, performance improvements, and technology upgrades to ensure long-term usability and scalability.

What our clients say

Excellent partner and a breathe of fresh air when it comes to communication. Timescales and reaction times are as promised with clear pathways to fixing any issues with the website.

Great account management and the development completed has made a big impact on the success of our E-Commerce platform.

Charlie McNeill

Chilliapple have been the fuel in our companies engine for the past year by helping us to develop the signature product and get it launched. Avatar is ready for use thanks to Chilliapples tremendous technical delivery design and delivery process.

Jeff Nogosek

Chilliapple have been providing their Gold support package for just over six months and we have found them to be excellent in all respects. Chilliapple have updated our Magento site to the latest version, resolved our outstanding bugs, found a cheaper hosting solution and installed a new payments system. They are easy and transparent to deal with and any additional costs are outlined before they start any work. Highly recommended.

Mark Burley

Their communication skills and ability to complete the project within budget and timescale were impressive.

After the launch of the website, the client received feedback from customers concerning a better UX, and Chilliapple Ltd. was able to update easier than before. They communicated through Campfire and had weekly updates through Zoom meetings. Overall, the team provided a good value for the budget.

Luisa Coates Thermapen

Good Knowledge of Magento: Chilliapple was recommended to us for their Magento knowledge which has proved to be excellent. We worked with Bowo and Vipin to migrate and upgrade our existing Magento shops to a new UK Fast server with additional features and plug ins installed resulting in a faster admin than we previously had. I would recommend Chilliapple for Magento especially multiple shops.

Steve Long Merlin Workwear

Having gone through the process of having new Magento sites brought online a couple of times now, I have to say that Dean and the team at Chilliapple have made our latest project as smooth as can be possible.

From my experience, I can’t imagine that any new website is a trouble-free project. However, Chilliapple have worked tirelessly to ensure that obstacles and hurdles have been dealt with as quickly and efficiently as possible. Would I recommend? I already have… Twice!

Richard Smith Niton999

Great work with the team at Chilliapple. They undertook our website maintenance from a previous developer and they have managed to accommodate many of our initial needs, including an upgrade to Magento 2.4.

Since then, we have overcome many more requests to improve website and shopping functionality and while I personally will not be overseeing their work anymore, I trust though that Versapak are in safe hands and that they can meet any new challenge that may arise.

Jeremy Graham Versapak

Our Magento multistore was up and running on time and working as expected.

Sandra Simion our contact, gave us excellent customer support throughout the set-up process, she was immensely helpful and understanding. Sandra helped us purchase the correct modules and explained how they worked, Vipin sent us video demonstrations and advice too. [+]

Amanda YJ Europe Ltd

I've worked with many web agencies in the past and ChilliApple certainly shine above the rest. Our account manager Bowo has been extremely attentive and pro-active, without whom we would not have been able to deploy our Magento 2 migration by the end of 2020.

We're very pleased at the hard work and patience that Bowo and the development team have put into this project, especially as we were working long hours towards the end. I look forward to continued work with ChilliApple in 2021!

Laura Lam Phoenix Medical

Our website is built in Prestashop, and finding credible developers to maintain and progress the site was very difficult once we had made the decision to move on from our current developer.

Chilli Apple initially upgraded and re-themed our site to a very high standard with excellent communication throughout. We went live with the update (which was quite a major undertaking as it had not been done for some time and a lot had changed) right at the beginning of the COVID fiasco. [+]

Kieron Miller Skirting4u

We have found the dedicated development service an excellent way to quickly expand our team and give complete flexibility.

Priya has been a great asset to the team and provided valuable knowledge and ability to resolve our development requirements.

Garth Hoggins UBT (EU) Ltd

Chilliapple has been the perfect fit for us. We needed a web development firm that we could trust to deliver on time and on cost. Chilliapple has provided that..

We're incredibly pleased with the quality of work that chilliapple have produced and how receptive they've been to new design iterations. A great company to work alongside with upfront and transparent pricing and delivery. [+]

Alex Nowak WorkOutDepot

We received a great customer service from ChilliApple. The team is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended! Thanks to Nick, Seb, Vipin, Spencer and all the team!

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chilliapple limited

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