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Mobile app development for iOS and Android

Mobile apps people open every day.

OGB Labs designs and develops mobile apps for iOS and Android for companies in Oman, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, from its base in Muscat, Oman. We build cross-platform apps with React Native and native apps where performance demands it, in English and Arabic, and we handle App Store and Google Play submission, analytics and updates after launch. For local detail, see mobile app development in Oman.
  • iOS
  • Android
  • Cross-platform
  • Store launch

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Platforms
iOS, Android
Stack
React Native, Swift, Kotlin
Typical timeline
8–16 weeks to first release
Includes
Store submission

( What you get )

Everything a mobile apps project needs.

  • 01

    Product design

    Flows, screens and a clickable prototype tested with real users before a line of code.

  • 02

    iOS & Android

    One codebase with React Native, or fully native Swift and Kotlin when the app needs it.

  • 03

    Backend & APIs

    Secure accounts, payments, notifications and the admin tools behind the app.

  • 04

    Store launch

    Listings, screenshots, review and release on the App Store and Google Play.

  • 05

    Analytics

    Know what users do, where they drop off and what to build next.

  • 06

    Updates

    Ongoing releases, OS updates and support after launch.

( Good for )

Who this is for.

  • Businesses that want a customer app
  • Field teams that need tools on the go
  • Startups launching a first product
  • Companies replacing an outdated app

( How we work )

Five steps, no surprises.

  1. 01

    Discover

    We map the problem, the users and the numbers that matter.

  2. 02

    Design

    Flows, interfaces and prototypes you can click before we build.

  3. 03

    Build

    Weekly releases, real demos, clean and tested code.

  4. 04

    Launch

    Go-live, store submissions, analytics and training.

  5. 05

    Care

    Maintenance, monitoring and improvements long after launch.

HOA resident mobile app showing dues balance and quick actions
Ecommerce mobile app product page with size and colour selectors
Technician mobile app with today's jobs and a job checklist
Tenant mobile app with property card, rent due and lease timeline

( Compare )

React Native vs native (Swift and Kotlin) vs progressive web app

The three ways to put an app on a phone, and when we recommend each.

React Native vs native (Swift and Kotlin) vs progressive web app
CriteriaReact NativeNative (Swift / Kotlin)Progressive web app
CodebasesOne for iOS and AndroidTwo, one per platformOne, shared with the website
PerformanceNear-native for most business appsBest possibleGood, depends on the browser
Device featuresCamera, GPS, notifications, biometricsEverything, including AR and heavy graphicsLimited, especially on iOS
App Store and Google PlayYesYesNo, installed from the browser
Offline useYesYesPartial
Time to first release8–12 weeks typical12–16 weeks typical4–8 weeks typical
Best forMost customer and field appsGraphics-heavy or hardware-heavy appsContent apps that do not need store distribution

( Read the guide )

Guide · Mobile apps

React Native vs native apps: how to choose

When a cross-platform React Native app is the right call, when native Swift and Kotlin is worth two codebases, and how a progressive web app fits in.

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Guide · Mobile apps · Oman

Mobile app cost in Oman (2026): what decides it

What decides the cost of a mobile app in Oman in 2026: screens, user roles, back end, payments, Arabic, Apple and Google store fees, and running costs.

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Guide · Mobile apps · Oman

Publish an app on the App Store and Google Play from Oman

How a company in Oman publishes an app: Apple and Google developer accounts, the D-U-N-S number, fees, Google's testing rule, review and who should own the accounts.

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Oman PDPL compliance for websites and apps

Oman's Personal Data Protection Law, fully enforced since February 2026 and amended in September 2026: a practical checklist for websites, apps and stores.

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Guide · Compliance · Saudi Arabia

Saudi PDPL compliance for websites and apps

What Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law means for your website or app: privacy policy, consent, marketing, 72-hour breach notice, transfers, SDAIA's 2026 draft changes.

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Guide · Mobile apps

How long it takes to build a mobile app

How long it takes to build a mobile app from scratch, phase by phase: discovery, design, engineering, testing and App Store review, for simple, medium and complex apps.

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Guide · Hosting and data · Saudi Arabia

Saudi data residency and cloud hosting guide

Must a Saudi website or app be hosted in the Kingdom? What NCA's cloud controls, the PDPL transfer rules and SDAIA's 2026 draft say, and which cloud regions exist.

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Payment gateways in the UAE: cards, Jaywan and more

How to accept online payments in the UAE: cards, the new Jaywan national card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Aani, Tabby and Tamara, CBUAE licensing, fees and what to check before you integrate.

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Guide · Software · UAE

UAE PASS integration for websites and apps

How to add Sign in with UAE PASS to a website or app: who can integrate, the onboarding phases, the OAuth 2.0 flow, account levels, linking rules and go-live checks.

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Guide · Ecommerce · Saudi Arabia

Saudi VAT registration for online sellers

When a Saudi or foreign online store, app or SaaS must register for VAT with ZATCA: SAR 375,000 and 187,500 thresholds, marketplace rules, deadlines and fines.

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( FAQ )

Mobile Apps, answered.

Should we build cross-platform or native?

Cross-platform with React Native covers most business apps with one codebase and a lower cost. We recommend native when the app relies on heavy graphics, hardware or platform-specific features. Our guide compares React Native and native apps.

How long does an app take to build?

A first release usually takes eight to sixteen weeks, including design, development, testing and store submission. Our guide to how long it takes to build a mobile app breaks down each phase.

Do you publish the app for us?

Yes. We prepare the listings, handle the review process and release on both stores under your developer accounts.

Do you build the backend too?

Yes. We build the APIs, databases, admin panels and integrations the app needs.

What happens after launch?

We offer a monthly care plan for updates, OS changes, monitoring and new features.

Can the app be in Arabic?

Yes. Apps run in English and Arabic with proper right-to-left layouts.

How do you price an app?

We quote a fixed price after discovery, so you know the cost before build starts. See mobile app cost in Oman.

Who owns the app and the developer accounts?

You do. The app is published under your company's Apple and Google Play developer accounts, and you own the source code.

( Next step )

Ready to build mobile apps?

Tell us what you want to build. We reply within one business day.

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