Mobile app development

Mobile app development in Guangzhou.

Yander designs and develops iOS and Android apps from Guangzhou for clients in China and overseas. We work in English or Chinese across product strategy, UX/UI, application engineering, backend integration and release preparation.

We plan the full journey, from onboarding and subscriptions to store submission and ongoing use. Milestones and written updates support work across time zones, with source code, account ownership and handover agreed from the start.

Best fit

  • A new consumer or business app moving from concept to first release
  • A web platform that needs a focused mobile experience
  • An AI, camera, marketplace, education, or monitoring workflow built around device use
  • An existing app that needs clearer UX, stronger monetization, or a maintainable rebuild

What we deliver

01

Mobile product strategy

Core jobs, user journeys, platform scope, device capabilities, monetization, backend needs, release risks, and the smallest coherent first version are defined.

02

UX/UI and interaction system

Onboarding, navigation, permissions, loading, empty, error, offline, subscription, and account states are designed as one usable system.

03

Application and backend integration

Implementation can use Flutter, React Native, or another agreed approach and connect authentication, APIs, media, AI, storage, payments, and notifications.

04

QA and release preparation

Device testing, build configuration, privacy declarations, store assets, release checklists, production access, and post-launch priorities are prepared with the client.

How we approach it

  1. 01Decide which mobile moments create unique value instead of copying a desktop product screen for screen.
  2. 02Prototype the critical journey and risky device interactions before full implementation.
  3. 03Build reusable UI and integrate backend behavior with explicit loading, permission, and failure states.
  4. 04Test on representative devices, prepare store submission, launch, observe, and iterate.

Typical capabilities

  • iOS and Android product design
  • Flutter and React Native where appropriate
  • Camera, media, push, deep links, and device permissions
  • Subscriptions, account state, APIs, AI, and cloud services
  • App Store and Google Play release preparation

Guangzhou · English / Chinese · Worldwide

Develop your mobile product with a Guangzhou team.

Collaborate in English or Chinese on an iOS or Android app, from product definition and UX/UI to backend integration and release preparation. Discuss the mobile experience and the systems behind it with the same team.

Start with your project brief
Share your target users, iOS or Android requirements, main app workflow, backend needs, and release priorities so we can discuss a realistic scope.
Direct bilingual collaboration
Discuss requirements and decisions directly in English or Chinese, with remote collaboration for overseas teams.
Agree on the handoff before development
Confirm source-code ownership, repository and deployment access, documentation, and ongoing support in the project scope.

Service FAQ

Should we use Flutter, React Native or native development?

The choice depends on device capabilities, performance, team skills and platform differences. We assess those needs before selecting an approach and defining the first release.

Can you work with an existing app or backend?

Yes. We review the code, APIs, authentication, environments and mobile states, then agree what to keep, integrate or rebuild. Existing users, data and release continuity are considered in the migration plan.

Who owns the code and handles App Store or Google Play submission?

Code ownership and handover are defined in the agreement. Submission support can be included using your Apple or Google developer accounts. Your team controls accounts and legal declarations; store approval and timing are determined by Apple and Google.

What is included in maintenance after launch?

We agree the scope for bug fixes, OS compatibility, dependency updates, monitoring and release support. Response times and support duration are written into the agreement. New features and major redesigns are scoped separately.

How is an app project quoted?

We review platforms, workflows, device features, backend needs, subscriptions and release requirements. Development, cloud or third-party fees, developer account charges and ongoing support are itemized where applicable; final scope follows the requirements review.

Can we work in English or meet in Guangzhou?

Yes. We can discuss requirements and prepare handover documents in English, with calls and written updates planned around your time zone. Guangzhou meetings are by appointment and depend on availability.

How do we decide what belongs in the first app release?

We start with the main user journey and the capabilities needed to make it work on the agreed platforms. Offline mode, payments, device connections and admin tools are prioritized according to the product rather than automatically included. The first-release checklist and acceptance criteria are agreed before development, with later features planned separately.

How long does an app MVP take?

The schedule depends on the first-release scope, platforms, backend readiness, device features and review decisions. After reviewing the brief, we can plan milestones for design, integration, testing and submission preparation. Account setup, content approvals and store review can affect the release date, so the launch plan needs to account for those dependencies.

Can you include APIs, an admin backend and push notifications?

An app can use an existing API or include a new backend, admin console and push-notification integration when these are in scope. We agree the environments, authentication, data ownership and service accounts, and identify who provides each API. Hosting, SMS, maps, AI usage, payment services and other provider charges are separate from development where applicable and should be reviewed for your intended usage.

What is needed for real-device testing and store submission?

We agree a device and OS test matrix, plus checks for permissions, network failures, payments and other critical flows that apply to your app. Your team may need developer accounts, store descriptions, screenshots, privacy information, support contacts and any review credentials required by the platform. Device access, licences and assets should be available in time for the agreed testing and submission work. We can assist within the project scope, but approval and review timing remain with Apple or Google.

Have a project in mind?

Tell us what needs to change, not just what needs to be built.

Share the audience, workflow, constraints, and business outcome. We will reply with concrete next steps.

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