How much does mobile app development cost?

The budget depends on the scope (number of screens, features, back-end). Thanks to our French-speaking offshore model, the cost of building a mobile app is usually 40 to 60% lower than with a mobile agency in France. We provide a detailed quote after a free initial conversation.

Native or cross-platform: which should I choose?

A native app (separate iOS and Android) offers the best performance for demanding uses; a cross-platform application (Flutter, React Native) shares the code and reduces costs and timelines. We advise you on the solution best suited to your project and budget.

How long until my app is delivered?

A polished mobile MVP is usually delivered in a few weeks to a few months depending on complexity. Our iterative approach shows you working versions very early, so you can launch on the stores as fast as possible.

Do you publish the app on the App Store and Google Play?

Yes. We handle the entire publication process on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android), as well as updates and maintenance after go-live.

Do you work with businesses in France from Morocco?

Absolutely. Our French-speaking team supports clients in France and Morocco alike, 100% remotely, with regular exchanges over video calls and WhatsApp.

Who owns the app and its source code?

Your company does. The App Store and Google Play developer accounts are opened in your name, the app is published under your brand and the contract assigns the source code of both the app and its back-end.

Will user data comply with the GDPR?

We design the app around GDPR principles: back-end hosted in France or in the EU if you wish, explicit consent, data minimisation and compliance with the privacy rules imposed by Apple and Google. A data processing agreement compliant with Article 28 frames our work.

How do we follow the project from France?

In real time: Morocco shares Paris time in winter (one hour behind in summer). You test intermediate versions on your own phones via TestFlight and Google Play, and progress meetings take place over video calls, in French.

Mobile app development

Your iOS & Android mobile app, at the best value for money

Native apps, cross-platform and MVPs — built by a French-speaking mobile agency

From idea to store launch, CRYSTAL IT designs your native or cross-platform mobile app. A French-speaking app developer, over 20 years of expertise and an offshore model that slashes your costs — with no compromise on quality.

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Native iOS & Android apps
Cross-platform (Flutter / React Native)
Competitive offshore rates
100% French-speaking team

Why CRYSTAL IT

A mobile agency that combines quality and controlled costs

We build high-performance iOS and Android apps, with the agility of a French-speaking partner and offshore pricing.

Proven mobile expertise

Over 20 years of software publishing: our app developers master iOS and Android as well as cross-platform frameworks.

Best value for money

An offshore model that cuts the cost of building your mobile app by 40 to 60% compared to a mobile agency in France, for equal quality.

100% French-speaking team

Scoping, documentation and support in native French: zero language barrier between you and your app developer.

iOS, Android & cross-platform

Native app or cross-platform application (Flutter, React Native): we pick the technology best suited to your budget and your users.

Fast time-to-market

A mobile MVP approach to launch fast, measure real usage and iterate — without over-investing before validating your market.

Long-term maintenance & support

iOS/Android updates, fixes and enhancements: we keep your app alive after its publication on the stores.

What we build

Every type of mobile app

From native apps to startup MVPs, we cover all your mobile needs, on iOS and Android alike.

Native iOS & Android apps

High-performance native apps in Swift and Kotlin, designed to make the most of each platform: fluidity, notifications, sensors and offline access.

Cross-platform applications

A single Flutter or React Native codebase deployed to iOS and Android: shared development that's faster and more cost-effective.

Business & internal apps

Digitize your field processes: mobile data entry, service management, catalog, inventory or ERP connection, through to private deployment.

Mobile MVP for startups

Turn your idea into a concrete application: a polished mobile MVP, delivered fast, to win over your first users and investors.

Redesign & modernization

Is your app aging or lagging? We take it over, modernize its design and performance, and bring it back up to store standards.

Maintenance & evolution

Continuous support, iOS/Android version upgrades, new features and monitoring: your app stays reliable and up to date.

Our method

From idea to published app, in full transparency

A proven process that keeps you in control of your app project, at every stage.

1. Scoping & design

A call to understand your app project, your users and your goals. Together we define the scope and the best technical approach.

2. UX/UI design & prototype

Mockups and an interactive prototype of your mobile app: you visualize the screens and validate the journey before a single line of code.

3. Development & testing

Iterative development with regular demos, testing on real iOS and Android devices, and continuous fixes until the expected quality is reached.

4. Publication & follow-up

Go-live on the App Store and Google Play, training, then maintenance and enhancements to support your app's growth.

From France, friction-free

Having your mobile app developed in Morocco: the practical guide

Project follow-up, code ownership, App Store and Google Play accounts, GDPR and reversibility: the full framework for French companies and startups.

You test the app at every stage

From the very first weeks, you install test versions on your own phones (TestFlight on iOS, closed testing on Android) and follow progress over video calls with your dedicated contact. Every demo is a chance to adjust before going further.

Almost no time difference

Morocco lives on GMT+1 all year round: the same time as Paris in winter, one hour behind in summer. Follow-up meetings, decisions and urgent fixes happen in real time, during French office hours — far from the 24-hour cycles of faraway offshoring.

The app is published under your brand

The App Store and Google Play developer accounts are opened in your company's name: the app is published under your brand and you keep full control of it, even if our collaboration ends one day.

The source code is assigned to you

The contract assigns the rights over the application we develop: source code of the app and its back-end, mockups and documentation are handed over to you. Your app is a company asset, not a subscription.

User data: GDPR by design

Back-end hosted in France or in the European Union as you choose, explicit consent, minimisation of the data collected and compliance with App Store and Google Play privacy requirements: we build them in from the architecture stage, with a GDPR data processing agreement.

Quotes, contracts and invoices in euros

Your app budget is set in euros, with payment milestones tied to approved deliveries (mockups, test versions, publication). The same commercial framework as a French agency — at offshore rates.

How a typical mobile project unfolds

Scoping and technology choice (native or cross-platform), mockups and interactive prototype, iterative development with regular test builds, testing on real devices, publication on the stores and then maintenance. You approve each milestone before the next.

Reversibility guaranteed by design

Accessible code repository, technical documentation, store accounts and hosting in your name: if you want to bring development in-house or change teams, the transition is simple and planned from day one.

20+
Years of software expertise: iOS + Android
Platforms covered: 50+
Apps & projects delivered: 100%
French-speaking team

Frequently asked questions

Mobile app development: your questions

How much does mobile app development cost?: The budget depends on the scope (number of screens, features, back-end). Thanks to our French-speaking offshore model, the cost of building a mobile app is usually 40 to 60% lower than with a mobile agency in France. We provide a detailed quote after a free initial conversation.
Native or cross-platform: which should I choose?: A native app (separate iOS and Android) offers the best performance for demanding uses; a cross-platform application (Flutter, React Native) shares the code and reduces costs and timelines. We advise you on the solution best suited to your project and budget.
How long until my app is delivered?: A polished mobile MVP is usually delivered in a few weeks to a few months depending on complexity. Our iterative approach shows you working versions very early, so you can launch on the stores as fast as possible.
Do you publish the app on the App Store and Google Play?: Yes. We handle the entire publication process on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android), as well as updates and maintenance after go-live.
Do you work with businesses in France from Morocco?: Absolutely. Our French-speaking team supports clients in France and Morocco alike, 100% remotely, with regular exchanges over video calls and WhatsApp.
Who owns the app and its source code?: Your company does. The App Store and Google Play developer accounts are opened in your name, the app is published under your brand and the contract assigns the source code of both the app and its back-end.
Will user data comply with the GDPR?: We design the app around GDPR principles: back-end hosted in France or in the EU if you wish, explicit consent, data minimisation and compliance with the privacy rules imposed by Apple and Google. A data processing agreement compliant with Article 28 frames our work.
How do we follow the project from France?: In real time: Morocco shares Paris time in winter (one hour behind in summer). You test intermediate versions on your own phones via TestFlight and Google Play, and progress meetings take place over video calls, in French.
Do you invoice in euros?: Yes. Quotes, contracts and invoices are drawn up in euros, with payment milestones tied to approved deliveries. Nothing unusual for your accounting team to handle.

Going further

Our other services to complement your app

A mobile app often relies on a website, management software or automations: we cover the whole chain.

IT offshoring in Morocco

Our full outsourcing offer for French businesses: dedicated French-speaking team, contractual framework and offshore rates.

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Custom website creation

A showcase or e-commerce site consistent with your app, sharing the same back-end and the same visual identity.

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Custom ERP development

Connect your mobile app to management software: inventory, service calls, orders and customers synchronised in real time.

Explore custom ERP development

Custom AI agents

Add an AI agent to your app: automated user support, smart recommendations and intelligent notifications.

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Let's talk about your app

A mobile app project? Get in touch

Tell us about your app idea: we'll get back to you quickly with advice and an estimate. The first conversation is free and with no commitment.

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