Native apps your customers will actually use.

Fixed pricing. Built with Swift and Kotlin, not drag-and-drop builders or web wrappers.

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What "native" actually means

A native app is compiled for the device it runs on. It has direct access to the camera, GPS, biometrics, push notifications, background processing, and every other hardware API the operating system exposes.

A web wrapper is a website inside a shell. It looks like an app but performs like a browser tab. It cannot access hardware reliably, it drains battery faster, and users can tell the difference.

Swift and Kotlin, start to finish

Your iOS app is written in Swift. Your Android app is written in Kotlin. These are the languages Apple and Google recommend for their own platforms. No abstraction layers in between.

Shared backend, no double data

Your app connects to the same backend as your web platform. Customers, bookings, invoices, and notifications all live in one system. Update on the web, it shows in the app. No sync scripts, no duplicate databases.

App Store and Play submission handled

We manage the full submission process for both stores, including screenshots, descriptions, compliance documentation, and review responses. You get approved and listed without learning Apple's 40-page review guidelines yourself.

Three tiers. Pick the one that matches what you're building.

Every tier includes App Store submission and ongoing maintenance.

Tier 1

Hybrid App

One codebase, both platforms

$14,997

one-time build + $297/mo maintenance

Platforms

iOS + Android

React Native or Flutter

  • iOS and Android from a single codebase (React Native or Flutter)
  • App Store and Google Play submission and approval management
  • Custom splash screens, app icons, and store listing assets
  • Push notifications via APNs and FCM with segmentation
  • GPS location services and basic camera access
  • Basic analytics integration
  • Up to 2 active maintenance requests in queue
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Tier 2

Single Platform Native

True native for one platform

$24,997

one-time build + $497/mo maintenance

Platforms

iOS OR Android

Swift (iOS) or Kotlin (Android)

  • Native Swift (iOS) or Kotlin (Android), not a cross-platform wrapper
  • Platform-specific UI following Apple HIG or Material Design guidelines
  • Biometric authentication: Face ID, Touch ID, fingerprint
  • Offline-first data architecture with automatic sync and conflict resolution
  • Background task processing (BGTaskScheduler / WorkManager)
  • Bluetooth and NFC hardware integration
  • 1 dedicated feature sprint per month
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Dual Platform Native

True native for both platforms

$44,997

one-time build + $497/mo maintenance

Platforms

iOS + Android

Swift + Kotlin

  • Everything in Single Platform, built natively for both iOS and Android
  • Dual codebases maintained in parallel with feature parity
  • Platform-specific UI following Apple HIG and Material Design guidelines
  • Biometric authentication: Face ID, Touch ID, fingerprint
  • Offline-first data architecture with automatic sync and conflict resolution
  • Background task processing (BGTaskScheduler / WorkManager)
  • Bluetooth and NFC hardware integration
  • 2 dedicated feature sprints per month
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Tier 3

Single Platform Enterprise

One platform plus custom backend

$84,997

one-time build + $997/mo maintenance

Platforms

iOS OR Android

Swift or Kotlin + Node.js/Python/Go backend

  • Everything in Tier 2 Single plus custom backend API (Node.js, Python, or Go)
  • PostgreSQL database with migration management and admin dashboard
  • Real-time data layer with WebSocket/SSE
  • Up to 3 third-party API integrations
  • Full automated testing suite and annual security audits
  • 99.9% uptime SLA
  • 40 hours dedicated development velocity per month
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Dual Platform Enterprise

Both platforms plus custom backend

$149,997

one-time build + $997/mo maintenance

Platforms

iOS + Android

Swift + Kotlin + Node.js/Python/Go backend

  • Everything in Tier 2 Dual plus full custom backend infrastructure
  • PostgreSQL database with migration management and admin dashboard
  • Automated testing, security audits, and 99.9% uptime SLA
  • Dedicated technical account manager with 2-hour priority response
  • 60 hours dedicated development velocity per month
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What the builders don't tell you upfront

AI-powered app builders and no-code platforms are impressive for prototyping. The pricing looks attractive at first glance. But the economics change when you factor in what happens after you build: code export restrictions, per-user fees that scale with your customer base, and platform dependencies that make switching costly.

PlatformPrice RangeCode ExportLock-in RiskSource
LovableFree-$25/mo (credit-based)PartialHighlovable.dev/pricing, Mar 2026
Bolt.newFree-$200/mo (token-based)PartialHighbolt.new/pricing, Mar 2026
FlutterFlowFree-$150/mo + $85/seatPaid plans onlyMediumflutterflow.io/pricing, Mar 2026
AdaloFree-$200/moNoneTotaladalo.com/pricing, Mar 2026
GlideFree-$249/mo + $5-6/userNoneTotalglideapps.com/pricing, Mar 2026
Traditional Agency$60k-$350k + 20%/yrFull ownershipNoneClutch/Topflight, Mar 2026
Tensor Interactive$15k-$150k + $297-$997/moManaged platformLow

Before you build on any platform, ask: what happens when you outgrow it? With no-code builders, the answer is usually "start over." With Tensor, your app is built with production-grade tools from day one.

How we compare to a traditional agency

Traditional Agency

  • $60k-$350k

    Build cost varies wildly depending on scope changes and hourly billing.

  • 6-18 months

    Timelines slip because agencies juggle multiple clients with the same team.

  • 20%/yr maintenance

    Annual maintenance contracts that cost more than some SaaS subscriptions.

  • Scope creep

    Every feature request triggers a change order and a new invoice.

Tensor Interactive

  • $15k-$150k fixed

    The price you see is the price you pay. No hourly billing, no scope-change surcharges.

  • 6-10 weeks

    Dedicated build lane with weekly sprint updates. We ship on schedule because we scope properly upfront.

  • $297-$997/mo

    Monthly maintenance includes updates, patches, OS compatibility, and feature sprints. Cancel anytime.

  • Managed platform

    Your app runs on Tensor infrastructure alongside your web platform, CRM, and backend. One team manages everything.

Frequently Asked Questions

A hybrid app uses a single codebase (React Native or Flutter) that runs on both iOS and Android. A native app is built separately for each platform using Swift (iOS) and Kotlin (Android), giving you full access to platform-specific APIs, better performance, and tighter OS integration. Hybrid is faster and cheaper to build. Native gives you more control and performance.
The build fee covers the initial development: design, coding, testing, and App Store/Play Store submission. The monthly maintenance fee covers ongoing updates, OS compatibility patches, bug fixes, feature sprints, and keeping your app running smoothly as iOS and Android release new versions.
Your app runs on Tensor infrastructure as part of your managed platform. If you cancel, the app is taken down from the stores along with the rest of your platform. This works the same way as any managed service. The build fee covers development, and the maintenance fee covers ongoing updates, hosting, store compliance, and OS compatibility patches.
Native app development is available as an add-on to Scale and Dominate plans. These plans include the backend infrastructure, CRM, and platform tools that your app connects to. The app is the mobile interface to the business operating system we build for you.
Your app shares the same backend as your web platform. Customer data, bookings, payments, notifications, and CRM all flow through a single system. No duplicate databases, no sync issues. Update something on the web and it reflects in the app instantly.
Tier 2 gives you a native app that connects to your existing Tensor platform backend. Tier 3 includes a fully custom backend API built from scratch, with its own database, real-time data layer, third-party integrations, automated testing, and a 99.9% uptime SLA. Tier 3 is for apps that need their own independent infrastructure.

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Fixed pricing. No wrappers. Built and managed by Tensor.

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