Mobile App Development Switzerland: Your Android or iOS App

Do you want to have an app developed? We’ll show you which technologies, costs, and steps are truly relevant.

• The costs of an app heavily depend on the scope of functions, the platform choice, and the project complexity.
• Native, Web, and Hybrid apps differ in performance, maintenance, and technical implementation.
• Structured app development includes conception, UX design, programming, testing, and operation.

How do you develop an App?

The development of a mobile app follows a proven step-by-step process. Knowing these phases helps you plan budgets, timelines, and results more effectively.

1. Planning: Define goals, define requirements, analyze the target audience.
2. Conception & Design: Sketch user guidance (wireframes), design UI/UX.
3. Development: Programming the functions for iOS, Android, or Web.
4. Testing: Quality assurance through manual and automated tests.
5. Publication: Deployment to app stores or internal company systems.
6. Operation & Maintenance: Ongoing updates, bug fixes, and performance optimization.

Three types of apps can be distinguished: Native Apps, Web Apps, and Hybrid Apps. The following table shows how the types differ from each other.

You can read more about the special features of the different types of apps under Native vs. Web App as well.

The creation of an app is a customized process, the cost of which depends on various factors, such as the complexity of the functions, the platforms for which the app is to be developed, the design, the integration of backend services, and other things.

A beautiful design can also cost more, especially if there are special graphics or animations. And if the app needs to access server-side services or use a database, the costs also increase.

For a basic app that works on both iOS and Android, you should, based on experience, expect a cost framework starting at around CHF 10,000. This includes the conception, development, deployment, and testing of the app.

It is important to note that this is a starting point—depending on the complexity and scope of functions of your app, the costs will be significantly higher. An extensive app with special functions or a demanding design can cost considerably more, as this requires more development time and specialized resources.

At soxes, we are happy to advise you comprehensively to get a clear idea of the costs for your specific app development.

Price Guide Calculator for App Development

At the beginning of every mobile app development, there should be a customer need or employee need. Apps are therefore generally conceived and programmed either for internal use (business processes) or for use by customers.

Question 1: App Performance

Is it a utility app that solves certain tasks (e.g., performs some measurements or calculations) or a graphics-intensive app (a game or a video editor app)?

This question provides a first indication of performance requirements. For a resource-intensive project, like a mobile game, a Native App is better suited, while a hybrid application is ideal if an existing website is to be “packaged” into a mobile format.

Question 2: App Target Audience

Who is the target audience and what benefits does the app offer this target audience?

You should know the users of your app. Different groups expect different types of design and are accustomed to different types of UI/UX elements. While creative freedom is appreciated, you should not get overly creative with the basic operation to avoid confusion and frustration—and thus uninstalls.

Question 3: Marketing

How can the app be communicated and marketed to the target audience?

Should the app be based on a subscription, use a one-time payment for lifetime access, or be divided into packages that are purchased separately? The right monetization model can have a big impact on how customers use the app.

Question 4: Maintenance and Further Development

Are the resources sufficient for both the development and the care, maintenance, and support of the app? In most cases, ideas for optimization arise with the use of the app—or interfaces need to be kept up-to-date, etc.

App programmers from soxes construct well-thought-out applications that offer real added value to your company. As an app design agency, we conceive your software taking all requirements into account and in close collaboration.

Depending on which type of mobile app you choose, different technologies and approaches for app development come into question.

Typically, the following technologies are used at soxes for the development of apps:

• Java for Android Native Apps
• Swift for iOS Native Apps
• .NET for a Web App
• Xamarin for a Web App
• React Native Hybrid Apps
• Electron for Hybrid Apps

Numerous well-known customers in Switzerland have had apps created by soxes over the last 20 years. Our customers value our high quality in the areas of app design and development. Many continue to rely on soxes’ expertise for the support and maintenance of the app even after the initial project is complete.

soxes has developed a practical customer service app for, among others, Electrolux AG, which allows users to access thousands of instant help tips for household appliances. This is a Native App. Another example: Mobile App with integrated AI for our customer BBT in the insurance industry.

Are you rather looking for a partner for the custom development of desktop applications, server, or cloud applications? Take a look at our services in the area of Software Development.