Mobile Apps · Houston, TX

Mobile App Development in Houston

Custom iOS and Android apps for businesses and startups in Houston — from a first version to validate your idea to a full platform built to grow. Bilingual team, clear pricing and support after launch.

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An app built around your business

An app makes sense when your customers come back again and again — to book, order, check in, earn rewards or stay in touch — or when your team needs a better tool than spreadsheets and group chats. At Studio 8 we design and build mobile apps for Houston businesses and startups that are simple to use, reliable and ready to grow.

We handle the whole project: product strategy, UX/UI design, app development, the backend and admin panel behind it, and publishing on the App Store and Google Play. You get one team and one clear plan, from the first sketch to your app in your customers' hands.

Not sure if you need an app or a website? We'll tell you honestly. Sometimes a fast mobile website is the smarter first step — and we build those too.

Every app project includes

Product scope & feature planning
UX/UI design for iOS and Android
Native or cross-platform development
Backend, database & admin panel
Push notifications
App Store & Google Play publishing
English, Spanish or both
15 days of free support after launch

Why Studio 8

Why businesses choose Studio 8 for their app

Bilingual team

We work in English and Spanish, and your app can speak both languages to reach every customer.

The right technology

Native Swift and Kotlin or cross-platform React Native and Flutter — we recommend what fits your budget, users and features.

Start small, grow fast

Launch an MVP with the 3–5 screens that matter most, learn from real users and add features in the next phase.

15 days of free support

After your app goes live we stay with you: 15 days of free support for fixes and adjustments.

Store launch handled

We prepare screenshots, descriptions and builds, and guide you through App Store and Google Play review.

Direct communication

You talk directly with the people building your app — on WhatsApp, by phone or by email.

Technology

Native or cross-platform? We help you choose

Each approach has real trade-offs in cost, speed and features. Here is how we decide — and we explain the recommendation in your proposal.

Swift — native iOS

Apple's own language for iPhone and iPad apps. The best performance and full access to Apple features like Apple Pay, widgets, camera and HealthKit. Ideal when most of your customers use iPhone, as is common in the US.

Kotlin — native Android

Google's recommended language for Android. The best choice for Android-first audiences or apps that rely on specific device hardware, background services or maximum performance.

React Native — iOS + Android

One codebase for both platforms using JavaScript/TypeScript, and it shares know-how with web apps built in React. Usually the most budget-friendly way to launch on iOS and Android at the same time.

Flutter — iOS + Android

Google's toolkit for building both platforms from one codebase with a fully custom, pixel-perfect interface. Great for apps with rich animations and a consistent design everywhere.

How we work

From idea to the App Store

Discovery & scope

We define users, key features and the right technology.

Design & prototype

Clickable screens you can test before we write code.

Development

We build the app and backend, testing on real devices.

Store launch

Publishing on the App Store and Google Play.

15 days of support

Free fixes and adjustments after launch.

Packages

Mobile app packages & pricing

Clear starting prices. Your final price is confirmed in your proposal based on the real scope of the project.

MVP / Basic

Validate an idea or a simple use case

$8,500–$15,000-30%$5,950–$10,500

One platform (iOS or Android)
3–5 main screens
Basic backend
App Store / Google Play launch

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Business

An app as a core tool for your business

$15,000–$30,000-30%$10,500–$21,000

iOS + Android
Full backend
Admin dashboard
Push notifications

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Advanced

Digital products built for long-term growth

From $30,000-30%From $21,000

Complex integrations
In-app payments
Real-time features
Scalable architecture

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Who we work with

Apps for businesses and startups

Restaurants: ordering & loyalty
Clinics & salons: appointments
Gyms & sports clubs
Contractors & field teams
Retail & rewards programs
Startups & MVPs

Our work

Recent projects from our studio

Cascarita

iOS app

A mobile app to organize and discover local soccer matches: players create or join games near them, RSVP and get notified.

TRANA

Trana ERP

Business system

A three-portal platform connecting a professional beauty brand with its distributors and spas: inventory, orders, reports and WhatsApp notifications.

FC Jaguares Negros

Website · Sports academy

Bilingual website for a youth soccer academy in Guadalajara, Mexico: club values, player sign-up form, sponsors and newsletter.

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Areas we serve

App development across the Houston area

We meet in person with businesses in Houston and nearby suburbs, and work remotely with clients across the United States and Mexico.

Houston
The Woodlands
Katy
Cypress
Tomball
Spring

From our blog

Helpful reading

Blog

App or Website? How to Know If Your Business Really Needs a Mobile App

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to build an app in Houston?

A basic MVP app for one platform starts at $8,500–$15,000, a Business app for iOS and Android with a full backend and admin panel at $15,000–$30,000, and advanced apps start at $30,000. Your final price is confirmed in a proposal based on your features.

Should I build for iOS, Android or both?

It depends on your customers. In the US many consumers use iPhone, so an iOS-first MVP is often a smart start; if you need both from day one, a cross-platform app with React Native or Flutter covers iOS and Android with one codebase.

What is the difference between native and cross-platform apps?

Native apps (Swift for iOS, Kotlin for Android) offer the best performance and full access to device features. Cross-platform apps (React Native, Flutter) share one codebase for both platforms, which usually lowers cost and time. We recommend the right option in your proposal.

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

Yes. We prepare the builds, screenshots and descriptions and guide you through the review process. You will need your own Apple Developer account ($99 per year) and Google Play developer account ($25 one-time) so the app is published under your business.

Can my app be in English and Spanish?

Yes. Our team is bilingual and we can build your app in English, Spanish or both.

Do you offer support after launch?

Every app includes 15 days of free support after launch for fixes and adjustments. After that we offer ongoing support and new features as your app grows.

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