Apps that work as well as they look
A mobile app puts your business on your customer's home screen, the most valuable space in their digital life. Done right, an app makes ordering, booking, paying and communicating effortless, increases loyalty and gives you a direct channel through notifications. Done wrong, it becomes an expensive project full of bugs, delays and poor reviews. Our mobile development team at IHI Marketing builds reliable, fast and secure iOS and Android apps for businesses in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the USA.
We build complete solutions: the customer app, the admin dashboard, the backend and the integrations with payment gateways, maps, messaging and your existing systems. Because design, development and marketing sit in one agency, your app is planned from the start to be easy to use and easy to grow.
Types of apps we build
E-commerce and retail apps
Product catalogs, search and filters, wishlists, cart, secure checkout with local and international payment methods, order tracking, loyalty programs and push notifications for offers. Apps can connect to your existing Shopify, WooCommerce, Salla or custom store.
Booking and appointment apps
For clinics, salons, fitness studios, consultants, schools and service companies: real-time availability, booking, payment, reminders, cancellations and reviews.
Delivery and on-demand apps
Customer, driver and admin apps with live maps, order dispatching, status updates, ratings and earnings tracking.
Business and internal apps
Apps for field teams, inspections, sales reps, inventory, attendance and approvals that replace paper and spreadsheets and give management real-time visibility.
Community, education and content apps
Membership apps, online courses, video content, events and community features with subscriptions or in-app purchases.
Technology we use
- Cross-platform: Flutter and React Native to build iOS and Android from one codebase, reducing cost and time to market.
- Native: Swift for iOS and Kotlin for Android when performance or device features require it.
- Backend: Laravel, Node.js and Firebase, with secure APIs and scalable databases.
- Admin panels: web dashboards to manage users, content, orders, products and reports.
- Integrations: payment gateways used in Jordan and the Gulf, Apple Pay and Google Pay, maps, SMS and WhatsApp messaging, email, analytics and CRM systems.
Our development process
- Discovery and scope: we define users, features, integrations and priorities, and agree on a first version that can launch quickly.
- UX and UI design: flows and screens designed by our app design team, approved as a clickable prototype.
- Architecture: database design, API structure, security and hosting plan.
- Agile development: work in short sprints with regular demo builds you can install and test on your phone.
- Quality assurance: testing on real devices, screen sizes, OS versions, network conditions and both languages.
- Launch: App Store and Google Play listings, screenshots, descriptions and submission.
- Support and growth: monitoring, crash reporting, updates and new features based on user data.
Built for the Middle East
Apps for this region need things that many international templates miss: full Arabic and English support with right-to-left layouts, local payment methods and cash on delivery options, phone-number sign-up with OTP, WhatsApp integration for support, Hijri dates where relevant, and performance on mid-range Android phones that many customers use. For Saudi clients we consider local hosting and data requirements where applicable, and for US clients we follow American expectations for privacy, accessibility and app store policies.
Security and performance
We protect user data with encrypted connections, secure authentication, role-based access, input validation and regular dependency updates. We optimize app size, startup time, image loading and offline behavior, because slow apps get uninstalled. Crash reporting and analytics are included so problems are found and fixed quickly.
What you receive
- iOS and Android apps published under your developer accounts.
- Admin dashboard and backend.
- Full source code and technical documentation.
- Design files and design system.
- Training for your team and a support plan.
Common mistakes we help you avoid
Building every feature before validating the idea; choosing the cheapest offer and paying twice to rebuild; ignoring the admin panel that your team will use every day; launching without analytics; and forgetting that an app needs marketing to get downloads. We plan for all of these from day one.
Another frequent mistake is forgetting maintenance. iOS and Android release major updates every year, libraries need updating and users expect improvements. An app that is never updated slowly breaks and its ratings fall, so we agree on a clear maintenance plan with you before launch.
Launch and grow your app
An app store is crowded, so launch is only the beginning. We can promote your app with app install campaigns on Google, Meta, TikTok and Snapchat, improve your store listing, and use growth marketing to increase activation and retention. Share your idea with us and we will help you plan a realistic first version, timeline and budget.
Want this working for your business?
Book a free 30-minute call. You get a clear plan and a written quote within 48 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to build an app?
It depends on features, platforms, integrations and the admin panel. A focused first version costs much less than a full-featured app. We send a detailed estimate after a discovery session.
Do you use Flutter or native development?
For most business apps we recommend cross-platform frameworks like Flutter or React Native, which build iOS and Android from one codebase. For apps with special hardware or performance needs, native may be better.
Who owns the source code?
You do. After final payment you receive the source code, accounts and documentation.
Do you publish the app on the App Store and Google Play?
Yes. We prepare store listings and handle submission and review under your developer accounts.
Do you provide support after launch?
Yes. We offer maintenance plans for bug fixes, OS updates, monitoring and new features.
