App development and publishing FAQ
Short answers to the questions we hear most often about building and publishing apps and about working with us.
Development
How much does it cost to develop an app?
It depends on the scope: the screens, user accounts, payments, integrations and platforms the app needs. We quote each project in writing after a free consultation.
Should I build a native or a cross-platform app?
Native apps make the most of each platform, while cross-platform apps share one codebase for iOS and Android. We recommend the approach that fits your product, budget and plans for the app.
Can you take over an app that another team built?
Yes. We start with a review of the code and infrastructure and then propose what to keep, improve or rebuild.
How do you handle privacy and the GDPR?
We collect only the data the app needs, document what is collected and why, and build consent and data deletion into the app. This also makes the store privacy forms accurate and easier to complete.
Publishing
How much does it cost to publish an app?
Apple charges 99 USD per year for the Apple Developer Program, and Google Play charges a one-time 25 USD registration fee. The cost of developing the app depends on its scope and is quoted after a free consultation.
How does a company get an App Store account?
A company enrols in the Apple Developer Program as an organisation, which requires a legal entity and a D-U-N-S number. Google Play also verifies organisation accounts, and we help prepare the documents for both.
What is a D-U-N-S number?
A D-U-N-S number is a unique business identifier issued by Dun & Bradstreet. Apple uses it to verify the legal identity of organisations that enrol, and it is free to request.
What do the stores require before an app goes live?
Both stores need accurate privacy disclosures (App Store privacy labels and the Google Play Data safety form), a privacy policy, age ratings and complete listings. If users can create an account in the app, they must also be able to delete it from inside the app.
Can you guarantee App Store approval?
No. Apple and Google decide on approval. We check the app against their current rules before submission to avoid common rejections and handle any questions from review.
Working with us
Who owns the app?
You do. The source code, design and intellectual property pass to you as set out in the contract, and if we publish under our account the agreement states ownership and revenue clearly.
Where are you based?
DynamicApps is a company registered in Cyprus with its office in Nicosia. We work with clients across Europe and beyond, in English.
How does a project start?
With a free consultation. Afterwards we send a written proposal with the scope, the team and a quote, and work begins once you agree.
Do you support the app after launch?
Yes. We can keep maintaining the app, ship updates and follow store policy changes, or hand everything over to your team with documentation.
Have an app idea, or an app that needs a publisher?
Tell us where you are. We will tell you honestly what it takes to get it into the stores and growing.