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Pandoratech

Mobile app development by a team that ships its own apps

Our engineers build and maintain the mobile apps behind our own products — the same team can take yours from idea to the App Store and Google Play.

Mobile app development turns a defined user journey into an iOS or Android application supported by the required backend services. Pandoratech scopes product design, APIs, authentication, device testing, store submission and maintenance for UAE businesses. The architecture follows the app’s users, device requirements and integration needs rather than a preferred framework.

Content reviewed:

2012
Founded in the UAE
25+
In-house engineers & consultants
2,000+
Clients across the UAE & GCC
EN / AR
Delivery & support languages

The challenge

Sound familiar?

Your idea needs a partner, not a body shop

A previous app shipped and instantly rotted

You need UAE context: Arabic, payments, compliance

Scope of the service

What's included

Product & UX design

Flows, prototypes, and design systems before a line of code.

iOS & Android builds

Native-quality apps; cross-platform where it genuinely fits.

Backend & APIs

Secure, scalable services — including Odoo integrations.

Store submission support

Prepare releases and submission materials in the customer’s store accounts; platform review and approval remain external decisions.

Analytics & crash monitoring

You see usage and stability from day one.

Post-launch retainers

Iteration, OS updates, and feature roadmaps.

In detail · 01

Define a useful first release

A first release should complete a real task: an employee submits a request, a customer places an order or a field team records a visit. We identify the user roles, steps, approval decisions and business system behind that task. A clickable prototype lets stakeholders review the experience before the build is committed.

The backlog separates launch requirements from later improvements. Login recovery, empty states, denied permissions, slow networks and error messages belong in the product scope, not in a last-minute polish list. Arabic support includes right-to-left layout, mixed-language fields and readable document or number formatting.

In detail · 02

Connect the app to controlled business services

An app that connects to ERP or HR records needs permissions enforced by the backend, not only by hidden buttons. We define the data a role can read or change, how sessions expire and how records are validated. Notifications and integrations are scoped with the customer’s ownership of accounts and third-party fees made clear.

Offline work is a separate design decision. If a field user must submit records without connectivity, the scope needs local storage, conflict handling and a visible synchronisation status. If connectivity is required, the interface should explain when an operation is pending or failed rather than suggesting it was completed.

In detail · 03

Plan publishing and maintenance before launch

The release checklist covers representative devices, accessibility, Arabic and English layouts, login, payments where applicable and handling of deleted accounts or revoked permissions. The customer reviews privacy disclosures and supplies the business and store-account details required for submission. Store review decisions and timings remain with the platform.

Source-code handover, signing keys, store ownership and backend hosting should be identified in the contract. Maintenance covers the agreed OS compatibility, dependency updates and incident handling. New features, major redesigns and changing third-party interfaces need a planned change budget.

Service scope at a glance

Mobile App Development
Discovery inputsUser journeys, platforms, devices and backend access
Acceptance focusLogin, permissions, network errors and release ownership

Delivery

How we work

  1. 1

    Scope & prototype

    Clickable prototype first.

  2. 2

    Design sprints

    UX validated with real users.

  3. 3

    Build in 2-week releases

    Working software every sprint.

  4. 4

    Beta

    TestFlight / Play internal tracks.

  5. 5

    Launch & iterate

    Store release, then data-driven iteration.

Frequently asked questions

How is a mobile application priced?

We quote a fixed scope after a prototype phase, so you approve exactly what will be built. Pricing follows the user journeys, platforms, backend services, integrations and release requirements. A prototype and written scope help define the first release. Hosting, messaging services, store accounts, ongoing maintenance and later features are separate items to identify when comparing proposals.

Should we build native or cross-platform apps?

Cross-platform suits most business apps; native wins for heavy device features. The choice depends on device features, performance needs, user experience and the maintenance team. A shared codebase can suit many business workflows, while device-intensive functions may need platform-specific development. Pandoratech evaluates the required behaviours before recommending an approach rather than treating one framework as suitable for every app.

Can the app connect to our Odoo or existing backend?

Yes. An app can connect through a suitable authenticated API when access and required operations are available. The scope identifies record ownership, user permissions, validation and error handling. Existing interfaces may need changes; API access and vendor terms should be confirmed before promising a complete integration.

Who owns the app and store accounts?

You do. Ownership and handover are set out in the contract, including source code, design assets, signing credentials and third-party licences. Store accounts should be registered under the customer’s intended business owner. This makes future releases and maintenance possible without relying on undocumented access held by one developer.

Can you maintain an existing mobile app?

Yes, after a code review. A takeover begins with a review of the source, build process, store access, backend and dependencies. The assessment identifies whether the current app can be maintained or needs remedial work first. Security issues, unsupported libraries and missing credentials are recorded before a support agreement is confirmed.

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