Month: March 2025
Five years ago, our team faced a choice: continue developing separate native apps or try something new. That’s when Flutter entered the scene.
Why We Chose Flutter
- Single codebase instead of maintaining two separate ones for iOS and Android
- Hot Reload — instantly see changes without recompilation
- Native-like performance for applications
- Consistent design across all platforms
- Reduced costs for development and maintenance
Reality Exceeded Expectations
The beginning wasn’t easy. “The first two weeks I tried writing Flutter code as if it was Android with XML layouts. It was a nightmare!” — that’s how I remember my initial experience.
But then a “click” moment happened. We saw the true potential:
- A fitness club app that would take 4 months with two teams in native development, we built in 2 months with three developers
- At a startup client meeting, we changed the entire authorization flow in 15 minutes thanks to Hot Reload
- A medical center app received enthusiastic user feedback for convenience and speed
Our Tips for Beginners
- Learn Dart before Flutter — it will save time in the future
- Architecture matters — invest in it from the very beginning
- Figure out state management (Provider, BLoC, Riverpod) — it’s a key aspect
- Use code generation to reduce boilerplate code
- Write tests — Flutter has excellent tools for this
Not Perfect, But Close
Of course, we faced challenges:
- App size is larger than native (though there are optimization methods)
- Sometimes you need to write custom plugins for specific native functions
- Some animations require additional optimization for weaker Android devices
Conclusion
Flutter fundamentally changed our approach to mobile development. What began as an experiment became our main technology.
By our calculations, the overall savings on app development and maintenance was about 40% compared to native development. We develop 30-40% faster.
We’re thrilled to announce a major milestone for our team – Dreambit has been officially recognized by Techreviewer.co as one of the TOP 100 Mobile App Development Companies in the USA! 🎉
This recognition means the world to us. It reflects the passion, creativity, and dedication that our team puts into every project. At Dreambit, we don’t just build apps – we craft digital experiences that make a real impact on businesses and users alike.
Over the years, we’ve partnered with startups, enterprises, and visionary entrepreneurs across various industries to deliver custom mobile solutions tailored to their unique needs. From e-commerce platforms and logistics tools to healthcare apps and social networks – we’ve done it all. And we’ve done it with one clear mission: to make technology simple, beautiful, and powerful.
🚀 What sets us apart?
- We specialize in cross-platform development with Flutter, allowing our clients to launch apps faster and more cost-effectively.
- We embrace the latest tech trends – from AI and Machine Learning to smart integrations and seamless UX/UI design.
- We believe in real partnerships – clear communication, transparency, and shared success.
This award is not just a recognition – it’s motivation. A huge thank you to our amazing clients and partners for your trust and collaboration. Your feedback and ideas drive us forward and challenge us to keep growing. 🙌
We’re excited for what’s next – new challenges, new products, and new opportunities to help businesses grow through mobile innovation.
👉 Let’s build something great together. The journey is just getting started!
Friends, the Dreambit staff has something to talk about that tends to be forgotten when it comes to creating a mobile application: the life of the application after it goes live. Everyone focuses on the launch, but success begins afterward.
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭? ⚙️
Envision buying a car and never having it serviced. How long would it last? The same applies to mobile apps.
Our own experience bears this out: projects we maintain for a year following release add an average of 43% more active users to their base compared to those abandoned without updates.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞? 🔧
Let us consider the principal factors involved in quality maintenance:
1. Technical Maintenance
• API and server monitoring
• Error diagnosis and correction for different users
• Enhancing performance and resource utilization
• Staying current with new versions of iOS and Android
2. Functionality Improvements
• Implementing new features based on user feedback
• Designing core functions for better usability
• Adapting to new market and user specifications
• Embracing new technologies (e.g., our new path in AI)
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩? 📱
The optimal update frequency depends on the type of app, but our experience suggests the following recommendations:
• Critical patches — right away
• Functional updates — every 2-4 weeks
• Significant interface updates — every 3-6 months
• Full redesign — every 1.5-2 years
𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭? 💸
Most clients underestimate the budget required for maintenance. Based on our experience, the annual maintenance budget typically ranges between 15-30% of the initial development cost.
One of our e-commerce clients allocated 20% of their development cost to maintenance over the year and saw an 87% increase in app revenue.
𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭? 📊
One of the biggest mistakes businesses make is thinking about maintenance only after launch. In reality, planning for maintenance should begin during the development process.
At Dreambit, our approach includes:
• Preparing documentation for developers
• Setting up an error monitoring system
• Integrating analytical tools
• Developing an update strategy for the first 6 months
Thank you for staying with us until the end!
In the digital age now, the question isn’t whether mobile matters—it’s whether your specific company needs a stand-alone app. 📱 While tech evangelists would have us think every company needs an app, the reality isn’t quite as straightforward. Too many businesses waste precious resources developing apps their consumers didn’t need.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐬 🔍
Let’s get provocative here: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩. There. I’ve stated it. The average user has 80+ apps installed but uses fewer than 10. Your beautifully designed app might just be one of dozens just taking up space.
Before leaping into the app bandwagon, ask yourself if you are actually solving a genuine problem or just riding the trend. Is this where your limited resources need to be invested?
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭: 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩?
1. Are your competitors successfully utilizing mobile apps? 👀
• Have your direct competitors launched apps which are actually used by customers?
• Has this caused a competitive disadvantage for your company?
2. Do your users request an app? 🗣️
• Did you receive unsolicited requests for a mobile app?
• Are your clients asking for an app instead of your website?
3. Is your audience mobile-first? 📱
• Do your analytics suggest most traffic is coming from mobile devices?
• Does your target audience appreciate mobile engagement?
4. Do you need mobile-specific functionalities? 🛠️
• Location services, the use of cameras, or biometric authentication would add significant value?
• Do you need to access mobile hardware like Bluetooth or NFC?
𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐬: 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐃𝐎𝐍’𝐓 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩 ⛔
Be cautious if:
• You want an app simply because “everyone has one.” 🚩
• Your traffic is predominantly desktop-based 💻
• You cannot find concrete use cases where native app capabilities are needed 🔍
• You’re not willing to invest in regular development and updates 💸
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐈𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 ✅
Despite the skepticism, apps make sense when:
• You have a location-based or time-sensitive service. 📍 Native apps are where delivery services and ride-sharing apps shine.
• You need device capabilities. 📸 If your service relies on cameras, sensors, or hardware integration.
• Regular interaction is the core of your model. 🔄 Frequent interaction improves banking and fitness tracking.
