App-Entwicklung: iOS & Android from One Codebase
Maintaining two separate codebases for iOS and Android means double the effort, double the bug fixes, and a permanent risk of feature divergence. We structure cross-platform projects so that platform-specific code is clearly isolated and the majority of logic is shared – ensuring consistent features on both platforms without double the maintenance burden.
Challenges you'll recognise
- Your iOS and Android apps have divergent feature states – Android users have been missing features that iOS has for months.
- Every bug fix needs to be implemented and tested twice – your team loses half its capacity to synchronisation.
- Platform-specific code is not isolated, and changes to one platform unintentionally break the other.
Shared Code Strategy
Not everything can be shared – and not everything should be. We define upfront what is genuinely platform-agnostic (business logic, state management, network layer) and what needs platform-specific implementation. This clear separation keeps the code maintainable and prevents workarounds that become problems later.
Platform Abstraction
Device access like camera, biometrics, or notifications is encapsulated behind abstraction layers. The app logic calls a unified interface; the platform-specific implementation stays hidden underneath. This simplifies testing and isolates platform updates.
Consistent Features
When iOS and Android are built from a shared codebase, all users receive the same features simultaneously – no iOS feature that Android users miss for months. We set up CI/CD pipelines that build and test both platforms simultaneously on every release.
Platform Conventions
A shared codebase does not mean identical UX. iOS users expect different navigation and gestures than Android users. We implement platform-specific UX details selectively where they improve the user experience – while the app logic underneath stays shared.
Good to know
70–90% Shared Logic
In well-structured cross-platform apps, the majority of business logic, state management, and network layer is shared between iOS and Android. This reduces maintenance overhead considerably.
Clear Platform Boundaries
Platform-specific code is explicitly isolated, not scattered. This makes OS updates and platform-specific feature additions manageable without destabilising the shared core.
Simultaneous Releases
With a shared codebase and unified CI/CD pipeline, iOS and Android updates go live simultaneously – neither platform falls behind.
Frequently asked questions
What proportion of code can realistically be shared?
How is it ensured that both platforms truly have the same feature state?
What happens when one platform gets a new OS feature?
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Success you can measure
With us you're always one step ahead technologically and tap directly into our extensive app development expertise. We take a close look at your app idea, identify key success factors and create tailor-made applications. Your visions and goals are at the heart of our joint project work.
Expert knowledge in app technologies
React Native, Flutter, native iOS and Android — we pick the stack to fit your project, not our preference.
Comprehensive user experience know-how
Intuitive operation and seamless interactions decide ratings and how long users stay in the app.
Proven track record
Published apps in the App Store and Play Store — from MVP to mature platform.
Versatile team
Concept, design, development and backend from one hand — no friction at the interfaces.
Long-term partnerships
We stay after launch and keep evolving your app with maintenance and updates.
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