Hybrid app development using the web skills you already have
If you already have a web app or a web team, a hybrid app can be the quickest route into the app stores. Our hybrid app development team wraps proven web technology in a native shell with Ionic and Capacitor, adding device features where you need them.
At a glance
- Ionic and Capacitor apps
- Reuse your existing web code
- Camera, GPS and notification access
- Published on the App Store and Google Play
What is hybrid app development?
Hybrid app development is building mobile apps with web technologies, such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript, that run inside a native container. Tools like Ionic and Capacitor let one codebase ship to iOS and Android while still using device features such as the camera and push notifications.
Services
What we build
Hybrid works best for apps built around content, forms and data.
Ionic apps
Mobile apps built with Ionic and Angular, React or Vue.
Capacitor wrappers
Turn an existing web app into installable iOS and Android apps.
Device features
Camera, GPS, biometrics, files and push notifications through native plugins.
Offline support
Local storage and sync, so the app works without a connection.
Cordova upgrades
Move older Cordova or PhoneGap apps to Capacitor.
Store launch and support
App Store and Google Play submission, then ongoing updates.
Is it right for you?
When a hybrid app makes sense
- You have a web app and want it in the app stores
- Your team knows web technology, not Swift or Kotlin
- The app is mostly forms, lists and content
- You need an internal app for staff, quickly
Compare
Hybrid vs cross-platform vs native
Each approach suits different apps.
| Compare | Hybrid (Ionic) | Cross-platform (Flutter) | Native |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built with | Web technology | Dart or JavaScript | Swift and Kotlin |
| Performance | Good for simple apps | Very good | The best |
| Code reuse | High, shares code with your website | High across iOS and Android | None between platforms |
| Best for | Web teams and internal tools | Most consumer and business apps | Demanding, hardware-heavy apps |
How we work
Our process, step by step
Discover
We learn who your users are and what the app must do.
Design
Screens and a clickable prototype you can try on your phone.
Build
Development in sprints, with test builds along the way.
Test and submit
Real-device testing, then App Store and Google Play submission.
Launch and support
Monitoring, updates and new features after launch.
Technology
Tools and technologies we use
Framework
Web
Backend
Why Kedra Digi
Why work with us
Designers, developers and testers work together in-house. Your project is never passed to a subcontractor.
Before any work starts you get an itemised proposal that explains what we'll build and how.
Source code, designs, documentation and accounts are handed over to you. There's no lock-in.
We monitor, maintain and improve what we build for as long as you need us.
Kedra Digi is an Australian-owned software development company. See our recent projects.
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Want your web app in the app stores?
Tell us about your current web app and what you need. We'll reply within one business day with honest advice.
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