Mobile App Development in Dublin
We build iOS and Android apps that people actually keep on their phones. From our studio at Grand Canal Dock, we design, build and ship the app, then submit it to the App Store and Play Store for you.
The Dublin context for mobile app development
Dublin — a technology hub — has a population of around 1,400,000.
Highly competitive search landscape; users expect fast, polished experiences and judge digital quality immediately.
Dublin is anchored by landmarks like the Ha’penny Bridge, and that local identity tends to surface in its businesses.
We also work with businesses in Drogheda and the surrounding county.
Mobile App Development cost & timeline in Dublin
- Typical investment
- €12,000 – €35,000
- Indicative timeline
- 3–6 months
- Engagement
- Fixed-scope estimate, senior team, no lock-in
Most mobile app development projects for Dublin businesses start from €12,000 and run to about €35,000 for larger builds, typically delivered in 3–6 months. You get a fixed written estimate before any work begins.
Sound familiar?
- ✕Dublin is home to the European HQs of Google, Meta, Airbnb and LinkedIn. Your users open your app straight after using theirs. They judge quality in seconds, and a clumsy screen loses them before they reach the point.
- ✕You have probably been handed a vague quote before. A number with nothing behind it, and no clear line between what you pay and what you get. That is a poor way to spend €12,000 or more.
- ✕Dublin has the most saturated agency market in Ireland. International players, in-house teams and local studios all compete for the same work, which makes it hard to tell who will actually finish the job.
- ✕An app that only works on a strong connection frustrates people on the DART or in a basement office. Offline gaps and silent push notifications are the small failures that push users to delete.
What you get
In a market shaped by technology employers, a credible, fast online presence is table stakes rather than a differentiator in Dublin. Demand here is shaped by technology and financial services, each with its own digital habits.
iOS and Android app
One project covers both platforms, so you reach the whole market without paying twice or maintaining two separate codebases.
App Store and Play Store submission
We handle the review guidelines, listing setup and submission, so your app is live and downloadable, not stuck in a queue you do not understand.
Offline capability
The app keeps working when the signal drops, so a commute through a tunnel or a patchy venue does not break the experience.
Push notifications
You reach users directly on their device to bring them back, whether that is an order update, a booking reminder or timely news.
How we work
Scope
We sit down and map what the app must do, who uses it and what success looks like. This is where the vague quote turns into a firm figure and a clear plan.
Design
We shape the screens and the flow between them, testing the path a real user takes before a line of production code is written.
Build
We develop the app in short cycles, showing you working software as it grows rather than a status report months later.
Ship
We submit to both stores, handle the review process and hand you an app that is live, tested and ready for your first users.
The Dublin market
The local field is worth weighing up — the most saturated agency market in Ireland, with international players and in-house teams competing alongside local studios.
Buyers in Dublin skew toward technology and financial services, and each judges a website against the standards of its own industry.
A Dublin hospitality business came to us wanting bookings and loyalty in one app. Their customers used it on the move, often in venues with weak signal, so offline capability was not optional. We built a single app for iOS and Android, added push notifications for booking reminders, and submitted it to both stores. The result was an app people kept on their home screen rather than opening once and forgetting.
Hire a mobile app development team in Dublin
Businesses in Dublin hire DevFuture when they want a mobile app development company that behaves like a partner: a named team, honest estimates, and mobile app development services scoped to the outcome rather than billed by the hour.
Read the full Mobile App Development guide → — how we approach mobile app development, what it costs, and when it is the right call.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mobile app cost in Dublin?
Most projects fall between €12,000 and €35,000. The range depends on how many features you need and how much the app connects to other systems. We give you a firm figure once we have scoped the work with you.
How long does it take?
Typically three to six months from first conversation to a live app in both stores. The exact timeline depends on scope, which we agree before we start so there are no surprises.
Do you build for both iOS and Android?
Yes. Every engagement covers both platforms and includes submission to the App Store and Google Play, so you launch to the whole market at once.
Will the app work without a connection?
Yes. Offline capability is part of what we build, so the app keeps functioning when the signal drops and syncs again when it returns.
What happens after the app is live?
We hand you a working app in both stores and can agree ongoing support separately. You are not left to manage store reviews or updates on your own.