Mobile app development
We build mobile apps that range from single-purpose apps with little or no back-end to feature-rich UI and heavy back-end architecture. We follow digital best practices and keep current with the App Store guidelines.
Android, iOS, or cross-platform, we have the know-how to help you without breaking the bank.
Your nearshore partner for mobile app development
One of the best places in Europe for IT outsourcing is Romania. It’s a wise decision for businesses looking for quality and efficiency because of its highly qualified workforce, excellent language skills, and strong cultural affinities with Western Europe.
Ambo’s headquarters are in Cluj-Napoca, a well-established tech hub featuring a vibrant developer community and a rich history in software engineering.
At Ambo Software, we specialize in delivering mobile development solutions for European IT companies looking to scale their capabilities through trusted outsourcing.
With over 20 years of experience and deep technical knowledge, we help our partners build high-quality native and cross-platform applications that are compliant with your internal requirements and delivered on schedule and within budget.
Our mobile expertise
We’re technology agnostic – our goal is to use the best stack for your specific use case.
Native development
Kotlin/Java (Android), Swift/Object-C (iOS)
Cross-platform
Flutter, Xamarin, and React Native
Backend integration
Secure APIs, cloud sync, IoT, payment processing, and more
Enterprise-grade
Authentication, scalability, legacy migration, offline-first logic
What makes a good mobile app?
It has taken us years of mobile app development to reach a level of confidence on the key points a mobile application needs to check to be successful.
In our experience, the success of an app relates to how well the app addresses the following factors:
Stable + fast
Consider the most used mobile apps in the world. They aren’t sluggish, don't crash, they simply do what you expect them to do. These apps offer seamless experiences. Great apps offer fast response times and people only need a few seconds to do what they mean to do. The speed is a built-in feature. We take that for granted, but it’s actually much work behind to get to that point.
Good looking
A good app user interface is simple, easy to use and does not have unnecessary features. The basic content that people will use most is carefully considered. By doing so we create an intuitive and logical usage path and make it obvious and easy to use. Aside from graphics, animations, sound effects, interactions and other little flourishes - this is what actually separates the app from others.
Focused on the audience
An easy and often encountered approach is to start with the features of the website and decide what functionalities to keep or remove. In this way, the process focuses merely on the features. The discussion leads towards building a reduced edition of the already existing set of features. This perspective meets the needs in a context where the mobile app is created to support the main online platform.
But for cases where the mobile application is created to be the star all on its own, a better approach is the user-centered one. One should understand users' needs in a mobile context and start building based on that results.
Centered on the user
The initial website is still leveraged, but this second approach engages the user up front. With this second approach, we start to document the design and development choices by trying to clarify questions like these:
• Who are the users that would benefit most from mobile access?
• What are the exact benefits that a native app will bring to the users (apart from portability)?
• Are there any specific circumstances for the mobile use (will users be sitting or in motion, just one hand available or both?)
• Where are the users? Android or iOS? Phone or tablet?
• How could a native app improve their workflows?
Our mobile app development services
New app development
We offer everything you expect from a mobile app company. We have a full-cycle approach that covers the entire process of building a mobile app, from initial talks to launch and beyond.
Transfer & update
We can help out if you are looking to update your existing application, transfer an Android app to iOS or vice versa, or expand it to multi-platform capabilities.
Consulting services
Native Android, native iOS, or cross-platform app. What are the benefits and limitations in each case? We can mentor on the nuances of mobile application development and help out decide which one is meeting your business goals at best.
Support & maintenance
Every system we develop receives a free 6-months warranty after launch. Beyond the warranty, we offer flexible long term maintenance options, including for applications that are not created by our company.
Android, iOS or cross-platform
Native apps
Android is the operating system that powers most smartphones, while the Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Apple TV) run on iOS software. Building native apps for every platform guarantees the best performance and product quality.
Our software developers have relevant expertise in working with native iOS Swift and Objective-C. For Android we use Native Studio with Java (Kotlin).
25+ years in business
300+ completed projects
100% English-speaking teams
Cross-platform apps
Cross-platform mobile apps are developed for multiple platforms. The main benefit of choosing a cross-platform model is convenience.
We have years of cross-platform projects using Xamarin, React Native, HTML5 and JavaScript, FireMonkey, Meteor, Qt, and tools like Visual Studio and Android Studio to facilitate the mobile app development process.
Long-term partnerships with Western Europe clients
ISO and Microsoft certified
Transparent, agile, secure
We have flexible working models
Extend your team’s mobile app development skills by nearshore or offshore outsourcing to Romania.
We have loads of experience, established, time-perfected processes, and we deliver quality apps at affordable prices.
Dedicated team
This is a pay-as-you-go monthly contract, allowing you to fully access our experienced development team. You will benefit from a committed technical staff working exclusively on your project.
Full control over the team;
Scalable team size;
IP, NDA and source code ownership.
Staff augmentation
Access software engineers with specific skill sets for a specific duration that can be repeated. Gain rapid access to missing technical capabilities by contracting dedicated experts at competitive rates.
No minimum contract team
Choose your developers;
Customized to meet your needs;
IP, NDA and source code ownership.
Project-based
This model is based on a fixed budget for the project, which in turn is linked to well-defined deliverables. This model is best suited for either short or long term projects with stable requirements and clear objectives.
A fixed price;
IP, NDA and source code ownership.
… or anything in between that fits your needs and is good enough to reach the objective of your project.
All cooperation models include full IP transfer, NDAs, and optional post-delivery support.
Once we’ve delivered your mobile app, we:
Fully transfer you the Intellectual Property (IP) Rights and the source code.
It is standard practice for us to transfer the intellectual property and the source code to the client at the end of the project.
Offer full training on your app, online.
Our apps are intuitive, so your team will probably figure it out easily, but we gladly assist if needed.
Offer optional ongoing support and maintenance service.
In the first 6 initial months after launch we'll fix any possible software faults as included.
What you can expect working with us
We focus on long-term partnerships built on transparency and trust. We communicate daily and speak your language – literally and professionally.
Working with Ambo looks like this:
Kickoff & discovery: we agree on scope, team configuration, and workflows
Design & architecture: clean UX/UI, robust system architecture
Development & QA: Agile sprints, continuous testing, frequent demos
Delivery: code handover, documentation, warranty & post-launch support
Ongoing support: optional maintenance, monitoring, and enhancements
Let’s build together
If you’re looking for a reliable, cost-efficient, and senior-level mobile development partner – we’re ready to help.
Book a consultation or send us a quick brief. Let’s explore what’s possible, together.