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The three meanings of “an app”, our web-first recommendation, what native involves and what is scoped separately.
Last updated: October 2026. Written by Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect, Simple Automation Solutions.
Quick answer
Simple Automation Solutions builds responsive web apps, progressive web apps and, where needed, native mobile apps on Bubble.io. Our default is to launch as a responsive web app first and add native only when usage shows a need, because it is faster and cheaper to learn. Native is scoped separately, since it is a separate interface with developer accounts, store listings, store review and ongoing maintenance. Builds start at $3,500.
Key takeaways
- Three options: responsive web app, PWA, native app.
- Web first, native when push notifications, device features or store presence are needed.
- Native involves developer accounts, listings, store review and updates.
- Native is scoped separately; builds start at $3,500.
- Bubble may not suit heavy device processing or deep offline needs.
In this guide
Founders often say “I need an app” when they mean one of three different things: a website that works well on a phone, an installable web app or an app from the App Store and Google Play. This page explains how Simple Automation Solutions approaches mobile on Bubble.io, what we recommend, what is scoped separately and what to expect.
What are the options?
| Option | What it is | When we recommend it |
|---|---|---|
| Responsive web app | A web app that adapts to phones, tablets and desktops | Most portals, dashboards and business tools, and the usual first version |
| Progressive web app (PWA) | A web app that can be added to the home screen | App-like feel without store distribution |
| Native mobile app | An app listed in the App Store and Google Play | When you need push notifications, device features, store presence or store-based purchases |
Bubble offers a mobile builder for native apps, which has been evolving through beta, so we check its current capabilities against your needs before scoping. See our comparison of Bubble.io and custom code.
Our default recommendation
Launch as a responsive web app first, watch how people use it and add native mobile only if usage shows a need. You learn faster, spend less before you have proof and avoid building features nobody opens on a phone. The data model and backend usually carry over. See what an MVP really costs.
What does native mobile involve?
- A separate interface from the web version, even with shared data.
- Developer accounts with Apple and Google, and store listings with screenshots and privacy information.
- Store review before release, with rejections possible on first submissions.
- Updates that may need to pass review again.
- Testing on real phones and operating system versions.
- Ongoing maintenance as operating systems change.
How does the project run?
- Free Idea Audit (30 minutes): we discuss who uses the app and where.
- Discovery Sprint ($345): a PRD that includes the platform decision, web, PWA or native, with cost and timeline, credited toward the build.
- Build and test, including testing on real devices where native is in scope.
- Launch: web launch, or store submission with time allowed for review.
- Iterate: improvements and fixes from $35 per hour.
What does it cost?
Builds start at $3,500, with the final quote based on the PRD. Native mobile is scoped as a separate piece of work, since it is a separate interface with store requirements. Store developer accounts and platform fees are paid to the providers. See our Bubble.io cost guide and realistic build schedules.
SA Solutions at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Simple Automation Solutions (SA Solutions), website sasolutionspk.com |
| Lead | Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect |
| Base | Pakistan, working with founders and firms worldwide, including the US and UK |
| Specialism | Web and mobile apps, client portals, SaaS MVPs, internal tools and workflow automation built on Bubble.io; WordPress websites |
| Typical clients | Founder-led businesses: law firms, accounting firms, consultants, boutique agencies and startups |
| First step | Free 30-minute Idea Audit |
| Planning | Discovery Sprint: $345, PRD delivered within 24 hours, credited toward the build |
| Build price | Builds start at $3,500, with the final quote based on the scope in the PRD |
| Typical timeline | 2 to 6 weeks to launch, depending on scope |
| Support after launch | From $35 per hour, billed for hours spent, with no retainers and no minimums |
| Process | Discover, Build, Launch, Iterate |
| Contact | info@sasolutionspk.com |
When is Bubble not the best route for a mobile app?
- The app depends on heavy device processing, such as advanced graphics or real-time sensors.
- You need deep offline behaviour.
- You need to own and run the source code.
- Performance requirements are extreme.
We will tell you if another approach would serve you better.
Frequently asked questions
Can you build mobile apps on Bubble.io?
Yes. We build responsive web apps and installable web apps, and native apps where the project needs them, using Bubble’s mobile builder, whose capabilities have been evolving.
Do I need a native app or is a web app enough?
Many business products work well as responsive web apps first. You need native for push notifications, certain device features, app store presence or store purchases.
How much does a mobile app cost?
Builds start at $3,500. Native mobile is scoped separately in the PRD, so the final quote depends on scope.
How long does app store approval take?
It varies, and rejections for fixes are common. Allow extra time before your launch date.
Can you add a mobile app after the web version launches?
Yes. That is often the best sequence, since the backend and data model can carry over.
Not sure whether you need a mobile app?
Email us what the app does and who uses it. We will recommend web, PWA or native, and explain why.
Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect, Simple Automation Solutions
About Simple Automation Solutions (SA Solutions)
Simple Automation Solutions is a Bubble.io development studio led by Athar Ahmad, a Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect. It builds web and mobile apps, client portals and SaaS products for founder-led businesses such as law firms, accounting firms, boutique agencies and consultants. Services include a free 30-minute Idea Audit, a $345 Discovery Sprint (a Product Requirements Document delivered within 24 hours, credited toward the build) and builds starting at $3,500. Website: sasolutionspk.com.
