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Mobile App Development

Build mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms for clients or your own products.

techAdvanced$3,000 - $20,000/mo

Overview

Mobile app development is a lucrative skill with businesses and startups constantly needing apps built. Whether you use native development (Swift/Kotlin) or cross-platform frameworks (React Native/Flutter), the demand continues to grow.

How to Get Started

  1. 1Learn a cross-platform framework like React Native or Flutter
  2. 2Build 3-5 portfolio apps and publish them to app stores
  3. 3Contribute to open-source mobile projects
  4. 4Freelance on platforms like Toptal or work with agencies
  5. 5Consider building your own app as a revenue source

Pros

  • Very high earning potential
  • Growing market
  • Build your own apps for passive income
  • Remote-friendly

Cons

  • Steep learning curve
  • Need to keep up with OS updates
  • Testing across devices is complex

Recommended Tools & Platforms

React NativeFlutterXcodeAndroid StudioFirebase

Pro Tip

Cross-platform development with React Native or Flutter is the most efficient path. You can serve both iOS and Android markets with a single codebase.

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