From Idea to App Store: What the Mobile App Process Looks Like

1. Discovery — goals, users, core features and success measures.
2. Design — user flows, wireframes and a clickable prototype.
3. Development — app, backend API and admin panel, delivered in iterations.
4. Testing — real devices, edge cases and beta testers.
5. Launch — App Store and Google Play submission.
6. Growth — analytics, updates and new features.

Regular demos keep you involved and ensure the app matches your vision.