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.NET MAUI

We develop an app in .NET MAUI: one C#/.NET codebase for iOS, Android (and desktop) — a rational choice if your team and backend are already in the Microsoft/.NET ecosystem. Honestly upfront: MAUI is primarily good for .NET teams; it has a smaller community and fewer libraries than React Native/Flutter, so outside the .NET context it is usually NOT the first choice — we will honestly say if RN/Flutter or native fits you better.

Price
$36,000
Duration
usually weeks–months (depends on functionality)

.NET MAUI — overview

.NET MAUI — price, timeline & scope

.NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI) is developing a single app in C#/.NET that runs on iOS, Android and, if needed, desktop (Windows/macOS) from a shared codebase. Its main value is for those ALREADY in the .NET ecosystem: reusing the team's C# skills, shared logic with a .NET backend, a unified stack. Honestly about the scope of use, this is key: MAUI is most justified when you already have a .NET team and/or a .NET backend — then it is rational and saves resources. But honestly: outside the .NET context MAUI is usually NOT the first choice — it has a SMALLER community, fewer ready libraries and examples than React Native (835) and Flutter (836), which affects the speed of solving non-typical tasks and finding specialists. If you are not tied to .NET, we will honestly advise RN/Flutter (broader ecosystem) or native (833/834, if maximum is needed). Honestly about cross-platform trade-offs (common to all): some native capabilities require platform bindings, on the heaviest tasks performance is below native, dependence on the framework's evolution (here — Microsoft). Honestly about scale and costs: a large project; Apple/Google accounts (separate), store review, payment commissions. Honestly about maintenance: updates for new OS and MAUI/.NET versions are ongoing work. Honestly about success: we do not guarantee downloads/revenue (marketing and ASO 844+ are needed). Honestly about access: requirements/design are needed. An important boundary: this is MAUI; RN is 835, Flutter is 836, native are 833/834. Picture this: instead of 'separate mobile development detached from your .NET stack' — an app in a unified C#/.NET environment. The base price starts from 180,000 ₽ (depends on functionality).

Problems we solve

  • The team and backend are in .NET, but mobile is done detached on another stack.
  • You want to reuse C# skills and shared logic with a .NET backend.
  • You need both platforms from one codebase in a .NET environment.
  • It is unclear whether MAUI suits or RN/Flutter is better.

What's included in the .NET MAUI service

  • Development of a single .NET MAUI app (C#) for iOS/Android
  • Reuse of C# skills and shared logic with a .NET backend
  • Platform bindings for specific capabilities
  • Help with App Store and Google Play publishing
  • An honest assessment: whether MAUI suits or RN/Flutter/native is better
  • Indicating boundaries (smaller community/libraries; cross-platform trade-offs)
  • A maintenance plan (OS/MAUI/.NET updates)
  • Handover and review with you

What you get

  • An app in a unified C#/.NET environment for both platforms
  • Reuse of the team and logic with a .NET backend
  • Savings for .NET-oriented projects
  • A rational choice for the .NET context (otherwise — RN/Flutter/native)

How the work goes: steps

  • We clarify the stack, team and task; honestly check whether MAUI suits
  • We develop in .NET MAUI, make platform bindings, test
  • We publish to both stores, honestly set boundaries and a maintenance plan

Why PDV Expert

  • Fixed price and timeline — no surprises on the invoice.
  • Report and recommendations in plain language — clear without a technical background.
  • In touch at every step and answering questions about the result.

FAQ

  • Is MAUI a good choice for us?

    It depends on your stack, and we are honest. MAUI is most justified if you already have a .NET team and/or a .NET backend — then it is rational. But outside the .NET context MAUI has a smaller community and fewer libraries than RN/Flutter, so there it is usually not the first choice. If you are not tied to .NET — we will honestly propose RN/Flutter or native.

  • Why does a smaller community matter?

    Fewer ready libraries, examples and specialists on the market means non-typical tasks take longer to solve, and finding developers is harder than for RN/Flutter. For typical apps in a .NET environment this is not critical, but it is honest to account for — especially if you do not have your own .NET team.

  • Are costs and maintenance like the others?

    Yes: paid Apple and Google accounts are needed, both stores take a commission on payments/subscriptions and do review (can reject). Plus ongoing maintenance for new OS and MAUI/.NET versions. And the cross-platform trade-offs on performance/native capabilities common to all. We will calculate by your spec.

About the provider

The «.NET MAUI» service is provided by PDV Expert — a team specialising in «Site quality». We work under contract and deliver a written report with recommendations.

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