Hello everyone,
I'm currently seeking information on developing a new app for my pet supplies business based in the United Kingdom. Although I already have a website, https://www.petstruehouse.co.uk/, I'm interested in exploring the steps involved in creating an app, including budgeting, choosing the appropriate tech stack, and considering other pertinent factors before embarking on this project.
Welcome to the forum.
First, you must be sure that your app will provide more functionality than a website. Otherwise it may be rejected from the appstore. And it would not be worth the effort.
-> See appstore guidelines 4.2 Minimum Functionality https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines/#design
For the stack, you should probably use Xcode and SwiftUI (you could use UIKit but I understand your app would be well suited for SwiftUI development).
Budgeting: do you intend to develop yourself ? Then budget is mainly your training time to learn to develop.
If you subcontract, the general rules for subcontracting a software development will apply:
Thank you very much for your reply and useful info.