In today’s rapidly advancing digital age, mobile app design is not just a trend — it’s a crucial factor that helps businesses enhance competitiveness, streamline operations, and deliver better customer experiences. With the increasing number of smartphone users in Vietnam, owning a professionally designed mobile application allows businesses to quickly reach potential customers and stand out from competitors in the market.
Beyond supporting sales and customer care, a well-structured app can also improve internal management, reduce operational costs, and boost overall efficiency. However, to build a successful app, businesses must clearly define their goals, choose the right platform, and ensure stable performance with an optimized user experience. In this article, we’ll explore key factors in designing a mobile app for businesses in Vietnam and the essential steps to create a successful application.
inFinity is a professional mobile app design and development company with offices in Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi — ready to serve clients across the country from North to South. To provide free consultation for clients seeking mobile app development services nationwide, inFinity has built a complete system that includes human resources, sales, management, finance, e-learning, document management apps, B2B platforms, and e-commerce solutions. But before starting your mobile app project, let’s first answer an important question: What is Mobile App Design?
What is Mobile App Design?
Mobile App Design in 2024 refers to the process of creating user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) for applications developed to run on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. The main goal of mobile app design is to optimize the usability and visual appeal of an application so that users can enjoy a smooth, intuitive, and enjoyable experience. Essentially, mobile app design focuses on creating applications for handheld devices like smartphones, tablets, and iPads. These apps are often developed to support business operations, streamline internal processes, or enhance customer engagement, making them highly suitable for corporate needs.
- Research & User Analysis: Understand your target users, their needs, and identify key competitors with strengths in similar areas. Define the specific problem your app will solve for your business.
- Wireframe building: Create low-fidelity wireframes to map out the app structure, layout, and core features without focusing on design details. This helps establish a clear visual guide for developers and stakeholders.
- UI Design (User Interface): Design the visual elements of the app — including color schemes, icons, typography, and animations — to ensure an appealing and user-friendly interface.
- UX Development (User Experience): Optimize how users interact with the app. This involves designing intuitive workflows, logical navigation paths, and seamless feature integration to enhance the overall experience.
- Testing & Optimization: Conduct usability testing across different devices and operating systems to ensure compatibility. Collect user feedback and analytics data to refine the app for better performance and satisfaction.
- Deployment & Maintenance: Launch the app on platforms such as the App Store and Google Play. Regularly update the app to ensure security, compatibility with new OS versions, and continued performance improvements.

Custom Mobile App Design?
Custom mobile app design is a specialized service provided by INFI, where we design and develop mobile applications tailored to meet each client’s unique business requirements and operational workflows. We provide full-featured mobile app development that aligns with your goals, ensures usability, and supports business growth.
Key steps in the custom mobile app design process:
- Requirement Gathering: We meet with clients to consult and listen to their expectations, gaining a clear understanding of business goals, target users, required functions, and specific operational needs for the mobile application.
- Research & Analysis: We research the market, analyze competitors, and identify current design trends. This ensures your app is competitive and meets user expectations once published.
- Wireframes & Mockups: We create wireframes and mockups to visualize the basic structure, interface layout, and key features of the app before development begins.
- UI/UX Design: Based on collected information and client expectations, we develop intuitive and appealing user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) to enhance user interaction and satisfaction.
- Development: The design is then turned into working source code. Our developers implement all required features on the appropriate tech stack, ensuring performance, scalability, and functionality.
- Testing & Evaluation: We run thorough testing to ensure stability, security, and performance. Real user feedback is collected and incorporated to make necessary improvements.
- Deployment & Maintenance: The app is published on app stores (Google Play, App Store) and maintained over time. We ensure compatibility with new OS versions and devices, while also integrating user or business-requested updates in future versions.
How Much Does Mobile App Development Cost?
There is no fixed price for mobile app development; it depends on the app model, features, and complexity. For accurate estimates, it’s best to connect with our app design specialists
- Basic App: If your app is simple, including product listings, basic sales functions, and a clean interface, the cost ranges from $5,000 to $20,000, which is equivalent to 100,000,000 VND to 450,000,000 VND
- Medium Complexity App: For apps with moderate complexity, multiple features, and third-party integrations, the cost ranges from $20,000 to $50,000, which is equivalent to 450,000,000 VND to 1 billion VND.
- Complex App: Apps with advanced features, cross-platform support (iOS and Android), third-party integrations, and custom UI/UX design can exceed $50,000 and go well beyond 1 billion VND depending on the requirements.
Mobile App Design & Development Quotation?
The pricing below excludes domain and server fees. Additional costs such as Apple Developer Account, Google Play Account, domain name, and cloud server will be consulted and supported separately by INFI.
- Basic Mobile Application:
- Simple UI/UX design.
- Basic third-party integration
- Development for two platforms (iOS or Android)
- Estimated cost: $5,000 – $20,000
- Medium-Complexity Mobile Application:
- Moderately complex UI/UX
- Integration with multiple third-party services
- Cross-platform development (iOS & Android)
- Includes several advanced features.
- Estimated cost: $20,000 – $50,000
- High-Complexity Mobile Application:
- Sophisticated and modern UI/UX design
- Extensive third-party API and service integration
- Advanced features such as GPS, Augmented Reality (AR), AI,…
- Cross-platform support (iOS & Android)
- Estimated cost: $50,000 and up (can go up to hundreds of thousands of USD for enterprise-grade apps)
- Features We Can Implement:
- Wheel of fortune
- Flip the card game to get rewards
- MLM (multi-level marketing) model
- Earn points
- Online payment gateway integration
Please note that these figures are only estimates. Actual costs may vary depending on factors such as the development team’s location, specific features required, project scope, and the business model of each enterprise. Additionally, the total cost includes elements such as UI/UX design, development team, quality assurance, deployment, and post-launch support. To receive an accurate and customized quotation, please contact us at Infinity.
Maintenance Costs on App Stores and CHplay?
- Google Play Store: One-time developer account fee – $25
- Apple App Store: Annual developer account fee – 500,000đ – 2,500,000đ/year. 500,000đ/year applies when published under INFI’s developer account
Since November 2024, Google Play requires all new apps and new developer accounts to be tested on 20 physical devices and go through a 15-day real-user testing period before being officially published.
App Hosting & Server Operation Costs?
Server costs vary depending on your app’s data storage requirements. For apps using 10GB – 50GB of storage, the cost is approximately 5,000,000 VND – 10,000,000 VND/year.
Basic apps typically require less, so the cost may be significantly lower.
What’s Included in App Operation Management?
To run a Mobile App system, you’ll need:
- Cloud Server
- Domain Name
- Developer accounts (Apple & Google Play)
- Admin dashboard (CRM Website) to manage app data and user information
Types of Mobile App Models INFI Develops
- B2B E-Commerce Mobile App Design
- Online Shop & Retail App Design
- Real Estate Mobile App Design
- Customer/Employee Loyalty Point App Design
- Employee Task Management App Design
- Internal Sales Management App Design
- Online Learning (eLearning) App Design
- Warehouse Inventory Management App Design
- Ordering & Service Management App Design (Grocery, Coffee shop, Billiards, Restaurant, Hotel, Karaoke, Spa,…)
INFINITY TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LIMITED COMPANY
We specialize in custom mobile app and website development for businesses, enterprises, and partners across Vietnam, from North to South.
Hai Phong Office: No. 3, Alley 2, Residential Area C2, Cat Bi, Hai An, Hai Phong
Hanoi Office: Alley 68 Trung Kinh, Yen Hoa, Cau Giay, Ha Noi