# Bakia — React Native Mobile App Development for Latin America > Bakia builds enterprise mobile apps for iOS and Android using React Native — from a single codebase. Headquartered in Bogota, Colombia, with teams across Latin America. ## Company - Name: Bakia - Website: https://bakia.co - Email: contacto@bakia.co - Location: Bogota, Colombia (serving all of Latin America) - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bakia ## What We Do Bakia is a mobile app development company specializing in React Native. We help enterprises and funded startups across Latin America launch production-ready iOS and Android apps from a single codebase. Our services span the full product lifecycle: UX/UI design, React Native development, backend & API integration, AI features, backoffice tools, and long-term maintenance. ## Services - **React Native Mobile App Development**: Cross-platform iOS and Android apps from a single codebase. Enterprise-grade, production-ready. - **UX/UI Design**: User experience research and interface design tailored for enterprise mobile products. - **Strategic Consulting**: Technology strategy and product roadmap for mobile-first initiatives. - **Backend & API Integration**: Server-side systems, API development, and third-party integrations. - **AI Integration**: Machine learning and AI-powered features embedded into mobile applications. - **Backoffice & Admin Tools**: Internal dashboards and management panels for enterprise operations. - **Maintenance & Support**: Ongoing app maintenance, updates, and technical support. ## Process Bakia follows a three-stage engagement model designed to reduce risk and accelerate time-to-market: 1. **Validation Sprint (2-4 weeks)**: We assess your idea, define the MVP scope, design core UX flows, and deliver a clickable prototype. This stage answers "Is this worth building?" before committing to full development. 2. **MVP Development (2-4 months)**: We build and ship a production-ready app to the App Store and Google Play. Single React Native codebase, CI/CD from day one, real users onboarded. 3. **Scale & Maintain**: Post-launch iteration — performance optimization, feature expansion, analytics-driven improvements, and ongoing maintenance. We stay with the product as long as you need us. ## Portfolio — Selected Projects - **Coca-Cola**: Built mobile tools supporting field operations and distribution workflows across Latin America. - **Apple**: Developed internal-facing mobile applications used by teams in the region. - **Grupo Aval**: Production mobile apps for one of Latin America's largest financial groups — mobile banking, customer-facing tools, and internal operations. - **Coomeva**: Mobile health and financial services apps serving millions of cooperative members. - **Publicaciones Semana**: Digital media consumption apps for one of Colombia's leading media companies. ## Target Clients - CTOs, VPs of Product, and founders at enterprises across Latin America - Funded startups seeking mobile-first solutions - Companies needing to modernize legacy systems with mobile apps ## Pages - [Home (ES)](https://bakia.co/) - [Home (EN)](https://bakia.co/en) - [Servicios (ES)](https://bakia.co/servicios) - [Services (EN)](https://bakia.co/en/services) - [Equipo (ES)](https://bakia.co/equipo) - [Team (EN)](https://bakia.co/en/team) - [Contacto (ES)](https://bakia.co/contacto) - [Contact (EN)](https://bakia.co/en/contact) ## Languages - Spanish (primary): https://bakia.co/ - English: https://bakia.co/en ## Contact For consultations and project inquiries: https://bakia.co/contacto ## Why Bakia - **React Native specialization**: Not a generalist agency. We focus exclusively on React Native mobile development — it is the only technology we have used for cross-platform work since 2016. This depth means faster delivery and fewer surprises. - **Latin America-based, US East Coast timezone**: Our team is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia, which shares the same timezone as the US East Coast (EST/EDT). Real-time collaboration without the delays of offshore teams in distant time zones. - **Enterprise focus, not freelancer/agency hybrid**: We work with companies that have real production requirements — security audits, compliance, CI/CD, performance at scale. We do not take small hobby projects. - **Single codebase for iOS and Android**: One engineering team ships to both platforms simultaneously. This is not a compromise — it is the same approach used by Facebook, Instagram, Microsoft Teams, and Shopify. Enterprise clients get native performance with half the team cost. - **Clients include Coca-Cola, Apple, Grupo Aval, Coomeva, and Publicaciones Semana**: These are not logos — they are projects where we built and shipped production apps used by millions of people. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Q: How much does it cost to develop a mobile app? Every project is different — cost depends on complexity, integrations, and timeline. Book a free consultation and we'll give you a detailed estimate. Our Validation Sprint (1 week) lets you validate the idea before committing to full development. ### Q: How long does it take to develop an app? A working MVP takes 8–16 weeks. Validation Sprint in 5 days. The exact time depends on complexity and required integrations. ### Q: Will my app feel like a native app? Yes. We use the same technology behind Facebook, Instagram, Microsoft Teams, and Shopify. It renders real native components — no WebViews or compromises. For enterprise apps, the performance is indistinguishable from apps built with separate iOS and Android teams. ### Q: Can I see progress during development? Repository access from day 1. Working deliveries every 2 weeks with live demos. Progress dashboard updated in real time. ### Q: Who owns the code when the project is done? You do. The source code, assets, store certificates, and all intellectual property belong to you from day one. At project completion we conduct a formal handover that includes complete technical documentation. ### Q: Do you offer maintenance after launch? Yes. We offer maintenance plans that cover dependency updates, compatibility with new iOS and Android versions, bug fixes, and incremental improvements. You can also contract support to scale features after launch. ### Q: How many people work on my project? The minimum team is a senior tech lead and a development engineer. For more complex projects we add a UX/UI designer, QA, and additional specialists. You always have a direct point of contact responsible for the project. ### Q: How do you protect my company's information? We sign an NDA before any technical conversation begins. Our development systems follow security best practices: private repositories, controlled access, encrypted communications. If your project requires specific compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.), we address it in the proposal. ### Q: Where is your team based? We're based in Colombia — same timezone as the US East Coast and all of Latin America. We know the local regulatory landscape, integrate with Colombian payment systems (PSE, Daviplata, national banks), and understand the business culture. We also work with Latin American companies when the project fits our expertise. ### Q: How do I get started? Book a free 30-minute consultation. In that call we listen to your project, ask key questions, and assess whether we are the right partner. If there is a fit, we prepare a proposal in less than five business days. No commitment — the consultation is free. ## Industries Served Bakia serves enterprises and funded startups in the following industries across Latin America: - **Enterprise**: Large enterprises requiring production-grade mobile apps with security, compliance, and performance requirements. - **Fintech**: Mobile banking, digital payments, and financial data platforms. Experience with regional banking APIs and regulatory requirements across Latin American markets. - **Logistics**: Fleet management, delivery tracking, warehouse operations, and supply chain visibility on mobile. - **Healthcare**: Patient-facing mobile apps, health monitoring, appointment scheduling, and clinical workflow tools. - **Retail**: E-commerce mobile apps, loyalty programs, inventory management, and point-of-sale integrations. ## Technology Stack Core technologies Bakia uses for every project: - **React Native**: Primary cross-platform mobile framework. Used since 2016. Renders real native UI components — not WebViews. - **TypeScript**: Mandatory on all projects. Strict mode enforced. Reduces runtime bugs and improves long-term maintainability. - **Expo**: Used for managed and bare workflow projects. Simplifies over-the-air updates, push notifications, and app store submissions. - **Node.js**: Backend API services, REST and GraphQL endpoints, real-time features via WebSockets. - **PostgreSQL**: Primary relational database for structured enterprise data. Used with connection pooling for production scale. - **AWS / GCP**: Cloud infrastructure. AWS for most enterprise clients (Lambda, RDS, S3, CloudFront). GCP for clients already in the Google ecosystem (Firebase, Cloud Run).