Top mobile app developers in Lithuania
2 cities ranked in Lithuania. Lithuanian agencies average EUR 35-75/hr. Agencies are scored on App Store delivery record, portfolio quality, client outcomes, and pricing transparency.
120+
EMI licences issued by Bank of Lithuania
EUR 4.5bn
Vinted (Lithuanian startup) valuation
45M+
Revolut customers (EU licence in Lithuania)
1
Lithuanian city in our rankings
City Rankings
2 cities we rank in Lithuania
Each ranking page shows the top 10 mobile app development companies in that city, scored by App Store delivery record, portfolio quality, and verified client outcomes.
Market Overview
Lithuanian mobile app development market
Lithuania has taken a deliberate national strategy decision to become Europe's fintech hub, and it is working. The Bank of Lithuania has issued more EMI (Electronic Money Institution) licences than any other EU regulator - over 120 as of 2025 - by creating a fintech-friendly regulatory sandbox, a fast licensing process (3 months versus 12-18 in comparable EU countries), and the CENTROlink payment infrastructure allowing Lithuanian EMIs to connect to the EU's TARGET2 payment system. The result: Revolut (worlds largest neobank by customer count) moved its EU payments banking licence to Lithuania. NordVPN (worlds most downloaded VPN app), Vinted (Europes largest second-hand marketplace, EUR 4.5 billion valuation), and Kevin. (Lithuanian open banking startup) are all Lithuanian-built.
Vilnius is Lithuania's digital market, and it is a fintech capital as much as a city. Bank of Lithuania oversight, GDPR enforced by the VDAI (Valstybine duomenu apsaugos inspekcija), and Lithuanian AML requirements create a specific regulatory digital compliance layer that Vilnius agencies understand and other European cities do not. For fintech companies seeking EU market access via a Lithuania EMI licence, Vilnius agency knowledge of regulatory communication websites, customer-facing compliance documentation, and Lithuanian financial regulator requirements is a practical advantage.
Market Fact
Lithuania has issued more EU Electronic Money Institution licences than any other EU country. Revolut - with over 45 million global customers - chose Lithuania for its EU banking licence, validating Vilnius as the fintech regulatory capital of the EU.
Typical Lithuanian agency rate
EUR 35-75/hr
Market average for established agencies
Lithuania App Compliance
Local data protection law, app store regional requirements, and Lithuanian payment method integration handled as a standard deliverable on every Lithuanian app project. Not charged as an extra.
Why Tkist
Ranked #1 across every lithuanian city we serve
We do not use off-the-shelf app templates or carry-over boilerplate between projects. Every app is researched for its specific market, built to local data protection and App Store requirements, and delivered on a fixed timeline with fixed pricing.Lithuania clients get the same standard as every other market we serve.
iOS Swift/SwiftUI and Android Kotlin
Native quality output with React Native and Flutter cross-platform where cost efficiency is the priority - chosen after scoping, not as a default.
Lithuanian compliance built in
Local data protection law, app store regional requirements, and Lithuanian payment method integration handled as a standard deliverable on every project.
30-50% below typical agency day rates
Below lithuanian agency market rates with no reduction in output quality or delivery speed.
MVP apps in 4-8 weeks
Fixed timeline agreed before work starts. Milestones, not weeks-long estimation cycles.
App Store and Google Play submission handled
Full submission process managed: metadata, screenshots, privacy labels, and review response. TestFlight and Play internal testing included.
No retainer. Full code ownership.
Source code, developer accounts, API keys, and credentials handed over at launch. Continue development with any team.
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Pricing Guide
How much does mobile app development cost in Lithuania?
Lithuanian agencies bill EUR 35-75/hr on average. The figures below reflect typical project budgets based on published agency data and client-reported spend across the market.
MVP cross-platform app
€4,000 - €18,000
4 - 8 weeks
React Native or Flutter. Tkist average: €5,000 - €10,000 for a 5-screen MVP.
Full cross-platform app
€10,000 - €40,000
6 - 16 weeks
iOS and Android from one codebase. 30-40% lower build cost vs separate native apps. App Store and Google Play submission included.
Native iOS or Android app
€18,000 - €70,000
8 - 24 weeks
Swift/SwiftUI (iOS) or Kotlin (Android). Recommended when platform-specific APIs, premium animation performance, or tight hardware integration is required.
Get a fixed quote for your Lithuania app project
We scope every lithuanian app project within 24 hours. Fixed price in EUR, local compliance built in, full source code ownership on handover.
Industries
We build apps for every industry in Lithuania
Every sector has different App Store compliance requirements, user journey patterns, and retention challenges. Lithuanian app projects are scoped with industry-specific knowledge built in from discovery.
FAQs
Lithuanian mobile app development questions
How much does it cost to build a mobile app in Lithuania?
App development costs in Lithuania typically range from €4,000 for a basic MVP cross-platform build to €160,000 for a full native enterprise product. Cross-platform apps (React Native or Flutter) cost 30-40% less than separate native builds. Tkist provides every lithuanian project with a fixed-price quote scoped within 24 hours.
Cross-platform vs native: which is right for my app?
Cross-platform (React Native or Flutter) is the right choice for most lithuanian businesses: one codebase deploys to both iOS and Android, cutting build cost by 30-40% and halving ongoing maintenance. Native Swift or Kotlin development is the correct choice when the app needs platform-specific hardware APIs, very high-performance animation, or deep system integration (ARKit, HealthKit, etc.).
What compliance requirements apply to Lithuania apps?
Lithuania apps must comply with Local data protection law, app store regional requirements, and Lithuanian payment method integration. Most of these requirements affect architecture decisions made during development, not bolted on after submission. Tkist handles all lithuanian compliance as a standard deliverable.
Does Tkist manage App Store and Google Play submission?
Yes. Tkist handles the full App Store and Google Play submission process for lithuanian app projects: metadata, screenshots, privacy labels, age ratings, and review response handling. TestFlight beta distribution and Google Play internal testing tracks are included on every project. You receive full developer account access at handover.
Who owns the app code after handover?
You own 100% of it. Full source code, all developer accounts, API keys, and third-party service credentials are handed over at project close. Tkist retains no licensing rights and places no retainer obligations on the client. You can continue development with any team or entirely in-house after handover.
Can Tkist build apps for Lithuania businesses remotely?
Yes. Tkist has delivered app projects for clients across Lithuania and 40+ other countries without requiring on-site meetings. All communication is handled via Slack or email, with Figma for design reviews and TestFlight or Google Play internal track for device testing. Lithuanian clients work with the same project process as every other market we serve.
Building an app in Lithuania? Get a fixed quote.
We scope every lithuanian app project within 24 hours. Fixed-price delivery, local compliance built in, full code ownership on handover.