App Development

Mobile apps your customers keep using.

We build iOS, Android and cross-platform apps, together with the APIs, data and admin tools behind them. Each app is tested on real devices, released through the stores with a clear process and monitored after launch, and you own the code and the store accounts.

The problem

Why app projects go wrong.

01

Built for the demo phone

Apps that work on the developer's handset crash or crawl on older Android devices and patchy networks, where many customers actually are.

02

A front end with no backend plan

The app looks finished, but the APIs, admin tools, notifications and data behind it were never designed to scale or be secure.

03

Releases that scare everyone

Without automated tests, staged rollouts and crash monitoring, every store release is a gamble and fixes take weeks.

04

No owner after launch

Operating system updates, store policy changes and security patches keep coming, and someone has to keep the app current.

What we deliver

Apps built for real devices and real users.

From a first version to an app with millions of sessions, each build starts with the journeys that matter most to your users.

01

Native iOS and Android apps

Swift and Kotlin apps when you need the best performance, deep device features or platform-specific experiences.

  • Swift
  • Kotlin
  • Native
02

Cross-platform apps

Flutter or React Native apps that share most code across iOS and Android, with native modules where they are needed.

  • Flutter
  • React Native
  • Shared code
03

Backends, APIs and admin tools

Secure APIs, authentication, notifications, payments integrations and the admin panels your operations team uses.

  • APIs
  • Auth
  • Admin
04

AI features in your app

Assistants, search, recommendations and document capture inside the app, designed for latency, cost and graceful failure.

  • GenAI
  • On-device
  • Recommendations
05

Testing and store releases

Automated tests, real-device testing, staged rollouts and release management for the App Store and Google Play.

  • Real devices
  • CI/CD
  • Store releases
06

Support and improvement

Crash and performance monitoring, OS updates, security patches and a roadmap of improvements after launch.

  • Monitoring
  • OS updates
  • Roadmap

How we deliver

From idea to a stable app in the stores.

Every phase ends with something you can hold in your hand.

Always included

  • A senior squad of two to four people, led by an engineer from companies like Amazon, Google or Microsoft
  • Weekly demos and one business metric agreed upfront
  • Founder review every week and sign-off before production
  • All code, models and documentation owned by you

Typical tools

  • Swift
  • Kotlin
  • Flutter
  • React Native
  • Node.js
  • Firebase
  • AWS
  • GitHub Actions
01
Weeks 1 to 2

Discovery and journeys

We agree who the app is for and the journeys that matter most.

  • Users, goals and the one metric that matters
  • Native or cross-platform decision
  • Backend, data and integration plan
02
Weeks 2 to 4

Design and prototype

A clickable prototype tested with real users before the build.

  • Design system and key screens
  • Accessibility and performance targets
  • Prototype tested with users
03
Weeks 4 to 12

Build and test

Weekly builds on your devices through test channels.

  • App, APIs and admin tools built together
  • Automated and real-device testing
  • Analytics, crash reporting and security checks
04
Ongoing

Launch and run

A staged store release, then monitoring and improvement.

  • Store listings and staged rollout
  • Crash and performance monitoring
  • Support retainer or full handover

FAQ

Questions we hear a lot.

Should we build native or cross-platform?
Cross-platform with Flutter or React Native suits most business apps and saves time by sharing code. Native makes sense for heavy graphics, complex device features or when platform-specific polish matters most. We recommend one after discovery, with the reasons written down.
Who owns the app and the store accounts?
You do. The code lives in your repository and the apps are published under your own App Store and Google Play developer accounts.
How long does it take to build an app?
It depends on scope, integrations and how many platforms you need. We start with a focused first version and agree the timeline in writing after discovery.
Can you take over an existing app?
Yes. We start with a review of the code, architecture, crash data and release process, fix the urgent issues and then agree a roadmap.
Do you support the app after launch?
Yes. We monitor crashes and performance, keep up with OS and store policy changes, apply security patches and ship improvements on a monthly retainer.

Talk to a founder about App Development.

Tell us where you are. We will come back within one business day with a point of view, not a sales deck.