Mobile
Mobile app development for Android and iOS, from idea to app store
A mobile app earns its place on someone's phone when it does one job well. We help you decide what the app must do, choose the right technology, and build, test and release it on Android and iOS.
Who this is for
- Businesses that want a customer app for ordering, booking or loyalty
- Companies with field staff who need to capture data on site
- Startups building a mobile-first product
- Teams that need a companion app for an existing web platform
Problems it can solve
- Customers expect to use your service from their phone
- Field teams fill in paper forms and re-type them later
- You need features a mobile browser cannot offer, like offline use or push notifications
- An existing app has poor reviews or is hard to update
What is included
What our Mobile App Development service can include
Every project is scoped to your needs. These are the areas we typically cover; we agree the exact list with you before work starts.
App strategy
Which features belong in the app, which stay on the web, and what the first version must include.
Native or cross-platform
A recommendation between native development and cross-platform frameworks, based on your features and budget.
App design
Mobile screens that follow platform conventions on Android and iOS.
Device features
Camera, location, notifications, offline storage and other features where needed.
Back-end and APIs
The server, database and APIs the app relies on.
Testing on devices
Testing across a range of screen sizes and operating system versions.
Store release
Preparation of store listings and submission to Google Play and the Apple App Store, under your developer accounts.
Process
How Mobile App Development projects run
A practical sequence with review points, so you see progress and can change direction early.
Define
Users, core tasks and the first release scope.
Design
User flows and app screens, with a clickable prototype for review.
Build
Development in iterations with test builds you can install on your phone.
Test
Device testing, bug fixing and preparation of store materials.
Release and improve
Store submission, launch support and a plan for updates.
A field inspection app
An inspection team might need an app to download the day's site list, complete checklists offline, take photos, capture a signature and sync when back online. Managers would review submitted reports in a web dashboard.
This is a hypothetical example to explain the service, not a description of a client project.
FAQ
Questions about Mobile App Development
Should we build native or cross-platform?
Cross-platform frameworks let one codebase serve Android and iOS and suit most business apps. Native development can be better for heavy device use or very specific performance needs.
Do you publish the app to the stores?
Yes. We prepare and submit the app under your own developer accounts, so you keep ownership.
Can the app work without internet?
Yes, if it is designed for it. Offline support affects the architecture, so we plan it from the start.
How are updates handled after launch?
Operating systems change every year. We can provide ongoing support for updates, fixes and new features.
Thinking about a mobile app?
Tell us who will use it and what they need to do. We will help you scope a sensible first version.