Service — Mobile App Development

Native mobile apps built for how your business actually runs

Field crews without signal, drivers who need live routing, members who expect a real booking experience — generic templates don't cut it. We build native iOS and Android apps integrated with the systems you already run.

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8-14 wks
Avg. launch time
2
Platforms, one team
100%
Native performance
What's included

Native iOS Development

Built with Swift and SwiftUI for real performance and a native feel — not a wrapped web view. Full access to camera, GPS, notifications, and every other iOS capability your app needs.

Native Android Development

Built with Kotlin for Android's fragmented device landscape — tested across the phones and tablets your users actually carry, not just a single reference device.

App Store Submission & Compliance

We handle App Store and Google Play submission end to end — privacy labels, review guidelines, provisioning, and the resubmission cycle when reviewers push back.

Push Notifications & Backend Integration

Real-time alerts, order updates, and reminders wired into your existing backend or a new API we build for you — so the app stays in sync with the rest of your business.

Offline-first & Device Features

Apps that keep working without signal — for field crews, drivers, and anyone who can't count on connectivity — plus camera, GPS, and biometric login where they add real value.

Maintenance & OS-update Support

Ongoing support to keep the app working through every iOS and Android release, with monitoring for crashes and performance issues after launch.

How it works
01

Scope

We map exactly what the app needs to do, who uses it, and what it has to integrate with — backend systems, existing accounts, hardware features. No feature gets built without a clear reason.

02

Design

We design the screens and flows around how your users actually work, following iOS and Android platform conventions so the app feels native, not ported from a template.

03

Build

We build in focused sprints with working builds you can install and test on real devices throughout — not just at the end. Backend, API, and app development happen in parallel.

04

Ship & Support

We handle App Store and Google Play submission, launch, and the first weeks of real-world usage — fixing edge cases fast — then hand off with a maintenance plan for ongoing OS updates.

Use cases
Field Service Company

Technician dispatch and job app

A field-service company was dispatching technicians by phone call and paper job sheets. We built a native app for their crew — job assignments, route info, photo capture for job completion, and offline access for basements and rural sites without signal. Dispatch office calls dropped once technicians could see and update jobs directly.

Technicians work from the app, not the phonefield service app development · technician dispatch app · offline mobile app Canada
Fitness & Wellness Studio

Booking and membership app

A multi-location studio was losing members to booking friction on a generic third-party platform that didn't match their brand. We built a native app for class booking, membership management, and push reminders — integrated with their existing scheduling backend. Members book faster and no-show rates dropped with automated reminders.

Branded booking experience, fewer no-showsfitness studio app · booking app development · membership app Canada
Logistics & Delivery Company

Driver app with live routing

A regional delivery company was coordinating drivers through a group chat and a spreadsheet. We built a native driver app with live route assignment, proof-of-delivery photo capture, and offline queuing for areas with poor coverage — synced back to dispatch the moment signal returns.

Proof of delivery captured on every stoplogistics app development · delivery driver app · route app Canada
Based in Ottawa

We're based in Ottawa, and most of the businesses we build apps for are local — field-service companies covering the National Capital Region, studios and gyms across the city, and logistics operators running routes through the Ottawa Valley. We already know the backend systems these businesses run day to day and how to integrate an app with them cleanly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to build a mobile app for a small business?

A focused native app — one core workflow, iOS and Android, with backend integration — typically runs $15,000–$40,000 CAD depending on complexity and the number of device features involved. Simple booking or catalog apps land at the lower end; apps with offline sync, live tracking, or complex backend logic run higher. We scope a fixed range before any work starts.

How long does it take to build and launch a mobile app?

Most focused apps launch in 8–14 weeks from kickoff, covering both iOS and Android. Timeline depends heavily on backend complexity — an app that needs a new API built from scratch takes longer than one integrating with a system that already exists.

Should I build a native app or use React Native or Flutter?

Native (Swift for iOS, Kotlin for Android) gives the best performance, the most reliable access to device features like camera, GPS, and biometrics, and the smoothest experience on each platform — at the cost of building two codebases. React Native or Flutter can be the right call when budget is tight and the app is UI-heavy without deep hardware needs. We'll recommend based on what your app actually has to do, not a default preference.

How does App Store and Google Play approval work?

Apple's review typically takes 1–3 days per submission and enforces strict privacy and design guidelines; Google Play's review is usually faster but has its own policy requirements. We handle the submission, privacy labeling, and any resubmission cycles if a reviewer flags something — this is built into our launch timeline, not an afterthought.

Does my app need a backend or API?

Almost always, yes — unless the app is entirely self-contained with no shared data or accounts. We either build a new API for you or integrate with systems you already run (a CRM, an ERP, a booking platform), depending on what's already in place.

Can the app work offline?

Yes. For field service, logistics, and any use case where connectivity isn't guaranteed, we build offline-first — data queues locally and syncs automatically once signal returns, so a dead zone doesn't stop the job.

What happens when Apple or Google release a new OS version?

We offer maintenance plans that keep your app compatible with new iOS and Android releases, monitor for crashes and performance regressions, and apply security patches. Apps that go unmaintained through a couple of OS cycles tend to break in ways that are expensive to fix retroactively — ongoing support avoids that.

Do I own the app and its source code?

Yes — you own the full source code, the App Store and Google Play listings, and any backend we build. There's no vendor lock-in; if you ever want to bring development in-house, we hand over everything needed to do that cleanly.

Is my app's data handled securely?

Yes. We follow Canadian privacy law requirements (PIPEDA) for any personal data collected, use encrypted connections and role-based access controls, and only store what the app actually needs to function. Authentication follows platform best practices, including biometric login where appropriate.

Can you build an app that integrates with our existing CRM or booking system?

Yes. We regularly integrate mobile apps with existing CRMs, ERPs, and booking platforms via their APIs. If the system doesn't have a usable API, we assess whether a middleware layer or a platform change makes more sense before committing to the build.

Ready to build the app your team actually needs?

Book a free discovery call. We'll map what the app needs to do and give you a clear picture of scope and cost — no commitment required.

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