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Apps and custom tools, built by an Apple-featured developer

When off-the-shelf software doesn't fit, we build what does: an iOS or Android app for your customers, a booking or customer portal, or an internal tool that replaces a tangle of spreadsheets. It's built by a developer whose work has been featured by Apple and used by global brands, and scoped so you only pay for what moves the needle.

Feature → Benefit → Outcome

Is your business running on spreadsheets and sticky notes?

Here's what we build, what it means for you day to day, and the result for your business.

Apps & custom software: features, benefits and outcomes
Polished iOS and Android appsYour brand lives on your customers' home screensMore repeat business and loyalty
Customer portals and online accountsCustomers check orders, bookings and documents themselvesFewer 'just checking' calls and emails
Internal tools that replace spreadsheetsOne place for jobs, stock, staff or clients, on any deviceFewer mistakes, and a business that can scale
Small, focused first versionsSomething useful goes live quickly and improves with real feedbackLower risk and a faster return on your investment

What's included

  • Product scoping and a clear first version
  • UX and interface design
  • iOS, Android and web app development
  • Integrations with your existing systems
  • App Store and Google Play launch
  • Ongoing improvements and support

This is for you if…

  • You have an app idea and want an honest, experienced opinion
  • Your team is drowning in spreadsheets
  • Customers keep asking for a way to self-serve
  • Off-the-shelf software almost fits, but not quite

Pricing

What it costs

Starting prices, fixed before any work begins. Your exact quote depends on scope.

All pricing

Custom tool or prototype

From£3,995

A focused internal tool, Mac or web app, or a prototype to test an idea.

  • Scoping session and a clear first version
  • Interface design
  • Build of the core features
  • Integrations with your existing systems
  • Launch and team training

Typical UK price: £8,000–£30,000 for a simple first version

iOS & Android app

From£9,995

A polished app for your customers, from idea to the App Store and Google Play.

  • Product scoping and roadmap
  • UX and interface design
  • iOS and Android build
  • Backend and integrations
  • App Store and Google Play launch

Typical UK price: £10,000–£50,000 for a simple app

All prices are in GBP. The Online Visibility Check-up is £195 one-off; full-service prices are starting prices and your fixed quote depends on scope. VAT is added where applicable. Typical UK prices come from published 2026 UK pricing guides and competitor price lists, as a guide only.

How it works

From first call to always-on growth

  1. 01

    Free 30-minute call

    We talk about your business, your customers and what's getting in the way. No jargon, no hard sell.

  2. 02

    A clear plan and a fixed price

    A short written plan in plain English, with a feature, benefit and outcome for everything we recommend, and one fixed price.

  3. 03

    We build it, fast

    Modern tools and AI-assisted development mean weeks, not months, with regular previews so there are no surprises.

  4. 04

    We stay on your side

    After launch we measure results, keep everything running and bring you new ideas as the technology moves on.

Questions

Apps & custom software: your questions answered

Do I need an app or a website?

Most small businesses need a great website first. An app makes sense when customers use you often (bookings, loyalty or ordering) or when you need features like notifications or offline access. We'll tell you honestly which one you need.

How much does a custom app cost?

A focused custom tool, Mac or web app, or prototype starts from £3,995, and an iOS and Android app from £9,995. Typical UK prices for a simple first version run from £8,000 to £50,000. Starting small keeps the risk and cost down.

Can you build internal tools, not just public apps?

Yes. Some of the highest-value projects are internal: job management, quoting, stock or scheduling tools that replace spreadsheets and paper.

Who owns the code?

You do. You get full ownership of the code and the accounts, including App Store and hosting, so you're never locked in.

Free 30-minute call

You run the business.
We'll run the tech.

Tell us about your business and what's getting in the way. You'll leave the call with clear, practical next steps, whether or not we work together.

  • No jargon
  • No obligation
  • Fixed prices