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App Developer London – Mobile App, Web App & Software Development
So you’re thinking about app development London? Check out our video below to see what an app can do for your business.
Hi, I’m Alex Merenkov,
Director of Dr App.
Welcome to this page about our app development London services.
You are probably here for one of two reasons:
You have an app in mind that you’d like to get built
We can help you with that
Or you may want to explore how an app can help your business.
We can help you with that too.
We’ve built over 30 apps. They are always unique and innovative.
That’s the nature of apps.
Here’s what you’ll find on this page.
- An introduction
- An overview of apps
- The power of apps
- The process for developing your app
- Our guarantee
- 4 frequently asked questions.
Let’s make a start …
London app developer
Speak with Dr App in London
If you are looking for an app developer in London, contact Dr App to discuss your idea, current software, MVP or mobile app project.
Dr App London
- Address: Aldwych House, 71-91 Aldwych, Floor 0, Techstars London, London WC2B 4HN
- Phone: 020 3479 3531
- Email: info@drapp.co.uk
Typical projects
Customer apps, booking tools, internal portals, dashboards, MVPs, integrations, reporting systems and custom workflow software.
London app development services
App developers in London for mobile apps, web apps and business software
Dr App helps London businesses turn practical app ideas into working software. We focus on clear scoping, steady delivery and useful features that improve customer experience, operations or reporting.
Mobile app development
iPhone, Android and cross-platform mobile apps for London businesses that need reliable customer or internal tools.
Web app development
Secure dashboards, booking tools, client portals, workflow systems and browser-based software that works across devices.
MVP development
Practical first-version app builds for London startups and founders who need to validate an idea before scaling.
Business software
Custom systems for operations, sales, reporting, customer experience and process improvement.
App rescue and support
Code reviews, fixes, upgrades and support for existing mobile apps or web applications.
Product planning
Discovery sessions, feature scoping, UX planning and technical guidance before your app build begins.
iOS, Android & Web App Development in London
When you get an app from us, we build it from scratch. It’s not an off the shelf program. The app is there to improve things for you. This could be better efficiency, better customer support or cost reductions. There are loads of ways an app can help you. It all depends on what you need.
Let me say this from the outset …
Your app is your intellectual property. How you use it is up to you. It can give you a strategic advantage over your competitors.
It is also a product you may want to market it and sell it to others.
Right. Now for the overview of apps…
A Website Based App
A website based app is very interactive. It runs on a server. You can log into your own account and make changes, add data and so on.
Here’s some apps you’re probably familiar with. MailChimp is a web-based app. So are Eventbrite and Xero. But you can also access them on your mobile.
Job management systems are web-based apps. But they can be set up to be used on a mobile phone or tablet as well. Each staff person would have access to the parts of the app they need for their job.
Mobile Apps
Let’s talk about mobile apps…
These fall into 2 categories – native and cross-platform.
Native apps are built separately for Apple and android phones.
These apps work smoothly and look more like other apps the customer sees on their particular phone.
The downside … it takes more time to build a native app. You are really building the app twice.
We can also build you a cross-platform app.
This is built once and then loaded into IOS and Android.
The benefit is you get 2 apps from one process. Both apps will look the same.
The downside … cross-platform apps don’t fit in well with the native apps the user may have on their phone. They are less intuitive to use. It’s more like using a mini-web program. And not everyone is happy with that.
So you have two options for how we build your app, native and cross-platform.
Most developers do cross platform. We can do both depending on what you need.
Now let’s talk about what apps can do.
Why choose Dr App
Practical app development for London businesses
We help founders, managers and business owners work through the right product scope before code starts. That means clearer priorities, fewer surprises and an app that is easier to launch, support and improve.
Clear scoping
We define the first version of the app, the important features and the risks before the build begins.
Business-first software
Our focus is useful software for real operations, customers and teams, not technology for its own sake.
Support after launch
We can help with training, improvements, maintenance and future versions once the app is live.
New Ways to Benefit Your Customer
and Your Business
The point of apps is to create new ways to benefit your customer and your business.
This brings us to the Customer Experience
Your app can help customers see their account from their phone rather than wait until they are near a desktop. It’s time-saving and convenient. They can use it anytime and anywhere.
It becomes the face of your business.
When the customer values your app, you can make it part of your marketing. You can send reminders, competitions and specials.
A good app can help you do business in a more efficient way.
It can improve staff communication by ensuring everyone has the same up to date information.
It can help you solve problems.
Younger adults have grown up with apps. To them apps say ‘cool, funky, easy’
Why not capture this good feeling for your business? And capture a new market.
So, you may be feeling very positive about apps but the question arises …
WHY not use an off the shelf app?
Well, here’s the thing …
With an off the shelf app, everything is pre-set. You need to change your workflow to match the app.
On the other hand, with a custom built app, we use your current workflow practices and create the app around it.
While we’re on benefits, let me tell you some of the features we can include in your app:
– Voice control
– Text reading
– Artificial intelligence
– We can connect your app to your phone’s GPS
– Chat bots
Sometimes we are asked to develop apps on i-watches or Virtual Reality. We can do this too. These apps are totally original and purpose built.
The Process of Building Your App
We work on your app for around 10 hours a month. And we invoice you monthly.
The Two Ways We Approach App Development
I’ll tell you the two ways we approach app development London.
The Waterfall
Here we work through the stages in a set order until the project is done. For instance we build the icons and the user interfaces once. We don’t go back and revise.
The success of this method depends on how thoroughly we plan each stage.
On the upside this method has a fixed time schedule and a fixed budget.
On the downside, it can be a bit rigid.
If we find we have forgotten something, we need to scrap the whole thing and start again. That means the deadline is not met.
The Agile Method
This method goes in cycles. We work on all aspects of the app in each cycle. We can adapt as we go. That’s good for you.
At the end of each cycle we meet with you.
We keep cycling through until we have a finished product.
The benefit of the Agile method is that if we have not included something or you contribute another idea, we can add that in.
It’s flexible.
We can adapt to the market too. If your competitor puts out a new app, we can change your app.
On the downside the timeframe and the cost can change.
In the end, it’s up to you which method you choose. We can go through these again when we meet.
FAQs
YES, we can work with someone else’s code. You don’t have to start from scratch. Because we have years of experience developing on many platforms we can work with what you bring us.
NO, we don’t take a stake in the app project as a payment for development.
YES, we do offer hosting. We prefer to host your apps with Amazon AWS. This is one of the biggest Cloud hosting companies. They have multiple locations across the world. This means faster uploads for you and your customers and less hassles.
YES, we can make changes to your app after the project is completed. We charge $80 an hour for this service.
FAQs
App development London FAQs
How much does app development cost in London?
The cost depends on the scope, number of features, platforms and integrations. Dr App starts with a practical discovery conversation so we can quote the right build rather than a generic package.
Do you build iPhone and Android apps for London businesses?
Yes. We work on iOS, Android and cross-platform mobile apps, as well as web apps and internal business software for London and UK clients.
Can you help with an MVP for a London startup?
Yes. We can help prioritise the first version of the product, reduce unnecessary features and build an MVP that can be tested with users or investors.
Can you take over an app another developer built?
Yes. We can review an existing codebase, identify problems and advise whether it is better to improve the current app or rebuild key parts.
Where is Dr App based in London?
Dr App is listed at Aldwych House, 71-91 Aldwych, Floor 0, Techstars London, London WC2B 4HN. You can call 020 3479 3531 or use the enquiry form to arrange a consultation.
Do you build web apps as well as mobile apps?
Yes. Many business apps are best delivered as secure web apps or portals, while others need native or cross-platform mobile apps. We recommend the approach that suits the project.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee for App Customers
Now let’s talk about the guarantee
Contact Dr App
Tell us about your app or software project and the Dr App team will get back to you.