We develop bespoke mobile apps for iOS, Android, and cross-platform
Looking for a specialist mobile app development company in the UK?
We've been developing bespoke mobile apps for companies throughout the UK since 2013. All from our HQ in Birmingham, West Midlands.
App development services
- Dual-platform mobile apps
- Cross-platform mobile apps
- Native iOS apps
- Native Android apps
- iPhone & iPad iPads
- Android phone & tablet apps
- Bespoke cloud back-ends/APIs
- API integrations
- Design prototypes
Our core technologies
- Swift (iOS - iPhone/iPad)
- Kotlin (Android - Samsung, etc.)
- React Native (iOS, Android)
- Java (legacy Android)
- Objective-C (legacy iOS)
Want to develop a mobile app?
Get a free app development quote"Codevate was the only company who ‘got’ our idea. Working with them, we've incrementally digitised most of our business processes."
We can develop any bespoke mobile app for your business
For us, the best mobile app developers are the most experienced, and we've developed bespoke apps for dozens of industries. We're an experienced team of developers that thrive on complex projects.
From Uber-rivalling ride-hailing apps to full-blown business transformation. We’ve been delivering native and cross-platform apps for iOS and Android for almost a decade.
If you’re looking for a UK app developer to help you drive revenue and scale your business, drop us a line.
Get the best mobile app development quote for your business
A quote from a top app developer considers your business goals and objectives, as well as developing the app. Our quotes align the technical details with your business to deliver high-impact features cost-effectively.
If your app idea is complex, your project could benefit from upfront consultancy or prototyping. These services can help you lower the initial cost of developing your app.
For example, we can pinpoint and refine key features by developing:
- A functional prototype that tests one feature or idea with your users; or,
- A design prototype that maps out the user experience (UX or "flow") of your mobile app.
Developing a prototype for your app can help you plot a clear course for the next phases of development.
We'll be happy to talk you through the options during a free initial consultation.
Why you should get in touch
- Native iOS and Android app development
- Cross-platform mobile app development
- Launch sooner with our iterative process
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Industry leading 100% completion rate(versus an industry average of ~25%)
- Seasoned senior engineers
- Free project scoping call
- Speak with an expert
- Get free high-level quote
- Keep online with maintenance retainers
Featured case study
Highly scalable ride-hailing app built from the ground up
We delivered a robust multi-platform taxi app, solving complex business and technical challenges where previous developers had fallen short.
- Dual native mobile apps (for drivers and passengers)
- Real-time location tracking
- Highly scalable back-end
- Seamless integrations with third party APIs (maps, payments)
"I've always felt 'in safe hands' with Codevate. Every deliverable added much value to our project; contracting them has been one of my best business experiences in 25 years."
We've been developing bespoke mobile apps since 2013.
Want to develop a bespoke app with location & GPS functionality?
We’re experts when it comes to developing bespoke mobile apps with GPS-based features. Location-based search, vehicle/worker GPS, or map visualisations can come in handy.
Taking payments? We work with in-app purchases and other payment giants.
We develop custom mobile apps that help you accept secure mobile payments and boost revenue. We do this with in-app purchases, and integrating with industry giants like Stripe or PayPal.
Bespoke mobile apps can capture photos, videos & upload data remotely.
We've developed apps that utilise mobile data effectively, uploading photos and videos of hazards and PPE, social media posts, and even work documents with customer signatures.
Fast track your mobile app development with us
"Codevate was the only company who ‘got’ our idea. We’ve worked with them to incrementally digitise most of our business processes with custom software."
- Complementary initial scoping call
- Face-to-face consultation available
- Free high-level feasibility analysis
- No obligation high-level proposal
We specialise in long-term and complex mobile app development projects
Our expertise spans single and dual native app development (iOS and Android), as well as bespoke cross-platform app development.
Native apps for iOS and Android
We’ve been developing native mobile apps for iPhones and Android devices since 2013. We’re happy to build single or dual platform solutions, and often integrate our apps with bespoke cloud-based systems.
Cross-platform app development
With technologies like React Native innovating in the mobile app space, we can build cross-platform applications and deliver bespoke apps for both iOS and Android in one fell swoop.
Retain your competitive edge
We offer both continuous innovation and maintenance retainers to ensure your app stays up-to-date, secure, and future-proofed.
Want to know more? Get in touch for a free initial consultation
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Got a bespoke web app idea?
Feel free to get in touch via phone, email or send us a message. We’re always happy to hear from you.
"Contracting Codevate has been and remains one of the best experiences I have had in 25 years of business and I am so looking forward to progressing with them."
Frequently asked questions
Looking to develop a bespoke mobile app but want to know more? Take a look at our FAQs below.
Feel free to send us a message about more project-specific questions.
Is your mobile app development team based in the UK?
Yes. Our HQ is in Birmingham City Centre, meaning that most of our mobile app developers are in the West Midlands.
Remote working means our app developers can work from anywhere in the UK.
How much does it cost to develop bespoke software or a custom mobile app?
It can vary depending on the number of features, their complexity, and how many web or mobile apps you need.
For instance, you might need to develop a mobile app for both iOS and Android, and then a web app to manage your platform (think users, data, etc).
Some features are simple, like taking free-text notes. Others can involve working with multiple third parties. Like using Google and Stripe to work out the price of a taxi ride between two addresses.
You can find out more in our articles below:
- How to get your money's worth in your app development quote
Will my app idea stay confidential?
What languages do you develop your custom mobile apps with?
Our app development team is multidisciplinary, and we strive to be "platform agnostic". This allows us to select the right tool for the job (an important part of our core beliefs).
For native mobile app development, we use Swift for iOS, and Kotlin for Android. For cross-platform app development we use React Native.
What makes Codevate different to other mobile app development companies in the UK?
Aside from being fully UK-based we only recruit senior app developers.
Other companies may have UK offices, but their app development team could be offshore. Offshore developers come with their own obstacles, like time zone and language barriers. Different legal jurisdictions can make transferring or protecting your intellectual property difficult too.
Since 2013 we have upheld a 100% project completion rate. This is much higher than the reported industry standard of approximately 25%). We maintain this by being meticulous at the app specification stage.
Our core aim is to develop and maintain large-scale mobile apps for long-term clients.
One of our most successful projects is a cross platform app that has been maintained for the last decade. Our client runs its main business activities through the software. This app works alongside a bespoke web app that we developed with them.
Another project required us to develop four native mobile apps. Two for iOS, and two for Android. These custom apps integrated with three other web-based apps that our team developed.
You can find out more by requesting a demo of these projects.
Do you develop native mobile apps for iOS and Android?
Yes. We've been developing native iOS and Android apps since 2013.
In fact, we have an article that talks about how we save on software project costs with dual native developers.
Do you develop cross-platform mobile apps?
Yes. We use React Native to develop cross-platform mobile apps that work on both iOS and Android phones.
We have used other platforms, but React Native has been our top choice for cross-platform app development for years.