Top 50 Mobile App Developers in the UK

hedgehog lab created a series of successful apps for a large Norwegian energy company. Designed for both iPhone and iPad, the apps were made to inspire creativity and engagement within key audiences. Workmanship aside, the client also recognized their professionalism and proactive approach.

"We really enjoyed working with the hedgehog lab team. Their company is efficient, helpful, friendly, and delivered perfectly on time to a very high standard." – Web Editor, Norwegian Energy Corporation

DCSL Software redeveloped the recruitment software system of a construction firm. The firm laid out what they wanted and DCSL designed, tested, and delivered on the system. The client was pleased with the project and felt that DCSL's skills made the collaboration extremely easy. 

"We were able to see straightaway how the system would look and work. That’s another reason it went so smoothly." – Manager, Support Department, Construction Firm

GoodCore Software transferred a paper-based database for NHS patients to a searchable online system. The client required an online database of rehabilitation services and providers with a structured user permissions hierarchy. GoodCore took a specification/brief and translated it into a detailed system specification. The solution was developed along agreed milestones and deployed onto servers.

“The system is currently live and saving significant amounts of time and improving services for patients. GoodCore Software demonstrated a clear understanding of our needs from the outset. Excellent user interface design has made the system very appealing to our users." – Managing Director, advisory firm for patients of NHS hospitals

A beauty salon hired Digiryte for their digital development services. The agency developed a customized software that included automated billing, customer reviews, and more. The software is easy to use and has brought in new customers. 

"I’ve shown my website to a few people, and they’re all impressed. I can use the software with ease, and it captures all the data that I wanted. People come to the salon after seeing the look and feel of the webs."–VP Technology, Beauty Salon

The Distance App Developers worked on mobile app development for a self-guided walking app. They designed and developed native mobile apps for iOS and Android. In addition, the team integrated a GPS tracking system into the app to enhance the user’s experience and provide additional functionality. The client was impressed with the positive feedback the project received.

“The app has received positive feedback and was the subject of an article in GQ magazine. The initial reviews on The App Store have been great.” – Founder, Self-Guided Walking App

Rantmedia developed an app for a cybersecurity firm. They used the client’s existing assessment methodology, which was spreadsheet based, to develop an app that would perform the same tasks but be much more user friendly while still being extremely secure. The client was still in the testing phase of the project but reported being extremely happy with the product so far. 

“They never encountered something that was too challenging for them to handle, and it was quite a complex program. They were always very accommodating and took on the work with an incredible amount of grace.” – CTO, Cybersecurity Firm
 

3 SIDED CUBE developed a suite of disaster preparedness apps to help keep communities safe during natural disasters. Using location-targeting and emergency alerts to develop an app across iOS and Android that help people prepare for, respond to and recover from all kinds of natural disasters. The suite of apps has garnered over 10 million global downloads and delivered more than 500 million emergency alerts in a year. The team has been praised for their agility and knowledge while the suite of apps has been recognized for their reach and impact during times of crisis.

“They’re very knowledgeable and often suggest additional functionality or features that you wouldn’t have thought of otherwise. They’re one step ahead of the game.” – Digital Manager, Civic Organization.

Zudu worked with an interview platform. The team conducted research and developed an iOS and Android app allowing mobile use of a complex video web platform for corporate environments. Rather than seeing the project as a one-time development or opportunity for upselling, Zudu's team had an awareness and appreciation for the ultimate goal of the platform.

"They [Zudu] have a commercial awareness of what we’re trying to achieve. Rather than trying to upsell us, they talked to us in terms of what we needed on a step-by-step basis. This commercial awareness is different than most developers (app developers in particular), in my experience." – Managing Director, Interview Platform 

Sonin built an app and website for a custom afterlife messages service. They developed the app to be very user friendly, with the ability to upload photos and letters, and to merge audio, video, images, and text. The client was happy with the finished app, and said that it was simple and intuitive. 

“Their technical competency was the most impressive thing. Some of the features we wanted in the app were quite complex.” – Operations Director, Custom Afterlife Messages Service  

From minimum viable product (MVP) to finished product, STRV developed a smart fragrance app for iOS and Android. The product engaged users and immediately stood out on the market, while the team’s speed, efficiency, and comprehensive expertise impressed the client during the entire cooperation.

“It’s been impressive for us to work with STRV because they’ve been able to problem-solve different aspects that had never been touched or done before in this industry. It’s rewarding to work with an incredible team of smart people who can solve problems that don’t exist yet.” – Co-Founder & CMO, Fragrance App
 

Thoughtbot’s team helped the client develop a custom software solution aimed at enhancing consumer advocacy. With deliverables mostly on the back-end, the client valued the estimable coding skills, rapid completion time, and commitment to quality.

“They provide a consistent level of service that I haven’t seen from agencies or even our in-house team. Their engineering standards, development standards, and the way that they have that consistently through their team is very impressive.” – Head of Product, Consumer Interest Nonprofit

Intellectsoft created an e-commerce app with matching backend infrastructure, then integrated it into the client’s blockchain technology. Transforming the given creative demands into a satisfactory product under a strenuous deadline was deemed impressive, as were their communication skills and determination.

“We've given them a challenge, and they've met it, which is why Intellectsoft has become our leading service provider for technology development.” – Program Manager, Holding Company

Magora developed two apps and provided a range of services to a conference organizer, including web and graphic design, full-stack development, and database maintenance and development. The client appreciated Magora's expertise, timeliness, and overall efficiency in project communications and completion.

“I would say they are the best outsourced firm we’ve ever worked with. Their project management skills are great – very transparent and very responsive to communication about fixes being urgent.” – Founder, IT Conference Organizer

Under a tight deadline, Ready4S developed and implemented an app solution to give the client’s employees easier access to customer data. The team earned praise for its cooperative approach, project management skills, and quality results.

“I am pleased with our effective cooperation with Ready4S. … I highly recommend Ready4S as a reliable partner.” – Former Sales Support Director, Global Bank

Fueled designed a bidding-style app for a company that deals with nightlife reservations. They built the app from scratch, taking into consideration what the company wanted, as well as giving advice. The app had a lot of functions, such as a list of venues, submission options, and tools that allowed notifications to be sent from venues.

“They’re incredibly efficient in the work that they do and know what they're doing in design, coding, and executing their ideas. They have a great understanding of what's current and get things done very quickly compared to others.” – Founder, Mobile App

Offering both a strategic perspective and development skill set, Mubaloo developed a native iOS and Android app to facilitate exchanges between investment managers and investors. The project was successfully completed on time and on-budget and convinced the client to retain Mubaloo as a digital consultant.

"Mubaloo was refreshing to have for this initiative; their insight, approach, and knowledge was invaluable." – Solutions Director, Investment Firm

An online history encyclopedia hired Geeks to build a web app for extracting content from other websites. The client's key challenge was ensuring that the web app could handle a high volume of data. Geeks developed custom software featuring a user-friendly frontend and a backend capable of extracting significant amounts of data. Finally, Geeks created a JavaScript library that the client can sell to other businesses. The client appreciated Geeks' creativity and innovation.

"Our visualization engine can generally handle ten times more data and the average JavaScript library. We’ve had no problems with the stability of their code. The server has always been perfect." - Co-Founder, Online History Encyclopedia

Tapptitude developed an app prototype for a food ordering company. They executed the food ordering company’s vision perfectly and were retained to develop the full product. Some app features Tapptitude developed included platform signup, payment systems, and restaurant menu integration.

“The proof that I’ve been happy with Tapptitude is that we’ve continued working long-term, even though I’ve had the option to use in-house developers. I felt that the communication was great and, most importantly, the quality Tapptitude provides is amazing, as is the communication.” – CEO, Food Ordering App

Novoda configured a desktop application and built an Android prototype for a system-optimization software company. Their team coded the main functionalities and inserted an in-app purchasing feature. The app gained over 50 million downloads and a 4.4-star rating on the Google Play Store.

"Last December, monthly revenue for CCleaner was about $100,000. I attributed these metrics to the freemium model and Novoda’s collaborative efforts." – Head of Product, System Optimization Company

Waracle developed an intuitive and easy-to-use app to showcase the client’s intellectual capital and real estate information. Faced with a rigid timeline, the firm delivered an innovative and successful product from their deep experience in development.

"Their technical expertise with mobile apps is second to none." – Director, Real Estate Company

Apadmi developed an app that enables customers of a large digital retailer to make in-store purchases and manage their accounts. From technical development to ongoing support and expertise, the client enjoyed the company's skill and flexibility and continues to trust in their partnership.

“Our collaboration has led to a number of successes with the mobile app — I wouldn't change a thing.” – Channel Manager, Global Financial Service

nomtek developed a mobile app to encourage the use of the client’s existing software tool, offering their technical expertise and capabilities in app optimization. They impressed the client with their coding, product development, and “tidy” end-to-end project management.

“There is nothing that I can think to improve. Overall, we were pleased by the collaboration. I would give them high marks for every factor.” – CTO at Educational Organization

A robotics foundation enlisted Supercharge to assist in the creation of an open-source platform for robotics education and competition for kids. They provided the client with necessary features and development to ensure a functional, user-friendly application. The application is live and the client is impressed with the project.  

“Project management was definitely one of their strengths. They clearly laid out the project timeline and managed it.They’re a comprehensive team that can manage and complete the project end to end.” – President, Robotics Foundation

A university wanted a WordPress website for a conference it was hosting. Netsells designed and developed the site, and they also created a logo for the conference.

"We were really pleased with the services received from Netsells. The Conference Chair and our team were very happy with the final result. Netsells ensured the website was suitable and made to our specifications." - Marketing & Development Officer, University

A fashion retailer wanted to have a mobile app to go along with their retail website. They hired ribot to develop this new product. The team engineered a native iOS app with an array of cutting-edge features like swipe-to-pay checkout, interactive shopping, push notifications, and click to call customer service.

"Since its launch, the iOS app has been our highest converting digital channel. The open rate on our push notifications for the app was approximately 5–10 times the norm for an e-commerce benchmark client." — Head of Strategy, Fashion Retailer

A software development company hired Matellio to produce an app used to rate conferences users have attended. The app was developed for iOS, Android, and the web. 

"I've had a lot of really good user feedback—people really like it. Both the app and the website run smoothly. " - Owner, Software Company

Chelsea Apps built an SDK for a customer feedback corporation. The SDK was to be inserted in customers' own mobile applications for better testing. It needed to be easy-to-understand for development teams to work with easily. Chelsea Apps made an SDK that was compatible for both Android and iOS.

"We're in the early days, but we've had 3 clients sign up to use the SDK and 2 of those clients are releasing updates to there own apps in the next month, so we're excited to see the user feedback, but the developer feedback so far has been great." - CTO, Customer Feedback Co.

Clock Limited developed a national news organization's CMS loyalty platform. They built the platform based on the client's requirements and provided ongoing support, developing additional features and functionalities on an as-needed basis. The client was impressed with the final product, which achieved the client's UX and cost goals. 

"We had an excellent project manager and account director who managed the project from day one and are still on the account. They provided a brilliant service." – Head of Subscriptions, News Organization

Corporation Pop started working with a sports network company and created their iOS and Android app and product branding. The client was particularly pleased with their attention to UX.

“They’re fantastic. They kept me updated every week. If there was something I needed that was going to delay the project and go over the budget, they weren’t bothered.” – CEO, Sports Network Company

Exploding Phone Limited worked with a paper and plastic retailer and developed a B2B e-commerce mobile application for PC, iOS and Android. Key features on the app include SAP ERP integration for orders and inventory and custom UI/UX templates for customers. The client was impressed with the team's work.

"They never made the process difficult. The team explained their work so that even someone with a non-IT background could understand it. They were upfront about their capabilities and the challenges of what we’d ask for, but they fully committed to the work." – Group IT Director, Packaging Company 

Despark worked with an e-learning company. The client and Despark formed a business model before creating the UX/UI design for its new platform. Despark will execute the mobile application together with them in the future. 

"They [Despark] delivered what they promised and what we thought would be best practices. They helped us create a nicer format than we’d imagined." - CEO, E-Learning Platform

DMI developed a mobile app on Windows for a large hotel group, providing extensive user experience research and design input such as wireframes and mood boards. Their work stands out for mobile, branding, and data management.

“They tend to think about the end product as a more marketable product. They don't just look at achieving the KPIs [key performance indicators] of the product owner here internally, but also looking to provide fantastic feedback in terms of how certain features or functions can be marketed.” – User Experience Lead, Large Hotel Group

Brightec developed the front and backend of an iOS and Android app for a global housewares company. App users responded favorably, while the client appreciated the team’s savvy branding, responsiveness, and high quality deliverables.

“The app works really well and has a clean look and feel to it. Brightec did a great job.” – Digital Manager, Global Housewares Company

When a private dating club needed a mobile app to attract and retain club members, they hired Borne Digital to get the job done. Borne Digital designed and developed the app, which allowed dating club members to receive notifications about upcoming events and RSVP. The app improved the client's key metrics – evening the women-to-men user ratio from 80:20 to 60:40 and improving sales.

"I loved the personality of the founder and [the team's] strong design skills, and I was actually happy with the price point. Handing over that money as a very small business, I felt like I'd gotten value for it. Other, bigger agencies I’ve spoken to didn’t understand what it was like to run a small business." – Founder, Private Dating Club

Ampersand & Ampersand worked on mobile app development for a healthcare platform. They developed iOS and Android apps for the healthcare sector, capable of integrating with various APIs. The client was impressed with the positive feedback the project received.

“People like the app so far. Ampersand takes their work very seriously.” – Entrepreneur, Healthcare Platform

MyOxygen developed a multi-device mobile app for an ambulance service to help map field resources, assess incident impact, and coordinate routes more effectively. The app is widely used by its target audience. The client found the team to be highly attuned to their needs throughout the project and pleasant enough to share a laugh with.

“I’ve always been impressed with their innovation, approachability, professionalism, flexibility, and ability to look forward.” – Resilience Officer, Emergency Ambulance Service

Empire Elements designed, developed, and optimized sites for a software company. A company homepage and product site were built to convey the brand image and be maintained internally. The client was pleased with the team's work.

"The two areas they have excelled in are cost and responsiveness. Their project management skills are phenomenal. They’re price was very good, and anytime we need help, even on nights or weekends, they are available." – Managing Director, Software Company 

Appy Monkey worked with a hospitality company and created a website as well as an app to serve as a resort directory. The app included information such as upcoming events, weather, clubs, restaurants, and more. Overall, the client was pleased with the team's work.

"The workflow was very effective and the team was very easy to contact. They gave us regular feedback and we had weekly update meetings. The project was also on time and within budget." – Owner, Hospitality Company 

Flat Rock Technology created an e-commerce website for a travel bicycle retailer. They continue to maintain the website with various updates. The client prides the team on their professionalism. 

"There is a high degree of professionalism in the team, and they always go the extra mile to complete a task. By opening up new channels, we have increased our sales revenue opportunities exponentially." – Head of Digital Technology, Travel Bicycle Retailer

ustwo partnered with a large bank to assist with a geolocation-based project. The team provided UX strategies to use in the development of the prototype. They pleased the client with their productive work ethic and range of skills.

“Their ability to move very quickly was something that set them apart when we were observing how they work. They had a fantastic developer with us early who was great regarding business.” — Executive Manager, Large Bank

A hospitality startup lacked the internal team to build its mobile and web apps. GeekyAnts designed and created the UX/UI, information architecture, and wireframes for the mobile and web platforms. 

"We were impressed with the quality of their staff and the responsiveness of the management team. They were genuinely interested in our project." – Founder, Hospitality Startup

Red C London worked with an event advertising startup to create an iOS application. They provided development services to design and build an iOS-based mobile application.

“Red C displayed great communication and development skills throughout the project. They worked at a competitive price and willingly performed corrections when necessary.” – Founder, Event Advertising Startup

The Sound Pipe Media partners with a software firm to create various major apps. The team has created a variety of apps with them, including apps for a major soccer club and a global car company. Overall, the client was impressed with the work. 

"They [The Sound Pipe Media] gave great advice regarding enhanced features and user acquisition. They understand the app business and how people consume and choose apps. They treated the project like their own and really put in a lot of effort to make it successful." – Manager, Boutique British Software Firm

inMind developed a minimum viable product for a sports-oriented startup in the US. The client needed to host and stream video while providing a high-quality UX to compete with similar products. The inMind team provided front- and backend development for two native mobile apps, and the results of the project met all the client's needs.

"I was very impressed overall. The whole experience from start to finish was excellent. They covered every detail." — Founder, Sports Startup

Glance Creative worked with a military post office by creating a mobile app. This app provided customers with military shipping protocol information ranging from prohibited items to overseas shipping costs based on weight and size. The team offered the best combination of cost, quality, and experience.

"Glance Creative designed an app with a clean, intuitive look that provided a wealth of information to our customers." – Technical Director, British Military Agency

Lexington Creative worked with a medical center to design and develop a mobile app, aiming to retain youth and teen patients. The team added games, booking options, diagnosis help, and a health tracking feature. The client was impressed with the results. 

"They have great attention to detail and commitment to creating a quality product. They also have competitive prices and a responsive, helpful staff." – Physician and CEO, Kids & Teens Healthcare

Nodes designed and developed a mobile app for a beer retailer to drive traffic to its customers and communicate to them its various sales and promotions on offer. Nodes' app uses its own design ideas, with a heavy dose of backend development and API integration. The app was downloaded 130,000 times and has become the biggest food and beverage app in Denmark.

"Their work was very good in understanding consumer behavior within mobile applications and developing a framework that could be driven." — Group Marketing Technologist, Beer Retailer

Tinderhouse has worked on numerous development projects for a research company. The projects included a website, extranet database, and maintenance. In addition, they also created custom solutions to meet the projects' specific needs. Overall, the client was pleased with the projects' results.

"Over the last decade, we've grown from a startup with three staff members to a staff of over 100. We now have more than 400 clients, and much of our success is due to the tools and systems produced by Tinderhouse." — Deputy Director of Research, Research Firm

Mobiloitte developed a mobile app for a social merchandising service. Using iOS and Android, they designed and developed the app based on the client’s rough architectural document. They designed UI and built the back-end of a database using PHP. The client was impressed by the high-quality work and professionalism of Mobiloitte.

“They met deadlines and requirements for each stage of work and kept us updated throughout the project.” – CEO, Social Merchandising Service  

Komodo Digital partnered with a delivery booking startup to develop a new website and iOS app. They developed the website using Node.js and worked closely with the client to build the apps to their specifications. The mobile app and website allowed the client to launch their platform.

"They delivered products that launched our company from nothing to a reasonably sizeable business, which made a significant impact." – CEO, Delivery Booking Service

Digiruu worked with a children's book app developer to develop the app itself. Digiruu handled iOS development of the app and currently provides ongoing maintenance for it. Digiruu was also able to find an illustrator for the app, which helped provide illustrations for the book.

"They help single-person operations and small businesses just starting out and don’t charge high prices, which is what I needed. A lot of the bigger companies I did go to were a lot more expensive because their focus was more on medium to large companies." - Founder, Children's Book App Developer

Tech Exactly built then managed the mobile app for a cosmetics company. They also created the company's website after another agency failed to complete the project. Tech Exactly built a high-performance app with a variety of capabilities that impressed the client. 

“The most impressive about the company is how they manage to work with the time difference. During these seven months, I have not felt like I am working with a company in India with a huge time difference because everything has been so smooth and professional. I would definitely continue to work with Tech Exactly as our business grows.” – Co-Founder, Cosmetics Company

A social consulting service company partnered with EYSS originally to design a logo for a platform using Holochain technology. The quick turnaround gave the client an opportunity to ask for prototypes and wireframes for the project, which convinced the client to give them more complex tasks. 

“The team is extremely responsive to feedback and eager to improve. When their quick turnaround of a high-quality logo translated into a more complex follow-up flyer, they addressed our concerns about missing details immediately and ultimately delivered. We appreciated the honesty about mistakes and the timeliness with which challenges were remedied.” – Owner, Philanthropic Social Consulting Company.

Digital Krikits developed an app for an online photo editing company. The app, which was based on an existing solutions, allows users to edit photos and create collages. Digital Kritiks took point on analytics and provided marketing advice as well. The app has reviewed a large number of positive reviews on the app store, so the client was pleased with the initial feedback.

"Digital Krikits is a professional agency where you’re dealing with friendly, intelligent people who want to see you succeed and want to see you happy."- CEO, Photo Editing Company 

Foresight Mobile worked on various projects for a clothing maintenance service. The project initially covered completing the company website, but after completion of that project, Foresight Mobile was then tasked to work on the service's bespoke order management system as well. The service is satisfied with Foresight Mobile's work and looks forward to using their work in the future.

"Compared to the previous agency, Foresight were much easier to communicate with. We had a strong cultural alignment and bounced ideas off one another during our ideation phase. Their development process is very collaborative and transparent, so I always felt in control of direction and spend." - CEO, Clothing Maintenance Service

App Sapiens was tasked by a visual tool developer to help port their iOS app to the Android platform. This was achieved originally by porting via React Native, and the entire process did not take too long to complete. The internal tests so far have been positive with no issues, and they are looking to launch the app on the Google Play store soon.

"Honestly, Charles and Tom make me want to step up my communication game. They are so present and clear whenever I speak to them, and their organization strategies go a long way. I would unhesitatingly recommend them to anyone." - CEO, Visual Tool Developer

Hiredeveloper.co.uk designed and developed a Chrome application for an investment startup. They created an algorithm and database that would provide users with information related to their search terms. Overall, the client was pleased with the team's work. 

"They were great at bringing the project from idea to delivery. I’m not exaggerating when I say his team understood the details of my project and delivered the exact experience I wanted." — Founder, Investment Startup

AtomicMedia partnered with a residential leasing and sales company to build out and design a WordPress. They provide site design and managed the client’s GoogleAds account for SEO strategies that brought more awareness to the company.

“To be honest, Atomic Media is the only company we’ve worked with here. They’ve performed well for us. That’s why haven’t chosen a different agency. Their team explains concepts effectively, helping us understand the value of our money.” – Digital Marketing Manager, Leasing & Sales Company

Totally Tech worked with a British business bank to provide them with an updated CRM software, a website, and Salesforce integration.