Mobile App Development
When you're looking for a mobile app that needs to perfectly balance complex functionality with elegant design, we're the ones to choose. From concept to app store submission (and beyond), we will be with you every step of the way.
Overview
Our mobile development team all based in the UK (we don’t outsource any of the development) has been actively developing apps for our clients in the US and UK for the last 5 years. Working closely with our UX & UI design team and our project delivery managers, we scope, design and develop leading mobile apps that scale as you grow.
Most of our projects have taken an iterative approach, developing core functionality first and then adding additional functionality in later releases. This approach allows for the natural ebb and flow of ideas and requirements throughout the project.
App features
Most of our apps have some standard feature sets for instance, logging in, user management, password reset, authentication, API integrations etc.
Some of the more bespoke functionality we have built includes:
Asset Tracking and Mapping Solutions
- Asset and vehicle tracking and plotting on map
- Showing historic path and tracking
- Live ping to find current location
- Alerts if asset moves outside of geofence
- Tagging of historic movements for reporting
Bespoke Job Management App
- Job notification alerts
- Barcode scanner to associate device with job
- Inline user guide to assist set up
- Live API connection to confirm correct set up
Mini Case Study
Tracker Mobile App Development
Process
Of course there is nuance and uniqueness to each of our app development projects, but they all typically follow this process.
01.
Functional Requirements
As Albert Einstein (probably) said "If I were given one hour to save the planet, I would spend 59 minutes defining the problem and one minute resolving it".
We think if its good enough for Einstein, then it’s good enough for us.
We invest heavily in the up-front planning stage. Scratching beneath the surface of the problems you are facing. Using our experience of working with other clients to very clearly define the problem that needs resolving.
02.
UX & UI Design
Once the ground work is complete, we then look at how best to visually present your app. Taking in to account the core functionality (MVP) and, importantly, how your users are going to interact with your app.
We’re sticklers for considering every click, pinch and scroll. Attention to these details makes the difference between average and exceptional.
03.
Development
Next, our in-house app development team roll up their sleeves and get to work. The code groundwork is put in place and then features are added on top. As soon as we can, we provide you with a rough test version so you can get an early feel for how the app is going to function.
This rapid development approach allows us to quickly test functionality and usability across a wide user base.
04.
Testing
During the development stage we are regularly releasing features which are being tested. However, before we can deploy to the app stores, we go through a complete battery of tests to make sure the app is delivering perfectly.
We use a blend of automated unit tests and manual QA testers to iron out any niggles there may be.
05.
Deploy
Once we are all happy with the app, we package it up and submit to the app stores (or you can do it if you prefer). From experience, the time taken to get an app through the app store process can vary widely, but we are on hand through out the process to help.
Working with Si digital team has been nothing short of fantastic. It's hard to encapsulate in a single email just how exceptional we think they are. They're not only supremely kind but also true professionals at what they do.
Nicholas - CalAmp
Summary
We've been lucky enough to work on some really interesting app projects over the years. Quite a few of them have involved vehicle tracking for a major European car manufacturer (displaying mileage, vehicle status, battery charge, windows open etc in the app) and others have been used as internal job management tools for thousands of installers out in the field.
Like most agencies, we're bound by NDAs which mean we can't publicly talk about most of our work. However, if you arrange a free initial consultation we can provide some more examples.
Got a mobile app project in mind?
Sometimes you've got the germ of an idea for an app, and sometimes you're looking to reimagine an existing app with new features. Either way, we are here to help you reach your goals. Just book in a consultation.
More services
Take a look at some of our other services
UX & UI Design
All our clever development skills come to nothing if the end user finds it visually challenging. Well-thought-out design, as unique as you.
Custom Software Development
Building entire systems that businesses run on. Always bespoke and custom to the specific needs of the business.