Custom service

Cross-Platform App Development Services for iOS & Android

One app, on every customer’s phone.

A custom app can keep regular customers coming back, with bookings, loyalty rewards, orders and updates in their pocket. We build one app that works on both iPhone and Android, then support it after launch.

iPhone and AndroidScope agreed in writingSupported after launch
Illustrative example

From idea
to app store.

Agree the first version
Design and test screens
Build for iOS and Android
Launch, support and improve

Illustrative workflow

The challenge

Your best customers live on their phones.

Regular customers want to rebook, order or check rewards in seconds. A website does a lot, but an app on the home screen makes coming back effortless.

How we help

We help you decide whether an app is worth it first. If it is, we plan a focused first version, build it once for iPhone and Android, and look after it once it is live.

What is included

Custom app development, end to end.

Cross-platform development means one codebase for both app stores, which usually saves time and cost compared with two separate apps.

Features, platforms, integrations and support are agreed in scoping and confirmed in your proposal.

What we provide

01

Planning a focused first version (MVP)

02

App design, reviewed with you screen by screen

03

One codebase for iOS and Android

04

Bookings, loyalty, ordering or account features

05

Push notifications for offers and reminders

06

Connection to your booking or business systems

07

App Store and Google Play submission

08

Updates, fixes and improvements after launch

What an app can do

Features local customers actually use.

01

Book and rebook

Customers book their next visit in a few taps.

02

Loyalty rewards

Points and rewards that bring regulars back.

03

Order ahead

Orders and pickups without a phone call.

04

Timely reminders

Push notifications for appointments and offers.

Clear responsibilities

Who does what.

You provide

Your goals and what customers should do in the app
Feedback and approval at each review point
App Store and Google Play accounts in your name, or help to create them

We handle

Planning, design and development
Testing on iPhone and Android
Store submission, updates and support

Not included

App store fees charged by Apple or Google
Features not agreed in scoping
Promises of downloads or sales

How we start

A simple way forward.

Three steps, agreed in writing before any work begins.

1

Is an app right for you?

We talk through your customers and goals, and say honestly if a website would do the job.

2

Plan and design

We agree the first version and you approve the screens before building starts.

3

Build, launch, support

We build and test, submit to the stores and keep your app up to date.

Hire a dedicated specialist

Hire a Dedicated Mobile App Developer

Need someone on your app every week? Hire a dedicated mobile app developer, managed by us.

Hire a Dedicated Mobile App DeveloperFull-time from $3,999 a month
Matched to your work
Managed and reported weekly
Two-week trial, no placement fee

Questions and answers

Questions about custom app development.

Straight answers about how working with GrowBizNest goes.

Still have a question?

Ask it in a short consultation and we will answer with your business in mind.

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What does cross-platform mean?

It means one app, built from one codebase, that runs on both iPhone (iOS) and Android. It is usually quicker and more affordable than building two separate apps.

Does my business need an app?

Not always. Apps suit businesses whose customers come back often, such as studios, salons and restaurants. If a website or online booking would do the job, we will tell you.

Can the app connect to my booking system?

Often, yes. We check what your current system allows during scoping, or we can set up booking for you through our CRM, booking and scheduling add-on.

Who publishes the app to the App Store and Google Play?

We handle the submission. The store accounts should be in your business’s name, so you own the app listing.

Should I choose cross-platform or native?

Cross-platform suits most small business apps and is usually faster to launch. Native apps suit heavy use of phone features or top performance. See native app development for that option.

What happens after the app is live?

We provide updates for new phone systems, fixes and agreed improvements, so your app keeps working well.

Ready when you are

Let’s talk about your app idea.

Tell us what you want customers to do in an app. We will help you decide on a sensible first version.

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