Mobile Application Development

Considering that UK customers are increasingly using smartphones to access the internet, surpassing desktop usage, and with a rising trend in mobile app usage, now might be an opportune moment to consider investing in a mobile app.

Expert mobile app developers

Certainly, a well-thought-out mobile application can yield significant benefits in fostering relationships with your customers. However, given that 73% of users anticipate a mobile app to be more user-friendly than a mobile website, it's crucial that it meets high standards—this is where our expertise can assist you.

While you will devise the concept for the mobile app, we can concentrate entirely on delivering a comprehensive user experience. In addition to its visual appeal, we understand that the mobile app we develop for you must meet specific requirements.

A mobile app needs to have:

• Limited Complexity

  People generally dislike complexity, especially on a small screen. We will assist in ensuring that your app simplifies existing processes, as people are less likely to use it otherwise.

• Engaging UX

  This is closely tied to simplicity; if the app doesn't offer a great user experience and doesn't make tasks easier for the customer, then it's unlikely that anyone will use it more than once.

• Fast App Load Speed

  In the era of real-time, if your new app doesn't load within seconds, people will quickly move on to the next one.

Is a mobile app right for my company?

Ensuring that you receive the appropriate business application tailored to your needs, objectives, and budget is a priority for us. We would not develop a mobile app for you if we believed that you could achieve similar app-style functionality at a lower cost through a mobile-friendly website.

That's why, before we initiate the development process, we engage in discussions with you about your objectives. We then work backward to ensure, beyond a doubt, that a mobile app is the most fitting choice compared to alternatives likeweb app or desktop app.

In general, the advantages of a native mobile app (an app that is installed on the mobile device and accessed through icons on the device's home screen) compared to a mobile-friendly website or web app include.

Benefits of a mobile app

• Interactivity

  Native apps can be developed to engage with all the functionalities that the phone offers, such as the accelerometer, camera, and GPS..

• Fewer Limitations

  Native apps are not restricted by a browser and can be utilized offline.

• Better User Experience

  Smartphone apps operate with greater speed and smoother performance compared to mobile browsers or desktop computers.

• Stickiness

  When utilizing a mobile app, users typically spend 3-4 times more time online than they would when using a mobile site.⁵.

• Wide Reach

  Your app will be available on the AppStore, Google Play, and/or Windows Marketplace, ensuring that it automatically reaches individuals actively looking to download an app.

Naturally, there are drawbacks to using a mobile app, like the user needing to download it before use and potential maintenance complexities. However, we will discuss these aspects with you.

At times, the consideration isn't whether a mobile app is superior to a web app or vice versa. web app, Consequently, we also provide the option of a hybrid app, incorporating a blend of both mobile and web app functionalities.

Mobile app technology and process

Mobile app platforms: iOS, Android, Windows

At Geecon, we are dedicated to ensuring efficiency and providing value for money to our clients. It goes against our principles to develop the same app multiple times to accommodate the "big three" mobile platforms: Android, iOS, and Windows. Our approach enables us to create apps that seamlessly interact with the hardware of phones or tablets, such as the camera, flash, accelerometer, and more, resulting in genuine native mobile applications tailored for the specific platform. The advantage for you is swift, cost-effective development.

Certain companies opt to address the "write once" challenge by employing HTML5 applications within a browser frame. Although this can be suitable in some instances, we would only adopt this approach if the client consents or expresses a preference for it

Mobile app prototype

After discussing your requirements and proposing additional functionalities that we believe would be beneficial, we will generate a prototype This enables you to interact and explore your new app as it evolves. This collaborative process allows all involved parties to identify any design or functionality issues that may arise, ensuring that the final mobile app aligns precisely with your preferences in terms of appearance and functionality.

Mobile app delivery

Once we’ve delivered your mobile app, we:

• Intellectual Property (IP) Rights

  Fully transfer the Intellectual Property (IP) Rights to you

• Full App Training

  Provide comprehensive training for your app, either on-site or at our office in London. Given the intuitive nature of our apps, it may not be necessary, but the option is available if you choose to pursue it.

• On-going Support

  Provide an optional ongoing support service, which includes a mutually agreed service level agreement (SLA) and access to our in-house developers through our helpdesk.

• Optional Hosting with us

  Offer optional hosting, we've made significant investments in a secure, scalable, and high-speed infrastructure with industry leaders. This service is convenient if you prefer not to engage in the installation of specialized server hardware.

For more information on all the things that we offer as part of our service, take a look at our Working With Us page.