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An app development company that gets it right

Get a top-notch app with our expert app development team

 

Why an app development company?

 

How can we help?

Let’s face it - we live in a world where our phones may as well be glued to our hands. Some of us rely on apps to run a large portion of our lives. This is all good and well, but sometimes the apps on offer don’t quite do the trick, leaving behind a stream of frustrated users. Or even worse, sometimes there just isn’t an app that does what we’re looking for. This is where your app comes in. Work with us to find your app’s niche, and let’s build a product that delights your users!

 
 

Expert app development

There are many app development companies out there that promise the world and just don’t deliver. That’s why it’s important to work with a development agency that’s credible, and not questionable. We manage your project all the way through from your initial concept to the big launch. In other words, we bring your concept to life! Let us tackle the technicalities, so you can focus on the things that need your attention. Sound good? If so, read on to find out more about our app development service.

 

Our app development service

 

Designer and developer collaboration

From day one, our app designers and developers follow a collaborative process. By working closely together through each stage of your project, we ensure that no detail is overlooked, resulting in fast, user-friendly, secure, and detail-oriented digital products. Collaboration prevents any misunderstandings between the design and development teams, making sure that everyone is working toward the same goal: a superb app for your users.

We will also involve your team throughout the app development process to guarantee that our design and development decisions are in line with your company’s vision and strategy. Additionally, we will request your feedback and approval at various stages throughout the project, so you’ll always be in the loop!

 
 

High-fidelity prototypes

Users don’t always do what you expect them to. We need to find out how your users really think and act so we can build an app that fits seamlessly into their daily lives. By creating a prototype of your product, our app development team can get your app into the hands of real users as early as possible. We’ve found this to be the most effective way to test out a concept before launch. 

But what is a high-fidelity prototype exactly? It’s a “mockup” of your app that looks and feels like the real thing, but isn’t. Although it may resemble a finished app, the prototype might not have the same look-and-feel, or all the features that the final product will have. Because prototypes require a much smaller chunk of development work than the final product, they are a cost-effective way to test out your idea with limited risk. 

A high-fidelity prototype gives your users and stakeholders a glimpse into what the real app might be like. It also gives you the perfect opportunity to get feedback from users, allowing you to make important decisions about your app early on. These early user insights can increase your app’s chances of success tenfold. So before jumping head-first into the design and development phases, why not test out your assumptions with a high-fidelity prototype? Our app development company is here to help.

 
 

MVP (minimum viable product)

An MVP (or “minimum viable product”) is a basic version of your app that only offers one or two core pieces of functionality. It’s all about squeezing your app down to the bare minimum; stripping away the bells and whistles so you can validate your most important features early on. By conducting usability testing on this “mini version” of your app, we can adjust the approach to be more inline with what users actually want.

Besides validating your concept, MVP’s also allow us to get your app up and running quickly. This means we can start marketing your app early on, and begin to build a steady following. In fact, there are very few negatives to an MVP. That’s why most app development companies start their projects this way, instead of diving straight into building a fully-featured app. This helps to prevent their clients from investing too much, too soon, in the wrong idea. Keen to know a little bit more about the world of MVPs? Read more here.

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Web apps and mobile apps

Now that we’ve validated your concept with a high-fidelity prototype or an MVP, it’s time for the real deal! During this phase, our app developers transform the UX and UI designs into a fully-featured app. Because our designers and developers have been collaborating from the very beginning, everyone will already be up to speed with what needs to be built, preventing any unexpected issues.

Our app developers are experts at building both native apps, web apps, and progressive web apps. We’ll help you to select the one that’s right for you (if you’re curious, you can check out the differences between native apps and web apps). No matter which type of app you choose, we have got you covered! We would love to work with you to build a flexible, scalable, and sturdy app with a phenomenal user experience.

Although our app development company is based in South Africa, we serve both local and international clients. Wherever they’re based, we are dedicated to providing world-class app development to each and every one of our clients.

 
 

Quality assurance testing

There’s nothing worse than using an app and coming across a feature that works poorly, or one that doesn’t work at all. This can lead to unhappy users, and sometimes even scathing reviews. Luckily, this situation is easy to avoid.

By putting your app through a round of rigorous QA testing (or “quality assurance testing”), we ensure that everything is working as it should before your app goes live. During the QA testing, we go through all the pages of your app with a fine-toothed comb to check that everything is working smoothly. We also inspect your app across different devices and browsers to make sure that it looks good, and feels great wherever it is being accessed.

Our app development company likes to deliver only the very best, so we take QA testing seriously. We are sticklers for quality, so we make sure that your app is free of any kinks or bugs before launch. Not only does this give your users a great experience, but it also makes us look good!

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Measuring your app’s success

Now that your app is up and running, we need to keep an eye on its performance. We start by determining the most important metrics to measure for your product. From there, we use analytical tools to collect data about your app. This includes fine-grained details about each of your app pages, as well as information about how your users are interacting with the app. Although this data can appear confusing to the untrained eye, our app developers know exactly how to interpret it. They are able to compare your app’s performance to your business goals, and can advise you on how to bridge the gap. 

So, whether you’re looking for app development in South Africa or anywhere else in the world, we’re the team for you! Let’s dig into your app’s analytics together and see how to make it better. Contact us to get started.

 
 

Continuous improvement and maintenance

An app is never truly “done”. The most successful apps implement “continuous improvement” over time. This is a repeatable, agile process where we collect real-user data, build and fix high-impact items, monitor platform performance, and make constant adjustments and improvements. 

From South Africa to the South of France, our app development team has your back! We’re here to perform continuous quality control checks and maintenance over time to ensure that your app keeps running like a well-oiled machine. If you’re curious about the continuous improvement process, check out this post.

 
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Not your average app development company

We’re a team of design and development experts who are passionate about user experience. Now that’s a great combo! Let’s get talking.