App Development Company UK mobile & web apps that people love to use.
Whether it's a customer app, a booking system or a new SaaS idea, our app developers design and build iOS, Android and web apps that are simple to use and built to grow — starting with a focused MVP so you can launch fast and learn from real users.
- iOS & Android from one codebase
- MVPs in as little as 10–12 weeks
- You own the code & IP
Have an app idea — or a process that needs one?
Many great app ideas stall at the first hurdle: unclear scope, quotes that range from £5k to £500k, and developers who build for months before anyone sees a working screen. We make it simple — clear scope, fixed prices and working builds every two weeks.
What is app development?
App development is the process of designing, building, testing and launching software applications for mobile devices (iOS and Android) or web browsers. It covers product discovery, UX/UI design, front-end and back-end development, APIs and integrations, testing, app store submission and ongoing support. Cross-platform frameworks such as React Native and Flutter allow one codebase to run on both iPhone and Android.
Idea stuck on paper
You know what you want, but not how to build it.
Wildly different quotes
Impossible to compare prices or scope.
Manual processes
Spreadsheets and paper forms slowing your team down.
Burned before
A previous developer disappeared or over-ran.
Our app development services
From first idea to app store launch — and beyond.
The technology we build with
Proven, well-supported technology — so your app is fast, secure and easy for any developer to maintain in future. No lock-in.
Mobile apps
One codebase for iPhone and Android — faster to build, cheaper to maintain.
Web apps & portals
Fast, secure dashboards and portals that work in any browser.
Backend & data
Reliable APIs, databases and user accounts that scale with you.
Integrations
Connect payments, CRMs, maps and AI to automate the busywork.
Services that work with your app
Everything needed to launch, market and automate around your app.
What happens, and when
Working builds every two weeks — you'll never wait months to see progress.
- Weeks 1–2
Discovery & scope
Users, features and MVP scope agreed with a fixed-price quote.
A clear roadmap - Weeks 2–4
UX/UI design
User flows, designs and a clickable prototype to test with users.
Approved prototype - Weeks 4–10
Build in sprints
Two-week sprints with a working build you can test on your phone.
Working app - Weeks 10–12
Test & launch
Device testing, fixes and App Store and Google Play submission.
Live in the stores
App development case studies
Why choose us for app development
| Feature | Typical app developer | AY Experts |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ✕Open-ended day rates | Fixed-price quotes per phase |
| Progress | ✕See it at the end | Working build every 2 weeks |
| Platforms | ✕Separate iOS & Android builds | One codebase for both |
| Ownership | ✕Code held by the agency | You own the code & IP |
| After launch | ✕Extra cost for every fix | Support plans & warranty |
App development for UK businesses — from our Manchester base
We build apps for businesses and start-ups across Greater Manchester, and for clients throughout the UK and internationally.
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App development pricing
Fixed-price quotes after a free discovery call — no open-ended day rates.
What our app clients say
Businesses and agencies across the UK trust us with their growth.
"Within six months we went from page three to the top of Google for our main services. The team explains everything in plain English and actually picks up the phone."
"We white-label all our SEO and WordPress work through AY Experts. Deadlines are always hit, reports go out under our brand, and our clients are happier than ever."
"Our Google Ads cost per lead dropped by almost half in the first two months. It's the first agency where I've felt they care about our money like we do."
"They rebuilt our Shopify store and set up email flows. Conversion rate is up and the site finally loads fast on mobile. Fantastic to work with."
"Every enquiry now gets an instant reply and a booking link thanks to their GoHighLevel setup. We've stopped losing leads over the weekend."
App development questions, answered
What founders and businesses ask us most about building an app.
How much does it cost to build an app in the UK?
How long does it take to build an app?
Should I build a mobile app or a web app?
Do you build for both iPhone and Android?
Will I own the app and the source code?
Can you help publish the app to the App Store and Google Play?
Do you sign an NDA?
Get your free app development quote.
Tell us a little about your goals and we'll send a tailored plan with timelines and a fixed price. No hard sell, no obligation.