We Build Mobile Apps That Perform, Scale, and Deliver
Whether you’re launching a customer-facing app or an internal business tool, we are a digital agency that build apps that are reliable, user-friendly, and fully compliant with the latest mobile platform standards.
We manage the entire development lifecycle in-house, from planning and prototyping to deployment and post-launch support, ensuring your app is aligned with your goals, built for long-term success, and ready for a smooth launch on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
What to Expect
Discovery & Requirement Gathering
Every successful app starts with a solid understanding of the problem it’s solving. We work with you to identify key user groups, primary functionality, and technical requirements. We’ll also assess any existing systems you’d like the app to integrate with, and advise on the best approach, native or cross-platform, for your use.
This stage concludes with a clear technical specification that includes screen flows, integration points, user roles, and compliance considerations specific to both iOS and Android app store requirements.
Wireframing & User Journey Mapping
We map out user journeys from initial login through to task completion, using interactive wireframes to visualise how users will navigate the app. These wireframes ensure logical structure, optimal usability, and frictionless interactions, before a single line of code is written.
UI/UX Design & Branding Alignment
Our design team creates a modern, mobile-optimised interface that reflects your brand identity while following both Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines and Google’s Material Design principles. This ensures that your app not only looks great, but behaves exactly as users expect, boosting adoption and reducing learning curves.
App Development & Platform Compliance
Our experienced in-house developers build your app using the most appropriate technology, React Native for cross-platform flexibility or native Swift/Kotlin for advanced platform-specific features. Every function is rigorously tested during development to ensure smooth performance, secure data handling, and full compliance with the technical and content policies of both the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Testing, App Store Submission & Launch Support
We conduct extensive device and OS testing across a range of real-world conditions, including performance, security, accessibility, and offline behaviour. Once everything is approved, we handle the full submission process, creating store listings, screenshots, metadata, and managing approval workflows to meet Apple and Google’s evolving submission criteria.
Post-launch, we monitor performance, assist with early user feedback, and support ongoing improvements based on analytics and user insight.
What We Deliver
Store-Ready from Day One
We build mobile apps with app store compliance baked into the process, from data privacy and permissions to interface standards and submission formats. Therefore, there are no surprises at submission time.
Purpose-Led Design
Every decision is grounded in your business goals and user needs. We focus on functionality, usability, and long-term relevance, not unnecessary features or gimmicks.
Collaborative Development
You’ll be kept involved at every milestone, with transparent timelines, and clear opportunities to feedback.
Scalable & Secure
We use secure code practices, scalable architecture, and reliable hosting to ensure your app performs well under high-traffic and grows with your business.
The Benefits of Bespoke Mobile App Development
Tailored to Your Users
Build an app that solves real problems, whether that’s delivering services, capturing field data, or engaging your customer base.
Cross-Platform Flexibility
Reach users on iOS and Android with one efficient codebase or go native for more advanced platform-specific functionality.
Secure & Compliant
From GDPR-friendly data handling to secure API integrations and permissions management, your app will meet best practices for mobile security and privacy.
Improved Engagement & Loyalty
Deliver instant access, personalised experiences, and push notifications to boost user interaction and retention.
Offline Access & Real-Time Syncing
Allow users to work without a signal and sync seamlessly when reconnected—ideal for remote teams or field-based staff.
Long-Term Adaptability
We build apps that are easy to update and expand, so you can add new features, respond to feedback, or scale functionality as your business evolves.
Why Choose Hydra?
Whether you need a customer-facing app or an internal business tool, Hydra delivers mobile apps that are reliable, intuitive, and built for success. We manage the entire app lifecycle in-house—from strategy and UX to development and launch, ensuring your app meets platform standards, delivers real value, and reflects your brand at every touchpoint.
Our Process
Discovery & Specification
We begin by understanding your business objectives, user needs, and technical requirements. Through collaborative workshops, we define the core features, integrations, and compliance considerations needed for your app, across both iOS and Android platforms. The result is a clear, tailored specification to guide design and development.
UX Planning & Interface Design
Next, we map out user journeys and wireframes to visualise how people will interact with your app. Our design team then creates a fully branded, mobile-optimised interface that’s intuitive, accessible, and aligned with Apple and Google’s design standards, ensuring a seamless user experience from the first tap.
Development & App Store Readiness
Our developers build your app using the most appropriate technologies, either native for performance or cross-platform for flexibility. We test continuously throughout development to ensure stability, security, and compliance with App Store and Google Play submission requirements.
Launch & Ongoing Support
We manage the full submission process, including store listings and approvals. Once your app is live, we offer tailored support packages that cover performance monitoring, post-launch enhancements, and feature expansion, helping your app evolve in step with your business and your users.
Awards & Accreditations
Recognition
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you develop for both iOS and Android?
Yes. We offer both native and cross-platform development. All apps are designed and built in line with Apple App Store and Google Play guidelines to ensure smooth approval and optimal performance.
Can the app integrate with our current systems?
Absolutely. We regularly connect mobile apps to CRMs, bespoke systems, payment platforms, booking engines, and more using secure APIs.
What if I need something simple to start with?
We can create a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to get you to market faster, with a view to expanding the feature set in future phases.
How long does it take to build an app?
Timelines vary depending on complexity and feature set. We’ll provide a clear schedule up front, including design, development, testing, and store approval stages.
Do you handle the app store submission process?
Yes. We manage the entire process, including writing descriptions, capturing screenshots, and ensuring your app meets the latest submission policies for both Apple and Google. We’ll also manage any required resubmissions or updates.
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