Mobile app creation

At OWA, we develop mobile apps for a wide range of sectors including commercial, healthcare and education. Our experience spans both consumer-facing and internal business apps from booking systems and dashboards to field-service tools and secure data platforms – we always tailor the solution around your users’ needs and your operational goals.

Yes. At OWA, we design and develop fully native apps for both iOS and Android, ensuring each version is optimised for the platform’s performance, user interface (UI) patterns and user expectations. If you need to launch on both stores quickly, we can also recommend the most efficient approach based on your objectives.

We build hybrid apps using modern cross-platform frameworks when they offer the best balance of speed, cost and maintainability. OWA also develops progressive web apps (PWAs) for organisations that want app-like functionality without requiring a store download. We’ll advise on the right approach based on features, performance needs and budget.

A mobile-first responsive website is designed around the needs of a mobile audience and will adapt to different screen sizes, but it still runs entirely in the browser. A mobile app is installed on the device and can access native features like push notifications, GPS, camera and offline storage. We can help you decide which option delivers the best experience for your users.

We work with proven, modern technologies including native Swift and Kotlin, as well as cross-platform frameworks like React Native and Flutter. Our backend work spans PHP, Symfony, Node.js and other widely supported technologies – we’ll choose the stack that best fits your project’s long-term needs.

Yes – we can build offline-first apps that continue working even without a network connection. Data is stored locally and synced securely when the device comes back online. OWA can deliver solutions for field teams, remote workers and environments with unreliable connectivity.

Not necessarily – we can help you shape the specification if you’re still exploring ideas. Our discovery phase turns your goals into clear technical requirements, user flows and architecture. This ensures development begins with a validated plan that reduces risk and avoids reworking down the line.

Timelines vary depending on functionality, integrations and whether the app is native or cross-platform. Most projects take between eight and 16 weeks from design to launch. At OWA, we provide a clear roadmap and milestones at the start of the project so expectations are aligned from day one.

We follow a structured, transparent process: discovery, UX / UI design, iterative development, testing and launch. You see progress at every stage through regular demos and, after release, we provide ongoing optimisation, updates and support to keep your app secure and performing well.

Yes – we offer both fixed-price projects for clearly defined scopes and flexible, time-based arrangements for evolving or exploratory work. OWA will recommend the most suitable model based on your project’s complexity and how much certainty you need upfront.

We start with user research and prototyping to define clear user journeys and core functionality. OWA’s design team creates intuitive interfaces based on native design guidelines for iOS and Android. This ensures your app is both visually strong and simple for users to understand from the first tap.

Yes – we can design and develop mobile apps in line with WCAG 2.2 AA best practices. This includes inclusive UX patterns, accessible colour contrast, screen-reader compatibility and clear interaction cues. Accessibility is built into our process from day one, not added as an afterthought.

Absolutely – we help define information architecture (IA), navigation patterns and content flow as part of the UX design process. We ensure users can move through the app intuitively, completing key tasks with minimal friction. Layouts are validated through prototyping and user testing where required.

Yes. We regularly integrates mobile apps with APIs, external services, legacy systems, CRMs and bespoke web platforms. We ensure secure, reliable data flows and can also develop new APIs where needed.

Yes – supporting legacy systems is a core part of OWA’s service offering. We regularly integrate mobile apps with older PHP, .NET, Java and bespoke backends, and can stabilise or modernise them where required. Our team ensures compatibility and secure data handling throughout.

OWA can assess your current data models, clean and transform legacy datasets, and migrate them safely to the new platform. We take care to maintain integrity, minimise disruption and ensure compliance throughout. Complex migrations are carefully planned and tested to avoid downtime.

Yes – OWA builds apps that meet strict security, compliance and data-handling standards. This includes encrypted storage, secure APIs, role-based access and alignment with regulations such as GDPR. We regularly work with industries where confidentiality and resilience are essential.

OWA’s development and hosting processes follow strict ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials security standards, ensuring your app and its data are protected at every stage. For hosting, we offer fully managed UK-based environments built for resilience, compliance and uptime.

Mobile apps themselves are hosted on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, but the backend systems that power them require secure hosting. OWA provides UK-based, ISO 27001-certified hosting designed for speed, reliability and data protection – if you already have hosting in place, we can work with that too.

Yes. OWA handles the full submission process, including preparing assets, managing certificates and responding to any review queries. We ensure your app meets store guidelines and is approved as quickly as possible.

Absolutely. OWA can take over existing iOS, Android or cross-platform apps, whether they need bug fixes, feature upgrades or a full rebuild. We’ll audit your codebase and recommend the safest and most cost-effective approach.

We provide ongoing support plans covering bug fixes, OS-level updates, security improvements and new features. Our UK-based team monitors your app’s performance and ensures it remains compatible with the latest iOS and Android releases. Support can be tailored to suit your organisation’s needs.