Innovate, create & deliver.

Experienced iOS, Android & cross-platform mobile app developers

Award-winning UK mobile app development agency. Trusted by startups, enterprises, and businesses since 2003.

We're award-winning mobile app developers based in Kent, serving London and the UK. With over 20 years of experience and ranked as one of the UK's top 50 mobile app development agencies, we specialise in iOS, Android, and cross-platform app development. From startup MVPs to enterprise solutions, we turn ideas into polished, high-performing mobile applications that users love and businesses rely on.

Whether you need native iOS development, Android apps, React Native, Flutter, or AI-powered mobile solutions, our UK-based team delivers world-class results on time and on budget.

Tinderhouse is ranked as one of the UK's top 50 mobile app development companies.

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Our app and website design and development expertises

AI integration specialists
Web service connections
Back-end database integration
Innovative UX/UI design

Our app and website solutions are helping businesses grow, be more efficient and sell more. Contact us or call to talk to us about your project. Call us on +44 (0)1227 811771.

Results driven approach to mobile app development

Getting started with any digital project can be quite daunting and involve an investment in both time and money. At Tinderhouse, we help to streamline the mobile development process and make it one that delivers a finished product that we are all proud of. Our experience in developing both large-scale enterprise apps and light-weight start up apps means that we tailor our approach to each project and deliver rock solid mobile apps that grow as your business does.

Apps for enterprises

Why consider an enterprise app? Enterprise apps offer substantial improvements in efficiency and productive when done well. Some of the most successfully enterprise apps provide businesses with improvements to productivity. It’s common for enterprise apps to be used by remote staff members that may be out in the field gathering data. Enterprise apps also provide businesses with better ways to communicate throughout an organisation and in a way that engages all staff members.

Apps for startups

Apps for startups come in all shapes and sizes. Some startup apps are based on a sub-set of the full set of requirements to help gain traction and establish a foundation to build on as the startup grows. Our iterative approach to designing and developing mobile apps means that prototype apps are quickly established and refined to provide a mobile app ready to test the waters with end users.

App for entrepreneurs

As creators of apps for ourselves we have the experience and knowledge to turn ideas into global products. We listen to ideas and help transform them into real products that reach a global audience.

Frequently asked questions

Mobile app development costs in the UK typically range from £7,000 to £150,000+ depending on complexity and features. Simple apps with basic functionality cost £17,000-£40,000, medium-complexity apps with custom features and API integrations cost £40,000-£80,000, and complex enterprise apps with advanced features, AI integration, and extensive backend systems cost £80,000-£150,000+. Cross-platform development is typically 30-40% less expensive than building separate native iOS and Android apps. Ongoing maintenance and updates typically cost 15-20% of initial development annually. We provide transparent fixed-price quotes after understanding your requirements, target platforms, and business goals. Use our app price calculator for an instant estimate.

The choice between native and cross-platform depends on your requirements, budget, and timeline. Native apps (Swift for iOS, Kotlin for Android) offer best performance, full access to device features, and optimal user experience but cost more and take longer since you're building two separate apps. Cross-platform frameworks allow you to build one codebase that works on both iOS and Android, reducing costs by 30-40% and development time by 40-50%. We recommend native development for apps requiring maximum performance, complex animations, or extensive device hardware integration. Cross-platform works brilliantly for business apps, MVPs, content-driven apps, and when budget or timeline is constrained. We'll assess your specific needs and recommend the optimal approach during our discovery phase.

Mobile app development timelines vary by complexity. Simple apps with basic features take 8-12 weeks, medium-complexity apps with custom features and integrations take 12-20 weeks, and complex apps with advanced functionality, AI integration, and extensive backend development take 20-32 weeks. Cross-platform development is typically 30-40% faster than building separate native iOS and Android apps. Our process includes 2-3 weeks discovery and planning, followed by iterative development sprints with regular demos every 2 weeks. Most clients see working prototypes within 4-6 weeks. We use agile methodology, so you're involved throughout development with regular feedback sessions. For startups, we often recommend launching with core features first (MVP approach) to get to market faster, then adding advanced features based on real user feedback.

Yes, we develop apps for both iOS and Android platforms. We offer three approaches: (1) Native iOS and Android development where we build separate optimized apps using Swift for iOS and Kotlin for Android - this provides the best performance and user experience but costs more, (2) Cross-platform development where we build one codebase that works on both platforms - this reduces costs by 30-40% and development time by 40-50% while maintaining near-native quality, (3) Hybrid approach where we build native for one platform first (typically iOS for the UK market) then add the second platform after validating product-market fit. Most of our clients choose cross-platform for business apps and MVPs, reserving native development for apps requiring maximum performance or extensive device hardware integration. We'll recommend the optimal approach based on your specific requirements, budget, and target audience during our discovery phase.

Startup apps typically focus on rapid market validation with an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) approach, prioritizing core features to test product-market fit quickly. They emphasize user acquisition, growth metrics, and iterative improvement based on real user feedback. Startup apps usually have tighter budgets (£15,000-£60,000) and faster timelines (8-16 weeks). Enterprise apps serve internal business processes or established customer bases, requiring robust security, integration with existing systems (CRM, ERP, databases), advanced user permissions, and extensive testing. They typically have larger budgets (£60,000-£150,000+) and longer development cycles (20-32 weeks) due to compliance requirements, stakeholder approvals, and complex workflows. We've successfully delivered both types - helping startups validate ideas quickly while building enterprise solutions that scale to thousands of users with 99.9% uptime. Our approach adapts to your specific needs, whether you're a founder with an idea or an established business improving operations.

Yes, we specialise in AI integration for mobile apps. We implement machine learning models for image recognition, natural language processing for chatbots and voice interfaces, predictive analytics for personalized experiences, computer vision for augmented reality features, and recommendation engines for content and e-commerce apps. We can integrate pre-trained AI models (OpenAI GPT, Google ML Kit, Apple Core ML) or build custom machine learning models trained on your specific data. AI integration typically adds £10,000-£40,000 to development costs depending on complexity, but delivers transformative user experiences - personalized content, intelligent automation, predictive features, and natural conversation interfaces. Recent projects include AI-powered fitness coaching apps, intelligent document processing for enterprise, personalized shopping assistants, and automated customer support chatbots. We handle everything from model training and API integration to on-device ML for privacy-sensitive applications.

Yes, we provide comprehensive app maintenance and support packages including iOS and Android OS updates to maintain compatibility with new platform versions, bug fixes and performance optimisation, App Store and Google Play management (submissions, reviews, updates), server and backend maintenance, security patches and monitoring, feature enhancements and improvements, analytics monitoring and reporting, and 24/7 emergency support for critical issues. Support packages start from £250/month for basic maintenance (OS updates, bug fixes). We also offer ad-hoc support at £95/hour for clients who don't need ongoing packages. Most of our clients choose monthly retainers - apps require regular updates as iOS and Android release new versions 2-3 times per year, plus ongoing optimisation based on user feedback and analytics. Many of our client relationships span 5-10+ years, with us serving as their dedicated mobile development team.

We're based in Canterbury, Kent with easy access to London. While we frequently meet clients in person in Kent and London, we work with businesses across the entire UK and internationally. Our process is designed for seamless remote collaboration - we use Slack for daily communication, conduct regular video calls for sprint planning and demos, provide clickable prototypes for early feedback, and use project management tools for complete transparency. Many of our longest-standing clients are fully remote relationships spanning 5-10+ years. For local clients in Kent and London, we're happy to meet in person for discovery sessions, major milestones, or whenever face-to-face collaboration adds value. We've successfully delivered apps for clients in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and internationally. Learn more about our process and why businesses trust Tinderhouse for their mobile development projects.

We ensure app quality through comprehensive testing and quality assurance processes. Every app undergoes automated testing (unit tests, integration tests) to catch regressions quickly, manual testing on real iOS and Android devices (not just simulators), performance testing to ensure fast load times and smooth animations, security testing to protect user data, accessibility testing to ensure apps work for users with disabilities, and beta testing with real users before public launch. We use continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) to catch issues early, code reviews where senior developers review all code before merging, and staged rollouts to gradually release updates to increasing numbers of users while monitoring for issues. We test on various device sizes, iOS/Android versions, and network conditions. Our QA process typically finds and fixes 95%+ of bugs before App Store/Play Store submission. Post-launch, we monitor crash reports and user feedback closely, pushing hotfixes within 24-48 hours for critical issues.

Some of our latest work

Coffee Dog Company - Specialty coffee delivery app by Tinderhouse

Coffee Dog Company

App design, Android app development, iPhone app development, Content management, UX & design
D&D Carpentry - Field workforce management app by Tinderhouse

D&D Carpentry

App design, Android app development, iPhone app development, Content management, User experience, UX & design
GSL Eastern - Professional website development by Tinderhouse

GSL Eastern

Content management, Search engine optimisation, User experience, Responsive layout, UX & design, Web site development
Athena - Project management app by Tinderhouse

Athena

App design, Content management, User experience, UX & design
Business for London - Business website by Tinderhouse

Business for London

Content management, User experience, UX & design, Web site development
Urban Sole Orchestra - Entertainment website by Tinderhouse

Urban Soul Orchestra

Content management, Strategy, User experience, Web site development

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