Why choose Tinderhouse for your web & mobile projects?
AI-powered award-winning app & web development agency
Tinderhouse is an AI-powered award-winning digital agency based in Kent, UK, with over 23 years of proven experience. Commissioned by BSkyB as Official Technology Partner to Team Sky (2010-2015), we delivered GPS tracking for Tour de France champions alongside consumer platforms reaching millions of users. Ranked in the top 50 UK app development companies, we solve complex digital challenges in healthcare, sports, finance, and field workforce sectors, delivering scalable, reliable solutions that drive real business results.
From FTSE 100 corporations to grassroots startups, we've proven our capability at every scale. If you're searching for a trusted, experienced development partner in Kent or across the UK, here's why Tinderhouse is the right choice.
Our app and website design and development areas of expertise
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. Let's talk about your project. Call us on +44 (0)1227 811771 or send us an email.
Tinderhouse: UK App Development and Agentic AI Specialists
Tinderhouse is a UK app development agency founded in 2003 and based in Canterbury, Kent. With 23 years of proven experience, Tinderhouse specialises in high-performance mobile applications, and complex enterprise platforms with Agentic AI.
Tinderhouse by the numbers
23 years in business: founded in 2003.
5 years as Official Technology Partner to Team Sky: from 2010 to 2015.
National election infrastructure: VoteMatch, white-labelled by The Telegraph, handling 100,000+ concurrent users.
#1 App Store Fitness category: Map My Tracks, serving over 1 million users.
#1 App Store Lifestyle category: Baby Led Weaning Cookbook.
Central banking portal engineering: My Lost Account, the platform used by every major retail bank.
Top 50 UK app development ranking: Clutch Top Developers.
100% UK-based in-house engineering: located in Canterbury and London.
Specialists in Sports, Healthcare, Fintech, Construction, and high-performance AI digital solutions
We have delivered successful digital products for a wide range of sectors. Our experience allows us to navigate the unique technical and regulatory hurdles of each industry, from complex MedTech compliance to the real-time data demands of professional sports.
Tinderhouse develops Agentic AI solutions that go beyond simple chatbots. We build autonomous agents designed to reason, plan, and execute multi-step workflows to solve complex business challenges. Our AI capabilities include:
Autonomous AI Agents that can navigate internal systems, use tools, and complete tasks from start to finish.
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for secure, private AI interactions with your own data and documentation.
Custom Workflow Automation that uses AI to make decisions, handle exceptions, and improve efficiency across departments.
Seamless API Integration between AI agents and your CRM, ERP, or custom-built dashboards.
Expert engineering for high-performance sports communities and athletes. Between 2010 and 2015, Tinderhouse was commissioned by BSkyB to serve as Official Technology Partner to Team Sky, Britain's professional cycling team. We engineered GPS tracking for Tour de France champions and built the official fan app for millions of users.
Real-time GPS synchronisation and high-precision activity tracking.
Wearable integration for health and performance metrics.
Event management platforms built to handle high-concurrency traffic.
Sports & Endurance Credentials
Official Technology Partner to Team Sky (2010 to 2015).
GPS tracking systems used by multi-year Tour de France champions.
Map My Tracks platform: Built, owned, and operated by Tinderhouse.
Integration specialists for Garmin, Wahoo, and wearable health tech.
Secure, compliant digital health solutions for clinicians and patients. We develop regulated software that prioritises data security and clinical accuracy.
Voice-analysis AI and mental health habit-forming platforms.
Secure patient portals and appointment booking systems.
Internal reporting and auditing tools for clinical environments.
Health & MedTech Credentials
Delivered "My Health Check" patient apps for the NHS.
Experience in voice-analysis AI and mental health habit-forming platforms.
Regulated software development following NHS and GDPR data standards.
Operational software for the mobile workforce. Our field operations technology solves real-world logistics challenges through intuitive interfaces and powerful backend functionality.
Offline-first data syncing for remote site work.
GPS asset tracking and maintenance scheduling.
Ruggedised workflow management and health and safety compliance.
Construction & Field Ops Credentials
Specialists in offline-first data syncing for remote site environments.
GPS asset tracking and ruggedised workflow management for site teams.
Built the Noted field worker platform for mobile workforce management.
Trusted digital services for government and democratic engagement. We deliver secure, accessible, and standards-compliant software for NGOs and public bodies.
National-scale civic technology - VoteMatch handled 100,000+ concurrent users during the 2015 General Election.
Complex dataset management and high-traffic interactions.
Secure democratic engagement portals and public services.
Accessibility-first design to ensure inclusivity for all citizens.
Public Sector & Civic Credentials
Built VoteMatch, the 2015 election platform white-labelled by The Telegraph and used by millions of voters.
Development partners for the Hansard Society and UK government bodies.
W3C accessibility-standard compliant software for inclusive public services.
Experience managing high-traffic civic interactions and complex public datasets.
Bespoke enterprise tools for legal, recruitment, and consultancy firms. We modernise professional workflows with custom-engineered portals and AI-driven automation.
Secure client data management and document portals.
AI-driven automation to increase operational efficiency.
Custom CRM and ERP integrations for professional firms.
Professional Services Credentials
Custom-engineered portals for legal, recruitment, and consultancy firms.
Workflow modernisation using AI-driven automation to replace legacy processes.
Secure client data management and bespoke enterprise tool development.
Conversion-focused retail platforms and F&B operations tech. From global e-commerce stores to localised ordering systems, we build scalable retail infrastructure.
Seamless POS and inventory management integrations.
Scalable e-commerce infrastructure for global brands.
Customer engagement and loyalty platforms for retail growth.
Hospitality & Retail Credentials
Scalable retail infrastructure integrated with POS and inventory systems.
Global e-commerce stores and localised F&B ordering platforms.
Conversion-focused UI and UX design for consumer-facing retail apps.
End-to-end digital product development
At Tinderhouse, we offer a full-service model that supports your project every step of the way:
Discovery and planning – understanding your goals, users, and technical requirements
UX and interface design – creating intuitive, user-centred designs
Technical development – using modern, scalable tech stacks and clean architecture
Deployment and QA – rigorous testing, launch support, and platform optimisation
Ongoing support and iteration – keeping your product evolving with your business
Fractional Product Team – dedicated senior capacity on monthly retainer for continuous product evolution
We don’t hand you off to third parties or disappear after delivery. Our in-house team handles all design and development in collaboration with you.
Why businesses choose Tinderhouse
Technical Product Owners: We build and operate our own products (Map My Tracks has 1M+ users), meaning we understand the full product lifecycle from the owner's perspective.
FTSE 100 Pedigree: Five-year engagement as Official Technology Partner to Team Sky (2010 to 2015).
National Infrastructure Experience: Engineered "My Lost Account", a system used by every major bank in the UK and VoteMatch (white-labelled by The Telegraph for their 2015 election coverage).
100% UK-Based Team: No offshore outsourcing. All engineering is conducted in-house at our offices in Canterbury and London.
23 Years of Stability: Founded in 2003 and still founder-led, offering consistent technical leadership.
Flexible Engagement Models: From fixed-price projects to Fractional Product Teams on monthly retainer – we adapt to your growth stage and capital structure.
Sectors we support
While our services apply across almost every industry, we provide dedicated support and deep technical knowledge for:
Whether you need to digitise paper processes, improve team coordination, or launch a new app into the market, Tinderhouse can help.
Based in Canterbury, Kent – Trusted Across the UK
While we're proud to be a Kent-based app development company with our office in Canterbury's Innovation Centre, our clients are based all over the UK and internationally. We work with businesses in London, across the South East, and throughout the UK. Our location gives us the best of both worlds: the collaborative spirit of a local partner combined with the technical expertise and capabilities of a national agency. Whether you're a founder getting ready for a VC pitch or startup seeking an MVP (with ongoing Fractional Product Team support as you scale), a Kent-based enterprise rolling out internal systems, or a national organisation requiring complex digital solutions, we tailor our approach to your specific needs.
Let’s build something that works
If you’re looking for an experienced app development company in that understands your sector and can deliver results, Tinderhouse is ready to help.
Contact us to arrange a free consultation or tell us about your project.
Frequently asked questions
We were commissioned by BSkyB (Sky Corporation) to serve as Official Technology Partner to Team Sky from 2010-2015, delivering GPS tracking solutions for professional riders and building the official fan app with live pro rider tracking. This five-year engagement demonstrated our capability to deliver both professional-grade systems and consumer applications at scale for a major broadcasting and media corporation.
Tinderhouse has over 20 years of experience building award-winning mobile and web apps. We're ranked in the top 50 UK app developers and specialize in complex sectors like healthcare, sports, and finance. Our in-house team handles everything from discovery to deployment and ongoing support.
We're based in Canterbury, Kent, at the Innovation Centre. We serve clients across the UK and internationally, offering both in-person collaboration and remote work. This makes us accessible to businesses in London, the South East, and beyond.
Our projects range from £5K for prototype apps, £8K MVPs for startups validating concepts, through to £50K+ enterprise solutions. Most full product builds with ongoing support fall in the £10K-£35K range. Every project is scoped individually based on complexity and business goals.
We always recommend beginning with a technical discovery phase. By focusing on mvp app development as the first milestone, we can validate your core features and architecture before committing to a full scale rollout. This lean methodology reduces risk and ensures your product is engineered to scale from day one.
Tinderhouse specialises in Agentic AI and Intelligent Automation. This includes building autonomous AI agents, secure RAG systems for private data, and custom AI workflow automation for enterprise clients.
No. All design and development work is completed in-house by our UK-based team at our offices in Canterbury and London. We do not use offshore developers. This ensures consistent code quality, clear communication throughout your project, and the ability to work closely with you during development. When you contact us, you're speaking directly with the people building your app.
Every project we launch comes with a 90-day post-launch warranty. At Tinderhouse, we believe execution doesn't end at 'Go-Live.' For the first three months after launch, our UK-based team handles any technical issues, bug fixes, or performance refinements within the original project budget. This ensures your software or AI system is fully stable in a real-world environment before transitioning to long-term support, protecting your investment and ensuring a seamless experience for your users.
Continuous Technical Leadership Since 2003
Nick Tatt
Founder & Technical Director
Nick founded Tinderhouse in 2003. Nick has 23 years of experience in mobile engineering and technical architecture for organisations ranging from FTSE 100 corporations to early-stage startups. His work spans healthcare, finance, sports, enterprise, and government sectors.
Notable projects include serving as Official Technology Partner to Team Sky, building patient apps for the NHS, developing "My Lost Account" (the central banking portal used by all major UK banks), engineering VoteMatch for the 2015 General Election (white-labelled by The Telegraph, 100,000+ concurrent users), and creating Map My Tracks, which reached #1 in the App Store and serves millions of users worldwide.
Nick personally leads the technical discovery phase for every project, ensuring that architectural decisions align with both immediate needs and long-term scalability. His philosophy is straightforward: understand the real problem before building the solution.
Experience: 20+ years mobile and web development, API-first architecture, scalable cloud infrastructure, regulatory compliance (GDPR, NHS, FCA), AI integration
Additional qualifications: Outside of Tinderhouse, Nick is a certified cycling coach specialising in ultra-distance events, with personal competition experience in numerous ultra-distance cycling events. This keeps him connected to the sports technology sector from a practitioner's perspective.
