Mobile App Development

We design and build high-quality iOS, Android, and cross-platform applications. Based in New Zealand, our development process prioritises usability, functionality, and aligning with customer needs.

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Mobile App Development Capabilities

Partnering with 100+ tech companies for mobile app development.

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iOS Development

We design secure native iOS applications using Swift and Objective-C. From iPhone to Apple Watch, our apps deliver seamless functionality, usability, and exceptional user experience.

Android Development

Our Android developers use Kotlin and Java to build responsive mobile applications. From smartphones to wearables, each Android app enhances usability and meets business needs.

Cross-platform

We create cross-platform apps with React Native and Flutter. A single codebase accelerates delivery, offering consistent usability, functionality, and performance across operating systems.

AI / Machine Learning

We integrate AI and machine learning into mobile apps. From predictive analytics to personalised features, each application adapts intelligently to evolving customer needs.

APIs

We develop secure APIs and SDK integrations. By connecting mobile applications with CRM systems and automation tools, we enhance usability, functionality, and customer experience.

Cloud Infrastructure

Our cloud infrastructure ensures scalable, secure mobile applications. Optimised for performance across mobile devices, we deliver resilient, high-performing apps that grow with business demands.

$1.2B

Raised by clients

70M

Satisfied Users

5K+

Jobs created

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Want to build a world-class mobile application?

We define robust technical architecture for your software using cutting-edge frameworks to ensure scalability and long-term flexibility.

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Custom App Development Approach

Research & Discovery

We explore business needs and customer goals, shaping a clear app development process that defines usability, functionality, and technical direction from the start.

Discovery Workshop

Collaborative workshops clarify business requirements, enabling alignment, early prototyping, and an efficient app development process.

Customer Interviews

Feedback-driven interviews reveal user expectations, guiding usability and user experience for mobile application design.

Competitor Analysis

Analysing competitors highlights functionality gaps, refining mobile applications with stronger usability and competitive advantage.

User Personas

Personas define target behaviours, ensuring intuitive UI/UX design that resonates with customer needs.

Mobile App Design

Our mobile app design process blends usability, functionality, and customer needs. We create intuitive, user-friendly applications that align with business goals and deliver high-performing results.

Product Strategy

Strategic planning ensures mobile applications support business goals, guiding user experience and long-term app success.

Wireframes

Wireframes define app structure, shaping user interface design and ensuring functionality before development begins.

Rapid Prototyping

Prototypes validate usability early, gathering customer feedback to refine mobile application design effectively.

User Interface Design

Intuitive UI design improves usability, creating user-friendly apps that meet customer needs seamlessly.

Development & Quality Assurance

Our development process combines robust coding with rigorous QA, delivering mobile applications that perform seamlessly across devices, ensuring usability, functionality, and long-term scalability.

Agile Software Development

Agile practices ensure efficiency, with clear documentation in Jira guiding the app development process and keeping delivery aligned with business needs.

API Design & Development

We create secure, scalable API solutions that extend app functionality, supporting integrations and enhancing usability across mobile platforms.

Database Architecture

Resilient database structures ensure scalability, enabling mobile applications to maintain performance while adapting to growing customer and business requirements.

CRM Integrations

Seamless CRM integration strengthens customer engagement, automating processes and aligning mobile app functionality with business goals.

Post-Launch Support

We provide continuous support after launch, refining mobile applications with new features, monitoring performance, and ensuring usability aligns with evolving customer needs.

Analytics & Insights

Data-driven insights reveal user behaviour, guiding improvements in functionality, usability, and user experience for mobile applications.

Conversion Optimisation

We refine apps based on customer feedback, improving usability and boosting performance to meet business goals effectively.

Feature Development

Regular updates add new functionality, keeping mobile applications competitive, responsive, and aligned with user expectations.

Performance Monitoring

Ongoing monitoring ensures high-performing apps, maintaining speed, usability, and reliability across devices and operating systems.

Why work with us

Cost Effective

We respect project budgets, offering mobile app development services that are cost-effective without compromising quality. Transparent pricing ensures usability, functionality, and high-performing applications that align with business goals and deliver measurable value.

Tailored approach

Every app development process is unique. We adapt to your business stage and customer needs, refining usability, functionality, and scalability. Our collaborative approach ensures applications are user-friendly, aligned with goals, and supported every step of the way.

Full-stack development team

Our full-stack team covers mobile applications, custom software, and web app development. Combining technical expertise with usability focus, we build end-to-end app solutions trusted by enterprises and growth companies, delivering functionality, performance, and top-notch results across platforms.

Rigorous quality assurance

We ensure high-quality, high-performing applications through comprehensive testing, performance monitoring, and code reviews. Post-launch, our support team enhances usability and functionality with continuous updates, ensuring your mobile application adapts seamlessly to evolving business requirements.

Highly Collaborative

We co-create mobile applications with your team, ensuring clarity, usability, and shared business goals. From prototyping to launch, collaboration drives momentum, building customer-focused, user-friendly applications that succeed through open communication and technical expertise.

AI & machine learning capabilities

We integrate AI and machine learning into mobile applications, enhancing automation, usability, and decision-making. From predictive analytics to personalised features, our intelligent solutions ensure functionality adapts to evolving business goals and customer expectations.

Client Testimonials

Turning an idea into a successful startup requires speed, strategy, and scalable execution.

Scott, Jodie, and the team at Edition have been outstanding. They led our rebrand and website project with clarity, care, and serious attention to detail. They quickly became more than just a creative partner. We now see them as an extension of our team.

Paul Rassie

Founder

The Edition team are especially great when it comes to delivering beautiful digital experiences. Kernel engaged Edition’s expertise to deliver the next evolution of our investment platform and a new marketing website. We found a very dedicated and talented team who went above and beyond to get us what we needed.

Armin Svoboda

Head of Digital Product

Edition is an exceptional choice for anyone seeking UX strategy and design services. Their expertise, collaborative ways of working, and impressive results make them a fantastic partner. Taking the time to understand our industry’s nuances, to dive deep into our customer’s problem space and our users’ day-to-day needs meant that the results have been fantastic.

John Antonie

Digital Experience Director

We were super happy with the work and loved interacting with the team, they took time to get to know our business and were exactly what we needed at the stage we were at in terms of budget and time commitment.

Sean Simpson

Founder

Incredible team to work with who went above and beyond. We have been complimented on our new brand and website consistently. Would recommend Edition extremely highly!!!

Alex McNaughten

Founder

I worked with Edition to create a design system and I loved their professionalism, the level of communication and the engagement over the duration of the project.

Sébastien Pierre

Head of Digital

We loved working with Edition to define a brand strategy that truly aligned with our business goals. They created an identity for Finbase that feels refined and authentic, plus built a new marketing website that’s helped drive a noticeable increase in inbound enquiries. The entire process was seamless, and the team were fantastic to collaborate with. Highly recommended!

Pernell Callaghan

Founder

What sets Edition apart is their combination of technical excellence, responsiveness, and genuine partnership. They have been outstanding to work with, and I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking for a committed, highly capable technology partner.

Ritta Khoury

Founder

What truly set Edition apart was their team's firsthand experience as customers of Tend, enabling them to grasp our unique value proposition and the impact we're making on healthcare in Aotearoa. they became an invaluable extension of our team. Highly recommend Edition for their professionalism, expertise, and genuine commitment to their clients' success.

Sarah Aldworth

Head of Marketing

Loved dealing with the team at Edition over the past couple of years. They are super responsive and have their finger on the pulse with the most up to date design and build practices. Highly recommend!

Chris Caigou

CCO & Co-founder

We have worked with the team @ Edition for the last two years to bring our vision for Carepatron to life. The team has been amazing, partnering with our customer and development teams to turn our vision into beautiful designs. I would strongly recommend Edition to any start-up or technology company that needs support from a world-class product design team!

Jamie Frew

Founder

Working with Edition was an outstanding experience. Their process was thoughtful and collaborative, starting with a deep dive into who we are as a business to ensure the new direction stayed true to our identity. Meetings were concise, recommendations were strategic, and every decision was purposeful.

Ben Tan

Head of Product

The team at Edition are fabulous to work with. They have prioritised building solid relationships with us, learning about our values, story, and vision, and working transparently and collaboratively. Edition is an invaluable asset, and we could not do what we do without them. Highly recommend!

Holly Dixon

Product Manager

The team at edition are both fantastic to deal with and really know their stuff. I can't rate them highly enough. Scott and Jodie have built a great company here. If you are looking to take your business to the next level, it's well worth your time to have a chat with them.

Shane Bradley

Founder

If you’re looking for a design agency that brings creativity and dedication to the table, we’d happily recommend Edition. The team were collaborative, open to feedback, and committed to delivering high-quality designs that enhanced our platform’s user experience.

Gene Dower

CTO & Co-founder

Working with Edition as our UI/UX design partner has been an excellent experience to date. They have worked collaboratively alongside our Australian based development team and exceeded all expectations. I would highly recommend.

Leon van Megen

General Manager

Paul Rassie

Founder

Armin Svoboda

Head of Digital Product

John Antonie

Digital Experience Director

Engagement models

We offer two unique engagement models to suit project needs.

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Project-based

We work with you to clearly define a scope and execute this based on an approved project approach.

Dedicated project team

Defined scope of work

Single delivery

Typically 1 - 3 months

Team-based

We establish a team comprising of key capabilities and allocate each team member at a dedicated capacity.

Extension of your team or fully outsourced team

Prioritised backlog of tasks

Several deliveries

Typically 3+ months

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FAQs

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How long will it take to build and launch my app?

Mobile application development timeframes vary based on complexity and project requirements. Launching to the App Store or Google Play Store requires planning, project management, and agile development methodology. A simple ecommerce app or progressive web app can be delivered quickly, while more advanced digital solutions such as healthcare platforms demand greater detail. Our process is designed to streamline delivery and support business growth with high-quality outcomes.

What’s the difference between native, cross-platform, and hybrid apps?

Native apps are built for a single operating system, such as iOS apps or Android apps, using Swift, Objective-C, Java, or Kotlin. They perform seamlessly on Android devices and offer advanced functionality, including notifications. Cross-platform or hybrid apps, built with frameworks like React Native or Flutter, use one codebase for multiple platforms. This reduces cost, simplifies API development, and accelerates delivery. It is an approach well suited for start-ups and enterprises seeking scalability in Australia and beyond.

Do you have an in-house design team?

Yes. As a mobile app development company, our in-house team designs user-friendly applications across industries. From ecommerce platforms to custom software development, we deliver web design and mobile app design that balance usability, customer needs, and business goals. Our design process provides digital solutions for enterprises and start-ups alike, ensuring functionality and user experience are always prioritised.

What support is available after launch?

Support continues well beyond release. Maintenance, monitoring, and feature updates keep applications secure, relevant, and responsive to user needs. Continuous improvement ensures the product grows alongside its audience. Our focus is on long-term partnership, not just handover.

How do you ensure scalability for growing businesses?

We provide ongoing support beyond launch, ensuring mobile applications remain high performing and aligned with business processes. Our team adds new features, refines usability, and monitors functionality. Whether through mobile application development, custom software development, hybrid apps, or web applications, we deliver software solutions that adapt to business growth in New Zealand, Australia, and global markets.