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Mobile App Development

Mobile App Development

We design and build mobile applications for ambitious teams across the United States. Our approach blends strategy, design, and engineering to create personalized, high-performing products that grow with you.

Trusted by 100+ Leading Technology Companies

MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT EXPERTISE

Partnering with 100+ innovators in app development.

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iOS Development

We build secure iOS applications optimized for Apple devices. From iPhone to Apple Watch, every product is designed for speed, usability, and a smooth launch on the App Store.

Android Development

Our Android applications are engineered for smartphones and wearables. Each app is crafted for reliability and stability, delivering a consistent experience across different devices and operating systems.

Cross-platform

With React Native and Flutter, we deliver a single application that works across platforms. This approach reduces cost, accelerates delivery, and maintains quality without compromise.

AI / Machine Learning

We bring intelligence into mobile products through predictive analytics and personalized features. These capabilities allow applications to evolve with user expectations and deliver smarter experiences.

APIs

Our team builds secure integrations that connect applications with wider systems such as CRMs, e-commerce, or automation platforms. These connections streamline operations and create more efficient workflows.

Cloud Infrastructure

We design cloud environments that support long-term growth. Applications are built to remain scalable, resilient, and high-performing as user demand increases nationwide.

$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.

Custom App Development Approach

Research & Discovery

We define goals and explore market context early. This shapes direction and ensures usability, functionality, and technology align from the start.
Discovery Workshop
Collaborative sessions clarify requirements and priorities. The outcome is clear planning and alignment across stakeholders.
Customer Interviews
User conversations reveal expectations and pain points. These insights inform features, design, and overall experience.
Competitor Analysis
Market analysis highlights gaps and opportunities. Findings guide functionality and help create a competitive edge.
User Personas
Personas represent audience behaviors and motivations. They keep design and development centered on real users.

Mobile App Design

We design mobile experiences that are intuitive and high-performing, combining product strategy with UX and UI craft to serve users and drive measurable outcomes.
Product Strategy
We align features with business goals and user needs. Clear priorities guide scope, sequencing, and success metrics.
Wireframes
Wireframes map structure and flows before build. They reduce ambiguity and lower delivery risk.
Rapid Prototyping
Prototypes validate ideas quickly with real users. Early feedback sharpens usability and informs design decisions.
User Interface Design
We create clear, consistent interfaces that feel native on each platform. The result is an experience that looks polished and performs smoothly.

Development & Quality Assurance

We deliver reliable applications through robust engineering and continuous testing, ensuring products perform at scale and adapt as needs evolve.
Agile Software Development
Our approach stays flexible, providing clear visibility into progress while maintaining momentum. Delivery remains aligned with business goals and user expectations.
API Design & Development
We build secure, scalable APIs that extend app functionality. Integrations connect applications to systems such as CRMs, e-commerce, or internal tools.
Database Architecture
Resilient database structures keep apps stable as demand grows. Design choices support speed, security, and long-term scalability.
CRM Integrations
We integrate apps with CRM platforms to streamline processes and strengthen customer engagement. Seamless connections improve efficiency and support business growth.

Post-Launch Support

We provide ongoing support beyond launch, keeping applications secure, relevant, and high-performing as user needs change.
Analytics & Insights
We track behavior and performance data. Insights guide improvements to design, features, and usability.
Conversion Optimisation
User feedback shapes refinements that improve flows and boost engagement. Each update keeps the product aligned with goals.
Feature Development
Regular updates introduce new functionality. This keeps applications competitive and responsive to evolving expectations.
Performance Monitoring
We monitor performance across devices and platforms. Continuous oversight ensures speed, stability, and reliability at scale.

Why work with us

01

Cost Effective

We treat client capital as carefully as our own. Every project is scoped transparently, delivering applications that are cost-effective without sacrificing quality or performance.

02

Tailored approach

Every app project is unique. We adapt to your stage and goals, ensuring usability, scalability, and design choices stay aligned with business needs.

03

Full-stack development team

Our in-house team combines mobile, web, and software expertise. Clients work with a single partner for strategy, design, and delivery, reducing risk and improving consistency.

04

Rigorous quality assurance

We ensure applications are reliable and high-performing through testing, monitoring, and review. Post-launch, updates and refinements keep products secure and effective.

05

Highly Collaborative

We work side by side with clients, emphasizing clarity and shared goals. Open communication builds trust and drives momentum from concept to launch.

06

AI & machine learning capabilities

We integrate predictive analytics and personalized features that enhance automation and decision-making. Intelligent solutions ensure apps evolve with users and business priorities.

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

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

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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How long does it take to build and launch an app?
Timelines vary with scope. A focused MVP might launch in weeks, while larger products with complex features naturally take longer. We work in defined phases, so you always know what’s being delivered and when. Regular checkpoints keep progress visible, reduce surprises, and ensure the final release matches both user expectations and business goals.
What’s the difference between native, cross-platform, and hybrid apps?
Native apps are written for one platform (iOS or Android) and deliver the most seamless performance. Cross-platform frameworks like React Native and Flutter let one codebase run across devices, which often reduces cost and speeds delivery. Hybrid apps combine web and native elements, sometimes chosen for efficiency. We help evaluate these options against your budget, resources, and the experience you want users to have.
Do you have an in-house design team?
Yes. Our in-house design team works alongside developers and product specialists from day one. This setup avoids the risks of outsourcing or hand-offs between vendors. Designers and engineers collaborate in real time, so visual identity, usability, and technical feasibility all align. For clients, that means fewer delays, more cohesion, and a smoother path to launch.
What support is available after launch?
Support goes well beyond launch. We provide maintenance, monitoring, and feature development to keep applications secure and relevant as technology and user needs evolve. Ongoing updates ensure apps perform well and continue to meet expectations. Clients don’t just receive a product, they gain a long-term partner who helps their application grow and adapt over time.
How do you ensure scalability for growing businesses?
Scalability is built into architecture and planning from the start. We design cloud environments and databases that can handle demand as user bases expand. Performance testing and monitoring safeguard reliability, so growth doesn’t cause slowdowns or instability. This forward planning gives companies confidence that their technology can keep up as they scale.

Industries

We're industry agnostic, having worked with over 100 different technology companies.

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