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APP DEV
App Development in Calgary

Mobile
Apps
Calgary.

Native iOS, Android, and cross-platform apps built for Calgary businesses and Canadian startups — designed to ship, scale, and earn revenue.

Your app should do more than look good in a pitch deck. 151 Digital designs and builds mobile apps that solve real problems for users, launch on time, and give your business measurable traction in the App Store and Google Play. From MVP to ongoing iteration, we keep scope and budget honest.

Why Mobile Apps Drive Business Growth
of mobile internet time is spent inside apps, not mobile browsers
90%Source: eMarketer
higher conversion rates for app users versus mobile web visitors
Source: Criteo
average ROI for businesses that invest in a purpose-built mobile app
157%Source: Forrester
typical timeline from discovery session to App Store launch
3–4 moFor focused MVP
iOS App Development Android App Development React Native Swift & SwiftUI Kotlin & Jetpack MVP Builds App Store Launch UX & UI Design Calgary, Canada iOS App Development Android App Development React Native Swift & SwiftUI Kotlin & Jetpack MVP Builds App Store Launch UX & UI Design Calgary, Canada

Most App Projects
Never
Ship.

Six-figure builds that stall for months, overseas agencies that disappear mid-sprint, MVPs so bloated they lose their point — the Calgary app development market is full of cautionary tales. The problem is almost never the idea. It's the lack of a fixed scope, an honest timeline, and a team accountable for shipping.

We build apps the other way — starting with the single job your app needs to do, scoping the shortest path to a working product, and building in a way that matches your budget and growth plan from day one.

90%
Of mobile time spent in apps — not mobile browsers
Higher conversions for app users vs. mobile web visitors
88%
Of users abandon apps after a poor first-use experience
30%
Average revenue increase businesses report after launching a mobile app
Simple MVP
$20K+
Fixed scope, fixed price
Mid-Tier App
$60K+
Custom backend & integrations
Typical Timeline
3–7 mo
MVP to App Store launch
Code Ownership
100%
All source files, yours

Discovery
to Launch.

Eight disciplines covered under one roof — no coordinating between a designer, a developer, and a separate QA shop.

🗺️
Discovery & Product Scoping

We map your users, core features, and business goals before writing a line of code. You leave with a defined MVP, feature priority list, fixed-scope quote, and a realistic timeline — not a blank cheque.

Feature List Fixed Quote Timeline
🎨
UX & UI Design

Wireframes, clickable prototypes, and polished UI designed for real thumbs. We follow Apple's HIG and Google's Material Design so your app feels native — not ported — on every device.

Wireframes Prototype Native Feel
🍎
Native iOS Development

iOS apps built in Swift and SwiftUI for iPhone and iPad. We handle App Store Connect setup, TestFlight beta distribution, review submissions, and the back-and-forth with Apple's review team.

Swift SwiftUI TestFlight
🤖
Native Android Development

Android apps in Kotlin using Jetpack libraries, optimized for the wide range of devices Canadian users carry. We manage Play Console setup, internal testing tracks, and phased rollouts.

Kotlin Jetpack Play Console
Cross-Platform React Native

When budget or timeline matters more than squeezing every last frame, React Native gets you on iOS and Android from one codebase. We'll tell you honestly when it's the right call and when it isn't.

React Native iOS + Android One Codebase
🔌
Backend, APIs & Integrations

Custom backends on Node.js or Firebase, REST and GraphQL APIs, Stripe payments, push notifications, analytics, and integrations with the CRMs and tools you already use. Built to scale.

Node.js Firebase Stripe
🚀
App Store & Play Store Launch

We prepare ASO-optimized screenshots, copy, keywords, and metadata, then handle the full submission process. If Apple or Google pushes back, we resolve it — you never need to touch the review portal.

ASO Metadata Submission
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Post-Launch Support & Iteration

Apps need updates for OS releases, bug fixes, and new features. We offer retainer support so your app keeps working after launch, with monthly reporting on crashes, usage, and user feedback.

OS Updates Bug Fixes Monthly Report

Right Stack
for Your App

We're platform-agnostic — we pick the technology that fits your users, budget, and performance requirements. No forcing a cross-platform build when native is the right answer.

iOS / iPhone & iPad
Swift · SwiftUI

Native iOS built to Apple's latest standards. Best performance, deepest device integration, and the polish App Store users expect from premium products.

Best Performance
Android / Phone & Tablet
Kotlin · Jetpack

Native Android optimized across the full device range — from budget phones to flagship tablets. Full Google Play and Play Services integration from day one.

Widest Reach
Cross-Platform
React Native · Expo

iOS and Android from one JavaScript codebase. Faster and cheaper to ship when native performance isn't the top constraint. Ideal for business tools and internal apps.

Faster to Ship
Backend & APIs
Node.js · Firebase · GraphQL

Scalable backends, REST and GraphQL APIs, push notifications, Stripe payments, and third-party integrations. Built to grow with your install base without expensive rewrites.

Scalable

From Idea
to App Store

Seven clear phases — you see working software every two weeks, not just a status update.

01
Discovery Session

We define the problem, the users, and the one job your app must do well. You leave with a prioritized feature list, a fixed-scope MVP quote, and a realistic launch date — not a range of five to twelve months.

02
UX & UI Design

We design wireframes, then high-fidelity screens and a clickable prototype you can tap through before development starts. You approve every screen before code gets written — no surprise layouts later.

03
Architecture & Sprint Planning

We choose the tech stack — native or React Native, backend, third-party services — and break the build into two-week sprints with clear, testable deliverables at the end of each one.

04
Development & QA

Our developers build in sprints while QA tests every feature on real iOS and Android devices. You get TestFlight and Play Console access so you see working features weekly — not just at the end of a long build.

05
Beta Testing

We run a closed beta with your internal team and select users, collect structured feedback, fix priority issues, and polish rough edges before public launch. Fewer surprises, better first-week App Store reviews.

06
App Store & Play Store Submission

We prepare ASO-optimized listings, handle submissions to Apple and Google, and manage any review pushback. Most apps clear first submission. If not, we fix and resubmit at no extra cost.

07
Launch & Ongoing Iteration

After launch we monitor crashes, user behaviour, and reviews, then ship updates on an agreed cadence. You get monthly reports and a clear roadmap for version two based on real user data — not assumptions.

Why Calgary Businesses
Choose Us to Build Their App

🎯
Fixed-Scope MVP Quotes

After discovery, you get a fixed price for your MVP — not an hourly estimate that balloons mid-build. If we underestimate, that's on us. Your budget doesn't absorb our planning mistakes.

🔑
You Own the Code

Source code, designs, App Store accounts, and all assets are yours from day one. No proprietary frameworks, no agency lock-in, no hostage situations if you ever want to switch providers or build in-house.

🏙️
Local Team, Local Accountability

We're based in Calgary. You meet the people building your app, and when something needs a real conversation, it happens in your timezone — not at 3 a.m. No offshore handoffs mid-project.

💬
Honest Tech Recommendations

We'll tell you when React Native saves you money and when native is worth the extra cost. The recommendation is based on your goals and users — not on what pads our invoice or happens to be trendy.

📊
Marketing-Aware Builds

Because we also run SEO and paid advertising, we build apps with analytics, attribution, and ASO in mind from day one — so you can actually measure user acquisition cost and LTV after launch.

🛠️
Post-Launch Support Included

iOS and Android ship OS updates that break apps. We offer monthly retainer support covering OS compatibility, bug fixes, crash monitoring, and small feature additions so your app never goes dark after launch day.

Explore Our
App Services

Native iOS, native Android, or cross-platform — we build the right type of app for your users and your budget.

App Development
Questions

Do you build iOS and Android apps? +
Yes. 151 Digital develops native iOS apps in Swift, native Android apps in Kotlin, and cross-platform apps in React Native. We handle UX design, development, App Store and Play Store submissions, and ongoing iteration for Canadian startups and established businesses.
How much does app development cost in Canada? +
Mobile app development in Canada typically ranges from about $20,000 for a simple, focused MVP to $150,000+ for complex, multi-platform apps with custom backends and integrations. Cost depends on features, platforms, backend complexity, and design depth. 151 Digital provides a fixed-scope MVP quote after a discovery session so you know the full investment before signing anything.
How long does it take to build a mobile app? +
A focused MVP typically takes 3 to 4 months from discovery to App Store launch. Mid-sized apps with custom backends or multiple integrations run 4 to 7 months. We commit to a timeline after the discovery session so you're planning around a real date, not a guess or a "6 to 12 month" range that means nothing.
Should I build native or cross-platform? +
Native iOS and Android deliver the best performance, animations, and access to device features — ideal for consumer apps where polish matters and you're targeting a specific platform. React Native ships faster and cheaper from one codebase, which suits most business and internal tools. We'll give you an honest recommendation based on your users and budget, not on what's trending or what's easier for us.
Do I own the app and source code after launch? +
Yes. You own 100% of the source code, designs, App Store and Play Store accounts, backend infrastructure, and all related assets. We transfer everything at project completion and can hand it off to any developer you choose — no lock-in, no proprietary layers, no ongoing fees just to keep the app running.
Can you help get my app approved on the App Store and Google Play? +
Yes. We prepare listings, screenshots, metadata, and privacy disclosures, then manage the full submission process for both Apple's App Store and Google Play. If reviewers push back, we handle the response and resubmission so you never need to navigate either portal yourself. Most apps clear on the first submission.
Do you offer ongoing support after the app launches? +
Yes. We offer monthly support retainers that cover OS compatibility updates, bug fixes, small feature additions, crash monitoring, and analytics reporting. iOS and Android both ship major OS updates annually that can break apps — our retainer keeps your app working across every update so users never see a broken experience.

Scope
Your MVP

Book a free 45-minute discovery call. Leave with a clear feature list, honest platform recommendation, realistic timeline, and a fixed-scope quote.

  • Feature prioritization for your MVP
  • Native vs. cross-platform recommendation
  • Backend & third-party integrations scoped
  • Timeline from discovery to App Store
  • Fixed-scope investment range
Scope My App

45-minute discovery call. No obligation. Response within 24 hours.

Have an App Idea?
Let's Scope
It Properly.

Book a free 45-minute discovery call. Leave with a clear feature list, honest timeline, and a fixed-scope quote for your MVP — whether or not you hire us.

Feature list & MVP scope defined
Native vs. cross-platform recommendation
Fixed-scope quote — no hourly surprises
Response within 24 hours
Contact Us Directly
📞 (587) 209-8772
📍 3510 27 St NE #10, Calgary, AB T1Y 5E2
🕐 Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tell Us About Your App Project

No spam. Fixed-scope quotes. Response within 24 hours.