Cross-platform and native mobile apps for iOS and Android — built for Calgary businesses and Canadian startups. Fixed-scope MVPs, honest timelines, and full code ownership.
Most app projects stall because the scope is wrong, the budget is unclear, or the team has no skin in the game. 151 Digital builds mobile apps with a locked-down MVP scope, a committed timeline, and a development process designed around shipping — not billing hours. We tell you what it costs before we start.
The pattern is predictable: vague scope, hourly billing, a team that disappears mid-build, and a client who has spent $80,000 and has nothing in the App Store. The problem is almost never the idea — it's the structure of the engagement.
We fix the structure. Every mobile app project at 151 Digital starts with a discovery session that produces a defined feature list, a fixed-scope quote, and a realistic timeline. If the scope changes, we talk about it before we build it — not after we bill for it.
From discovery to App Store launch — design, development, QA, submission, and post-launch support. No coordinating between five vendors.
We define your users, core features, and business goals before writing a line of code. You leave with a prioritized feature list, fixed-scope quote, and a launch date — not a vague estimate.
Wireframes, clickable prototypes, and high-fidelity screen designs. You approve every screen before development starts. We follow Apple HIG and Google Material so your app feels truly native.
Native Swift for iOS, Kotlin for Android, or React Native when a shared codebase is the smarter call. We pick the right technology based on your users and budget — not on what's easiest for us.
Custom backends on Node.js or Firebase, Stripe payments, push notifications, analytics, and third-party integrations. Built to scale from day one without expensive rewrites down the road.
ASO-optimized listings, screenshots, keywords, and metadata. We manage the full submission process and handle review pushback — you never need to touch App Store Connect or Play Console.
Monthly retainer covering OS compatibility, bug fixes, crash monitoring, small feature additions, and monthly analytics reporting. Your app keeps working after launch — not just on day one.
The answer depends on your users, your timeline, and your budget — not on what's currently trendy. We give you an honest recommendation after hearing what you're building and why.
Best performance, animations, and device access. Ideal for consumer-facing apps where polish is a competitive differentiator or where you need deep hardware integration.
Best PerformanceBest for: consumer apps, health & fitness, finance, apps with heavy animations or device features.
Widest device range and full Google Play integration. Built for the diversity of Android hardware Canadian users carry — from budget phones to flagship tablets.
Widest ReachBest for: apps needing widest Canadian reach, Google ecosystem integrations, or enterprise Android deployments.
iOS and Android from one JavaScript codebase. Faster and more budget-friendly to ship when native performance isn't the top constraint. Most business and internal apps land here.
Faster to ShipBest for: business tools, internal apps, startups on a budget, or when you need to ship both platforms quickly.
Six clear phases with working software delivered every two weeks — not just status updates and slide decks.
We map your users, the one job your app must do, and the minimum viable feature set. You leave with a prioritized feature list, a fixed-scope quote, and a committed launch date — not a six-to-twelve-month range.
Wireframes then high-fidelity screens and a clickable prototype you can tap through. You approve every screen before development starts — no surprise layouts after the build is done.
We choose native or cross-platform, select backend services, and break the build into two-week sprints with clear, testable deliverables at the end of each one.
Development sprints with QA testing on real devices throughout. You get TestFlight and Play Console access so you see working features weekly — not just at the end of a long build cycle.
Closed beta with structured feedback, priority bug fixes, and polish. Then ASO-optimized listings and full submission management for both App Store and Google Play.
After launch we monitor crashes, user behaviour, and reviews, then ship updates on an agreed cadence. Monthly reports and a clear roadmap for version two based on real data.
After discovery, you get a fixed price for your MVP — not an hourly estimate that balloons mid-build. If we underestimate, that's our problem, not yours.
Source code, designs, App Store accounts, and all assets are yours from day one. No lock-in, no proprietary frameworks, no hostage situations.
You meet the people building your app. When something needs a real conversation, it happens in your timezone — not at 3 a.m. through a ticketing system.
We tell you when React Native saves you money and when native is worth the premium. The recommendation is based on your goals and users, not on what pads the invoice.
We build apps with analytics, attribution, and ASO in mind from day one. Because we also run paid advertising and SEO, we build for measurable user acquisition — not just launch day.
Monthly retainer support covers OS updates, bug fixes, crash monitoring, and small feature additions so your app never goes dark after launch day.
Book a free 45-minute discovery call. Leave with a clear feature list, honest platform recommendation, realistic timeline, and a fixed-scope quote.
45-minute discovery call. No obligation. Response within 24 hours.
Book a free 45-minute discovery call. Leave with a clear feature list, honest platform recommendation, and a fixed-scope quote — whether or not you hire us.