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Mobile App Development

Mobile App Development

We design and build mobile applications for ambitious companies worldwide. From idea to launch, our process focuses on usability, scalability, and creating digital products that make an impact.

Trusted by 100+ Leading Technology Companies

Mobile App Development Capabilities

Supporting 100+ technology companies with mobile apps.

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iOS Development

We create secure iOS apps that feel seamless across Apple devices, with a focus on performance, usability, and smooth release to the App Store.

Android Development

Our Android apps are designed to perform across smartphones and wearables, delivering consistency and stability for users everywhere.

Cross-platform

We use frameworks like React Native and Flutter to deliver one application that runs across platforms without compromising quality.

AI / Machine Learning

We embed intelligence into apps, from predictive analytics to personalised features, so products adapt to changing user needs.

APIs

We connect apps into wider systems with secure, reliable integrations that improve connectivity and streamline operations.

Cloud Infrastructure

Our infrastructure design ensures applications are scalable, resilient, and ready to grow confidently with demand.

$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 work with you to define objectives and understand user expectations. This early clarity shapes the app’s direction and ensures design, functionality, and technology align from the start.
Discovery Workshop
Collaborative workshops bring teams together, clarify requirements, and enable rapid prototyping. The outcome is a clear path forward and shared alignment on priorities.
Customer Interviews
Speaking with users reveals expectations and pain points. Insights from these sessions shape user journeys, inform design choices, and guide experience-led decision-making.
Competitor Analysis
By analysing the market, we uncover gaps and opportunities. This perspective sharpens functionality and ensures your application stands apart with stronger usability.
User Personas
We create detailed personas to represent behaviours and motivations. These profiles guide UX and interface design, ensuring the product resonates with real audiences.

Mobile App Design

Our design process blends usability with visual identity to create applications that are intuitive, engaging, and effective.
Product Strategy
Planning defines how features support strategic outcomes. Every decision is guided by user experience and the product’s long-term success.
Wireframes
Wireframes map structure and flows, allowing ideas to be tested and validated before development begins.
Rapid Prototyping
Interactive prototypes capture feedback quickly. Early validation ensures usability and accelerates progress towards a successful build.
User Interface Design
We design interfaces that are clear, consistent, and intuitive. The result is an experience that feels effortless for users.

Development & Quality Assurance

Our development process combines robust engineering with rigorous testing to deliver applications that perform reliably at scale.
Agile Software Development
We use adaptive development practices to stay flexible and provide clear visibility into progress. This approach maintains momentum and keeps delivery aligned with goals.
API Design & Development
Secure APIs and integrations extend capability, connect systems, and create seamless digital experiences.
Database Architecture
Resilient databases support growth, maintaining speed and stability as user demand increases.
CRM Integrations
We connect applications to CRM platforms, automating processes and supporting stronger engagement with your customers.

Post-Launch Support

We provide continuous support after launch, ensuring your product stays relevant, secure, and high-performing. From new features to ongoing optimisation, we help applications grow with your users.
Analytics & Insights
Data reveals how people use your app. Insights guide refinements to design, functionality, and performance.
Conversion Optimisation
We improve user flows and features based on feedback, ensuring the product evolves with expectations.
Feature Development
Regular updates introduce new functionality, keeping the application competitive and aligned with long-term needs.
Performance Monitoring
Ongoing monitoring safeguards speed, stability, and reliability across devices and platforms.

Why work with us

01

Cost Effective

We treat client capital as carefully as our own. Every project is scoped transparently, ensuring applications are cost-effective without sacrificing quality. The result is products that perform reliably, align with goals, and deliver measurable value.

02

Tailored approach

Every product is different. We adapt to your stage and requirements, refining usability and scalability through a collaborative process that keeps applications user-focused and aligned with long-term objectives.

03

Full-stack development team

Our in-house team combines expertise in mobile, web, and software, giving clients a single partner for strategy, design, and delivery. This integrated approach ensures consistency and accountability from start to finish.

04

Rigorous quality assurance

We ensure applications are reliable and high-performing through thorough testing, monitoring, and reviews. Post-launch, we provide updates and refinements to keep products secure and effective.

05

Highly Collaborative

We build in partnership with your team, combining open communication with technical expertise. From discovery to launch, collaboration drives momentum and ensures every application delivers real impact.

06

AI & machine learning capabilities

We integrate intelligent features that support automation and smarter decision-making. From predictive analytics to personalised experiences, our solutions adapt with user needs 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 will it take to build and launch my app?
Timelines vary with scope. A focused MVP may be ready within weeks, while complex products require more time. Clear milestones and regular visibility into progress help manage expectations and keep momentum. We keep clients involved at every stage so delivery stays aligned with both business objectives and user expectations.
What’s the difference between native, cross-platform, and hybrid apps?
Native apps are built for a single platform and usually provide the best performance. Cross-platform frameworks allow one codebase to reach multiple devices, saving time and cost. Hybrid apps combine aspects of both and can be effective when speed and efficiency are priorities. Choosing the right approach depends on your goals, and we guide that decision with long-term outcomes in mind.
Do you have an in-house design team?
Yes. Our in-house design team works closely with developers and product specialists to ensure every application balances visual identity with technical performance. Having design embedded within the wider team reduces hand-offs and creates a smoother path from concept to launch. This structure also lowers risk for clients by keeping accountability in one place.
What support is available after launch?
We provide ongoing support after launch to keep applications secure, relevant, and high-performing. Updates and monitoring ensure products adapt to changing user expectations and technologies. Our commitment is to continuous improvement, helping applications evolve with both users and businesses worldwide.
How do you ensure scalability for growing businesses?
Scalability is considered from the outset. Infrastructure and databases are designed to handle increasing demand, while technical decisions balance immediate requirements with long-term flexibility. This ensures applications remain stable and performant as they expand. It also gives growing businesses confidence that their technology can keep pace with ambition.

Industries

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

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