Custom Mobile App Development

And our real expertise is our custom mobile app development.

We will transform your business operations and efficiency through bespoke applications.

What Are Native Apps

Native apps are applications that have been built for specific software, and coded in a particular programming language. This allows the app to optimally function on an operating system (e.g. iOS, Android etc.) while making use of that system’s tools and frameworks. Meaning if the app is made for iOS, it can use some of the functions within your iPhone.

By building a native app for a particular phone type, it’s possible to incorporate the unique capabilities of that phone. This means a native app is usually developed twice, so users have access regardless of their preferred device. For example, a native app can be coded in Java (for Android) or Objective C (for iOS). Meaning it can be used on the vast majority of mobile phones.

They can then be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play onto a device.

Native apps are probably the most common app out there and can be built in a way where customers can purchase them via one-off payments or even subscriptions.

What Is A Progressive Web App?

Progressive web apps (PWA) offer an alternative approach, improving an app’s cross-platform performance across web and mobile (they can link to your website). Compared to native apps, they use up much less storage space on a user’s device. PWA users also have the option to save the app to their home screen without the hassle of a full download.

There are several ways to improve the user experience with your PWA. Google, for example, describe this app type as “reliable, fast, and engaging.” They are also known to improve the SEO performance of your website when linked.

PWAs offer developers an option to build their apps without hiring separate teams for iOS and Android. For this reason, as well as encouraging performance statistics from the likes of Twitter, many developers advocate for this approach as it reduces the overall cost of the app.

That being said, it’s critical to understand the benefits of native apps and PWAs before deciding. That is where we come in, and we can guide you through this decision when focusing mainly on your work sectors.

Benefits For Both Apps

Native Apps

Ease of use with other native apps
Supported tools and frameworks
Monetisation

Progressive Web Apps

Loading speed
User experience
Development cost

WHY HARK DIGITAL

Well we listen, listen, and listen some more

We think it's important to nail our understanding of the brief which then allows us to move at pace.

We hire only those with an engineering mindset

What does this mean? It means we hire people who are natural problem solvers, learn quickly and understand computer language, data and calculations. This means we focus on ensuring companies receive strong ROI performance.

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We have experience in multiple industries

Whether its our own professional working experiences, or through the clients we have worked with; our experience is extensive in a number of sectors including: construction, engineering, manufacturing, renewable energy, telecommunications, automotive, recruitment amonst others.

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We set the pace with you, ensuring we deliver to plan

We have the ability to not only work on those projects that require small iterative changes over an extended period, but also on those where you need mobile application or website launched within weeks.

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Try our pricing estimator to see if we come close

We believe in delivering high ROI performance for our clients. That means the cost is not as important, as we will ensure you can easily cover our costs and much more, through business efficiency and new business

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