App Design & Development

Got an app idea? We'll turn it into a real, polished mobile or web app.
Clean design, smart layout, built to last.

Trusted by Canadian businesses to turn app ideas into real, working products.

iOS, Android, or a web app that works like one.
We sketch the whole experience in Figma first, so you can see and feel it before we write a single line of code.

What We Build

Mobile App Design

iOS and Android apps built for how people actually use their phones. Fast, easy to use, made to keep folks coming back.

iOS and Android native apps

React Native cross-platform apps

Flutter mobile applications

Progressive Web Apps (PWA)

Mobile-first user experiences

UI/UX Design &
Prototyping

From rough sketches to clickable prototypes. We design the whole experience before we build it, so you know exactly what you're getting.

User research and persona development

Wireframing and user flows

High-fidelity Figma mockups

Interactive prototypes

Design systems and component libraries

Custom App Development

Built top to bottom for your business. Anything from a simple tool to a full platform with users, data, and integrations.

Business productivity apps

Customer-facing mobile apps

Internal tools and dashboards

Real-time data applications

API integrations and backend systems

Cloud infrastructure and deployment

Why Invest in
Custom Apps?

User-Centered Design

We design apps people actually want to use. Every tap, swipe, and screen gets real thought.

Modern Development Practices

We mock it up in Figma so you can click through it before we write any code. Saves you a pile of money on changes later.

Design Before Development

We create detailed Figma prototypes so you can see, test, and refine your app before we write a single line of code. This saves time and money.

End-to-End Support

From idea to the App Store and beyond. Design, build, test, launch, maintain. We handle the lot.

Our Process

Discovery & Requirements

We dig into what the app needs to do, who'll be using it, and what success looks like. Then we map out the features.

User Flow & Wireframes

We sketch how people will move through the app, so the bones are right before design starts.

Design & Prototyping

We mock it up in Figma. You see and click through it before we write any code."

Development & Testing

We build it using modern tools, testing as we go to make sure it's fast, solid, and secure.

Launch & Support

We get it into the App Store and Google Play, train your team, and stick around to help.

Platforms & Technology

We use the tools that best fit the project, not the tools that lock you into a bad setup

Kotlin
Swift
React
Next.js
Tailwind
Node.js
PostgreSQL
AWS
Vercel

Designed for Results

A good app should do more than sit on a phone.
It should make the day easier, your team faster, and your business smarter.

Better mobile user experience
Faster customer or staff interactions
More efficient daily workflows
Secure user accounts and permissions
Easier access to key information
Push notifications and real-time updates
Streamlined internal communication
A scalable base for future growth

Who This Is For

Need a mobile app that makes a business process easier, faster, or more professional
Want something custom instead of forcing their workflow into off-the-shelf software
Are ready to invest in an iOS or Android app that supports real business goals
Want a team that can handle strategy, design, development, and launch
Are ready to turn a rough idea into a polished, usable mobile product

What Our Clients Say

"Our project was unique with various complex elements — Nerdy Spider delivered. As we move into the launch phase of our project, Layne and the team remains dedicated and focused."

Amanda Davis

CAO, Town of Bassano

"The website looks wonderful and we have had many great reviews. Nerdy Spider is very easy to work with and in a busy environment they were very patient."

Kathy

Dennis Dirtworx

"A welcome and seamless transition of our web site by very knowledgeable staff. Excellent customer service."

Jamie Nesbitt

The Brooks Bulletin

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a custom app usually cost?

Most iOS or Android apps start around $25k to $50k for a focused build with a clean interface, user accounts, basic admin, and a simple backend. More complex apps with dashboards, payments, messaging, GPS, integrations, or offline features land in the $50k to $150k+ range. Bigger platforms can go higher depending on scope.

How long does an app project take?

A simple MVP can be designed and built in 8 to 12 weeks. A full production-ready app usually takes 3 to 6 months, depending on features, testing, backend, and App Store requirements. Bigger platforms with multiple user types and integrations can take 6 months or more.

Do we own the app, app code, and design files?

Yep. Once it's paid for, the design files and code are yours. We hand over the design files, the code repository, and all the project assets, so you're never locked in.

Can you work on an existing app?

Yep. We can improve, redesign, troubleshoot, or add features, depending on how the existing app was built. We usually start with a quick technical review to see what's there and whether it makes more sense to fix it or rebuild.

Ready to build
your app?

Tell us what you need, what's broken, or what you're trying to build.
We'll help you figure out the next step.