Our app development model

Located just south of Birmingham our UK based team of specialist app development engineers design, code and deliver native apps for smart devices including iPhone, iPad, Android, Wearables, Smart Speakers and Web Portals. We work on a fixed priced app development model offering clients certainty around deliverables and cost. We develop mobile apps in Swift and Kotlin often supported by App Administration and Content Management System. Once deployed we offer an optional comprehensive Maintenance and Support service.

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Delivering smartphone app coding in a growing world of App Technology

Since our foundation in 2008 we have developed apps for Midlands, UK and internationally based clients ranging from entrepreneurs and start-ups through to FTSE 100 companies with much of our app development work coming from long-term relationships. Having delivered over 300 iPhone and Android apps and complementary smart device solutions to over 150 clients Exploding Phone has the app developer experience, skills and engineering excellence to deliver and maintain efficient, effective Android and iOS apps via highly personal, client-centred partnerships.

View some of the apps we have created

See what our clients have to say

Gasapp UK

"I have really enjoyed working with Exploding Phone, all the guys have been great especially Andy. Nothing has been too much trouble for these chaps they go well and truly above and beyond, highly recommend!”

- Antony Provan, Gas App UK

Two Knights - Owner of HOPS

“The talent and technical capability within their developer team is nothing short of outstanding.”

- Jimmy Davies , Director, Two Knights Ltd

Ultralogic Solutions Ltd

“The (Exploding Phone) team has been professional and gained an understanding of the requirements of the client. Exploding Phone’s development methodology from wireframes to finished application helped our client see what was going to be delivered throughout the project.”

- Mark Pountney, Senior Computer Consultant, Ultralogic Solutions Ltd.

Euro Packaging Ltd

"Our partnership with Exploding Phone Limited has been one of our biggest successes.”

- Paul Timmins, Group IT Director, Euro Packaging Ltd

SmartWater Technology Ltd

"Exploding Phone is one of the best software developers we’ve worked with in the last 8–9 years.”

- Rich Harris, Director of Technical Services, SmartWater Technology Ltd

Coen Limited

"Exploding Phone quickly understood our requirements and built us an application we are really pleased with. They are a pleasure to work with and would recommend them to anyone looking to develop their mobile technology.”

- Paul Little, Coen Limited

Taylor Wimpey

"Working with the experts at Exploding Phones, we have improved our digital scheduling solution, optimising the effectiveness of our mobile repair technicians and delivering the best standard of service to our customers.”

- Andy Feldon, IT Director, Taylor Wimpey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is your app developer team based?

Our app development team is predominantly based near Birmingham in the Midlands UK, however we have satellite offices near Manchester.

What differentiates you from other app development companies?

Our app developers are UK based with an average of over 10 years’ experience of creating mobile apps. Our engineering driven company culture is complemented with a passion for customer success. Furthermore we have the confidence in our app coding track record to be able to offer and adhere to fixed-price development contracts.

How can we be sure that you are the best app development partner for us?

An extensive range of complimentary testimonials and reviews reflect our efforts to foster synergetic relationships. Indeed many long term our clients tells us the our app development partnerships evolve to a point where we manifest as their friendly and accommodating in-house team of app developers.

Should we be thinking about integrating Artificial Intelligence into our app development?

Perhaps! A key component most smartphone apps is the User Interface and resulting User Experience. AI app integration has the potential to dramatically enhance UI/UX and our app coders are fully experienced in integration AI tools within the development process.

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App Developer Engagement Essentials

Key factors to consider when partnering with an App Development partner:

App Development Fundamentals

What is the purpose of the app?
Who is going to use the app?
Could the desired outcome be achieved via a web site?
Should the app development incorporate the use of AI?

Who is going to supply the content for the app?
Static content vs. Dynamic app updates?
Is an App Content Management System required?

iOS vs. Android?
Tablet vs. Smartphone?
Smart Speaker and/or Wearable deliverable?
Native app development vs. Cross-platform app development?

Who will be designing the look and feel of the app?
Who will be the app project manager?
What project management methodology - Waterfall or Agile?

How is the app tested and approved?
What are the key metrics of app success and how are they measured?

How will users discover the app?
Enterprise vs. App Store?
What will ensure users continue to use the app?

What happens when platform owners release an update?
Annual Maintenance and Support contract or ad-hoc?

Fixed price app development contract vs. ‘Time and Materials’?
What are the Deposit and Payment terms?
Who owns the finished product, including the source data?

Get in touch for a quote

Need more information? Take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions Guide. Happy to take the next step? Call us or use the contact form to schedule a project feasibility chat. We will provide candid feedback on the match between your requirement and our skill set and, if there is a match, we will quickly provide you with indicative costings.

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With you every step of your app development journey

Our app development model

Delivering smartphone app coding in a growing world of App Technology

See what our clients have to say

Gasapp UK

Two Knights - Owner of HOPS

Ultralogic Solutions Ltd

Euro Packaging Ltd

SmartWater Technology Ltd

Coen Limited

Taylor Wimpey

Also in collaboration with:

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is your app developer team based?

What differentiates you from other app development companies?

How can we be sure that you are the best app development partner for us?

Should we be thinking about integrating Artificial Intelligence into our app development?

App Developer Engagement Essentials

App Development Fundamentals

App Content

App Platform Choice

App Design

App Testing and Review

App Distribution and Adoption

App Maintenance and Support

App Commercial Factors

Get in touch for a quote

Exploding Phone

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