App development · Cambridge
App development in Cambridge
Your app needs to work as reliably as your research. We build native and cross-platform mobile applications for Cambridge companies—with backends that handle complexity, scoping that fits your runway, and maintenance from the people who built it.
App development for Cambridge businesses
Hubb Group is a digital agency and software company. Our studio is in Dubai and we work with UK clients remotely, on UK hours, with a named lead on every project. Contracts and invoices are issued by our UAE company, in pounds.
We measure adoption rates in your user base, app store review success, crash frequency and backend uptime. If your app is internal or B2B, we track engagement within your sector's actual deployment patterns, not consumer benchmarks. You'll see how features are used, where users drop off, and whether maintenance cycles keep pace with iOS and Android releases.
Every project is a fixed quote with a clear timeline and clear milestones. You own the work and the accounts outright when we're done — no lock-in, and nothing you can't take with you.
Sectors we work with in Cambridge
- Life sciences and biotech
- Deep tech and hardware
- University spin-outs
- Research software
- Clinical and regulated tech
- Scientific instrumentation
Apps built around how your business actually runs
You know what your app needs to do. What you need is a team that can translate that into code that passes the App Store and Play Store without revision cycles, handles offline use where your deployment goes wrong, and sits properly inside your stack. We don't add features for their own sake. Tight scoping means you ship faster and pay for what matters.
The backend matters as much as the interface. If your app collects data, syncs to your systems, or controls hardware, that architecture has to be solid from the start. We design backends that scale with your user base and won't need rearchitecting in two years.
Accessibility and compliance from day one
If you're building for life science, regulated sectors or clinical deployment, your app has obligations. WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility isn't an afterthought—it's built in. We design interfaces that work for users with vision, motor or cognitive differences, and audit against standards that matter to procurement teams and regulators.
You're selling to people who read specifications closely. An app that behaves unpredictably, crashes on older devices, or fails accessibility review costs you credibility before a buyer has used it. We build so that doesn't happen.
Ongoing maintenance, not one-off builds
Your app ships. Then iOS and Android release new versions. New devices arrive. Security patches land. A team that hands over the keys and disappears leaves you exposed. We maintain what we build—security updates, OS compatibility, performance monitoring, bug fixes. You own the code; we keep it current.
Maintenance contracts are transparent. You know what you're paying for and you're paying the people who actually understand how it works. That matters when you need to move fast and can't afford downtime.
How we measure what matters to you
In Cambridge, adoption and reliability matter more than vanity metrics. We track app store review outcomes, first-run success rates, crash frequency, and backend response times. If your app is for internal deployment or B2B use, we measure engagement within your sector's normal cycles—not consumer benchmarks that don't apply.
You'll see where users get stuck, how often they return, and whether offline mode is actually being used. That data tells you whether scoping was right and where the next version should focus. We report so you can act.
Everything we deliver includes
Scoped to ship
A first version people will actually open, priced before the build starts.
Store review handled
App Store and Play requirements — privacy, account deletion, demo logins — dealt with.
Works on a bad connection
Offline behaviour and accessibility treated as requirements, not polish.
Fixed prices
A clear quote and timeline up front — no open-ended retainers, no surprises.
A named lead
One person who knows the build, on UK hours, not a ticket queue.
Yours to own
Code, signing keys and store listings in your name.
App development in Cambridge — common questions
How do you handle App Store and Play Store review?
We build to their guidelines from the start, not to your spec then rework for compliance. We've navigated their review processes repeatedly and know the common rejection points—privacy handling, background permissions, accessibility flags. Most apps ship on the first submission.
Do you build only for specific platforms?
We build native iOS, native Android, and cross-platform apps depending on your timeline and budget. Native gives you full platform capabilities and performance. Cross-platform (Flutter or React Native) makes sense when you need both platforms quickly and your feature set doesn't need device hardware.
What happens if we need to change direction mid-project?
Tight scoping means you're not locked into a six-month roadmap you can't adjust. We work in phases. You see working app sections early, can test with users, and shift priorities before you're committed to unnecessary features. That's how Cambridge teams work.
Can you integrate with our existing systems?
Yes. We build the backend so your app connects to your stack—whether that's your data warehouse, internal APIs, LIMS, or research platform. We design those integrations for security and reliability, not just convenience. If something sits outside your platform, we'll tell you.
Who manages it after launch?
We do. You hire us to build it; we maintain it ongoing. That includes OS updates, security patches, performance monitoring and bug fixes. You own the code completely. We're here so you don't have to keep a full-time engineer just to keep it working.
How long does a Cambridge procurement team usually need?
Timescale depends on complexity and your approval processes. We can scope and prototype in weeks. Full builds typically run two to four months. Procurement moves carefully in Cambridge—technical evaluation takes time. We work inside that pace; we don't push timelines that won't hold.
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Need app development in Cambridge?
Tell us what you need and we'll come back with a fixed quote and a timeline — usually the same day.