App development · Shoreditch
App development in Shoreditch
You've got a product. You need the app to prove it works and convince your first paying users. We build mobile apps that pass review, handle real load, and stay useful after launch.
App development for Shoreditch 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 track adoption through day 30, conversion to active use, and feature engagement. Crash reports and performance metrics show you what's breaking. For business apps, we measure whether the app accelerates your sales cycle or reduces support load. You'll know what's working before your next board meeting.
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 Shoreditch
- Venture-backed software startups
- Digital agencies and studios
- Independent SaaS and mobile-first ventures
- Prop-tech and logistics startups
- E-commerce and marketplace platforms
- Design consultancies building their own tools
Apps built to pass review, not to impress
App Store and Play Store review fail apps every day. Missing privacy disclosures. Weak data handling. Compliance oversights that cost weeks. We scope your MVP tight enough to move fast, but thorough enough to avoid rejection. That means accessibility built in from day one, offline behaviour that doesn't surprise users, and backend architecture that stands up to scrutiny.
You're shipping a business tool, not a prototype. Your users expect it to work offline, sync reliably when they reconnect, and handle edge cases without crashing. We build the infrastructure that makes that happen, then hand you documentation that lets your team maintain it without us.
Native or cross-platform. The choice that fits your runway.
Both work. The right one depends on your users, your team size, and when you need to launch. We've built both. If your users are on iOS and your development budget is tight, native makes sense. If you're burning runway and need presence on both stores fast, cross-platform buys you speed—but it costs you control on platform-specific behaviour. We scope that trade honestly before you commit.
Shoreditch studios often have strong design talent in-house. You don't need us to redesign what you've already solved. You need the engineering that brings that design to life on real devices, handles the platform reviews, and integrates your backend without friction. That's where we fit.
Launch is the beginning, not the finish line
Your first version will find problems your testing missed. Users will discover edge cases. An OS update will break something minor. Store policies change. An app that launches but then goes stale loses trust faster than no app at all. We price ongoing support into the build, not as a surprise invoice three months after go-live.
You know the difference between a studio that disappears after handover and one that stays available. When a critical bug hits or you need to push a small feature before a sales meeting, you need someone who understands your codebase and can move fast. That's standard for us, not an extra.
Built with the technical rigour Shoreditch buyers expect
You commission specialists because you've learned what it costs to cut corners. A sloppy backend will leak data or collapse under load. Poor accessibility excludes users and triggers compliance challenges. Weak security turns into headlines. We do the work that doesn't show up in screenshots but keeps your app running and your users trusting it.
Your board or your investors will want to know what's actually happening. Not vanity metrics. Not guesses. How many users opened it yesterday. How many converted. Where they abandoned. Which devices and OS versions account for crashes. We build telemetry that answers real questions, and we document it so you can hand it to whoever needs to know.
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 Shoreditch — common questions
How long does an app take to build?
Depends on scope. An MVP for a specific user group usually runs 8 to 12 weeks. A two-platform launch takes longer. We scope ruthlessly at the start so you know what 'done' looks like and when you'll hit it.
Do you handle the App Store submission?
Yes. We prepare your app for review, submit it, handle feedback from Apple and Google, and push updates. That's part of the build, not an add-on. You get approval on the submission notes first.
Can you integrate with our existing backend or CRM?
Yes. We work with your APIs, your authentication, your data structures. If your backend doesn't exist yet, we build that too. If it's fragile, we tell you before we start.
What happens if we want to bring development in-house after launch?
We hand you complete documentation, commented code, and a runbook. Your engineers can take it from there. We stay available if you hit issues, but it's built to transfer cleanly.
How do Shoreditch studios know you understand their constraints?
You commission what you can't do yourself. You have design talent. You move fast. You hate surprises. We scope tight, ship on time, document everything, and don't pad timelines. That's how we work with studios and agencies.
What if the app needs to work offline or on weak connections?
That's standard. We build offline-first architecture so users work without connectivity and sync when the signal returns. We test on real network conditions, not perfect Wi-Fi.
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Tell us what you need and we'll come back with a fixed quote and a timeline — usually the same day.