Mobile App Development
Cross-platform mobile applications that deliver native-quality experiences on iOS and Android.
Mobile applications put your business in your customers' pockets. At Porter Phillips, we build cross-platform mobile apps that deliver polished, native-quality experiences on both iOS and Android from a single codebase. Based in Selby, North Yorkshire, we use .NET MAUI and React Native to create mobile applications that are performant, maintainable, and cost-effective. Whether you need a customer-facing app, an internal operations tool, or a companion app for your web platform, we deliver mobile experiences that users love.
Cross-Platform Development
We build mobile applications using cross-platform frameworks that deliver near-native performance on both iOS and Android. .NET MAUI is our primary choice for businesses in the Microsoft ecosystem, enabling code sharing between mobile, desktop, and web applications. React Native is ideal for projects where JavaScript expertise or web developer collaboration is important. Both approaches significantly reduce development time and cost compared to building separate native apps, whilst delivering the smooth, responsive experiences users expect from modern mobile applications.
Offline-First Architecture
Many mobile applications need to work reliably in areas with poor connectivity. We build offline-first architectures that store data locally, queue operations, and synchronise with your servers when connectivity is available. This is particularly valuable for field workers, delivery drivers, inspectors, and anyone who operates outside of reliable internet coverage. Our synchronisation logic handles conflicts gracefully, ensuring data integrity even when multiple users are working offline simultaneously.
Push Notifications and Real-Time Updates
We implement push notification systems using Azure Notification Hubs that keep users engaged and informed. Order updates, appointment reminders, task assignments, and real-time alerts — we build notification strategies that add value without overwhelming users. Our implementations include notification preferences, quiet hours, and intelligent batching to respect users' attention. For applications that need real-time data updates, we implement SignalR connections that keep the app content fresh without manual refreshing.
Device Integration
Mobile devices offer capabilities that web applications simply can't match. We integrate with cameras for document scanning and photo capture, GPS for location tracking and geofencing, biometric authentication for security, NFC for contactless interactions, and local storage for offline data. These device-level integrations create mobile experiences that are genuinely more capable than their web counterparts, providing real reasons for users to install and use your app.
App Store Deployment and Maintenance
We handle the complete app lifecycle from development through to App Store and Google Play deployment. We manage the submission process, ensure compliance with platform guidelines, implement over-the-air update capabilities where appropriate, and maintain your app through OS version updates and device compatibility changes. Our CI/CD pipelines automate the build and testing process, enabling faster release cycles and consistent quality.
Key Benefits
Single codebase for iOS, Android, and beyond
Native-quality performance and user experience
Offline-first architecture for unreliable connectivity
Push notifications and real-time data updates
Device hardware integration (camera, GPS, biometrics)
App Store and Google Play deployment management
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