Custom Software & Mobile Apps
Custom Software & Mobile App Development
Sometimes off-the-shelf software just doesn’t fit how your business works. You end up with spreadsheets, workarounds and tools that don’t talk to each other.
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XMetaSol builds custom mobile apps, web applications and integrations for Calgary and Canadian businesses, from a customer-facing app on the App Store and Google Play to an internal tool your team uses every day. We plan each project in plain language, design it around your users, and build it with mainstream technologies, so it’s reliable and maintainable for years to come.
Custom Software & Mobile Apps
What we do
iOS and Android apps
Native apps for iPhone and Android when you need top performance and full access to device features.
Cross-platform apps
One codebase for both iOS and Android, built with Flutter or React Native, which often reduces build time and cost.
Custom web applications
Portals, booking systems, dashboards and internal tools that run in the browser, so there’s nothing to install.
UI/UX design
Wireframes and interface designs tested for clarity, so your app is easy to use from the first screen.
Integrations and APIs
Connect your app to payment gateways, CRMs, ERPs and other third-party services, or build an API that other systems can use.
Cloud setup and DevOps
Hosting, cloud migration, automated testing and deployment pipelines (CI/CD), containers and monitoring, so updates ship safely and your app stays available.
App store launch
We prepare and submit your app to the Apple App Store and Google Play and handle their review requirements.
Support, upgrades and redesigns
Bug fixes, OS updates, new features, or a full redesign of an existing app.
Also available on request: blockchain development, such as smart contracts and decentralized apps, for projects that genuinely need it.
Ideal for
Who it’s for
- Businesses with a clear idea for a customer-facing app
- Teams running key processes on spreadsheets that need a proper internal tool
- Companies whose systems don’t talk to each other and need integrations
- Startups that need a first version (MVP) to test with real users
- Businesses with an existing app that needs fixing, updating or rebuilding
Process
How a software project works
Typical timeline: a basic app is typically ready within 2 weeks once scope and content are agreed, plus Apple and Google review time. Larger or custom software gets a written timeline in the quote.
Requirements
We define the problem, the users, the must-have features and what success looks like.
Scope and quote
A written scope, timeline and quote, broken into phases where that helps.
Wireframes and design
You see how the app will look and flow before development starts.
Development
We build in stages and share working versions regularly for feedback.
Testing
We test functionality, performance and security on real devices and browsers.
Launch
We deploy to the cloud and app stores and support you through the launch period.
Support
Optional maintenance keeps the app secure and compatible with new OS versions.
Tools
Technologies we use
Swift (iOS)
Apple’s language for native iPhone and iPad apps.
Kotlin (Android)
Google’s recommended language for native Android apps.
Flutter
Google’s toolkit for building iOS and Android apps from a single codebase, with a consistent look on both.
React Native
Builds iOS and Android apps with JavaScript and React, sharing most code between platforms.
Ionic
Builds hybrid apps using web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). It suits simpler apps and fast prototypes.
React, Node.js, Laravel, Django, ASP.NET Core
Our web application stack for portals, dashboards, APIs and back ends (see Web Design & Development for details).
Docker and Kubernetes
Package applications into containers and run them reliably at scale.
Terraform and Ansible
Define and set up servers and cloud infrastructure as code, so environments are consistent and repeatable.
Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines
Automate testing and deployment, so every update is checked before it goes live.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Should I build a native app or a cross-platform app?
Cross-platform (Flutter or React Native) suits most business apps and means one codebase for iOS and Android. Native apps make sense when you need maximum performance or deep access to device features. We’ll recommend one based on your needs.
How long does it take to build an app?
A basic app is typically ready within 2 weeks once scope and content are agreed, not counting app store review time. Larger or custom apps get a written timeline in your quote, and starting with a smaller first version is often the fastest way to get real feedback.
Do I need an app, or would a mobile-friendly website do?
Many businesses only need a fast, mobile-friendly website. An app makes sense when customers will use it often, or when you need features like push notifications, offline use or device hardware. We’ll give you an honest recommendation.
Can you connect the app to our existing systems?
Yes. We integrate with payment gateways, CRMs, ERPs and other services through their APIs, so your app works with the tools you already use.
Who owns the code?
Once the project is paid in full, you own the custom code we wrote for you, and we hand over the source code and accounts. Third-party libraries stay under their own licences.
Do you help with the App Store and Google Play?
Yes. We prepare store listings, handle submission and work through Apple’s and Google’s review requirements so your app can be published.
Turn your idea into working software
Tell us what you want to build. We’ll reply within 1 hour during business hours.
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