Developing applications from the ground up and from scratch is how we prefer working with our clients. Because much of the app-building software on the market today include bugs and potential hang-ups, we turn our focus to native coding to ensure the best possible output once the application is launched online. By using native coding with iOS apps, users on both iPhones and iPads are easily able to utilize the content you produce and share. We work in both Swift and Objective-C to keep the development and deployment process as smooth and simple as possible. Our team of programmers and developers focus on native code when developing iOS applications. With native code, your iPhone or iPad is able to better leverage all of the devices features (ranging from Bluetooth and the accelerometer to GPS and your device’s camera). Using Swift or Objective-C for most applications, we are able to make the most out of your app’s functionality without compromising the app or software with bugs and user problems. For more simplistic applications, we also code in a cross-platform manner utilizing Titanium, PhoneGap, and Xamarin. While these are not ideal for large applications (using excessive multimedia and other intense functions), this option is often suitable for smaller and less intricate apps on the market.

Android-based apps allow clients to share their creations in a vast marketplace while allowing users to easily access and use the applications themselves with little to no issues. Because Android offers native programming options such as swiping, tapping, and a virtual keyboard ability, ease of use and access is much more prevalent for individuals with a wide variety of devices at their disposal. The home screen of Android devices also mimics that of the Windows operating system, allowing for widgets and more customization for the average user during the development process. Having total control over everything from the functionality to the overall appearance and aesthetic is key to success within the Android app market and industry. At Essential Designs, our team of experienced programmers and developers have a keen understanding of a variety of coding languages, working hard to guarantee the satisfaction of each and every one of our individual clients. For clients who are not sure which direction to take during the brainstorming and development of their application, our team is available to assist with ideas, input, and solutions. Keeping the lines of communication open with our clients is a top priority, allowing our programmers and developers better opportunity to stay on track with deadlines while ensuring the client’s application is crafted thoughtfully and thoroughly every time. Reach out to us at one of our offices located in Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto to learn more.

We build applications for many different uses, and often our clients use the applications for internal purposes only. That is to say, their staff has access to the mobile app but the app is not widely available on the public app store. This is used when the data in the application is private and not for public display, or the goal of the application is for staff communication and not to involve the public. We are happy to build the applications in either direction and can help explain which is ideal for your project. We also build applications for customers who are looking to profit directly from the application, both in the Apple App Store and Google Play. In these situations, the client needs to set up their own account with these two services in order to collect the revenue and manage taxes. We can discuss with you how to go about this process and get your app setup live on the app stores.