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Mobile app development for Perth businesses

Our mobile app development service builds apps around the way your Perth business works. So whether you want to streamline operations, engage customers or drive sales, you get a user-friendly app that fits your systems.

21 years in IT Apps that run on any device Perth team based in Belmont, WA
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How web apps work

Mobile apps that run in the browser

A web app is a program stored on a remote server and delivered to the user through a browser. As a result, there is nothing to install, and the same app works across phones, tablets and computers. That is why web apps are the starting point for most of our mobile app development in Perth.

Behind the scenes, a web app typically relies on three systems:

  • A web server

    First, it receives each request from the user’s browser.

  • An application server

    Then it does the actual work to complete the request.

  • A database

    Finally, it stores your information so the app can use it again.

Web app or native app? A native app is built separately for iOS and Android and installed from an app store. A web app runs in the browser instead. We build web apps, not native iOS or Android apps. So if you need an app store listing or deep access to device features, we’ll tell you a native app may suit better.

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Why web apps

The advantages of web apps for mobile app development

For many businesses, a web app is the more practical choice. It is also often faster to deliver, because you build one app instead of several.

Works on any device

Because it runs in a browser, one app works on iOS, Android, Windows and Mac. So you don’t need a separate version for each.

One update for everyone

We update the app on the server, and users get the latest version next time they open it. There are no app store downloads to wait for.

Lower development costs

Building one app instead of separate iOS and Android versions often costs less. That can make a real difference for small businesses.

No app store approvals

Web apps don’t go through app store submission. As a result, you avoid store fees and approval delays, and you can release changes sooner.

Easy to share

Also, sharing a web app is as simple as sending a link. Users open it straight away, instead of searching an app store first.

Found by search engines

Similarly, search engines can index a web app’s public pages. Therefore your app can be easier for new users to discover.

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Technology

What technology do we work with?

Fast internet and reliable cloud infrastructure mean web apps can now do much of what native apps do. So we work with popular, well-supported frameworks and choose the right ones for your app.

  • React, Angular and Vue.js

    For example, these build the screens your users see, including single-page apps with reusable components.

  • Django

    A Python framework for building secure back ends quickly, with many features built in.

  • Ruby on Rails and Laravel

    Likewise, these server-side frameworks for Ruby and PHP that make common web app tasks simpler.

  • Express.js

    In addition, this lightweight Node.js framework is often used to build the APIs that connect apps and systems.

Thinking about an app for your business?

First, tell us what you want the app to do. Then we’ll explain your options in plain language.

How we work

Our mobile app development process in Perth

Every app starts with your business, not the code. So each project follows the same clear steps.

1

Review your needs

First, we look at how your staff work and the systems and processes behind your business.

2

Source the market

Next, we check whether existing software already does the job well.

3

Recommend and quote

Then we make an informed recommendation. If a custom app is right, we provide a quote and a proposed timeline.

4

Build and connect

Finally, we build your app and connect it with the systems you already use.

Why The Computing Australia Group

Why choose us for mobile app development in Perth

For 21 years, The Computing Australia Group has helped businesses use technology to work better. As a result, CAG looks at your whole business before we suggest an app.

  • Needs before codeOur consulting team starts with a detailed needs analysis, so the app solves a real problem.
  • Honest advice on custom or off the shelfIf existing software suits you better, we’ll say so.
  • Built around your systemsWe design apps to work with the systems and processes you already have.
  • A local teamYou work with our Perth team in Belmont, WA, from first meeting to launch.
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FAQs

Mobile app development in Perth: common questions

Can’t see your question? Ask our team.

About web and mobile apps

What is a web app?

A web app is a program stored on a remote server and opened in a browser. So there is nothing to install, and the same app works on phones, tablets and computers, whatever the operating system.

Is a web app better than a native app?

Often, but not always. A web app usually costs less to build and is easier to update. However, if you need a listing in the App Store or Google Play, or deep access to device features, a native app may suit better. Because we build web apps rather than native iOS or Android apps, we’ll tell you if that is the case.

Can a web app work like an app on a phone?

Yes, in many cases. For example, modern web apps can be added to the home screen, send push notifications and run some tasks in the background. Support still varies by device and browser, so we check what your users have.

Will search engines find our web app?

Because web apps are part of the web, search engines can index their public pages. As a result, your app can be easier to discover than one that lives only in an app store.

Working with CAG

Do you always recommend a custom app?

No. First, we review your needs and source the market. Then we recommend the best option, whether that is off-the-shelf software or a custom build.

Which technologies do you use?

We work with popular frameworks, including React, Angular, Vue.js, Django, Ruby on Rails, Laravel and Express.js. We choose based on what your app needs to do.

Will the app work with our existing systems?

We design each app to work with the systems you already use. So integration is part of the needs analysis, not an afterthought.

How much does an app cost and how long does it take?

It depends on what the app needs to do. If the recommendation is a custom build, we give you a quote and a proposed timeline before any work starts.

Let’s plan an app that works for your business

So talk to our Perth team about what you want your app to do.