Mobile app development in Liverpool
Matthews Creative offers mobile app development in Liverpool, from a first version that tests an idea to a full app for iPhone and Android. We build in React Native, which means one codebase for both platforms, so you reach everyone without paying for two separate builds. Our app developers work in-house, and a dedicated project manager keeps everything moving.
What's included
Mobile app development, done properly.
We also give honest advice. Not every idea needs an app store listing. Sometimes a progressive web app, which installs from the browser and can work offline, is quicker and better value. Sometimes a well-built website does the job. We help you choose the right route on a free first call, then design, build, test and launch it with you, and support it after release.
iPhone and Android apps
Smooth, native-feeling apps for both platforms from one React Native codebase, published to the App Store and Google Play.
App design and UX
Screens and journeys designed around how people really use their phones, tested with users before launch.
Progressive web apps
Installable, offline-capable web apps for when an app store listing is not the best fit.
Back end and APIs
Secure accounts, databases and APIs, often shared with your Next.js website or web app.
Integrations
Payments, bookings, maps, notifications and links to the systems your business already runs on.
Launch and support
App store submission, analytics, crash monitoring and ongoing updates as iOS and Android change.
Liverpool
Apps that fit how Liverpool works
Liverpool's economy gives apps plenty of real jobs to do. Hospitality venues want loyalty schemes, ordering and table bookings. Visitor attractions around the waterfront and the Royal Albert Dock need guides, tickets and maps that work for people who have never been here before. Port and logistics businesses need field apps for drivers, inspections and proof of delivery. We start from the job your app has to do, not from a feature list.
The city also has a strong digital and research base. The Baltic Triangle is home to many creative and tech businesses, and the Knowledge Quarter brings together universities, health and science organisations. Start-ups and spin-outs here often need a working first version quickly, to test with users or show to investors. We suit that well: a focused first release, built properly so it can grow rather than be thrown away.
Not every business needs a custom app, and we will say so. An independent shop on Bold Street or a retailer near Liverpool ONE may be better served by a fast online shop and a progressive web app. A service firm across Wirral, Sefton, Knowsley or St Helens might only need a simple booking app for staff. Honest advice about mobile app development that Liverpool businesses can afford to run and maintain is part of what we offer.
Why Matthews Creative
One studio. One team. Nothing outsourced.
In-house app developers
Design, development and testing all happen in our own studio. We do not outsource, so the team that plans your app is the team that builds it.
A dedicated project manager
One named person runs your project, explains technical choices in plain English and keeps you updated at every stage.
Found as well as built
We set up app store listings, supporting web pages, SEO and LLMEO, so your app can be found on Google and recommended by AI assistants.
App, website and brand together
Because we also build websites, brands and marketing campaigns, your launch runs on one joined-up plan instead of three suppliers.
How it works
From first call to launch.
- 1
Free consultation call
We discuss your idea, users and goals by video call or phone, and talk honestly about whether an app, a web app or a website fits best.
- 2
Scope and quote
We define the features for a first release, choose the right technology and send a fixed quote and timeline.
- 3
Design, build and test
You see clickable designs first, then regular test builds on your own phone. Your project manager gathers feedback at every step.
- 4
Launch and grow
We handle App Store and Google Play submission, then support, update and extend the app as your users' needs become clear.
Questions
Mobile App Development Liverpool, answered.
How much does it cost to build an app?
Cost depends on the number of screens and features, whether users need accounts, payments or offline use, and what the app has to connect to. Starting with a focused first release keeps it manageable. After a free consultation call we send a fixed quote, so there are no surprises.
How long does app development take?
It depends on scope and on how quickly decisions and feedback come back. A focused first version is much quicker than a large app with many integrations, and app store review adds a short wait at the end. We agree a realistic timeline before work starts.
Do you work with businesses outside Liverpool?
Yes. We are based in Liverpool and work with businesses across the North West and the wider UK. Projects run by video call and phone, with test builds sent straight to your device, so distance is rarely a problem.
What makes your mobile app development Liverpool service different?
Everything is done in-house by our own team, with a dedicated project manager from the first call to launch. We build for iPhone and Android together in React Native, and we will tell you honestly if a progressive web app or a website would serve you better. We can also handle the website, branding and marketing around your app.
Should I build a native app or a progressive web app?
A native app suits ideas that rely on push notifications, device features or a place in the app stores. A progressive web app installs from the browser, can work offline and is usually simpler to build and maintain, but it has some limits, especially on iPhone. We talk through the trade-offs for your idea on a free call.
Can you take over an existing app?
Yes. We review the code, the app store set-up and any known problems, then tell you plainly whether to improve it or rebuild parts of it. After that we can maintain and develop it under a care plan.
Let’s talk about mobile app development.
Tell us what you want to launch, grow or create. The first call is free.