Enterprise-Level UK Mobile App Development Agency, Manchester

There are no limits to our mobile app development services. Our dedicated teams across android, iOS and hybrid mobile app development deliver innovation, style and stability in equal measure. From B2B ecommerce, gaming and social media apps, we've helped countless brands and businesses turn their ideas into an engaging reality.

Dedicated iOS, Android and Hybrid Mobile App Development Services

What we do

Native iOS

For a top-notch experience across iPhone and iPad, nothing beats native. Working in tandem with Apple’s own language, we build fast and fluid iOS apps using Swift and SwiftUI. From Core Data to ARKit, our app developers make the most of everything the platform has to offer, and more. If you have an idea, we want to hear it.

DKC App

Native Android

Android spans hundreds of devices, screens, and operating systems. Using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, we build fast, modern, and scalable native Android apps that feel right on any handset or wearable tech, delivering a high-quality output across them all. For those with an existing app, we can audit it, improve it, or create what comes next.

Employee Voice Android

Cross-Platform

Got one product, but don’t want two separate codebases? Our cross-platform development approach uses React Native, Expo or Flutter (where it makes sense) to deploy multiple iOS and Android applications at the same time. You can ship improvements or push updates fast, without relying on app stores to do it for you. It’s simple, smart, and cost-effective.

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Smart Features

Push notifications, in-app purchases, biometric login, deep links and background synchronisation, these are the kind of features that make your app smarter, better, and more enjoyable to use. Done properly, it can be the difference between a product people tolerate and one they’ll come back to again and again. Built around your goals and user needs, we can prioritise what functionality earns its place in the final product.

Parfetts Online App

Distribution

Building a mobile app is only part of the job. We take care of every step to release, from App Store and Play Store submission, TestFlight, and beta testing to code signing, analytics and crash reporting. Once launched, you’ll receive ongoing support for what follows, including OS updates, bug fixing and a direct line to your dedicated project manager, so you’ll always have someone to speak to.

Parfetts App iOS App Store

Specialist Mobile App Design and Development

From App Idea to First Release

Starting with an idea rather than a finished product? Working through your users, features, platforms and requirements, we’ll help turn it into something buildable before development begins and create a clear route from initial concept to launch.

Your Designs, Our Development Expertise

Already have your app designed and ready to build? We’ll work from your Figma files, prototypes and specifications to create a fully functioning product. Any technical considerations are addressed along the way, so the finished app works as beautifully as it looks.

Build, Improve and Keep Moving

An app doesn’t stop evolving when it reaches the App Store. We can stay involved beyond the initial submission, developing new features, integrating third-party services, and supporting new OS releases, all while improving performance as your users and business needs change.

Our Purpose-Built App Development Process

  1. Discover

    We’ll unpack your brief and goals before having an initial platform call. Together, we’ll help you decide whether iOS, Android, or a cross-platform approach is the right fit for your product and users.

  2. Audit

    Next, we assess Figma design against the technical reality, making sure it adheres to the platform’s guidelines, identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities before development starts.

  3. Setup

    Time to set things up. We get the iOS and Android build environments, tooling and pipelines configured in one go, while designers package the UI elements, so everything is ready to be developed.

  4. Engineer

    We code the app’s backend while front-end developers turn your designs into interactive mobile interfaces with native or hybrid tracking, as well as performing continuous design reviews to verify visual consistency.

  5. Test

    We stress-test code stability across a variety of devices, operating systems, and user scenarios, catching edge cases, app performance issues, and before anything goes live.

  6. Launch

    Once final testing is complete, we get your app into the user’s hands through App Store deployment and keep you updated after release to monitor performance, resolve any issues and make any necessary adjustments.

Our Latest Mobile App Projects

Parfetts Retailer App

Parfetts Retailer App

  • Strategy
  • Branding
  • Mobile App Development
  • eCommerce

A powerful bespoke iOS and Android shopping app, transforming wholesale ordering and generating over £300m in annual sales.

Parfetts is one of the UK's leading employee-owned cash and carry wholesalers, supplying thousands of independent retailers through its nationwide depot and symbol group network.

The Challenge

Independent retailers needed a faster, more convenient way to order wholesale products. Having already transformed Parfetts' existing eCommerce website, Parfetts needed a dedicated mobile app that could handle complex pricing, extensive product ranges and high-volume transactions. It must also integrate seamlessly with its established eCommerce ecosystem, and introduce new ways to engage and reward customers.

Our Strategy

Pixel designed and developed a bespoke mobile commerce platform that integrates directly with the wider eCommerce infrastructure we had inherited, redesigned and evolved. The platform streamlines wholesale ordering through intelligent product discovery, barcode scanning and efficient purchasing journeys. Beyond commerce, we introduced integrated loyalty and rewards functionality alongside virtual event ticketing, extending the app into a broader retailer engagement platform. 

Key Features

  • Bespoke mobile app development
  • Seamless eCommerce platform integration
  • AI-powered product search
  • Instant barcode product scanning
  • Complex wholesale pricing management
  • Integrated loyalty rewards programme
  • Virtual event ticketing functionality
  • Extensive wholesale product catalogue
  • Streamlined mobile ordering journeys
  • Secure retailer account management

The Result

The app now generates over £300 million in annual sales, establishing mobile as a major commercial channel. Combining efficient wholesale ordering with loyalty, rewards and event access, it delivers measurable commercial value and strengthens the wider digital ecosystem. Through ongoing development and optimisation, we continue to support Parfetts’ growing digital sales operation.



Dogs in field

DKC

  • Strategy
  • UX/UI Design
  • Mobile App Development
  • eCommerce

Revolutionising pedigree registration and breeder management through bespoke iOS and Android applications, powered by innovative AI technology.

DKC is an innovative digital platform modernising pedigree registration through connected technology and AI, helping breeders and owners manage canine ancestry, ownership and breeding records.

The Challenge

Traditional pedigree registration long relied on paperwork, fragmented records and manual verification, creating unnecessary complications for breeders and dog owners. DKC wanted to disrupt this approach with a secure, intuitive digital ecosystem combining pedigree registration, breeding relationships, ownership management and AI-powered functionality, built to scale internationally.

Our Strategy

We designed and developed DKC’s complete digital ecosystem, including bespoke iOS and Android applications, scalable backend infrastructure and integrated AI technology. Our approach simplifies complex pedigree processes through intuitive user journeys, automated record management and intelligent verification. By developing the AI alongside the core platform, we connected breed identification, document scanning, registration and ownership transfers within one seamless experience, with the flexibility to evolve as the business grows.

Key Features

  • Bespoke iOS and Android applications
  • AI-powered breed identification tools
  • Intelligent pedigree document scanning
  • Digital pedigree registration management
  • Sire, dam and litter registration
  • Digital certificates and pedigree records
  • Secure ownership transfer functionality
  • Breeder identity verification processes
  • Integrated eCommerce and payment processing
  • Scalable cloud infrastructure development

The Result

DKC now has a bespoke digital ecosystem transforming traditional pedigree registration into a more accessible, connected experience. Merging mobile applications, intelligent automation and secure record management together, it replaces manual processes with a scalable solution designed for international growth.



Don’t take our word for it..

We had a fantastic experience working with the Pixel team on developing our new website. As a family-run business, it was important that our website reflected our heritage whilst bringing our brand into the modern digital world. We’re extremely pleased with the final result and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking to build or improve their online presence.
Laksh ManjaniaHead of Operations - Sanjeev Jewellers
My experience of working with Pixel has been exemplary from start to finish. One of the most impressive aspects of working with Pixel was the ability to immediately understand my needs. This was particularly remarkable given the complexity of the project. As the new portal has evolved, new features have been introduced, including an AI element. Adding this was quite effortless and will improve the final product incrementally.
John GoldhillManaging Director - Pharma Information & Reports Ltd

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