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Mobile App Development Company in Vancouver

Vancouver is a global leader in gaming, film VFX, and clean technology. The city's tech sector employs over 120,000 professionals and continues to attract top talent from around the world. Whether you're building the next indie game hit or a sustainability platform, our Vancouver team delivers cutting-edge solutions.

300+
Apps Shipped
4.9★
App Store Avg
65+
BC Projects
98%
Client Retention

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300+
Apps Shipped
4.9★
App Store Avg
65+
BC Projects
98%
Client Retention
What We Build

Mobile App Development Services We Offer in Vancouver

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iOS & Android App Development

Build pixel-perfect native mobile apps for both iOS and Android platforms. Our team leverages Swift, Kotlin, and platform-specific APIs to deliver blazing-fast performance, seamless UX, and full access to device capabilities including camera, GPS, biometrics, and push notifications.

SwiftKotlinXcodeAndroid StudioNative APIs
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Cross-Platform App Development

Ship to iOS and Android simultaneously with a single codebase using Flutter or React Native. Reduce development time by up to 40% without sacrificing native look and feel. Ideal for MVPs, startups, and businesses that need to reach both platforms quickly and cost-effectively.

FlutterReact NativeDartExpoCross-Platform

Progressive Web Apps (PWA)

Create app-like experiences that run in the browser with offline support, push notifications, and home screen installation.

Wearable App Development

Develop companion apps for Apple Watch, Wear OS, and fitness trackers that sync seamlessly with your main application.

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App Maintenance & Support

Keep your app running smoothly with ongoing updates, bug fixes, performance monitoring, and OS compatibility patches.

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App Store Optimization

Maximize downloads with optimized App Store and Play Store listings, keyword strategies, and A/B tested screenshots.

Local Advantage

Why Vancouver Businesses Choose Mobile App Development

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Gaming & Entertainment Hub

Home to EA, Relic, and hundreds of indie studios. We build gaming companion apps, streaming platforms, and interactive entertainment experiences.

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Clean Tech Innovation

Vancouver leads Canada in clean technology. We build carbon tracking apps, EV charging networks, and sustainability dashboards for BC's green economy.

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PropTech & Real Estate

Vancouver's real estate market demands digital transformation. We build property management apps, virtual tour platforms, and market analytics tools.

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Film & VFX Industry

Hollywood North needs production management tools, asset tracking systems, and crew scheduling apps. We build them with the reliability the industry demands.

Vancouver Sector Focus

Mobile App Development for the industries Vancouver actually runs on

Mobile App Development in Vancouver runs into a different set of constraints than it does elsewhere in British Columbia. The local economy leans on Film & VFX, Gaming, Clean Tech, Real Estate and Tourism, and each of those carries its own regulatory, operational and seasonal realities that shape what gets built and how it gets delivered. Below is how we approach mobile apps for each of them, with a delivery model built around Vancouver clients.

Film & VFX

Mobile Apps for Vancouver's Film & VFX sector

Ticketing, second-screen and fan apps engineered for launch-day traffic spikes and heavy media streaming without draining the battery.

Gaming

Mobile Apps for Vancouver's Gaming sector

Ticketing, second-screen and fan apps engineered for launch-day traffic spikes and heavy media streaming without draining the battery.

Clean Tech

Mobile Apps for Vancouver's Clean Tech sector

Field-crew apps for inspections, lone-worker safety check-ins and asset tagging that keep working offline at remote sites and reconcile when the crew regains signal.

Real Estate

Mobile Apps for Vancouver's Real Estate sector

Listing, showing-management and tenant apps with fast map search, in-app document signing and two-way sync to the brokerage CRM.

Tourism

Mobile Apps for Vancouver's Tourism sector

Booking, itinerary and wayfinding apps built for sharp seasonal peaks, multilingual visitors and patchy connectivity at the destination.

Our Process

Our Mobile App Development Process

01

Discovery & Strategy

1-2 Weeks

We analyze your target audience, competitors, and business goals to define the app's feature set, technology stack, and go-to-market strategy.

Product Requirements DocumentUser Persona ProfilesTechnical Architecture PlanProject Roadmap
02

UI/UX Design

2-3 Weeks

Our designers craft intuitive wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes following platform-specific design guidelines for iOS and Android.

WireframesInteractive PrototypeDesign SystemUsability Test Report
03

Development & Integration

6-12 Weeks

Agile sprint-based development with bi-weekly demos. We integrate APIs, third-party services, analytics, and backend infrastructure.

Working App BuildsAPI IntegrationSprint Demo VideosSource Code Repository
04

QA & Testing

2-3 Weeks

Comprehensive testing across devices and OS versions including functional, performance, security, and user acceptance testing.

Test Case DocumentationBug ReportsPerformance BenchmarksSecurity Audit Report
05

Launch & Growth

1-2 Weeks

We handle App Store and Play Store submissions, configure analytics, set up crash reporting, and provide post-launch monitoring.

Store Listing AssetsLaunch ChecklistAnalytics DashboardPost-Launch Support Plan
Technology

Technologies We Use

Best-in-class tools chosen for performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability.

Native Development
SwiftKotlinSwiftUIJetpack ComposeXcode
Cross-Platform
FlutterReact NativeDartExpoCapacitor
Backend & APIs
FirebaseNode.jsGraphQLREST APIsSupabase
Tools & Services
App Store ConnectGoogle Play ConsoleFastlaneSentryMixpanel
Portfolio

Projects We've Built for British Columbia Clients

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Technology

Enterprise SaaS Platform

End-to-end platform serving 10,000+ users across the province.

10x faster workflows
Retail

E-Commerce Mobile App

High-conversion shopping experience with real-time inventory sync.

340% ROI in 6 months
Healthcare

Healthcare Dashboard

HIPAA-compliant analytics platform for patient data management.

98% uptime SLA
Testimonials

What Vancouver Clients Say

Our carbon footprint tracking app needed to process real-time data from thousands of IoT sensors. Mapletech built it to handle 10x our projected load.

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Chris Wong
CTO, GreenPath Solutions

The property management platform Mapletech built streamlined our operations across 200+ buildings in Metro Vancouver. Game-changer for our business.

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Laura Mitchell
Founder, Pacific Realty Tech

Mapletech helped us build a cross-platform companion app for our game. Downloads exceeded 100K in the first month. Incredible quality.

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Tyler Nguyen
Studio Lead, Indie Game Collective
Investment

Mobile App Development Costs in Vancouver

Transparent pricing with fixed-price sprints. No hidden fees, ever.

Starter / MVP
$2,500 - $8,000
Single platform (iOS or Android)
Up to 8 core screens
Basic API integration
App Store submission
30 days post-launch support
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Growth
$8,000 - $25,000
Cross-platform (iOS + Android)
Up to 20 screens with animations
Third-party integrations
Push notifications & analytics
90 days post-launch support
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Enterprise
$25,000 - $60,000+
Multi-platform with wearable support
Complex business logic & workflows
Custom backend infrastructure
Enterprise security & compliance
Dedicated support team & SLA
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Mobile App Development in Vancouver

Mobile app development in Vancouver, British Columbia typically ranges from $2,500 for a simple MVP to $60,000+ for complex enterprise applications. The final cost depends on the number of platforms, features, integrations, and design complexity. We provide detailed estimates after our free discovery session.

It depends on your budget, timeline, and performance requirements. Cross-platform frameworks like Flutter and React Native can save 30-40% on development costs and are ideal for most apps. Native development is recommended for apps that require heavy device-specific features or maximum performance. Our Vancouver team can help you decide during a free consultation.

A typical mobile app takes 3-6 months from concept to launch. Simple MVPs can be delivered in 8-10 weeks, while complex enterprise apps may take 9-12 months. Our Vancouver, British Columbia team follows agile methodology with bi-weekly deliverables so you see progress throughout.

Yes, we provide ongoing app maintenance and support packages for businesses in Vancouver, British Columbia. This includes OS compatibility updates, bug fixes, performance optimization, security patches, and feature enhancements. Our maintenance plans start at $350/month.

Absolutely. Our Vancouver development team has extensive experience migrating apps between platforms — whether that's moving from native to cross-platform, upgrading legacy codebases, or rebuilding apps with modern frameworks. We ensure zero data loss and minimal downtime during migration.

We build mobile apps for a wide range of industries in Vancouver, British Columbia, including healthcare, fintech, e-commerce, real estate, logistics, education, and on-demand services. Our team understands the unique compliance and UX requirements of each sector.

Yes, we sign NDAs before any project discussion begins. Your intellectual property and business ideas are fully protected when working with our Vancouver, British Columbia team. We also offer work-for-hire agreements where you retain 100% ownership of all code and assets.

We work across Vancouver's core sectors — Film & VFX, Gaming, Clean Tech, Real Estate and Tourism. Each one needs something different from mobile apps: film & VFX work centres on ticketing, while gaming work centres on ticketing. We scope against the sector, not against a generic template.

Yes. We run Vancouver projects with remote-first delivery and travel in for kickoffs, major reviews and launch support. Working hours are aligned to British Columbia, so you are not waiting overnight for answers, and the same engineers stay on the project throughout.

Engagements typically start in the $2,500 - $8,000 range for a starter / mvp scope, and pricing is the same wherever you are in Canada — there is no Vancouver premium. We begin with discovery & strategy (1-2 Weeks) and finish at launch & growth. You get a fixed scope and timeline in writing before any build work starts.

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We build high-performance mobile applications for startups and enterprises in Vancouver, British Columbia. From native iOS and Android to cross-platform Flutter and React Native, our Vancouver-based team delivers apps that users love and businesses rely on.

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