Mobile App Development Company in Vancouver.
TML provides mobile app development for Vancouver businesses remotely from our Edmonton office. We plan, design and build iOS and Android apps, connect backend systems, manage App Store and Google Play publishing, and support the app after launch. If you need a Vancouver app built without hiring an in-house team, start with a discovery call.
Vancouver app projects
What kind of Vancouver app project fits TML.
Field and operations tools
Inspection checklists, job tickets, equipment logs and safety forms for crews working on remote sites. Offline storage and clear touch targets matter when coverage is patchy, and the app syncs when the connection returns.
Tourism and hospitality apps
Booking, ticketing and visitor-guide apps for Vancouver and British Columbia tourism operators. We design around the returning guest, with clear flows and quick rebooking.
Startup MVPs
A focused first release that lets real users test the main assumption. We separate essential workflows from later features and build a codebase that can grow with the product.
Logistics and dispatch
Proof of delivery, route updates and driver communication connected to your order, scheduling and customer systems. We map the available APIs and data before agreeing the build scope.
If a mobile website would complete the same job more effectively, we explain that before development. These are project types TML fits, not claims of Vancouver client work.
When is an app the right choice?
An app has to earn a place on someone's phone. Before recommending one, we check whether a mobile website would do the job just as well. An app is usually worth building when at least one of these is true:
- People use it regularly — daily or weekly — rather than once or twice a year.
- It must work offline or in places with unreliable mobile data.
- It needs the camera, GPS, push notifications, Bluetooth or another device feature a browser cannot reach reliably.
- The workflow is faster to complete on a phone than through a website, especially for staff working on the move.
Discovery and delivery, step by step.
01
Discover
We agree what the first release must do, who uses it, which systems it connects to and how success will be measured.
02
Design
Wireframes and clickable prototypes let you and real users try the key flows before development time is spent.
03
Build
Two-week sprints with installable builds for continuous testing, feature integration and feedback from your team.
04
Test and launch
Device testing across iOS and Android versions, then App Store and Google Play submission, privacy details and staged rollout.
05
Support
Crash monitoring, OS update compatibility, security patches and the next round of features, agreed in writing.
Native or cross-platform?
This is one of the first decisions, and it affects budget, timeline and long-term maintenance. We explain the trade-offs for your case and recommend one approach with the reasons written down, so your team can revisit the choice later.
| Approach | Best fit | What to weigh |
|---|---|---|
| React Native or Flutter | Business, booking and field-data apps | Shares most code between iOS and Android, which can reduce build time and long-term maintenance. |
| Native iOS and Android | Apps that lean heavily on device hardware or platform-specific features | Closest fit with each platform, but two codebases to build and maintain. |
What affects app pricing.
There is no flat rate. Each project is quoted individually after a discovery call, and the quote is itemised in writing in Canadian dollars. The main variables are the number of user roles and screens, whether you need one platform or both, the design and research work, backend and API integration, offline behaviour, store submission and the support arrangement after launch.
For typical Canadian market ranges, see our pricing hub. For the full service scope, see mobile app development at TML.
How long an app takes.
Timeline depends on scope, integrations, the number of platforms and how quickly decisions are made. We build in two-week sprints with installable builds, so you can see and test progress throughout rather than waiting for one handover at the end. After discovery we give you a written plan with the first release, the order of work and the decisions that could move the date. Store review can add time, and we plan for it rather than treating it as a surprise.
App and digital proof from TML.
TML has shipped 90+ apps and worked with 500+ brands since 2010. Our mobile portfolio includes the Real Estate App, a mobile-first platform with property listings, virtual tours and agent matching, and the Smart Home App, an IoT dashboard for controlling devices, tracking energy use and scheduling automations. These are portfolio projects, not claims of Vancouver client work.
Mobile app portfolio
See the Real Estate App, Smart Home App and other product work TML has designed and built.
Calgary professional services case study
See the local search and conversion work that doubled consultation requests for a Canadian firm.
Planning the wider digital programme? See our digital marketing agency in Vancouver, web design company in Vancouver and SEO company in Vancouver pages. For app interface and user-flow design before development, see our UI/UX design company in Vancouver. Working across several provinces? See our mobile app development company in Canada page.
Vancouver app development questions.
Do you have a Vancouver office?
No. TML has no Vancouver office. We serve Vancouver remotely from our Edmonton office on Mountain Time, using scheduled video calls, shared project boards and written updates. If in-person sessions are essential, tell us on the first call so we can assess whether remote delivery is suitable.
How much does app development cost in Vancouver?
Each app project is quoted individually after a discovery call, once we understand the features, platforms, integrations and support you need. We do not publish package prices, and the quote is itemised in writing in Canadian dollars. See our pricing hub for typical Canadian market ranges.
Should my app be native or cross-platform?
It depends on what the app does. Cross-platform frameworks such as React Native or Flutter share most code between iOS and Android and suit many Vancouver business, booking and field-data apps. Native builds suit apps that lean heavily on device hardware or platform-specific features. We recommend one approach for your case and write down the reasons.
How long does a Vancouver app project take?
Timeline depends on scope, integrations, the number of platforms and how quickly decisions are made. We build in two-week sprints with installable builds, so you can test progress throughout rather than waiting for one handover at the end. After discovery we give you a written plan with the first release, the order of work and the decisions that could move the date. Store review can add time, and we plan for it.
Do you publish the app and provide support?
Yes. We prepare the store listings, screenshots and privacy details, submit the app for review and handle any changes a reviewer asks for. Developer accounts are set up under your business, so you own the listings and can move them if you change development partners. After launch, we can monitor crashes, apply security and OS updates and plan new features under a support arrangement agreed in writing.
When is a mobile website a better fit?
A mobile website is often better for a one-off visit, simple booking or task that needs no device-specific features. An app is more useful when people return frequently, need offline access, rely on camera, GPS, Bluetooth or push notifications, or complete a repeated mobile workflow faster than they could in a browser.
Ready to scope your app? Contact our team with your essential workflow, integrations and target platforms.
Ready to plan your Vancouver app?
Start with a discovery call about what the app must do, who uses it and which systems it needs to connect to.
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