App development company in Vancouver
Mobile app development for Vancouver companies: iOS, Android and web apps for users in Canada and the US, from first brief to App Store and Google Play release.
- Custom quote after a brief
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Company-wide:★★★★★ 4.9+ on Clutch·250+ brands·10 offices
UnFoldMart is an app development company with an office at 555 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8. Our app developers design and build iOS, Android, cross-platform (Flutter, React Native) and web apps for Vancouver companies, with PIPEDA and British Columbia's PIPA planned in, from discovery to store release and support, with one small dedicated team led from our international offices. Meetings with Vancouver clients are by video in English, and pricing is a custom quote after a short brief and a free 30-minute call.
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Key facts
| Service | Mobile and web app development: iOS, Android, cross-platform (Flutter, React Native), web apps and PWAs, backend and store release |
|---|---|
| Company | UnFoldMart |
| Office | 555 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8, Canada |
| Meetings | By video (in-person meetings only at our Frankfurt and Zürich offices) |
| Languages | First call in English; project calls by video in English |
| Time zone | Pacific Time (PST/PDT); project teams are led from our international offices |
| Typical timeline | Discovery 1–3 weeks · design 2–5 weeks · first version 8–16 weeks · testing and store release 1–3 weeks (ranges, not guarantees) |
| Pricing | Custom quote after a short brief: fixed-scope project or ongoing product team. No price list. |
| Booking | Free 30-minute video call ↗ |
| Company-wide | 10 offices in 10 markets · 250+ brands · 500+ projects · 4.9+ on Clutch · 8 working languages |
Mobile app development for Vancouver companies
Vancouver is British Columbia's largest city and Canada's Pacific gateway, with a busy port, a strong tech and digital media scene, and tourism and clean-tech companies. Apps here often serve users in both Canada and the US.
Vancouver at a glance
- IndustriesTech and SaaS, digital media, tourism, trade and logistics, clean tech
- Data lawPIPEDA and, for many BC organisations, BC PIPA
- PaymentsInterac debit and e-Transfer, cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay
- LanguagesEnglish; French for apps serving all of Canada
- Time zonePST in winter, PDT in summer
Tech and digital media
MVPs, companion apps and product rebuilds.
Tourism and hospitality
Booking, guest and visitor apps.
Trade and logistics
Tracking, field and supplier apps.
What our Vancouver app developers build
iOS and Android app development, Flutter and React Native apps, web app development and the backend behind it.
iOS and Android apps
Swift and Kotlin, full device access.
Cross-platform apps
One React Native or Flutter codebase.
Web apps and PWAs
Portals and tools, no store needed.
Backend, APIs and integrations
Accounts, payments, CRM, ERP.
MVPs and first versions
Test your idea with real users.
Takeover and support
Review, fixes, upgrades, rebuilds.
Native, cross-platform or web app?
Native iOS app development in Swift, Android in Kotlin, or one Flutter or React Native codebase. We recommend one in discovery.
| Native | Cross-platform | Web app / PWA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Swift (iOS) and Kotlin (Android) | One codebase: Flutter or React Native | One codebase: TypeScript, React |
| Performance and device features | Best; full device access | Very good for most apps | Good; limited device access |
| Time to both stores | Longest: two apps | Usually faster | No store needed |
| Best for | Demanding, device-heavy apps | Most business and consumer apps | Portals and internal tools |
Apps we can build
Common app types; illustrative screens, not client work.
Booking and scheduling
Pick a slot, pay, get reminders.
Shop and loyalty app
Browse, buy, collect points.
Customer portal
Orders and documents, one login.
Field-service tool
Jobs and checklists on site.
Marketplace
Two sides meet and book.
Finance dashboard
Balances and reports at a glance.
- Chat assistant
- Smart search
- Document reading
- Recommendations
How we work
From brief to store release, with a working build at every stage.
- 1BriefScope and quote
- 2PrototypeClickable design
- 3SprintsDemo every two weeks
- 4Store releaseApp Store · Google Play
Timeline
| Phase | Typical duration | You get |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery and scope | 1 to 3 weeks | Written scope and quote |
| UX and UI design | 2 to 5 weeks | Clickable prototype |
| Build in sprints | 8 to 16 weeks for a first version | Test build every sprint |
| Testing and store release | 1 to 3 weeks | Real-device and security testing, store submission |
| Support and next versions | Ongoing, as agreed | Monitoring, updates, next versions |
Typical ranges in weeks, not a guarantee.
How to choose an app development company in Vancouver
Six checks before you sign, whoever you hire.
Platform fit
Ask which approach they recommend (native, Flutter, React Native or web) and why.
UnFoldMart: We recommend one in discovery.
A written scope and quote
What is in, what is out, and how changes are priced.
UnFoldMart: Scope, timeline and price in writing.
A visible process
A clickable prototype first, then demos and test builds you can install.
UnFoldMart: A demo after every two-week sprint.
Security and data protection
How data is protected and tested before release.
UnFoldMart: OWASP MASVS, security testing before launch.
Store release and ownership
Who submits to the App Store and Google Play, and who holds the accounts and code.
UnFoldMart: App Store and Google Play submission is part of our release step.
Support after launch
Updates for new iOS and Android versions, monitoring and a clean handover option.
UnFoldMart: Support agreed in your quote.
Agency, freelancer or in-house team?
| App agency | Freelancer | In-house team | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skills | Design, build, testing and release in one team | Usually one specialism | The roles you hire |
| Start | After scope and quote | Often quick | After hiring |
| Continuity | Team covers absences and handover | Depends on one person | High while the team stays |
| Your management effort | Low to medium | Medium to high | High |
| Cost model | Project quote or monthly team | Hourly or daily rate | Salaries, hiring and tools |
| Best for | A full app, start to finish | A defined, smaller task | A long-term core product |
What affects the cost
No price list. Your quote depends on these factors.
- PlatformsiOS, Android, web.
- Screens and featuresHow many, how complex.
- IntegrationsPayments, CRM, ERP.
- Design depthStandard or custom.
- TimelineYour launch date.
- English and FrenchA French version for users across Canada adds translation, layout and test time.
Ways to work with us
Fixed-scope project
Scope and price in writing.
Ongoing product team
A dedicated team, monthly.
Discovery first
A scope you can use anywhere.
How quoting works
- Short briefWhat and for whom.
- Free 30-minute callBy video, in English.
- Written estimateScope, timeline, price.
- You decideNo obligation.
PIPEDA, BC PIPA and privacy
This is general information, not legal advice. Your legal adviser has the final word.
PIPEDA
The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act is Canada's federal privacy law for private-sector organisations. We plan consent, purpose limits and safeguards into the app from the first sprint.
Official source: PIPEDA (Justice Laws) ↗BC PIPA
British Columbia's Personal Information Protection Act covers how many private organisations handle personal information within the province. PIPEDA still covers federally regulated businesses and data crossing provincial or national borders.
Official source: BC PIPA (BC Laws) ↗Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
The OPC oversees PIPEDA and publishes guidance for organisations. In British Columbia, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) oversees PIPA.
Official source: priv.gc.ca ↗Public standards we align our work to
Working with us from Vancouver
One dedicated team; projects are led by UnFoldMart from our international offices.
Our Vancouver office
555 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8
By video
Workshops, demos and weekly check-ins by video.
Language
Calls and project work in English.
Time zone: Pacific Time (PST/PDT)
Office-hours overlap: –
09:00–18:00 local time in both offices. Same time zone as the US West Coast. Our London office is usually 8 hours ahead, so shared office hours are short: about an hour, early in your morning.
Company-wide figures across all our services, not app projects.
- Zürich · in person
- Frankfurt · in person
- London
- Amsterdam
- Paris
- Madrid
- Warsaw
- Singapore
- Vancouver
- Gurugram
Frequently asked questions
App development in Vancouver: before you book a call.
Do you have an office in Vancouver?
Yes. UnFoldMart's Vancouver office is at 555 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8. Workshops, design reviews and weekly check-ins with Vancouver clients take place by video, in English.
How much does it cost to build an app in Vancouver?
Pricing is custom. Cost depends on platforms, screens and features, integrations, design depth, compliance needs and your timeline. After a short brief and a free 30-minute call, you get a written estimate.
How long does it take to build an app?
Typically: discovery 1 to 3 weeks, design 2 to 5 weeks, build 8 to 16 weeks for a first version, testing and store release 1 to 3 weeks. These are ranges, not guarantees.
Should we build a native app or use Flutter or React Native?
Native (Swift for iOS, Kotlin for Android) suits top performance and deep device features. Cross-platform (Flutter or React Native) shares one codebase and usually reaches both stores faster. We recommend one in discovery.
Which privacy law applies to our app: PIPEDA or BC PIPA?
Often both play a part: BC PIPA covers many private organisations' handling of personal information within British Columbia, and PIPEDA covers federally regulated businesses and data crossing borders. We plan consent, purpose limits and safeguards into the app either way; your legal adviser confirms which law applies to you.
Can the app be in English and French?
Yes. We set up the app for both languages from the start, so it is ready for users across Canada. French is one of our eight working languages.
Can you connect Interac and the payment methods Canadians use?
Yes. Canadian users often pay by card, Interac debit, Apple Pay and Google Pay, and Interac e-Transfer is widely used for bank transfers. We connect the methods your payment provider supports.
Can one app serve users in Canada and the US?
Yes. We set up currencies, store listings for both countries and privacy notices that your legal adviser can review for each market, so one app can serve both.
Who works on our project, and how do we communicate?
Projects are led by UnFoldMart from our international offices, with a small dedicated team. Calls are by video, in English, with a demo after each sprint.
Can you take over an existing app?
Yes. We start with a review of the code, the store listings and the backend, then fix, upgrade or rebuild in steps, so your app stays available.
Building an app in Vancouver?
Tell us what you want to build; the quote follows in writing.