Turn your idea into a custom app – for half the price

02 February 2026 by

James Earl

What if now is the moment to build your idea?

If you’ve ever thought, “I wish there was an app that could just… do this for us,” you’re not alone. Lots of businesses feel the same, they know what would make their day‑to‑day easier, but the software they use never quite fits.

And here’s the good news: you don’t need to be technical, you don’t need a big team, and you certainly don’t need a big budget.

Right now, building a custom app is more affordable than ever, in many cases up to 50% cheaper than traditional development, thanks to agentic coding tools.

Software That Fits You

Most businesses use tools that do almost everything they need… but not everything. Those little gaps add up:
  • Workarounds
  • Extra spreadsheets
  • Duplicated effort
  • Or doing things the “software way” instead of your way.
A custom app removes that friction completely. It fits how you work, not the other way around. It brings everything into one place. It makes your day run smoother without forcing you to change how you operate. This is exactly the kind of practical, client‑centric solution we believe in.

Turn Everyday Processes Into Something Easier

Your most valuable improvements often come from simplifying the things you do every day.
Think of tasks like:
  • Approving holidays
  • Tracking customers
  • Logging work
  • Preparing reports
  • Chasing updates
They don’t need a complicated system, just something that works. And today, that “something” can be quick to build, easy to use, and significantly cheaper to run. When you replace manual steps with a simple, streamlined app:
  • You save time
  • You reduce mistakes
  • You remove extra licences or tools you don’t need
  • And your team instantly feels the difference

Bring to Life Ideas That Never Seemed Possible

For years, many great ideas stayed on the shelf because:
  • The software didn’t exist
  • The budget wasn’t there
  • The tech felt overwhelming
  • Or there was simply no time to explore it
That’s changed. Now, you can create:
  • A tool that gives you an edge
  • A service your competitors can’t offer
  • An internal shortcut that saves hours every week
  • Or a completely new way of doing something

Imagine What You Could Build…

Here are a few suggestions, of real projects we’ve recently completed, to spark ideas:
  • A client hub where customers can view invoices, reports, and helpful insights about the services they use
  • A mobile app that lets your team track, update and access key information while out in the field
  • A reporting dashboard that turns your data into clear visuals so you can take action straight away
  • A CRM system built around your own processes, not something you have to bend your business to fit
These kinds of solutions can reshape how your organisation works day to day, giving you clearer insight, smoother processes, and tools that genuinely support your team.

What This Looks Like in Real Life

When you bring the right idea to life, the impact can be transformative — whether that’s saving time, improving customer experience, or giving your team tools that simply make their day easier. We’ve already seen this in practice with organisations that started small and quickly realised how much more they could streamline once the right building blocks were in place.

CASE STUDY

From spreadsheets to strategic growth: How 55Plus scaled with Digital Transformation

Transforming 55Plus from spreadsheets to a smart, scalable digital ecosystem that delivers faster cases, stronger compliance and effortless growth.

Why Building Your Own App Is an Investment in Your Business

When you build your own app, you own it. That means:
  • It can grow with your business
  • You’re not restricted by what someone else’s software allows
  • You’re not locked into licences you don’t need, paying for features you don’t use
  • It becomes part of the long‑term value of your organisation — just like equipment, processes, or intellectual property
It’s a practical step that continues to pay you back.

No pressure. No jargon. Just a genuine conversation.

Tell us what you’d love to fix, streamline or improve, and we’ll help shape it into something real.

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