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Edinburgh mobile apps users keep on their home screen

SOHOON designs and builds mobile apps for businesses in Edinburgh, Scotland, for iOS and Android, native or cross-platform. From gym and real-estate apps to immigration and legal, we cover strategy, design, engineering and store launch.

Edinburgh

Scotland, United Kingdom

Where local demand comes from

Financial services & asset managementLegal servicesTourismLife sciences

Local time

Starting from£3,160

Delivered remotely by a senior team. No local office required.

iOS

and Android

MVP

to scale

2

Stores handled

UX

Native feel

Apps we build

Mobile apps for Edinburgh businesses across every sector

From gym and fitness to food delivery and legal, we have shipped apps in these verticals for businesses across Scotland.

Gym and fitness

Membership, class booking, workout tracking and payments for gyms and trainers.

Real estate

Property search, listings, virtual tours and agent-lead apps.

Immigration

Case tracking, document upload, eligibility tools and client portals.

Lawyer and legal

Client intake, case management, appointments and secure document sharing.

Food delivery

Ordering, dispatch, driver tracking and live status apps.

Healthcare and education

Telehealth, appointment and learning apps with secure data and payments.

Why here

Mobile App Development built around how Edinburgh actually works

Edinburgh is one of Europe's largest financial centres by assets under management, home to major asset managers and insurers alongside a dense legal services sector tied to Scots law, and a tourism economy driven by the Festival and historic city centre. Companies here often need asset-management reporting tools, legal client portals, or booking systems for the tourism trade.

Also covering

LeithMusselburghLivingstonDalkeithPenicuik

Questions from local businesses

Can you build reporting tools for an asset management or investment firm?

Yes, reporting dashboards and portfolio-facing tools for Edinburgh financial services clients are a regular project for us, built with GDPR-aware data handling.

Do you build booking systems for festival or tourism businesses?

Yes, booking and ticketing platforms that handle seasonal traffic spikes, relevant during the Edinburgh Festival, are something we have built for tourism-sector clients.

What is the time zone overlap with Pakistan?

Pakistan is 4 to 5 hours ahead of Edinburgh, so the full UK working day overlaps with ours for live calls.

Native or cross-platform, which is right for your Edinburgh app?

Both paths have merit. We advise the right fit for your goals, budget and timeline, with no tech bias.

Native (Swift / Kotlin)

  • Full device hardware access (camera, GPS, biometrics)
  • Highest possible performance and animation fidelity
  • Platform-native UI patterns users already know
  • Best choice when the app is the core product

Cross-platform (Flutter / React Native)

  • One codebase ships to both iOS and Android
  • Shorter timeline and lower initial investment
  • Consistent UI across platforms
  • Best for MVPs and most business apps

Most Edinburgh clients choose Flutter or React Native for the speed and cost advantage.

App capabilities built in from day one

Every Edinburgh app we ship includes the features modern users expect, wired in and tested, not bolted on later.

Push Notifications

Re-engage users with timely alerts for orders, appointments and reminders.

Offline Support

Core features work without internet, syncing automatically when connectivity returns.

In-App Payments

Stripe, Apple Pay and regional gateways so users can pay without leaving the app.

Secure Auth

Biometric login, OAuth, two-factor and role-based access control out of the box.

From idea to the stores

App Store and Google Play launch, handled end to end

01

Design

UX wireframes, brand-aligned UI and prototype reviewed with you.

02

Build

Sprints with regular demos. Backend, APIs and integrations included.

03

TestFlight

Beta on TestFlight and Google Play Internal Testing before release.

04

Launch

Store submission, review handling, and first-week monitoring.

How we work

How we deliver your Edinburgh app

  1. 01

    Free discovery call

    We scope your app idea, ask the right questions and give you a clear fixed quote.

  2. 02

    UX strategy

    User flows, wireframes and a clickable prototype before a single line of code.

  3. 03

    Agile build

    Two-week sprints with demos. You see progress early and often.

  4. 04

    QA and beta

    Thorough testing on real devices across iOS and Android.

  5. 05

    Store launch

    We submit, respond to reviewer questions and get you live.

What clients say

Trusted by local business owners

Real words from owners we have worked with. First name and industry only, out of respect for our clients' privacy.

Booked jobs went up because customers can schedule online and we reply instantly. They built exactly what we asked for, on time.

DDavid L.HVAC Company Owner

Our store finally looks like a real brand. Checkout is smooth and returns dropped because the product pages are clearer.

MMichael B.E-commerce Store Owner

They took our idea and shipped a clean MVP we could actually put in front of users. Communication was steady the whole way.

OOmar S.SaaS Founder

Listings load fast and leads come straight to my phone. They understood real estate and did not need everything spelled out.

EEmily C.Real Estate Agent

Mobile App Development pricing in Edinburgh

Local starting rates for mobile app development in Edinburgh, Scotland. Switch currency to your region, or book a free call for an exact quote.

Hourly rate

£30/hour

Flexible hourly engagement for changes, support and ongoing work. Most projects use a fixed quote below.

MVP App

from £3,160

One platform, core features, store launch.

  • iOS or Android
  • Core screens & backend
  • Store submission
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Most popular

Standard

from £7,110

Cross-platform app with full features.

  • iOS + Android
  • Payments & push
  • Admin panel
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Premium

from £14,220

Complex app with integrations & scale.

  • Native or advanced cross-platform
  • Third-party integrations
  • Ongoing support
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Not sure which option fits?

Book a free appointment and we will scope your project and give you an exact quote.

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Starting estimates shown in GBP. Conversions from USD are approximate; your final fixed quote is confirmed after a free consultation.

FAQ

Mobile App Development in Edinburgh, Scotland

App cost depends on features and platforms. We run a free consultation, scope your app for Edinburgh, and provide a clear fixed quote up front. Many clients start with a focused MVP to validate, then scale.

Yes. We build cross-platform apps with Flutter or React Native to cover both from one codebase, or fully native when your Edinburgh app needs it, and we handle App Store and Google Play submission.

All kinds, including gym, real estate, immigration, legal, food delivery, healthcare, education, e-commerce and on-demand service apps for Scotland businesses, plus custom apps for your idea.

Yes. We audit, fix and extend existing Edinburgh apps, and can redesign the experience for better retention.

Ready to build your Edinburgh mobile app?

Free consultation. Fixed quote. No commitment until you are happy with the plan.