01 · Custom web app development
Order tracking for your customers, a job-booking tool for your staff. If people log in to it from a browser, we can build it.
Application development company in India
Tell us what the app should do. We'll take it from there.
Softfix builds web and mobile apps out of our office in Lucknow. Some people come to us with a 40-page spec. Others have an idea and a few notes on their phone. Either way works for us. We sit down together, work out what the app actually needs, build it, and stay on to look after it once it's live.
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Web + mobile
One team for browser, iOS and Android
2-week sprints
You see a working demo every fortnight
Fixed or flexible
Pick the pricing model that suits you
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Source code and IP handed to you
Application development services
Custom application development, from first screen to App Store.
We're a full stack application development team, which in plain terms means the same people handle design, the screens you see, the server behind them and the database underneath. Fewer handovers, fewer things lost between them.
02 · Native mobile app development
Two apps: Swift for iPhone, Kotlin for Android. Pricier, so we mostly suggest it for camera, Bluetooth or GPS-heavy apps.
03 · Cross-platform app development
One Flutter or React Native codebase for both stores. Our usual pick, since you pay for one build.
04 · Progressive web app (PWA)
A web app people can add to their home screen. Works on a weak 4G signal, can send push notifications, and no app store approval to wait for.
05 · SaaS application development
Sign-ups, subscription billing, separate data per customer, an admin panel for you. The full SaaS kit.
06 · Desktop application development
Still the right answer for some jobs, like billing counters, lab machines or anything that has to run offline all day.
07 · Cloud-based application development
Hosted on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud. Backups and auto-scaling go on before launch, not after an outage.
08 · Database-driven application
Stock, patient files, bookings. Once data piles up, a well-planned database is what keeps reports quick, so we put time into it early.
09 · Application UI/UX design
Figma screens first, shown to four or five actual users. We fix whatever confuses them before a developer writes anything.
10 · Application testing and QA
Real handsets, old Androids included. Automated tests run on every code change.
11 · Enterprise application development
SSO, separate access for each department, and a connection to the ERP or CRM you already use.
12 · Application development & maintenance
Stuck with an app your last developer left half done? We'll take it over, sort out what's broken and keep improving it every month.
Picking a platform
Web app, phone app, or both? Here's how we usually decide.
This is probably the question we get asked most on first calls. The answer mostly depends on who your users are and where they'll be when they open it.
Web application development
Works best for people sitting at a desk, like admin panels, dashboards and B2B tools. Users don't install anything, and when we push an update everyone gets it at the same time.
Good for: office teams, B2B customers
Mobile application development
Mobile-first application development for customers and field staff. Push notifications, camera, location, offline use. It sits on their home screen.
Good for: consumers, delivery and sales teams
Cross-platform application development
Web, iOS and Android sharing one backend and much of the same code. What most of our clients end up choosing, honestly.
Good for: startups and growing businesses
Application development process
What happens after you say yes.
We follow an agile development methodology, so you won't be waiting months to see anything. Here's roughly how it goes.
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Requirement gathering
Who'll use it, what they need from day one, what can wait till version two. Kept in plain language.
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Wireframes
A Figma prototype on your own phone. Tap around, tell us what feels wrong, we change it.
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Architecture
This is where application architecture design happens. We pick the tech stack, database, hosting and security setup, and write it all down so nothing gets decided twice.
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Build
Front-end and back-end development runs in two-week sprints, and we show you a working demo at the end of every sprint.
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Testing
Our QA team tests while the app is being built, not only at the end, so problems get fixed while they're still small.
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Launch
Application deployment to the cloud and both app stores is on us, and so is dealing with Apple if their review team sends the app back.
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Support
After go-live: bug fixes, Android and iOS updates, and new features when you need them.
Application development timeline
Rough guide to how long it takes
6 to 10 weeks
Simple app: a handful of screens, one platform, few integrations
3 to 5 months
Mid-sized: web plus mobile, payments, an admin panel
6 months +
Complex or enterprise-grade, usually delivered in phases
Application design and development standards
The parts of an app nobody sees, until they go wrong.
A good-looking app that's slow, leaky or falls over on launch day isn't much use to anyone. This stuff is boring to read about, we know. It's also why our apps keep working.
Talk to a developerApplication security
Encrypted data, safe logins, OWASP checks before release. Your customers' details stay private.
API integration
Razorpay, Stripe, WhatsApp, Google Maps, Tally, Shiprocket. If it has an API, we've likely plugged into something like it.
Performance optimization
Fast first load on budget phones and slow networks. Most of your users aren't on the latest iPhone.
Scalable application infrastructure
If a Diwali sale or a post going viral sends ten times the usual traffic your way, the app should keep running. We set up the infrastructure with that in mind.
Code quality and testing
A second developer reviews each change. Tests run on their own. Code stays readable for whoever comes next.
Cloud-native application development
Containers and managed services, used only where they cut hosting costs or late-night server calls.
Enterprise-grade application development
Audit logs, role-based access, SSO, uptime alerts. Usually a must before a big company rolls an app out to staff.
Web-based application development
Works in every modern browser, and properly on a phone screen too, not just shrunk down.
Application development for industry
Industries we build apps for
Healthcare
Booking appointments, patient records, video consultations, and sending lab reports straight to patients' phones.
Fintech
Loan and wallet apps, KYC checks and investment dashboards, built with compliance in mind from the very first screen.
Education
Learning apps, online tests, fee payment and updates for parents, for schools and coaching centres.
Logistics
A driver app, a tracking page for your customers, and a photo at the door as proof when the parcel is handed over.
Retail & e-commerce
Shopping apps and loyalty points, with stock numbers that match between your shop counter and your website.
Real estate
Property listings, booking site visits and keeping track of leads, for builders as well as brokers.
Buy it or build it?
Custom application development vs off-the-shelf software
If something off the shelf already does about 90% of what you need, honestly, buy it. Custom is worth the money when the way you run things is what sets you apart from competitors.
Custom app
- Features: Exactly what you need, nothing extra
- Upfront cost: Higher
- Cost over 5 years: Often lower, with no per-user fees
- Fits your process: Built around it
- Your brand: Your name and design throughout
- Time to start: Weeks to months
Off-the-shelf software
- Features: Lots of features, several you'll never use
- Upfront cost: Low, often a monthly fee
- Cost over 5 years: Grows with every user you add
- Fits your process: You adjust to the software
- Your brand: The vendor's look and logo
- Time to start: Same day, in many cases
Founders also get
The practical things that make the first build easier.
Investor demo builds
A working build in your hands whenever an investor meeting lands on the calendar.
Accounts in your name
App store, cloud and code accounts set up under your company from day one.
Tidy handover
Documentation, repos and a walkthrough whenever you decide to build your own team.
How to choose an application development company
Whoever you go with, ask these before signing.
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Can I download and try an app you've built? Screenshots are easy to fake. A live app isn't.
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Who exactly will work on my project? Ask to meet the developers, not only the sales person.
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Do I own the code? It should be in your GitHub account from the first commit.
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How often will I see progress? Every couple of weeks is fair. Every couple of months is a red flag.
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What happens after launch? Get the support terms and response times in writing.
Application development cost
So, what will it cost?
Mostly it comes down to how many screens, how many platforms and what it has to connect to. A simple booking app and a full marketplace are very different budgets. Pick how you'd like to work with us and we'll give you a real number after one call.
Fixed-price project
Defined scope, defined budget
Clear scope, agreed price, set launch date. Good when you know exactly what you want.
Quoted after a 30-min call
Hire application developers
Dedicated developers
Dedicated developers who work only on your app, join your calls and use your tools. Scale the team up or down month to month.
Monthly, per developer
Application development outsourcing
Full handover
Hand us the whole thing: design, build, launch and maintenance. One contract, one point of contact.
Phase-wise pricing
What changes the price:
- Number of screens
- Web, iOS, Android
- Payments & integrations
- Custom design vs templates
- Launch deadline
FAQ
Questions we hear on almost every call
How much does application development cost?
That depends mostly on how many screens there are, which platforms you need and what it has to connect to. A small app for one platform costs a lot less than a marketplace on web, iOS and Android. Send us a short description and we'll reply with a line-by-line estimate in two or three days.
How long does it take to build an app?
A simple app can be ready in six to ten weeks. Mid-sized ones usually take three to five months. Bigger systems are released in phases, so you're using part of it well before the whole thing is done.
Why hire an application development company in India?
The rates are lower, so your budget goes further, and our working day overlaps with the UK and Europe and with mornings in the US. Our team is in Lucknow and we have clients in India as well as outside.
Should I build native or cross-platform?
For most business apps we'd go with cross-platform, using Flutter or React Native, since it does the job and costs less. Native is worth it when the app depends heavily on phone hardware or needs top performance, for example games or AR.
Who owns the app and the code?
You do. The code is kept in your own repository, the app is published under your store accounts, and the contract transfers all the IP to you.
Do you provide support after launch?
Yes. Every year there are new iOS and Android versions, security fixes and the occasional bug, so apps need regular care. Our maintenance plans take care of this and include some hours each month for small new features.
Let's talk
What would you like to build?
A couple of lines is enough to start. Who it's for, what it should do, and roughly when you'd like it live. We'll reply within a working day, usually with a few questions and a ballpark figure.
sales@softfix.in
Phone
+91 81890 10044
Address
1st Floor, CP/140, Viraj Khand-4, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226010