The mobile app your business needs, built to measure

Mobile App Development

The mobile app your business needs, built to measure

We develop native and hybrid apps for iOS and Android tailored to your company's real processes — from field operations to the end-customer experience.

Our approach

Enterprise mobility without compromise

A mobile app for your business is not a stripped-down version of your website. It is a working tool that must be fast, intuitive and functional even without internet connectivity. We design it so your team uses it every single day from day one.

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Apps designed for real use

We start from how your employees and customers actually work, not from generic templates. The result is apps that get adopted quickly, are used daily and reduce operational friction.

Integration with your existing systems

We connect the mobile app with your ERP, CRM, database or any backend service. Mobility joins your technology ecosystem without duplicating data or processes.

Performance and offline availability

We design the sync logic so the app works correctly without connectivity and syncs automatically when the network is available. Essential for field teams, warehouse staff and logistics crews.

Types of apps we develop

Mobile solutions for every need

Field operations apps

Tools for technicians, installers and field workers: work orders, inspections, digital signatures, photo capture and back-office sync.

Sales force apps

Apps for sales reps to access the product catalogue, place orders, review customer history and manage visits from anywhere, connected to your CRM or ERP.

Customer-facing apps (B2C & B2B)

End-user apps for purchases, order tracking, loyalty programmes, support and direct communication with your company, with a premium experience on iOS and Android.

Logistics and traceability apps

Route and delivery management, proof-of-delivery, barcode scanning and shipment traceability integrated with transport and warehouse platforms.

Mobile dashboards and reporting

Executive dashboards and real-time KPIs for managers and directors who need business visibility from any device at any time.

Training and internal communication apps

Mobile platforms for team training, internal announcements, shift management and employee self-service portals accessible from any phone.

Our methodology

From idea to app in production

01

Discovery and product definition

We analyse the processes the app must solve, the user profiles, the systems to integrate and the technical constraints. The output is a product document that defines scope, priority features and high-level architecture.

02

UX/UI design and prototyping

We design user flows, information architecture and high-fidelity interactive prototypes. We validate the experience with real users before writing a single line of code, reducing the risk of costly rework.

03

Native or hybrid development

We choose the most suitable technology for each project: native development (Swift/Kotlin) when performance or hardware access are critical, or hybrid frameworks (Flutter, React Native) to maximise efficiency and simultaneous iOS/Android coverage.

04

QA, beta testing and store submission

We run comprehensive test cycles on real devices, coordinate the beta with key users and manage the entire submission process on the App Store and Google Play, including review requirements and privacy policies.

05

Evolution and ongoing support

Publishing the app is just the beginning. We monitor performance, resolve incidents, adapt the app to new iOS and Android versions and add features as your business grows and evolves.

Technical capabilities

Technology in service of your app

Every app we build incorporates the technical capabilities your business needs — from offline synchronisation to integration with specialised hardware.

Offline mode with sync

The app works without an internet connection and syncs data automatically when the network is available, ensuring uninterrupted operations.

Smart push notifications

Targeted alerts, reminders and communications that reach the device at the right moment to improve response times and engagement.

Geolocation and maps

GPS integration for route tracking, visit optimisation, geofencing and visualisation of geolocated data on interactive maps.

Barcode and QR scanner

Native scanning for warehouse management, access control, product traceability and any process that requires fast object identification.

Digital signature and document capture

On-screen signature collection, photo capture and document attachments linked to work orders, contracts or reports directly from the app.

ERP and API integration

Bidirectional connection with your ERP, CRM, database or any third-party API to keep data in sync between the app and your business systems.

Secure authentication

Login with biometrics (Face ID, fingerprint), corporate SSO and multi-factor authentication to ensure secure access to the app.

In-app analytics and reporting

Dashboards and KPIs embedded directly in the app so users can check relevant metrics without leaving the tool.

Complete guide

Mobile app development for businesses: which app you need and how it is built

Most companies that ask us for a mobile app do not want "to be in the app stores": they want their field teams to stop using paper, their sales reps to sell from a tablet or their customers to serve themselves. This guide explains which types of app exist, when native or hybrid development makes sense, how the app connects to the ERP and what to demand in code ownership and maintenance before commissioning custom mobile app development.

What custom mobile app development is and which problem it solves

Custom mobile app development means building an iOS and Android application that follows your company's real processes, instead of adapting the company to a generic app. It is not a cut-down version of the website or a shop window: it is a working tool used in the warehouse, in the van, on site or in front of the customer, often without coverage and with one hand busy.

That is why the starting point is never the technology but the process: who uses the app, where, how many times a day and what has to happen in the central system when they press a button. A work report that reaches the ERP with photos and a signature, an order that deducts stock instantly or a clock-in with geolocation is worth more than any flashy feature. At Grupo Unifema we design apps from that process and connect them to the company's management system from day one.

Native, hybrid or progressive web app: how to choose

It is the first technical decision and it drives cost, timescale and maintenance. Native means one specific development for iOS (Swift) and another for Android (Kotlin); hybrid means a single codebase with Flutter or React Native published on both platforms; and a progressive web app (PWA) is a website that installs on the phone and partly works offline. None is better in the abstract: it depends on what the app has to do and who will use it.

Criterion Native (Swift / Kotlin) Hybrid (Flutter / React Native) or PWA
Performance and hardware Maximum: camera, Bluetooth, NFC, sensors and demanding graphics with no limitations. Sufficient for most management apps; access to specific hardware depends on plug-ins.
Platforms Two developments and two maintenance streams, one per operating system. A single codebase for iOS and Android; a PWA does not even go through the stores.
Time to first version Longer, because each platform is built and tested separately. Shorter: what is developed once works on both platforms.
Offline mode Full local database and synchronisation. Just as complete in hybrid; limited in a PWA.
Maintenance cost Higher: every iOS and Android release means reviewing two projects. Lower: one codebase updated once.
When we recommend it High-volume consumer apps, intensive hardware use or a highly polished brand experience. Internal field, sales force, logistics, customer portal and employee portal apps.

In practice, most of the business apps we build are hybrid: they solve what the company needs with a single codebase and half the maintenance. We reserve native development for cases where hardware or performance demand it, and we decide it together with you during analysis, with the process in front of us and with no attachment to any particular technology.

Which mobile app each sector needs

The type of app that solves a problem changes with the sector. These are the ones we are asked for most and what they usually include:

  • Logistics: delivery app with routes, drop-offs, incidents, recipient signature and a photo of the goods; barcode scanning in the warehouse for picking, stock counts and goods receipt, all synchronised with the ERP and the warehouse management system.
  • Industry: production and maintenance reports from the shop floor, quality incidents logged with photos, access to production orders and batch traceability without walking back to the office to key in the data.
  • Retail and commerce: sales force app with catalogue, customer-specific pricing, real-time stock and order taking during the visit; customer app with repeat orders, loyalty and delivery tracking integrated with the POS and the online store.
  • Services: work reports for technicians and installers with hours, materials, photos and customer signature, visit planning and automatic generation of the delivery note or invoice in the management system.
  • Transport: driver app with route sheets, loading and unloading control, digital trip documents, incidents and communication with dispatch, connected to fleet management and per-service billing.

Integration with the ERP, the POS and the employee portal

An app that does not talk to the company's systems creates a data island and ends up abandoned. Every app we develop connects through a secure API to what you already have, and that integration is usually the most important part of the project. These are the usual connections:

  • ERP and management application: orders, reports, delivery notes and clock-ins reach Gestinity or your current ERP in real time, and the app reads customers, items, prices and stock from it, with no duplicated data.
  • POS and online store: the customer or sales force app shares catalogue, prices and availability with the point of sale and the ecommerce site, so there is a single stock figure for every channel.
  • Employee portal and time tracking: clocking in from the phone with geolocation, holiday requests, payslip access and internal announcements, integrated with payroll and the HR software.
  • Third-party systems: carriers, payment gateways, electronic signature, maps and routing, scanners and industrial devices, through their APIs or SDKs.
  • Offline mode: the app stores data on the device when there is no coverage and synchronises when it returns, resolving conflicts without losing anything, which is essential in warehouses, plants, construction sites and rural areas.

App store publishing, maintenance and code ownership

Publishing the app is part of the project. We handle the Apple and Google developer accounts, store reviews, signing and the privacy policies they require. For internal apps there is also private distribution, which bypasses the public stores and installs the app only on the company's devices.

An app lives in an environment that changes every year: new iOS and Android versions, new screen sizes, new store and security requirements. That is why maintenance is not optional, and it should be agreed before starting: who updates, how often and within what time an incident is handled. And one condition that should be non-negotiable: the source code, the developer accounts and the data belong to your company. At Grupo Unifema we hand over the complete, documented repository, and you can keep using and extending the app even if you stop working with us.

Signs that your company needs a custom mobile app

  • Your technicians, sales reps or drivers fill in paper or WhatsApp during the day and someone keys it into the system in the evening.
  • Orders taken during visits reach the back office hours later and with transcription errors.
  • You have tried generic apps and the team does not use them because they do not follow your process or connect to the ERP.
  • Your customers call you to check the status of an order, a delivery or an invoice they could see for themselves.
  • Stock counts and goods receipts are done by hand and the stock in the system never matches the warehouse.
  • You need staff to clock in, request holidays or check their payslips from their phone without going through HR.

With just one of these signs there is already a process an app would solve in weeks. With two or more, the cost of not having it is probably being paid every day in working hours, errors and waiting customers.

Mobile app development for companies across Spain

We develop mobile apps for companies across Spain from our offices in Murcia and Madrid, with analysis and kick-off in person when the project requires it and the rest of the work remotely, with deliveries you can test on your own phone.

Why Grupo Unifema

We are a software development consultancy with more than 20 years of experience and the makers of the Gestinity ERP, so we know both halves of a mobile app project: the app the user sees and the management system it has to connect to. That avoids the most common problem in these projects, a well-designed app that nobody then knows how to integrate.

Every project starts with an analysis meeting with the people who will use the app, which produces a scope document with screens, integrations and phases. We develop in deliveries you test on real devices, publish to the stores and keep the maintenance if you want us to. In-house technical team, fixed-price quote and the code in your name.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about mobile app development

Do you build native or hybrid apps?

Both. We choose the technology according to the use case: hybrid (Flutter or React Native) when you want iOS and Android from a single codebase, and native when the app needs specific hardware or maximum performance.

What kind of mobile apps do you build for businesses?

Apps for sales teams, field technicians with work orders, logistics and delivery, customer portals, time tracking and employee portals, and product apps for businesses selling to the public.

Can the app work without an internet connection?

Yes. We design field apps to work offline and sync automatically when connectivity returns, which is essential in warehouses, industrial sites or rural areas.

Does it integrate with the ERP or software we already use?

That is the usual case. The app connects to your ERP, CRM or management application through a secure API so orders, work reports or clock-ins reach the central system in real time.

Do you handle publishing on the App Store and Google Play?

Yes. We manage the developer accounts, the publishing process, store reviews and subsequent updates.

How long does it take to develop a mobile app?

A business app with integration is usually published within 10-16 weeks, depending on the features. We give you a fixed timeline and quote after the analysis meeting.

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