The App Development Process: How Tapadoo Builds with You
At Tapadoo, our app development process is built on collaboration, insight, and iteration.
From our detailed discovery workshops to hands-on development and post-launch support, we create apps that are crafted to your business needs.
Every stage of the journey is designed to help you make confident decisions while we turn your ideas into powerful, user-focused digital products.
From our detailed discovery workshops to hands-on development and post-launch support, we create apps that are crafted to your business needs.
Every stage of the journey is designed to help you make confident decisions while we turn your ideas into powerful, user-focused digital products.
Our well-established process digs deep into the details
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Discovery
Our app development process begins with discovery, a process designed to allow us to understand the client's needs in detail. This produces wireframes, which map out the app, and also give input into the estimation process.
1
Discovery
Our app development process begins with discovery, a process designed to allow us to understand the client's needs in detail. This produces wireframes, which map out the app, and also give input into the estimation process.
Workshop
We set aside around 4-6 days of our time for the workshop. The workshop begins with typically 1/2 day with the client. This takes the form of us asking questions and digging into the details of what you want for your users.
At this session we have a business analyst, and a UX designer. The questions are designed to understand the "what?" over the "how?" - Once we can understand what you want, we can bring the "how best to achieve this in an app" to the process.
During this first session we probe further where necessary. We are interested in the business problems you are trying to solve, pain points for your end users and so forth.
We end the first session when we feel we have enough to start on. We take it from there and, if we missed anything or we feel something is unclear, we'll get in touch to ask more questions and clarify.
At this session we have a business analyst, and a UX designer. The questions are designed to understand the "what?" over the "how?" - Once we can understand what you want, we can bring the "how best to achieve this in an app" to the process.
During this first session we probe further where necessary. We are interested in the business problems you are trying to solve, pain points for your end users and so forth.
We end the first session when we feel we have enough to start on. We take it from there and, if we missed anything or we feel something is unclear, we'll get in touch to ask more questions and clarify.
Wireframe & Iterate
Now, we iterate with you. We give you the wireframes and ask you to supply feedback. Once we obtain your feedback, we produce a version 2 of the wireframes.
We ask for feedback on version 2 - and from this produce a version 3. This process continues until you feel the wire frames accurately reflect what you want to get developed
We ask for feedback on version 2 - and from this produce a version 3. This process continues until you feel the wire frames accurately reflect what you want to get developed
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Development
A dynamic project team will be assigned to manage, design, build and test your app. From beginning to end.
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Development
A dynamic project team will be assigned to manage, design, build and test your app. From beginning to end.
Dynamic Dedicated Team
So, imagine you have come through our discovery process, and you want your app developed. What happens next?
First, we assign a project team. This is typically dynamic, as different skills are needed at different times during the process; a team will typically have at one point or another. A Project Manager, a UX Specialist, a UI Designer, iOS & Android developers and a QA Specialist.
First, we assign a project team. This is typically dynamic, as different skills are needed at different times during the process; a team will typically have at one point or another. A Project Manager, a UX Specialist, a UI Designer, iOS & Android developers and a QA Specialist.
Project Management
A project manager will work on the project from start to finish. Usually, prior to development work, we first work on UI design. We agree on a design with the client using their brand guidelines, and provide a style guide which will be used by developers during the project.
Typically, a project will consist of a number of 2-week sprints. At the start of each sprint, we agree on the functionality we hope to have by the end of the sprint, and the developers/designers who will work towards that.
In addition to this, the project manager will hold weekly meetings with the client. These meetings cover sprint progress, as well as highlighting any issues or blockers, as well as act as a regular budget/commercial check in point.
Typically, a project will consist of a number of 2-week sprints. At the start of each sprint, we agree on the functionality we hope to have by the end of the sprint, and the developers/designers who will work towards that.
In addition to this, the project manager will hold weekly meetings with the client. These meetings cover sprint progress, as well as highlighting any issues or blockers, as well as act as a regular budget/commercial check in point.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
As the project progresses, a QA specialist will be assigned to test the apps during development.
We also provide regular builds to our clients through a continuous integration system. Clients are granted access on our Issue tracking system and can log issues themselves if they wish.
As a project nears completion, more emphasis is put on the issue tracker as the team aims to bring the issue count to zero. Finally, when ready, we'll work with the client on app store submission.
We also provide regular builds to our clients through a continuous integration system. Clients are granted access on our Issue tracking system and can log issues themselves if they wish.
As a project nears completion, more emphasis is put on the issue tracker as the team aims to bring the issue count to zero. Finally, when ready, we'll work with the client on app store submission.
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Maintenance & Improvements
When an app is released, client or user feedback may lead to a suggestion for new features or improvements. So, after release we're there for you too.
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Maintenance & Improvements
When an app is released, client or user feedback may lead to a suggestion for new features or improvements. So, after release we're there for you too.
Post App Release
What about after the app is released?
Apps are rarely "fire and forget" projects. When an app is released, client feedback may lead to a suggestion for new features; or ways to improve the app.
So, we're there for you after release too. Some clients have a "quiet period" where we do no further work and allow the app to bed down or gain traction. Other clients begin new features immediately; it varies.
We strongly believe that being your app developer means being your partner. If you need more work done, we'll get on it. If you want to wait, we'll be there when you're ready.
Apps are rarely "fire and forget" projects. When an app is released, client feedback may lead to a suggestion for new features; or ways to improve the app.
So, we're there for you after release too. Some clients have a "quiet period" where we do no further work and allow the app to bed down or gain traction. Other clients begin new features immediately; it varies.
We strongly believe that being your app developer means being your partner. If you need more work done, we'll get on it. If you want to wait, we'll be there when you're ready.
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Get in touchFrequently Asked Questions
What does the app development process involve?
The development process at Tapadoo begins with discovery — where we define your goals and your users' needs.
From there, we move into UX design, user interface creation, and technical development. Each phase ensures that your mobile app development project is structured, transparent, and designed for success.
From there, we move into UX design, user interface creation, and technical development. Each phase ensures that your mobile app development project is structured, transparent, and designed for success.
What's the difference between native apps, hybrid apps, and cross platform apps?
Native apps are built specifically for a platform like iOS or Android, using the appropriate programming languages (such as Swift or Kotlin). This gives the best user experience and performance on mobile devices.
Hybrid apps and cross platform apps use shared codebases to reach multiple platforms, but they can't match the polish, speed, or deep integration that true native apps provide — which is why Tapadoo specialises exclusively in native development.
Hybrid apps and cross platform apps use shared codebases to reach multiple platforms, but they can't match the polish, speed, or deep integration that true native apps provide — which is why Tapadoo specialises exclusively in native development.
How important are UX design and the user interface in mobile applications?
They're absolutely essential.
Great UX design focuses on how users interact with your app, while the user interface defines how it looks and feels.
At Tapadoo, both are developed hand in hand to create mobile applications that are not only functional but enjoyable to use.
Great UX design focuses on how users interact with your app, while the user interface defines how it looks and feels.
At Tapadoo, both are developed hand in hand to create mobile applications that are not only functional but enjoyable to use.
How does Tapadoo choose the right development platform and environment?
We select the development platform and development environment based on your app's goals, audience, and long-term roadmap.
Whether it's an iOS app, web app, or another custom solution, we use native tools to ensure stability, performance, and scalability.
Whether it's an iOS app, web app, or another custom solution, we use native tools to ensure stability, performance, and scalability.
What programming languages does Tapadoo use for mobile apps?
Our team works with the most appropriate programming languages for each platform — Swift and Objective-C for iOS, Kotlin and Java for Android.
For web applications, we use modern frameworks that ensure security and speed. This focus on the right tools leads to dependable results.
For web applications, we use modern frameworks that ensure security and speed. This focus on the right tools leads to dependable results.
What happens after you launch your app?
Post launch, Tapadoo remains an active partner. We monitor feedback, track analytics, and identify areas for improvement.
This ongoing support ensures your mobile app development investment continues to deliver long after release.
This ongoing support ensures your mobile app development investment continues to deliver long after release.
What is Tapadoo's development approach?
Our development approach is collaborative and transparent. We guide you through each step. From concept and design to testing and deployment, we keep communication open throughout.
Our goal is simple: to launch your app confidently and with quality you can trust.
Our goal is simple: to launch your app confidently and with quality you can trust.
Can Tapadoo build web applications as well as mobile apps?
Yes. In addition to mobile apps, we also develop web applications that complement your overall digital strategy.
Whether you're building an iOS app or a web app, we focus on seamless integration, consistent design, and the same high standards of usability across every platform.
Whether you're building an iOS app or a web app, we focus on seamless integration, consistent design, and the same high standards of usability across every platform.