Serving Businesses Across B.C.
Mobile App Development in British Columbia
iOS, Android and cross-platform apps for B.C. companies and founders.
- Apps live on the App Store & Google Play
- Over a decade of app development
- The App Bros: 4.9★ on Google
- Prices in Canadian dollars
Apps for B.C.'s Tech-Savvy Market
British Columbia has one of Canada's busiest tech scenes. Vancouver is known for video games, visual effects and software. Burnaby is home to large game studios and two major post-secondary schools. Victoria has a growing tech sector alongside the provincial government. And the Okanagan, centred on Kelowna, has built a startup scene of its own.
B.C. buyers tend to know what a good app looks like, because many of them use the best ones every day. They expect polish, speed and thoughtful design. That's the standard we build to.
The App Bros Canada builds apps for businesses and founders across British Columbia, from the Lower Mainland to Vancouver Island and the Interior. Every project starts with a free, confidential consultation.
Where We Work in British Columbia
We build apps for businesses in these B.C. cities, and anywhere else in the province:
- VancouverMobile app development
- SurreyMobile app development
- BurnabyMobile app development
- VictoriaMobile app development
- KelownaMobile app development
Up north or somewhere in between? We work by video call and phone, so you get the same team wherever you are. Call 1-866-767-2102 to get started.
Funding and Support in B.C.
A few programs can help B.C. businesses with the cost of real R&D, new products or hiring. They rarely cover a routine app build, but they're worth knowing about:
- PacifiCan is the federal economic development agency for British Columbia. It funds businesses growing, scaling up or bringing new products to market.
- Innovate BC is the provincial agency that runs programs for B.C. tech companies and startups.
- SR&ED tax credits and NRC IRAP are federal programs open to eligible businesses in every province.
Programs open, close and shift their rules, so always check the official site. Our Canadian app funding guide walks through the main options. This is general information, not funding advice.
B.C. Has Its Own Privacy Law
Most Canadian businesses follow PIPEDA, the federal privacy law. British Columbia is different. Private businesses that collect personal information within B.C. generally follow the province's own Personal Information Protection Act, known as PIPA. The rules are similar in spirit: get consent, collect only what you need, protect it, and let people see what you hold about them.
If your app collects personal information from B.C. users, we plan for these rules in the design, from consent screens to data storage. We'll work with your privacy lead or lawyer on the details. This is general information, not legal advice.
Apps We Build for B.C. Businesses
Tourism and Hospitality
Booking, guest and tour apps for hotels, outfitters and attractions from Whistler to Tofino.
Health and Wellness
Clinic booking, fitness and care apps, designed with privacy in mind from the first screen.
Tech Startups
Prototypes and lean MVPs for founders who need to prove an idea before they raise.
Field and Trades Businesses
Job, quote and dispatch apps for construction, landscaping and service crews.
How We Work With B.C. Clients
Our team is distributed, and so are most B.C. tech companies. You'll have one Project Manager as your main contact, regular video check-ins and access to a shared board where you can see progress any time. Designs arrive as clickable prototypes you can test on your own phone.
Working Across Time Zones
B.C. runs on Pacific Time, three hours behind our Eastern Time hours. Our team is available until 9 p.m. Eastern on weekdays, which is 6 p.m. in Vancouver, so booking a call during your workday is easy. Saturday hours run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pacific.
British Columbia App Development FAQs
Can you work with a Vancouver or Victoria startup?
Yes. We build prototypes and MVPs for founders all over B.C. Everything runs on video calls and shared boards, so you'll see your app come together week by week.
What does an app cost for a B.C. business?
Our planning ranges are the same across Canada. A clickable prototype runs $13,500 to $21,000 CAD, a lean MVP $21,000 to $42,000, and most growth builds $28,000 to $71,000. Your price depends on your features, platforms and backend.