App development · Kent

App development in Kent.

We design and build iOS and Android apps for Kent businesses — turning ideas into intuitive, beautifully crafted mobile products.

From customer-facing apps to enterprise tools and AI-powered products, we take you from first sketch through prototyping, development and launch.

Discuss your app idea

Or call 01322 473284 · hello@salient-ai.net

01 Kent app developers

You bring the idea. We'll help make it real.

You don't need a full specification to get started. Some of our best projects began as a business problem, an existing service that needed a mobile experience, or a sketch on a piece of paper.

We help define the proposition, map the journeys, prototype and test early — then build a production-ready app for modern iOS and Android devices.

02 What we do

Everything needed to get your app into people's hands.

01

Product Strategy & UX

We define what the product needs to do, who it's for and how it should work — mapping journeys and removing complexity before development begins.

02

UI & Interaction Design

Beautiful interfaces designed specifically for mobile, with thoughtful interactions, motion and feedback that make the experience feel natural.

03

Rapid Prototyping

Turn ideas into interactive, functional prototypes early. Test the experience with real users, stakeholders and investors before committing to the full build.

04

iOS & Android Development

Production-ready mobile applications built for modern iOS and Android devices, with a consistent experience across platforms.

05

Systems & Integrations

Connect your app to APIs, payments, authentication, data, existing enterprise systems and the services your business already relies on.

06

AI-Powered Experiences

From conversational interfaces to intelligent search, recommendations, automation and agentic workflows, we can build AI directly into the product experience.

03 How we work

Think. Prototype. Test. Build. Launch.

  1. 01

    Discover

    We start with the problem rather than the interface. We work with your team to understand the business, customers, technology and opportunity before deciding what should be built.

  2. 02

    Define

    Features become journeys. Journeys become flows. We map the architecture of the product and establish the experience before expensive development begins.

  3. 03

    Prototype

    Rather than relying entirely on static screens, we build highly interactive prototypes that allow an idea to be experienced much earlier in the process.

  4. 04

    Test & refine

    Put the product in front of users. Learn what works, identify what doesn't and iterate before those decisions become expensive to change.

  5. 05

    Build & launch

    Approved experiences move into development, integration and testing before being prepared for release across iOS and Android.

05 Our team

Your app team.

Product design and strategy from Brandon, engineering and integrations from Claude, with Kamila keeping delivery on track.

Brandon Botha, Founder & CEOBrandon BothaFounder & CEO
Claude Newell, Head of EngineeringClaude NewellHead of Engineering
Kamila Botha, Account ManagerKamila BothaAccount Manager

06 Local coverage

Building apps across Kent.

Based in Dartford, we work with start-ups, SMEs and established organisations across Kent, London and the South East — including teams with an idea but no in-house developers.

Our AI-assisted workflow means we get something working into people's hands quickly: Sing Sing Sing was designed and built in two weeks, and CorpTax in one.

  • Dartford
  • Gravesend
  • Ebbsfleet
  • Medway
  • Maidstone
  • Sevenoaks
  • Tonbridge
  • Tunbridge Wells
  • Ashford
  • Canterbury
  • Folkestone
  • Thanet
  • London & the South East

07 FAQs

Frequently asked questions.

How much does it cost to build an app?

App costs vary widely with features, integrations and platforms. We'll scope your idea with you and provide a clear proposal — and prototyping early helps avoid paying for features nobody needs.

How long does app development take?

Simpler apps can move very quickly with our AI-assisted workflow — CorpTax took a week and Sing Sing Sing two. More complex products take longer; we'll agree a realistic plan up front.

Do you build for both iOS and Android?

Yes. We build production-ready apps for modern iOS and Android devices, with a consistent experience across both.

Can you add AI features to an app?

Yes — from conversational interfaces to intelligent search, recommendations and automation. See our iOS & Android Apps service for more.

Do you help with App Store submission?

Yes. We prepare the app for release across the App Store and Google Play, and can support it after launch.

Book a consultation

Have an app idea?

Whether you've got a detailed roadmap or an idea that hasn't made it beyond a conversation, we can help work out what comes next.

Discuss your app idea

Call 01322 473284 · Email hello@salient-ai.net