Customer apps
Ordering, booking, rewards and account apps with your branding, installed on your customers' phones.
iPhone · Android · Web
Custom App Development for SETX & SWLA Businesses
Apps built around how your business actually runs: customer apps, booking, POS, CRM, client portals and staff tools. Planned with you in person, launched on your customers' phones, and maintained by the same local team.
Beaumont · Port Arthur · Orange · Lake Charles · Sulphur
What we build
Apps that save time and bring in customers
Booking & scheduling
Online booking that drops straight into Google Calendar, with reminders so fewer people no-show.
Stripe POS
Take payments at the counter, on the job site or online, with inventory and receipts in one system.
Custom CRM
Clients, jobs, quotes, invoices and inventory in one place, built for your workflow instead of a generic one.
Client portals
A secure login where your clients see their projects, documents and invoices, and pay online.
Staff & field tools
Checklists, estimates, photo logs and time tracking for crews, designed to keep working with weak signal.
Choosing the right kind of app
Installable web app, store app, or both?
We'll recommend the right fit at your sit-down. Here's the short version.
Installable web app
Runs from your website and installs to any phone's home screen in one tap. One build works on iPhone, Android and computers, and updates go live instantly with no store review.
Best for: booking, client portals, staff tools, and businesses that want an app without the cost of two separate builds.
Google Play & app store listing
The same app, also listed in the store so customers can search for it and install it the way they're used to. We handle the store listing, icons, screenshots and review process.
Best for: customer-facing apps where being found in the store matters.
Tech stack
What's under the hood
Front end: React & PWA
React and modern web standards for fast, accessible screens that work on every phone and browser, installable and usable offline.
iOS & Android delivery
Home-screen installs on iPhone and Android, plus Google Play publishing for store visibility.
Sign-in & security
Email and password with 2-step verification, passkeys (Face ID / fingerprint) and Sign in with Apple. Admin areas are locked to staff only.
Payments: Stripe & Square
Stripe POS and checkout built in, Square payment links, and customer financing for bigger purchases. Card details never touch your app.
Cloud back end
Secure cloud database, hosting and server functions with daily backups and monitoring.
Integrations
Google Calendar sync, CRM data, email notifications and the tools your business already uses.
How it works
A clear process, start to finish
- In-person sit-downWe meet at your business and map what the app needs to do.
- Written scope & priceYou approve features and cost before any build work starts.
- Build & testYou try it on your own phone as we go and give feedback.
- Launch & Turnkey CareWe publish it, then handle hosting, security and updates monthly.
Southeast Texas
Beaumont, Port Arthur & Orange
In-person consultations across Jefferson, Orange and Hardin counties.
Beaumont web design & apps →Southwest LouisianaLake Charles, Sulphur & DeRidder
In-person consultations across Calcasieu, Cameron, Beauregard and Jefferson Davis parishes.
Lake Charles app development →Questions
App development FAQ
What's the difference between an installable web app and a store app?
An installable web app runs from your website and can be added to any phone's home screen, so one build works everywhere and updates instantly. A store app is listed on Google Play or the App Store so customers can find it there. Many businesses start with an installable web app and add a store listing later.
How much does a custom app cost?
Turning your website into an installable app with a Google Play listing starts at $1,500. Fully custom apps with client portals and logins (Full Engine) start at $3,500. Add-ons like online booking ($299), Stripe POS (from $1,500) or a custom CRM (from $2,500) are optional. You get a written scope and price before any build work starts, and larger projects can be financed.
How do you keep customer data secure?
Apps use secure sign-in with passwords plus 2-step verification, passkeys (Face ID or fingerprint) and Sign in with Apple. Card payments are handled by Stripe or Square, so card details never touch your app.
Do you maintain the app after it launches?
Yes. Basic Care ($49/mo) covers hosting, security updates and backups. Turnkey Care ($99/mo) adds monthly edits, store listing changes, the site assistant and priority support.
Let's build your online presence
Tell us about the app you need
We'll set up a time to meet at your business, usually within the week.