Mobile Apps
iOS & Android Apps for Connected Devices
We specialize in commercial and medical device apps where connectivity, security, compliance, and usability are critical.
Medical Experience Design
Human-centered design for device interactions from provisioning to HIPAA-compliant clinical data presentation.
Connected System Expertise
Deep knowledge of BLE, Wi-Fi, and integration, ensuring seamless firmware-to-cloud interaction.
Regulatory-Ready Development
IEC 62304 traceability, requirements validation, and audit-ready documentation built in.
Security Built Foundations
PHI protection, encryption, and threat modeling for FDA cybersecurity requirements.
MObile Apps in Connected Systems
Apps are where your connected system gets judged.
Mobile apps are the primary touchpoint for your users and where your entire connected product is evaluated. Users don’t see firmware constraints or cloud latency; they see an experience that either works or fails.
We build apps with system-level awareness. Because we work across firmware, mobile, cloud, and UX, we design the mobile experience around what the system can reliably deliver.
The Result: Mobile apps that integrate cleanly with your connected device ecosystem, handle real-world connectivity, meet regulatory constraints, and scale from beta to production.
What we solve for
Mobile Development at Every Stage
Whether you’re building from scratch, validating user workflows, looking to accelerate development, or fixing critical production issues, we can help.
Building New Products
You're designing a new connected device and need a mobile architecture that won't require rebuilding as complexity grows.
Challenges we help prevent:
Connectivity Issues
- BLE connection reliability and state synchronization across app, firmware, and cloud
- Offline-first architecture and data persistence decisions
- Device provisioning and pairing flow design
Security & Compliance Gaps
- Authentication architecture and secure credential storage
- HIPAA compliance requirements and PHI protection
- Audit logging and regulatory documentation needs
User Experience Risks
- Onboarding flows that handle pairing failures and weak signal
- Connection state feedback and error recovery UX
- Accessibility compliance and medical device usability standards
Performance & Resource Constraints
- Real-time sensor data rendering without dropped frames or UI lag
- Background Bluetooth connection management and battery drain
- App size optimization for regulatory submissions
Validating Feasibility
You need proof that critical connectivity and sync workflows will function reliably before committing to full development.
Scenarios we help answer:
Device Connectivity Failures
- BLE pairing failures across iOS/Android device matrix
- Connection stability during movement and signal interference
- Background connection maintenance and app state transitions
Data Synchronization Issues
- Mobile-to-device command latency and timeout handling
- State consistency during offline/online transitions
- Cloud sync conflict resolution under degraded connectivity
Critical Workflow Breakdowns
- Firmware update interruptions and rollback failures
- Multi-device management complexity
- Authentication flow reliability under real-world conditions
Accelerating Development
You need additional mobile expertise or development capacity to deliver features and meet your timeline.
Bottlenecks we help clear:
Connectivity Implementation Gaps
- BLE/Wi-Fi device discovery and pairing workflows
- Firmware OTA update UI and state management
- Real-time sensor data display and push notification integration
Platform & Integration Challenges
- Native iOS/Swift and Android/Kotlin expertise
- Mobile/firmware and mobile/cloud API coordination
- App Store/Play Store compliance and regulatory documentation
Feature Delivery Delays
- Multi-device management and user provisioning workflows
- Data visualization, export features, and biometric authentication
- Features your team can’t prioritize without sacrificing core development
Quality Infrastructure Gaps
- Automated UI testing for device interaction flows
- Platform-specific testing and CI/CD pipeline setup
- Crash reporting and analytics integration
Tell Us About Your Challenge
Mobile App Capabilities
Mobile App Expertise for Complex Connected Systems
The capabilities that enable intuitive, reliable, and system-aware mobile applications for connected medical devices and digital health products.
Device Connectivity & Integration
We architect mobile apps for wireless connectivity across the full stack. This dual perspective enables robust data flows, reliable synchronization, and graceful handling of the edge cases where connectivity matters most.
Key Capabilities:
Connection Management
- BLE, WiFi, and web API connection flows with reconnection and background handling
- Background connection management across app states and termination
- Connectivity stacks that abstract platform inconsistencies in native BLE APIs
Device Provisioning & Configuration
- Device provisioning workflows for embedded WiFi and cellular configuration
- Custom binary protocol support beyond standard GATT profiles
Data Synchronization & Reliability
- Reliable data syncing across device, mobile app, and cloud
- Edge-case handling for timeouts, failures, interference, and offline states
Front-End Development
We engineer mobile interfaces with attention to performance, responsiveness, and platform-native behavior, writing maintainable code that stays true to design intent across the full range of devices and OS versions.
Key Capabilities:
Implementation & Design Fidelity
- Native iOS (SwiftUI/UIKit) and Android (Jetpack Compose/Views) UI implementation
- Design system implementation and component library development
- Smooth animations, transitions, and gesture-based interactions
- Responsive layouts across screen sizes and accessibility modes
Performance & Reliability
- Performance optimization for rendering, scrolling, and memory usage
- Cross-platform code sharing strategies (when using React Native or Flutter)
Quality & Validation
- Unit/UI test traceability via language-specific tools (Kotlin annotations)
- Hardware-in-the-Loop testing with real or simulated BLE peripherals
App Security & Privacy
We design security and privacy practices for consumer, medical, and digital health products, building protection into every layer. Our approach balances simplicity and rigor, implementing the right level of protection without unnecessary complexity.
Key Capabilities:
Device & Communication Security
- Secure device pairing and encrypted BLE/WiFi communication
- Authentication, authorization, and session management aligned with regulatory requirements
Data Protection & Storage
- Secure local storage using iOS Keychain and Android Keystore
- PHI and PII protection for HIPAA and GDPR compliance
Privacy & Compliance
- Data minimization, user consent, and App Store privacy manifest compliance
Scalable Mobile App Architecture
We architect mobile apps for long-term maintainability, testability, and evolution. Whether building from scratch or refactoring existing codebases, architecture decisions made early determine whether apps scale gracefully or accumulate technical debt.
Key Capabilities:
Structural Design
- Modular architecture isolating Class B/C components for simplified validation
- Separation of business logic, UI, and data layers for independent testing
- Dependency injection and abstraction layers isolating third-party dependencies
Data & State Management
- Offline-first database architecture (Room, Realm, Core Data) with automatic sync
- State management for complex device interactions and offline scenarios
Team & Lifecycle Support
- Code organization supporting multi-developer teams and long product lifecycles
- Refactoring strategies addressing architectural debt in existing applications
- CI/CD pipelines with automated testing, code coverage reporting, vulnerability scanning, and deployment automation
Cloud & Backend Integration
We integrate mobile apps with cloud platforms, backend APIs, and third-party services. Whether working with existing infrastructure or building alongside backend teams, we design integration patterns that handle real-world connectivity, offline behavior, and data consistency challenges across the full system.
Key Capabilities:
API & Server Integration
- RESTful API and GraphQL integration with authentication and error handling
- Third-party platform integration (EMR systems, cloud storage, analytics services)
- API contract definition and validation in collaboration with backend teams
Real-Time & Streaming Data
- WebSocket and MQTT implementation for live device data streaming
- Real-time data sync and conflict resolution for offline-first architectures
Device Ecosystem Support
- Backend service coordination for device provisioning and firmware updates
User-Centered Experience Design
We build mobile interfaces that balance usability, performance, and the unique constraints of connected device interactions. Whether working with your UX team or our design partners, every flow is validated through iterative testing to ensure it works as intended under real-world conditions.
Key Capabilities:
UI Implementation & Polish
- High-fidelity UI implementation with performance and platform conventions
- Intuitive data visualization for sensor readings, health metrics, and device status
Connected Device UX Patterns
- UX patterns for device pairing, connection states, and offline/online transitions
- Onboarding flows optimized for authenticated, secure environments
Accessibility & Validation
- Accessibility compliance (WCAG) for clinical and consumer applications
- Iterative usability validation and refinement throughout development
- Usability engineering and human factors documentation (IEC 62366)
Encryption & Device Management
Mobile App Encryption & Mobile Device Management (MDM)
For high-risk environments and regulated deployments, we implement custom cryptographic solutions and managed device configurations that go beyond standard platform security.
Key Capabilities:
Cryptographic Implementation
- Custom end-to-end encryption for defense-in-depth against MITM attacks
- Hardware-backed key generation and storage via iOS Keychain and Android Keystore
- Local database encryption for PHI/PII protection
Security Analysis & Hardening
- Threat modeling and vulnerability analysis (MITM, certificate pinning, jailbreak detection)
Accessibility & Validation
- MDM configuration (Knox, Jamf, Intune) and Kiosk Mode for clinical deployments
Native & Cross-Platform Development
We build native iOS/Android apps and hybrid/cross-platform solutions when appropriate, choosing the approach that best supports performance, long-term maintainability, and connected system requirements. Our teams deeply understand the tradeoffs between platform approaches for connected device applications.
Key Capabilities:
Platform Strategy
- Native development for high-performance, connectivity-intensive apps
- Cross-platform frameworks (Flutter/React Native/Maui) for sharing business logic across platforms or less connectivity-intensive workflows
- Shared architecture and code layering to maximize reuse
Quality & Performance
- Performance tuning across both platforms for connected workflows
- Strategic QA approach for connectivity scenarios and platform-specific behavior
IEC 62304 & Design Controls
We develop mobile apps with the documentation, traceability, and verification practices required for regulated medical device software. We implement IEC 62304 lifecycle processes that support FDA submissions and quality system audits without unnecessary overhead.
Key Capabilities:
Requirements & Regulatory Documentation
- Requirements traceability linking user needs, design inputs, and test cases
- Software architecture documentation and design output generation
- Design history file (DHF) preparation and regulatory submission support
Risk & Verification
- Risk management integration (ISO 14971) for software hazards and mitigations
- Verification and validation evidence with automated test coverage
Change Control & Supply Chain
- Change control and configuration management aligned with design controls
- Automated SBOM generation for vulnerability scanning and supply chain security
- SOUP management and third-party component risk analysis
Mobile App Device Connectivity & Integration
We architect mobile apps for wireless connectivity across the full stack. This dual perspective enables robust data flows, reliable synchronization, and graceful handling of the edge cases where connectivity matters most.
Key Capabilities:
Connection Management
- BLE, WiFi, and web API connection flows with reconnection and background handling
- Background connection management across app states and termination
- Connectivity stacks that abstract platform inconsistencies in native BLE APIs
Device Provisioning & Configuration
- Device provisioning workflows for embedded WiFi and cellular configuration
- Custom binary protocol support beyond standard GATT profiles
Data Synchronization & Reliability
- Reliable data syncing across device, mobile app, and cloud
- Edge-case handling for timeouts, failures, interference, and offline states
Connection Management
- BLE, WiFi, and web API connection flows with reconnection and background handling
- Background connection management across app states and termination
- Connectivity stacks that abstract platform inconsistencies in native BLE APIs
Device Provisioning & Configuration
- Device provisioning workflows for embedded WiFi and cellular configuration
- Custom binary protocol support beyond standard GATT profiles
Data Synchronization & Reliability
- Reliable data syncing across device, mobile app, and cloud
- Edge-case handling for timeouts, failures, interference, and offline states
Mobile App Front-End Development
We engineer mobile interfaces with attention to performance, responsiveness, and platform-native behavior, writing maintainable code that stays true to design intent across the full range of devices and OS versions.
Key Capabilities:
Implementation & Design Fidelity
- Native iOS (SwiftUI/UIKit) and Android (Jetpack Compose/Views) UI implementation
- Design system implementation and component library development
- Smooth animations, transitions, and gesture-based interactions
- Responsive layouts across screen sizes and accessibility modes
Performance & Reliability
- Performance optimization for rendering, scrolling, and memory usage
- Cross-platform code sharing strategies (when using React Native or Flutter)
Quality & Validation
- Unit/UI test traceability via language-specific tools (Kotlin annotations)
- Hardware-in-the-Loop testing with real or simulated BLE peripherals
Mobile App Security & Privacy
We design security and privacy practices for consumer, medical, and digital health products, building protection into every layer. Our approach balances simplicity and rigor, implementing the right level of protection without unnecessary complexity.
Key Capabilities:
Device & Communication Security
- Secure device pairing and encrypted BLE/WiFi communication
- Authentication, authorization, and session management aligned with regulatory requirements
Data Protection & Storage
- Secure local storage using iOS Keychain and Android Keystore
- PHI and PII protection for HIPAA and GDPR compliance
Privacy & Compliance
- Data minimization, user consent, and App Store privacy manifest compliance
Scalable Mobile App Architecture
We architect mobile apps for long-term maintainability, testability, and evolution. Whether building from scratch or refactoring existing codebases, architecture decisions made early determine whether apps scale gracefully or accumulate technical debt.
Key Capabilities:
Structural Design
- Modular architecture isolating Class B/C components for simplified validation
- Separation of business logic, UI, and data layers for independent testing
- Dependency injection and abstraction layers isolating third-party dependencies
Data & State Management
- Offline-first database architecture (Room, Realm, Core Data) with automatic sync
- State management for complex device interactions and offline scenarios
Team & Lifecycle Support
- Code organization supporting multi-developer teams and long product lifecycles
- Refactoring strategies addressing architectural debt in existing applications
- CI/CD pipelines with automated testing, code coverage reporting, vulnerability scanning, and deployment automation
Mobile App Cloud & Backend Integration
We integrate mobile apps with cloud platforms, backend APIs, and third-party services. Whether working with existing infrastructure or building alongside backend teams, we design integration patterns that handle real-world connectivity, offline behavior, and data consistency challenges across the full system.
Key Capabilities:
API & Server Integration
- RESTful API and GraphQL integration with authentication and error handling
- Third-party platform integration (EMR systems, cloud storage, analytics services)
- API contract definition and validation in collaboration with backend teams
Real-Time & Streaming Data
- WebSocket and MQTT implementation for live device data streaming
- Real-time data sync and conflict resolution for offline-first architectures
Device Ecosystem Support
- Backend service coordination for device provisioning and firmware updates
Mobile App UX & UI Design
We build mobile interfaces that balance usability, performance, and the unique constraints of connected device interactions. Whether working with your UX team or our design partners, every flow is validated through iterative testing to ensure it works as intended under real-world conditions.
Key Capabilities:
UI Implementation & Polish
- High-fidelity UI implementation with performance and platform conventions
- Intuitive data visualization for sensor readings, health metrics, and device status
Connected Device UX Patterns
- UX patterns for device pairing, connection states, and offline/online transitions
- Onboarding flows optimized for authenticated, secure environments
Accessibility & Validation
- Accessibility compliance (WCAG) for clinical and consumer applications
- Iterative usability validation and refinement throughout development
- Usability engineering and human factors documentation (IEC 62366)
Mobile App Encryption & Mobile Device Management (MDM)
For high-risk environments and regulated deployments, we implement custom cryptographic solutions and managed device configurations that go beyond standard platform security.
Key Capabilities:
Cryptographic Implementation
- Custom end-to-end encryption for defense-in-depth against MITM attacks
- Hardware-backed key generation and storage via iOS Keychain and Android Keystore
- Local database encryption for PHI/PII protection
Security Analysis & Hardening
- Threat modeling and vulnerability analysis (MITM, certificate pinning, jailbreak detection)
Accessibility & Validation
- MDM configuration (Knox, Jamf, Intune) and Kiosk Mode for clinical deployments
Mobile App Native & Cross-Platform Development
We build native iOS/Android apps and hybrid/cross-platform solutions when appropriate, choosing the approach that best supports performance, long-term maintainability, and connected system requirements. Our teams deeply understand the tradeoffs between platform approaches for connected device applications.
Key Capabilities:
Platform Strategy
- Native development for high-performance, connectivity-intensive apps
- Cross-platform frameworks (Flutter/React Native/Maui) for sharing business logic across platforms or less connectivity-intensive workflows
- Shared architecture and code layering to maximize reuse
Quality & Performance
- Performance tuning across both platforms for connected workflows
- Strategic QA approach for connectivity scenarios and platform-specific behavior
Mobile App IEC 62304 & Design Controls
We develop mobile apps with the documentation, traceability, and verification practices required for regulated medical device software. We implement IEC 62304 lifecycle processes that support FDA submissions and quality system audits without unnecessary overhead.
Key Capabilities:
Requirements & Regulatory Documentation
- Requirements traceability linking user needs, design inputs, and test cases
- Software architecture documentation and design output generation
- Design history file (DHF) preparation and regulatory submission support
Risk & Verification
- Risk management integration (ISO 14971) for software hazards and mitigations
- Verification and validation evidence with automated test coverage
Change Control & Supply Chain
- Change control and configuration management aligned with design controls
- Automated SBOM generation for vulnerability scanning and supply chain security
- SOUP management and third-party component risk analysis
WHAT YOU GET
Production-Ready Apps Built for Regulatory Approval
We deliver tested, traceable iOS and Android apps, complete with design artifacts, verification evidence, and regulatory documentation.
Maintainable Source Code & Architecture
Modular architecture, comprehensive inline documentation, and clear design rationale mean your engineering team (or your next vendor) can understand, modify, and extend the app without archaeology work.
Medical Device UX Design System
Complete design system with wireframes, user flows, accessibility specs, and style guides aligned to FDA usability standards.
IEC 62304 Verification Evidence
Automated test suites with unit, integration, and UI tests provide code coverage metrics and IEC 62304-compliant test reports that satisfy auditors.
Requirements Traceability & Risk Analysis
Requirements traceability matrices and ISO 14971 risk analysis delivered throughout development and ready when you need them for submission.
Security & Privacy Documentation
Threat analysis, PHI protection implementation, encryption evidence, and cybersecurity documentation aligned to FDA premarket guidance and ready for submission.
App Store Submission Packages
Securely signed release binaries, build configurations, provisioning profiles, privacy documentation, and submission packages prepared to meet Apple and Google review requirements.
HOW WE WORK
Integration & Regulatory Evidence From the Start
We coordinate across disciplines, validate with real devices, and build regulatory evidence as we develop to prevent failures at integration and FDA review.
Cross-Discipline Integration
Mobile coordinated with firmware, backend, and clinical teams.
We work alongside your firmware, backend, and clinical teams throughout development, not just at integration points. Mobile architecture decisions account for device constraints, API capabilities, and clinical workflows from the start.
Example in practice: Hardware-in-the-Loop testing validates connectivity with real BLE devices, catching edge cases that simulators can’t replicate.
Offline-First Architecture
Data integrity is maintained even when connectivity fails.
Mobile apps for medical devices must be able to handle intermittent connectivity. We architect apps with local data persistence, sync conflict resolution, and queue management from the start—ensuring data integrity even when devices disconnect or users go offline.
Example in practice: When a glucose monitor loses a BLE connection mid-reading, queued data syncs automatically upon connectivity resume, with conflict resolution handling overlapping measurements.
Regulatory Evidence as we build
IEC 62304 traceability and verification are integrated into the development process.
We don’t save compliance for the end. Requirements traceability, risk mitigations, and verification evidence are built alongside code. Formative usability testing happens in parallel with development.
Example in practice: Each sprint delivers not just working features but also the traceability matrices, risk analyses, and test protocols needed for your FDA submission, and prevents last-minute documentation scrambles.
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Full-stack connected systems, engineered as one.
Selected Work
Proven Across Device Classes and Clinical Contexts
From consumer wellness to Class III medical devices, mobile apps we’ve shipped for real products, users, and regulatory submissions.
Inspire medical
FDA-Approved Implantable Sleep Apnea Therapy
Native iOS and Android connectivity SDKs built to handle BLE communication, security, and cloud interactions for a Class III implantable system. Commercially deployed globally, supporting patients and clinicians through a reliable, FDA-cleared connected experience.
Implantable Medical Device
Neuromodulation
Sleep Apnea
IEC 62304
FDA Approved
FDA Class III
Native iOS
Native Android
Cybersecurity
Connectivity SDK
PNQ Health
FDA-Cleared iOS App for a Tinnitus Therapy Device
A complete SaMD delivered from product definition through 510(k) clearance, including requirements, architecture, UX refinement, and full verification documentation. Built for an FDA Class II acoustic therapeutic device on an accelerated timeline without compromising regulatory rigor.
Clinical Software (SaMD)
Audiology
Tinnitus
FDA Class II
IEC 62304 Class B
510(k) Cleared
Native iOS
BLE
Connectivity Architecture
Cybersecurity
Cloud Integration
Current Health
Remote Patient Monitoring Platform for Hospital-at-Home Care
BLE connectivity architecture and implementation across a growing ecosystem of medical and consumer health devices, supporting reliable real-world performance for patients operating independently at home. Engaged after platform launch to scale device integrations and resolve complex cross-device interoperability across iOS and Android.
Remote Patient Monitoring
Connected Health Platform
Hospital-at-Home
Native iOS
Native Android
BLE
Device Integration
Cross-Platform
Hyperice
Connected Meditation Trainer for Consumer Wellness
End-to-end OTA firmware update workflow designed for seamless out-of-box setup and long-term product reliability, alongside native iOS and Android development and RF antenna improvements. Delivered as launch-critical infrastructure for a premium connected wellness device.
Connected Consumer Device
Wellness
Native iOS
Native Android
BLE
OTA/DFU
Firmware Integration
RF Antenna Optimization
SenSydia
Cardiac Assessment Platform for Clinical Study Environments
Native iPad application serving as the primary clinical interface for a cardiac measurement system, built with secure BLE connectivity to a Linux-based gateway and designed to support real-world clinical workflows. Partnered across multiple study phases from early development through FDA submission preparation.
Clinical Measurement Platform
Cardiology
Cardiac Performance Assessment
IEC 62304 Class B
FDA Submission
Native iPadOS
Connectivity Architecture
Embedded Linux Gateway Integration
Global Watchmaker
Fashion Smartwatch Platform for Tens of Millions of Global Users
Mobile feature discovery, design, and BLE connectivity optimization across iOS and Android, including direct collaboration with silicon vendors to reach theoretical maximum throughput. Delivered across tens of millions of devices spanning global markets, languages, and smartphone ecosystems.
Connected Consumer Wearable
Smartwatch
Native iOS
Native Android
BLE Optimization
BLE
CI/CD
Ready to Talk Mobile Apps?
Whether you’re scoping requirements or ready to build, we start with your device constraints, platform needs, and regulatory path.
1. Quick Discovery Call
Share what you’re building, timelines, and constraints. We’ll confirm fit and the next best step.
2. Team Consultation
We dig deeper into technical challenges, needs, and where we can add the most value.
3. Scope & Kickoff
We align on milestones, documentation, and delivery. Then we get moving and keep you informed.
We reply within 1-2 business days. NDA available.
