Notes · 41 articles
Straight answers.
How to build it, how long it takes, and what to ask before you hire anyone. The questions clients ask us, answered properly.
- Apps and games· 6 min
Progressive web app vs native app: which to build?
What a progressive web app is, real examples, PWA vs native app vs website, iOS limitations, and whether a PWA is still worth building in 2026.
- Apps and games· 2 min
What app maintenance actually involves after launch
Why apps need ongoing work even when nothing is broken, and what a realistic annual budget looks like.
- Apps and games· 2 min
The pre launch checklist for a new app
What to verify before you submit, from crash reporting to store listing, so launch day is boring in a good way.
- Apps and games· 2 min
Flutter, React Native or native? Choosing an app stack
A practical comparison of cross platform and native app development, and which suits which kind of project.
- Apps and games· 2 min
What it takes to build and launch a mobile game
The costs and effort behind a casual mobile game, including the part most people forget: everything after launch.
- Apps and games· 2 min
Getting your app approved: App Store and Play Store submission
What both stores actually check, the rejections that catch New Zealand developers out, and realistic review timelines.
- Apps and games· 2 min
Do I need an app or just a website?
A straight answer to the question that decides your budget. Most businesses asking for an app need a better website.