Desktop App Development

A web app is usually the better place to start. Desktop makes sense when you need local files, printers, scanners or other hardware, long-running background jobs, or a tool that keeps working without an internet connection. We'll tell you honestly which fits.

Yes. Electron lets us ship one codebase to all three. We still test on each platform, because file paths, menus and installers behave a little differently on each.

We publish signed releases to an update server. The app checks for new versions and installs them in the background, so users stay current without reinstalling. On Mac, updates only work when the app is signed and notarised, so we set that up from day one.

For Mac, yes. Apps shared outside the Mac App Store must be signed and notarised through an Apple Developer Program membership. For Windows, signing is strongly recommended so users don't see an unknown publisher warning. We'll help you get both set up in your company's name.

Yes, and that's often the point. We connect desktop apps to your API, online store or portal, so orders, files or print jobs move between them. If there's no API yet, we can build one as part of the project.

For most business tools, Electron gives you one codebase, a modern interface and faster delivery. If you need very low memory use or deep operating system integration, we'll talk through native options before we start.

Support after launch lasts 1 to 3 months depending on the package. After that, we can look after updates and fixes on an ongoing basis, and our care plans start at £49 a month.