Webshark provides app development and custom software development for Toronto businesses and companies across Canada, from fintech start-ups on King Street to retailers, health providers and real estate firms across the GTA. Our app developers design and build iOS, Android and Flutter apps, and the same team delivers custom software, SaaS products, customer portals and integrations, so you work with one accountable partner. We collaborate remotely in Eastern Time for stand-ups, demos and calls, alongside 130+ clients across North America. Toronto clients get senior engineering at a fraction of typical local agency rates, and every project follows ISO 27001 certified security, CMMI Level 3 processes and PIPEDA-aligned data handling. Want to see our wider mobile capabilities? See our mobile app development company.
Years of Software Engineering Experience
Projects Delivered Across Industries
Countries Served, Including the USA
Active Clients Trusting Our Engineering
Every Canadian project follows ISO 27001 certified security and CMMI Level 3 processes, with data handling aligned to PIPEDA, Ontario PHIPA for health apps, Quebec Law 25 where relevant, AODA accessibility and PCI DSS.
From an MVP to an enterprise platform, our Toronto app development covers strategy, build, launch and support.
Apps, business software and integrations delivered by one accountable team.
Native apps built to Apple and Google guidelines.
Cross-platform apps that cut time and budget.
Business software, portals and SaaS for Canadian companies.
Banking, payments, lending and investing apps with strong security.
PHIPA-aligned patient, clinic and virtual care apps.
AI agents, chatbots and workflow automation.
Toronto talent is expensive and in demand. We help you build faster without the hiring wait.
Our teams overlap with Toronto business hours, join your Slack or Teams, share builds every two weeks and report weekly, so remote app development feels close and predictable.
We follow ISO 27001 and CMMI Level 3 processes, code reviews and automated testing, while our delivery model keeps costs well below typical Toronto agency and contractor rates.
A proven process takes you from idea to launch.
App development in Toronto begins with discovery workshops scheduled in Eastern Time, usually over one to two weeks. We define your users, business model, competitors and success metrics, then prioritize features into a focused MVP. For fintech, health and real estate apps we flag privacy and regulatory needs early, including PIPEDA and Ontario rules. You receive a product brief, user journeys, a feature backlog and a fixed estimate for stakeholder sign-off.
Our designers turn user journeys into wireframes and then polished, accessible iOS and Android screens that follow Apple and Google guidelines. Where your audience includes French speakers, we design layouts that handle longer French text from the start. Clickable prototypes let you test with customers or investors before any code is written. Over two to four weeks you get approved screens and a reusable design system.
Architects choose Flutter, React Native or native Swift and Kotlin, then design the backend, database and APIs. Toronto apps often need integrations such as Stripe, Moneris and Interac payments, CRM platforms or MLS-style property data, so each is planned up front. You receive an architecture document covering hosting in Canadian cloud regions, encryption, access controls and scaling, so your app is ready for growth and security reviews.
Development runs in two-week sprints, each ending with a demo and a test build you install on real devices through TestFlight or Google Play internal testing. You see progress every two weeks, give feedback while changes are still inexpensive and adjust priorities as you learn from users. A dedicated project manager shares a live backlog and budget tracker, and joins review calls scheduled within Eastern Time business hours.
QA runs throughout the project. We test on a wide range of iPhone and Android devices, verify payments, notifications and integrations, and check accessibility for screen readers, color contrast and text scaling, in line with WCAG guidance referenced by Ontario's AODA. Security testing follows OWASP mobile practices, which matters for fintech and health apps. You receive test reports and resolved-issue logs before every release.
We prepare App Store and Google Play listings in English and, where needed, French, along with screenshots, privacy disclosures and release notes. We then handle submission and respond to reviewer questions. Launch timing is planned so our team can monitor crash reports, analytics and server load as Canadian users arrive. You receive the live apps, developer account access and a launch checklist, with quick-fix support in the first weeks.
After launch we monitor crashes, performance and server health, keep your app compatible with new iOS and Android releases, and apply security patches promptly. Analytics and user feedback shape a regular release roadmap for new features. Support plans are sized to your app, and our team overlaps with Eastern Time business hours, so Toronto issues are triaged quickly and improvements reach users on a predictable schedule.
Users, goals and MVP.
Tested prototypes.
Backend and integrations.
Sprints with builds.
QA and security.
Store launch.
Support and growth.
Our Toronto app developers work with fintech, retail, health, real estate, education, logistics and start-up clients.
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Answers to the questions Toronto businesses ask before hiring app developers: cost, time zones, privacy and support.
App development in Toronto with Webshark typically costs CAD 30,000 to 70,000 for a simple app, CAD 70,000 to 160,000 for a mid-complexity app and from CAD 160,000 for complex platforms, well below typical Toronto agency prices. The main cost drivers are the number of screens and user roles, iOS and Android coverage, payment integrations such as Moneris or Interac, bilingual English and French support, admin dashboards, real-time features and privacy requirements for financial or health data. A short discovery phase produces a fixed quote before development begins.
No, we do not have a physical office in Toronto. We work with Toronto and Canadian clients remotely from our Bengaluru headquarters and Mumbai office, with teams that overlap with Eastern Time business hours for calls, demos and reviews. Most clients hold daily or weekly check-ins in the Toronto morning. Every project has a named project manager, shared Jira or Trello boards, Slack or Teams channels and regular video demos, so communication stays clear and documented.
Yes. Beyond apps, we build custom business software, SaaS products, portals and integrations for Toronto and Canadian businesses. Examples include client onboarding and lending platforms for fintech firms, property and tenant management tools for real estate companies, scheduling systems for clinics and dispatch software for logistics operators. Custom software can share a backend with your mobile app, keeping data, logins and reporting in one place, and follows the same two-week sprint process with regular demos.
Our app development follows ISO 27001 certified processes and PIPEDA-aligned practices. That means collecting only the personal information you need, clear consent flows, encryption in transit and at rest, role-based access and audit logs. We sign NDAs and can host data in Canadian cloud regions such as Toronto or Montreal. For health apps we design around Ontario's PHIPA expectations, and for Quebec users around Law 25. Final compliance responsibility sits with your organization, and we provide the documentation to support it.
An MVP usually takes 8 to 12 weeks, and a full-featured app takes 3 to 6 months. That includes one to two weeks of discovery, two to four weeks of design, development in two-week sprints, testing and store submission. Bilingual content, payment integrations, regulated data or complex admin tools push timelines towards the longer end. Launching a focused MVP first lets Toronto teams validate demand with real users before investing in the full feature set.
Toronto businesses choose Webshark because they get experienced app developers at well below local agency rates, with teams that overlap with Eastern Time business hours. We have delivered 580+ projects for 280+ active clients across 18+ countries over more than seven years, under ISO 27001 certified security and CMMI Level 3 processes, and we run our own live apps, including Webshark Health on iOS and Android. One team handles strategy, design, development, QA and support, you see working builds every two weeks, and you own all code and IP.
Yes. Alongside mobile apps, we build business websites, web applications, ecommerce stores and admin portals for Toronto businesses. Many app clients also need a marketing website, a web version of their product or a staff dashboard, and using one team keeps branding, data and logins consistent. Websites are built to WCAG 2.2 AA for AODA requirements, with bilingual options and fixed CAD pricing. For platforms, pricing and timelines, see our web development Toronto page.
Yes. We build bilingual English and French apps for Canadian audiences, including users in Quebec. Language switching is built into the app, all text is managed through translation files, and layouts are tested with longer French strings. We can localize App Store and Google Play listings, push notifications, emails and support content, and format dates, currency and addresses correctly for each language. This supports Quebec French-language expectations and makes your app feel native to users in both languages.
For apps we use Flutter or React Native for cross-platform builds, and Swift or Kotlin when native performance or device features are needed. Backends use Node.js, Python, Java Spring Boot or .NET, with React, Next.js or Angular for dashboards, hosted on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud. For Canadian clients we usually deploy to Canadian cloud regions to support data residency. We choose the stack that fits your goals, budget and in-house skills, so your team can maintain it later.
You do. All source code, designs, documentation, store listings and infrastructure scripts from your app and software development project belong to your business, and repositories and developer accounts are set up under your ownership. We sign a mutual NDA before discovery starts, and every contract includes clear IP assignment. Personal information is handled under PIPEDA-aligned practices and our ISO 27001 certified security processes, which control and log who can access your code and data.
Yes. You can hire dedicated app and software engineers on monthly contracts instead of a fixed-price project. Teams range from one developer to a full squad with Flutter or native developers, backend engineers, a project manager and QA. Your team overlaps with Eastern Time business hours, joins your stand-ups and works in your tools. This model suits Toronto start-ups and scale-ups with evolving roadmaps that need flexible capacity. To see roles and options, visit our hire full-stack developers page.
Yes. Our app support plans cover iOS and Android OS updates, bug fixes, crash and performance monitoring, security patches, backend maintenance and new feature releases. Each plan includes agreed monthly hours, so you can balance maintenance with improvements guided by analytics and user feedback. We also keep payment SDKs, certificates and app store privacy disclosures current. Our team overlaps with Eastern Time business hours, so issues raised in Toronto are picked up quickly.