Enterprise Mobile App Development Services

Enterprise mobile applications have to do more than look good on a phone. They connect to CRM and ERP platforms, respect permissions, protect sensitive data, and hold up across thousands of users. Big Human is an enterprise mobile app development company that brings strategy, product design, and engineering under one team, building iOS, Android, and cross-platform apps that fit how organizations actually work. For 15+ years, Big Human has built digital products for global brands like Netflix and TD Ameritrade.

What’s included

  • Strategy, research & prototyping
  • UI/UX design & product design
  • iOS, Android & cross-platform builds
  • CRM, ERP & legacy systems integration
  • Quality assurance & security testing
  • Post-launch support & optimization

Typical timeline

  • Discovery and stakeholder alignment come first
  • Prototypes tested before full development
  • Development in structured sprints
  • QA and security testing throughout
  • Phased rollout and ongoing iteration

Who it’s for

  • Enterprises modernizing aging platforms
  • Teams replacing off-the-shelf enterprise tools
  • Organizations building internal tools and dashboards
  • Brands launching customer-facing mobile apps
  • Companies leading digital transformation initiatives

How we choose a tech stack

The right tech stack for an enterprise app depends on the devices it runs on, the enterprise software it connects to, and who will maintain it after launch. Fully native builds in Swift and Kotlin fit best when performance or deep device access matters most. React Native and Flutter make sense when an app needs to share one codebase across devices.

Behind the app, backends in Node.js, Python, or Java connect to databases and cloud services on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Each choice is weighed against the organization's existing systems, security requirements, and the skills of the internal team that will own the product long term.

Our Process

  1. Discovery & Alignment

    The work opens with stakeholders, workflows, and the existing systems the app must work with. Research, audits, and user interviews define business objectives, the users in each role, and the integration and security requirements that shape the build.

  2. Design & Prototyping

    UI/UX design turns complex processes into clear flows for each role. Prototyping lets users test key workflows before development begins, so their feedback shapes the product while changes are still easy to make.

  3. Development & Testing

    Engineers build the app, APIs, and backend in structured sprints. Authentication, role-based access, and quality assurance run alongside development, so security and performance issues surface early.

  4. Launch & Iteration

    Rollouts can be phased by team or region. After launch, the team monitors performance, fixes issues, and adds features based on usage data as the organization's needs change.

Our Services

Custom Enterprise Mobile Apps

Native iOS and Android apps built in Swift and Kotlin, designed around specific workflows so teams aren't bending their processes to fit generic software.

Cross-Platform Development

React Native and Flutter builds share a single codebase across devices, keeping features consistent and maintenance simpler for internal teams.

Enterprise Systems Integration

Connections to CRM, ERP, HR, and supply chain platforms through secure APIs, so data moves in real time between the app and the tools teams already rely on.

Legacy Systems Modernization

Rebuilding or extending aging systems while preserving the business logic and data teams depend on, with migration paths that limit disruption to daily operations.

Internal Tools & Dashboards

Role-based dashboards, field apps, and workflow automation that put data analytics and the right functions in front of each employee, without the clutter they don't need.

Security & Access Control

Authentication, encryption, audit trails, and permissioned experiences, with cybersecurity practices built into the architecture so sensitive data stays protected as the user base grows.

AI Integration

Generative AI assistants, predictive analytics, and automation are added where they solve a specific workflow problem, connected to existing data management and governance.

Cloud & Web Applications

Cloud migration, backend infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and companion web applications that share a backend with the mobile app.

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Industries we serve

Fintech & Financial Services

Secure fintech and trading apps built around compliance, audit trails, and real-time data.

Media & Entertainment

Multi-language content platforms and publishing tools built for global audiences.

Health & Fitness

Member and patient apps with bookings, check-ins, and protected personal data.

Logistics & Supply Chain

Field and warehouse apps connecting IoT devices, inventory, and live ERP data.

SaaS & Technology

Mobile companions to SaaS platforms, sharing one backend so features stay consistent.

Retail & eCommerce

Associate and customer apps tied to inventory, loyalty, and point-of-sale systems.

Choosing What's Right for Your Company

Recommended for complex, unique workflows

Custom Enterprise App

A custom enterprise app is built around specific workflows, roles, and integrations, which matters most when off-the-shelf tools force workarounds or can't connect cleanly to the systems the organization depends on.

  • Built around actual workflows and roles
  • Integrates with existing enterprise systems
  • Roadmap shaped by internal priorities
  • Scales with users, features, and data
For standard, widely shared processes

Off-the-Shelf Software

Off-the-shelf enterprise software can work well when a process is standard across industries, a mature product already covers it, and teams are comfortable adapting their workflow to the tool's defaults.

  • Faster to roll out for common needs
  • Lower upfront investment
  • Limited customization and integration options
  • Product roadmap set by the vendor

Why Big Human?

15+ Years

Big Human has spent more than 15 years building digital products for startups, enterprises, and nonprofits.

One Team

Strategists, designers, and engineers work side by side from discovery through launch.

Enterprise Integrations

Big Human connects apps to CRM, ERP, legacy, and cloud systems inside complex organizations.

Lifecycle Support

The team stays on after launch to monitor, optimize, and add new features as needed.

Awards

  • Shorty Awards, 2022

    Best Blog

    Rockefeller Center

    Shorty Awards, 2022
  • Digiday Content Marketing Awards, 2023

    Best Brand Publication

    Rockefeller Center, Finalist

    Digiday Content Marketing Awards, 2023
  • CSS Design Awards

    Best Innovation, UI, and UX Design

    Big Human

    CSS Design Awards
  • TIME
  • Awwwards

    Honorable Mention

    Big Human

    Awwwards
  • Anthem Awards, 2022

    Human & Civil Rights Innovation

    Subdial, Silver

    Anthem Awards, 2022

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