iOS & Android
Mobile app development
Native-quality apps for iPhone and Android from a single codebase — design, development and testing, end to end.
- One codebase, both platforms
- Push, payments, subscriptions
- Built to grow with your business
Toronto · Serving small business worldwide since 2010
AI-powered apps at half the price of traditional development.
We build iOS, Android and web apps for small and medium businesses — in weeks, not months. You run the business; we handle the tech, and we get that your time is your scarcest resource.
- In business
- 15+ yrs
- Typical MVP
- 4–6 wks
- Typical cost
- ½ traditional
Services
Built for small and medium businesses — priced like it, too
Most of our clients are owner-operators wearing five hats a day. We keep it simple: tell us the problem, and we design, build and launch the solution — no jargon, no endless meetings.
Our specialty
AI-powered workflow
We optimize how your business runs. AI handles the repetitive work — quoting, follow-ups, scheduling, paperwork — and gives you back hours every week.
- Automate repetitive tasks
- Boost team productivity
- AI assistants trained on your business
Fast sites that rank
Web development
High-performance websites and web apps backed by 15+ years of SEO and conversion expertise. Your site loads fast, ranks well, and turns visitors into customers.
- SEO built in from day one
- E-commerce & booking systems
- Modern, super-fast frameworks
Why Helback
We know you don't have time for this. That's the point.
After 15+ years serving small businesses, we know our clients are owner-operators — quoting jobs at 7 am, invoicing at 9 pm. We build tools that give you time back, and we don't waste any of it getting there.
Tell us about your businessFast turnaround
Working MVPs in 4–6 weeks — senior builders, AI-accelerated development, no bloated teams, no billable-hour padding.
Half the price
Fixed-scope quotes in Canadian dollars — about half of what traditional development costs, with no surprises for a small-business budget.
Zero time wasted
Short check-ins on your schedule, plain-English updates, and decisions you can make in minutes between jobs.
We speak small business
15+ years working with contractors, clinics and shops — we understand margins, seasons, payroll and what a slow month feels like.
Process
Idea to launch in about six weeks
Built around a busy owner's calendar — one short call a week is all we need from you. Every week has a deliverable you can see and click.
Week 1
Scope & design
A short working session to nail the core feature set, followed by clickable designs. You approve exactly what we're building — and the fixed price — before code starts.
Weeks 2–4
Build sprints
Senior developers build in weekly sprints with a live preview link, so you watch the app take shape and course-correct early instead of at the end.
Week 5
Test & polish
Device testing, performance tuning and AI behaviour tuning — so it works the way your business actually runs.
Week 6
Launch & grow
Go live, then apply 15 years of marketing know-how: optimization, landing pages and launch campaigns that drive downloads and sales.
FAQ
Questions we hear a lot
How much does it cost to build an app?
Roughly half of what traditional development costs. You get a fixed-scope quote in Canadian dollars before any code is written — no hourly billing, no surprises for a small-business budget. Contact us for a free quote, usually within one business day.
How much of my time will this take?
About one short call a week. We know most of our clients are owner-operators running the business all day, so we handle everything else — design decisions come to you as simple options you can approve in minutes, not meetings.
How fast can you build my app?
Our typical timeline is 4–6 weeks from kickoff to launch. We move fast by keeping teams small and senior, building iOS and Android from a single codebase, and using AI-accelerated development.
What can AI actually automate in my business?
More than most owners expect: quoting and estimates, appointment scheduling and reminders, customer follow-ups, invoice and document handling, answering common customer questions, and pulling reports. We look at where your hours actually go and automate the repetitive parts first.
Do you build for both iPhone and Android?
Yes. We build from a single codebase that produces high-quality native apps for both iOS and Android — roughly half the cost and time of building each platform separately.
Do you work with clients outside Toronto?
Absolutely. We're based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and work with small and medium businesses across North America and worldwide. International clients also benefit from paying in Canadian dollars — North American standards at a favourable exchange rate.
Who owns the app and the code?
You do. Once the project is paid for, you own the source code, the design assets and the listings outright. No lock-in, no licensing fees.
Do you provide support after launch?
Yes. Every launch includes a warranty period for fixes, and we offer affordable monthly care plans covering updates, monitoring and small improvements. Many of our clients have been with us for over a decade — we build long-term relationships.
Contact
Have an idea?
Get a quote in 24 hours.
Tell us what you want to build or automate — a rough idea is fine. We'll reply within one business day with honest feedback and a ballpark. No sales pressure, no obligation.
Helback Corporation · Toronto, ON, Canada
Serving small business worldwide