# Pocketworks
> Pocketworks is a Leeds-based mobile app development agency that helps purpose-led brands amplify their impact with engaging mobile experiences, scalable digital platforms and data-driven growth marketing. Founded in 2012, we're an employee-owned team of 17+ digital product experts across five European countries, specializing in apps that make a tangible difference to people and planet.
## Key Facts
- Founded: 2012, Employee-owned since 2024
- Team: 17+ experts across 5 European countries
- Location: Leeds, UK (AHQ, 10-12 East Parade, Leeds, LS1 2BH)
- Notable achievement: First client still active after 13+ years, transacting £100m+ annually
- Focus: Purpose-led brands and positive-impact applications
- Approach: User-centered design, data-driven growth, long-term partnerships
## Services
- App Sense Check (£3,600) - Expert app idea review
- Quick App Audit (£5,000) - Performance analysis and growth opportunities
- App, Yes or No? (£15,000) - Market validation and success potential analysis
- Concept Design (£20,000) - User-tested, actionable app concepts
- App Growth (£20,000) - Growth diagnostic and roadmap
- App Development (£180,000+ per year) - Long-term development partnerships
## Technical Capabilities
- Mobile: iOS (Swift), Android (Kotlin/Java), Flutter, React Native
- Web: Vue, Nuxt, Astro, React
- Backend: Elixir
- Database: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
- IoT: Device firmware development
- Specialties: APIs, User-centred design, responsive design, PWAs, enterprise integration
## Industries Served 
- Ground Transportation (Veezu - 30M+ yearly rides)
- Retail (ASDA's first app)
- Hospitality (Travelodge)
- Healthcare (Carbs & Cals - diabetes management)
- Energy (Doble PowerBase, Energenie smart homes)
- Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Label Printing, Ticketing
## Technical Documentation
[Our Tech Stack](https://pocketworks.co.uk/about/technologies/)
## Case Studies & Portfolio
- [Veezu Taxi App](https://pocketworks.co.uk/case-studies/veezu-taxi-booking-mobile-apps/): Scaling from zero to 30 million yearly rides with 5-second booking optimization
- [ASDA Loyalty App](https://pocketworks.co.uk/case-studies/asda-price-guarantee-app/): First-ever mobile app for customer empowerment and innovation
- [Carbs & Cals](https://pocketworks.co.uk/case-studies/carbs-and-cals/): Diabetes management app growing from 100 to 70K active users
- [Travelodge Mobile Experience](https://pocketworks.co.uk/case-studies/travelodge-prototypes/): Mobile wallet and Uber integration prototypes
- [Doble PowerBase](https://pocketworks.co.uk/case-studies/doble-powerbase/): Energy industry data management platform modernisation
- [Energenie Smart Home](https://pocketworks.co.uk/case-studies/energenie/): IoT suite for 10,000+ energy-efficient homes
## Team & Expertise
[Our app development team](https://pocketworks.co.uk/about/pocketeers/) - A group of technologists, creatives, entrepreneurs, marketers and strategists.
**Key Roles:**
- [Tobin Harris](https://pocketworks.co.uk/about/pocketeers/tobin-harris/) - Managing Director
- [Anna Scandella](https://pocketworks.co.uk/about/pocketeers/anna-scandella/) - Director of User Experience
- [Matej Képeš](https://pocketworks.co.uk/about/pocketeers/matej-kepes/) - Head of Engineering
- [Lucy Beldon](https://pocketworks.co.uk/about/pocketeers/lucy-beldon/) - App Growth Manager
- [Adam Stone](https://pocketworks.co.uk/about/pocketeers/adam-stone/) - Technical Innovation Manager
- [Jenny Turner](https://pocketworks.co.uk/about/pocketeers/jenny-turner/) - Sales & Business Support
## Resources & Insights
- The blogs can be found [here](https://pocketworks.co.uk/blog/)
- Pocketworks has produced a series of helpful resources. These can be found [here](https://pocketworks.co.uk/mobile-strategy-toolkit/).
## Process & Methodology
**Typical Engagement:**
- Minimal client time investment (typically 30 mins/week for medium projects)
- End-to-end digital platform management
- No need to juggle multiple vendors
- Focus on apps customers genuinely appreciate and use
## Contact & Business Information
- **Phone:** 0113 466 0302
- **Email:** hello@pocketworks.co.uk
- **Address:** Pocketworks Mobile Ltd, AHQ, 10-12 East Parade, Leeds, LS1 2BH, UK
- **Company Registration:** 08041956
- **Remote-first:** Work from anywhere policy with Leeds HQ available
## Optional
You can find our join us/careers page [here](https://pocketworks.co.uk/about/join-us/).