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Steamclock Software

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Vancouver, BC mobile app studio founded in 2010 by Apple alumni. Boutique team of ~16 specialists builds polished iOS and Android apps for customer-obsessed brands including Arc'teryx, Reddit, Mozilla, and Hootsuite.

$200-300
Hourly Rate
$50K+
Min Project
10-25
Team Size
2010
Founded

About Steamclock Software

Steamclock Software was founded in 2010 in Vancouver by Nigel Brooke and colleagues with roots at Apple and Radical Entertainment. The studio focuses exclusively on native mobile — iOS and Android — deliberately staying small to keep quality high. Over 15 years they have shipped apps for outdoor-gear brand Arc'teryx, fintech firm CI Financial (via Wealthbar), sustainability platform Ridwell, and consumer tech brands including Reddit, Mozilla, Telus, and Indochino. Their tagline is 'a tight-knit team building great mobile apps for customer-obsessed brands,' and their Clutch reviews consistently highlight on-time delivery and technical depth. Steamclock does not pursue cross-platform or web-only work, which keeps their iOS and Android craft sharp.

Why They Stand Out

Founded by Apple alumni with 15+ years of native mobile focus — no generalism, no offshore. Small team means senior developers touch every project. Blue-chip client roster (Arc'teryx, Reddit, Mozilla) validates their execution quality at the enterprise level.

Ideal For

Consumer brands and mid-market companies that need premium native iOS and Android apps and are willing to pay for craftsmanship. Startups with complex mobile requirements that have outgrown junior shops.

Potential Drawbacks (Honest Assessment)

Premium pricing ($200–$300/hr) and $50,000+ minimum puts them out of reach for early-stage startups. Intentionally small team means limited bandwidth; may not suit projects requiring rapid scaling. No cross-platform (React Native/Flutter) capability.

Tech Stack

Swift Kotlin Objective-C

Platforms

iOS Android

Industry Expertise

Retail Finance Sustainability Travel Media

Pricing Information

Hourly Rate
$200 - $300
Minimum Project Size
$50K+
Prices based on publicly available information. Contact agency for current rates.

Company Details

Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Team Size
10-25 employees
Founded
2010
Remote Work
Available

Verification

Last verified: 2026-05-29

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