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Steamclock Software

App development agency in Vancouver, Canada Founded 2010 Reviewed 2026-09-18

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.

How much does Steamclock Software charge?

Steamclock Software lists $200–$300/hr with a $50K+ minimum. Confirm a live quote before you budget — these figures come from public materials reviewed 2026-09-18.

Hourly rate
$200–300
Min project
$50K+
Team size
10-25
Remote
Yes

Compared with 107 listed agencies

Midpoint $250/hr vs directory median $125/hr — the upper third (97th percentile, September 2026).

$200–$300 $15 median $125 $300

See how hourly rates become project totals in the cost guide.

Who is Steamclock Software a good fit for?

Apple alumni founders; 15+ years native-only. Seniors on every project. Arc'teryx, Reddit, and Mozilla references.

Best 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.

Tradeoffs

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.

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.

Platforms, stack, and industries

Platforms

iOSAndroid

Tech stack

SwiftKotlinObjective-C

Industries

RetailFinanceSustainabilityTravelMedia

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Questions about Steamclock Software

Does Steamclock Software work remotely?
Steamclock Software is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Remote delivery is listed as available on this profile. Timezone overlap and communication cadence usually matter more than the office city.
Who owns the code after hiring Steamclock Software?
Full code ownership transferred to client upon project completion.
How current is this Steamclock Software profile?
Facts on this page were last reviewed 2026-09-18 from public materials. Rates and minimums can change — confirm a live quote on steamclock.com before you budget.

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