Web & Mobile Apps

Reaching further. Market with confidence.

Glide turns a simple spreadsheet (like Google Sheets) into a working app that your customers or parents can open on their phone.

How it works:

You list your products, services, or booking slots in a spreadsheet.
Glide turns that into an app your customers can use to place orders.
Payments are handled through Stripe, which connects directly to your bank account.

Pros:

Low cost – no need to spend thousands to test your idea.
Quick to launch – up and running in weeks, not months.
Easy to manage – you or your staff can update stock, prices, or bookings in a spreadsheet.
Cross-device friendly – works on almost any smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Cons:

It’s not a “native” app, so you won’t be on the official App Stores (Apple/Google).
No push notifications – you can’t send alerts directly to a user’s phone.
Limited customisation – the design and features are more “standard” compared to a fully built app.

There is a small ongoing monthly platform cost if you have more than 10 clients

Best for: Testing the market to see if customers actually place orders before investing more.

Why Glide First?

Affordable – no need for big budgets upfront.
Fast to launch – you can have a working app in weeks, not months.
Easy to update – powered by a simple spreadsheet, so you stay in control.
Perfect for testing demand – see if your customers will actually order, pay, or engage through an app before committing bigger resources.

A fully built app that goes live in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

How it works:

We design a custom app from the ground up, with your branding.
Customers download it just like any other app.
Orders and payments still connect through Stripe so money goes straight into your bank account.
Extra features like push notifications and offline access can be included.

Pros:

App Store presence – your brand sits alongside the biggest players.
Push notifications – send reminders about sales, events, or orders directly to your users’ phones.
Fully customised – design and features tailored exactly to your needs.
More powerful integrations – link with inventory systems, accounts, or CRMs.

Cons:

Best for: Businesses ready to scale and commit to a long-term digital presence.

Stripe (Card Payments)
- Customer pays at checkout with a credit/debit card.
- Stripe processes the payment securely.
- Money arrives in your bank account within a few days.
- Automatic receipts and option to sync with your accounts.
Invoicing (Credit Accounts)
- Customers place their order through the app.
- Instead of paying immediately, the order is logged and an invoice is generated from your existing accounts platform (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks).
- Customers pay later, according to their agreed credit terms.
- Ideal for schools or agricultural clients who already work on account.

Feature	Glide App (PWA)	Full Native App
Where it runs	Works in any browser or saved to a phone’s home screen	Downloadable from the Apple App Store & Google Play Store
Cost	Low (great for testing)	Higher (long-term investment)
Time to Launch	Couple of weeks	Several weeks to months
Customisation	Limited (based on templates)	Fully tailored design and features
Push Notifications	X – Not available	Yes – send alerts and reminders directly
Payment Options	Stripe (card payments) OR Invoicing via accounts system	Stripe (card payments) OR Invoicing via accounts system
Ease of Updates	Update via spreadsheet	Updates require app store resubmission
Best For	Testing whether customers will order via an app	Businesses ready to scale and invest in a long-term digital presence