Do you want

an app or an

experience?

NHS
Astra Zeneca
Brother
Mitsubishi Electric
Bentley
EDF
Network Rail
LeShuttle
 
Partnership is key to success

Lets go on an adventure together,
we will lead the way

 

Here at The Distance, we're dedicated to turning your vision into reality through collaborative partnerships. Our experienced team works hand-in-hand with you to create exceptional products that not only meet your needs but deliver an engaging experience.

Join us on The Journey where we will guide you through the ever-evolving digital landscape.

 
How we can help

We are the experts

We're not just coders. We're a full-service app agency that offers a comprehensive range of services that include strategy, design, development, quality assurance, and ongoing maintenance. Ensuring your app not only functions flawlessly but also delivers an exceptional user experience, aligns with your business goals, and stays updated with the latest technological advancements.

  • We love colouring pixels, but it's not just about them looking good. Our product design focuses on problem-solving—the solutions we create will be driven by your business objectives and delivered by a team committed to achieving quantifiable results.

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  • We're Androids with personalities and 1s and 0s running through our blood. Our technical expertise ensures that all our apps deliver robust, secure, and scalable solutions. Utilising cross-platform technologies we deliver products across mobile/web and all aspects of digital life.

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  • We're always squashing bugs! We ensure your apps are performing at their best with our rigorous quality testing and review processes. Our focus is on continuous improvement focusing on your apps being reliable, efficient, and user-friendly. We love positive reviews on the app stores!

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Celebrating successful partnerships

Over 150 apps and counting...

Our success stories represent not just lines of codes, but the exciting impact the collaboration with our partners has across a wide range of industries and verticals.

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Getting people back to work with a multi-award winning employee app

Success story
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Innovating a leading FinTech app, continuing 12 years of partnership

Success story
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Industry leading travel companion app, rated 4.7 ★'s from over 7000 reviews

Success story
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Improving efficiency and safety for coach travellers and drivers

Success story
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Partner Testimonials

Don't just take our word for it

Our clients love us that much that they are happy to be quoted in saying so! We ask Clutch, an independent trust partner to interview all our clients during the app lifecycle in order to capture an unbiased view of our successful partnership.

"It was clear these were the right guys to develop our app. Unlike their competitors, they had taken the time to fully understand the scope of the project, the time frames and the deliverables."

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Five Stop Stories

Ruth Heald

Founder & managing director

"The Distance has proven to be an invaluable business partner delivering demanding timescales. Together, their development skill and friendly expert app consultancy have been key factors in our ongoing relationship."

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Camden Market

Chris Raven

Chief marketing officer

"They were timely, transparent, collaborative and communicative. Their thorough and detailed documentation was a highlight."

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GoodShape

James Arquette

Chief product officer

"They are the whole package: the variance of their technical skill, grasp on mobile technology, and creativity"

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PayStream

Alex Victoratos

Chief information officer

"Their attention to detail was of a very high quality and resulted in a superb platform upon which to build the company."

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Sculpture by the Lakes

Simon Gudgeon

Founder and sculptor

"They’re extremely professional and kept us informed of the project’s progression. The app was the subject of an article in GQ magazine."

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Tramble

Jonty Hadfield

Founder

"They brought together the goals and branding of LNER into an outstanding user experience. All on budget and better than we could have imagined - incredible."

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LNER

Iain Ferguson

Head of safety and sustainability

"The app is beautiful and functions smoothly, receiving positive feedback from users. The Distance communicates constantly and has a collaborative, problem-solving approach."

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GNY

Zachary Barnett

Head of operations

 
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The Manifest - Most Reviewed App Development Company - United Kingdom
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Clutch Global Spring 2024
 
Who we are

We enjoy

the journey

At the heart of our organisation is our incredible team, We are not just about code – we are about building strong partnerships.

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