If any of these sound familiar, a custom PowerApp can fix them.
Critical business processes run on Excel spreadsheets that are shared via email - version control is non-existent
You have paper forms or PDF workflows that require manual data entry into another system
A legacy Access database or VBA tool runs a key process - and the person who built it left years ago
You need a mobile app for field workers, site inspections or data capture - but don't have the budget for native development
You've looked at off-the-shelf software but nothing fits your exact process without expensive customisation
Your team has tried building a PowerApp but it looks amateurish and doesn't scale beyond a basic prototype
Power Apps isn't one thing. There are four distinct app types, each suited to different use cases. We help you pick the right approach - not the one that's easiest to sell.
Full control over layout, design and user experience. Canvas apps let us build exactly what your users need - branded interfaces with custom navigation, forms, galleries and dashboards. Best for mobile-first apps, task-specific tools and user-facing data capture.
Best for:
Data sources: SharePoint, Excel, Dataverse, SQL Server, REST APIs, 1,000+ connectors
Built on Dataverse with auto-generated UI based on your data model. Model-driven apps are ideal for complex, multi-entity business applications - CRM-style tools, case management, asset tracking and anything with relationships between records.
Best for:
Data source: Dataverse (required). Role-based security, audit logging and business rules included.
When canvas apps hit their limits, code-first development takes over. We build Power Apps with custom code components (React/TypeScript) that look and feel like commercial software - not a low-code prototype. Modern, responsive UIs with complex logic that canvas formulas can't handle cleanly.
Best for:
Built with: React, TypeScript, PCF framework. Runs inside PowerApps with Dataverse backend.
AI-assisted development using Copilot and natural language prompts to accelerate app creation. We use vibe coding to rapidly prototype ideas, generate initial app structures, and iterate faster - then refine with proper development practices. The speed of AI with the quality control of an experienced developer.
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Note: AI accelerates the build. An experienced developer ensures the result is production-ready, secure and maintainable.
PowerApps Component Framework (PCF) controls are custom-built UI components that extend Power Apps beyond its standard capabilities. Built with React and TypeScript, they run natively inside canvas and model-driven apps.
When the standard controls don't do what you need - or when you need a user experience that feels like a commercial product rather than a low-code tool - PCF controls fill the gap.
Every Power App needs data behind it. We work with all the major data platforms and can integrate with external systems via APIs and custom connectors.
Microsoft's enterprise data platform. Structured tables with relationships, role-based security, business rules, audit logging and calculated fields. The right choice for complex, multi-entity applications. Required for model-driven apps. Comes with Power Apps Premium licensing.
The most cost-effective backend for Power Apps - included in your Microsoft 365 licence with no premium add-on required. Ideal for simpler applications, form-based data capture, and scenarios where data already lives in SharePoint. We design list schemas with proper column types, views and indexing.
Power Apps connects to SQL Server, REST APIs, Salesforce, SAP and hundreds of other systems via premium connectors. For systems without a connector, we build custom connectors or use Azure Functions as middleware. Your app can read and write to multiple data sources in a single workflow.
This is the most common question we get. The short answer: use SharePoint lists if your app is straightforward and you want to avoid premium licensing. Use Dataverse if you need relational data, role-based security, business rules, or more than 12-15 columns with complex data types. We'll recommend the right approach during discovery based on your specific requirements, budget and growth plans.
These are the types of applications we build most often. If your process involves data capture, approvals or tracking - it's a candidate.
Receipt capture, mileage calculation, automated approval routing, real-time status tracking. Replaces Excel templates and email-based processes.
Multi-step guided forms, document upload, automated credit checks via API, compliance checklists and approval workflows.
Mobile-first data capture with photo evidence, GPS tagging, offline support and automatic report generation.
Barcode/QR scanning, check-in/check-out, maintenance scheduling, location tracking and depreciation logging.
IT helpdesk, facilities requests, procurement, holiday booking - any process where someone submits a request and it needs routing, tracking and resolution.
Project dashboards, task assignment, time logging, milestone tracking and status reporting. Replaces spreadsheet-based project management.
Training records, certification expiry tracking, policy acknowledgement, regulatory checklists and audit trail reporting.
Reception check-in app with host notification, NDA/policy acceptance, badge printing and visitor log for compliance reporting.
Product/service selection, pricing calculations, PDF quote generation and CRM integration. Replaces manual quote processes and ensures pricing consistency.
The difference between a prototype and a production app is reliability, scalability and maintainability. Here's what goes into every app we deliver.
Proper Data Architecture
We design the data model before building any screens. Whether it's SharePoint lists or Dataverse tables, the schema is planned with relationships, data types, indexing and delegation limits in mind. No "add another column when we need it" approach.
Delegation-Aware Formulas
Canvas apps have delegation limits - if your data source has more than 2,000 records and you're using non-delegable functions, the app silently returns incomplete results. We write formulas that delegate properly and design around these limits from the start.
Error Handling & Validation
Every form submission includes client-side validation, clear error messaging, and graceful handling of network failures. Users see helpful feedback, not cryptic errors. API calls include retry logic and fallback behaviour.
Responsive Design
Apps that work on desktop, tablet and mobile. We build responsive layouts that adapt to screen size - critical for field workers using phones and office staff on desktops. No pinch-and-zoom required.
Environment Strategy & ALM
Apps are built in a development environment, tested in UAT, and promoted to production using Power Platform solutions. Changes are version-controlled. No editing live apps and hoping for the best.
Map your current process, define requirements, identify the right app type and data architecture
Data model, screen wireframes, user flows and integration points. You review and approve before we build.
Iterative development with regular demos. UAT with your team before go-live. PCF controls and integrations tested in isolation.
Production deployment, user training, documentation and ongoing support retainer if needed.
Book a free discovery call and we'll tell you which app type fits - and what it'll take to build it.