App & web development in Canada · iOS · websites · web apps

We build the apps, sites and client systems your business keeps imagining.

The Big Head is a Canadian developer studio focused on iOS apps first, then the websites, dashboards and automations that help those ideas grow teeth. Based in Edmonton, building for clients across Canada.

Build my app or website See our iOS apps
9Products built
5App Store launches
iOS + webOne build partner
App studio mode

From idea to App Store.

Native iOS apps, support sites, privacy pages, App Store assets and launch polish under one roof.

🥊MMA SOCIAL 📈SmartFolio 🏦VaultFlow 🌿CleanConnect
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iOS appsApp Store launchesWebsitesBooking systemsClient portalsDashboardsLanding pagesAutomation
iOS apps first

Our own apps are the proof.

We do not just talk about building products. We ship them, maintain them and learn from real App Store launches. That product muscle is what clients get.

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MMA SOCIAL

UFC Fantasy & Rankings

Free UFC Fantasy Pick'em, fan-voted rankings, head-to-head polls & fighter stats.

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SmartFolio

Stock Portfolio Tracker

Track investments with FIFO cost basis, real-time quotes, tax lots & dividends.

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VaultFlow

Net Worth Tracker

Your complete financial picture - assets, liabilities, properties & growth over time.

Learn more Download on the App Store
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CleanConnect

Clean India Together

A cleanup movement with video proof, tips, events and community leaderboards.

Learn more Download on the App Store
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Brolic

Fitness Social Network

Track workouts, climb global leaderboards, join challenges & share video proof.

Learn more Download on the App Store
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Coming soon

Neighbr

Find Local Help

Connect with neighbours for everyday tasks - post jobs, chat & build trust.

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Gathr

Event Planning Made Easy

Plan events effortlessly - guest lists, invites, ticketing & RSVP tracking.

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Coming soon

FleetDock

Trailer Management

Cross-dock flatbed trailer management - drivers, loads, checklists & photo proof.

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Coming soon

PocketCloser

Voice-First Sales CRM

Say a quick note and AI builds the lead - heat score, pipeline stage, follow-up reminder & a ready-to-send message.

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For clients

Need your own app, website or internal tool? That is the main door.

We help local businesses, founders and service teams turn messy ideas into clean digital products that people can actually use.

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Mobile-first products

Apps and sites designed for thumbs first, because that is where clients actually meet you.

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Founder-friendly builds

We keep scope lean, avoid bloat and ship something real instead of a 90-page fog document.

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Business tools

Bookings, dashboards, admin areas, forms and automations that reduce manual work.

What we build

Developer help without the agency maze.

Design, copy, code, launch and cleanup live in one place, so the project does not get passed around like a haunted USB stick.

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iOS App Development

Native iPhone apps, App Store prep, product pages, support pages and launch assets.

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Web Apps

Client portals, dashboards, booking tools and internal systems built around the real workflow.

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Websites

Fast, responsive marketing sites with clean SEO structure, strong copy blocks and conversion-first layouts.

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Local SEO

Service pages, schema, performance improvements and search-ready content for Alberta businesses.

Built in Canada

App development & web development, anywhere in Canada.

From our base in Edmonton, Alberta, we build iOS apps, websites and custom software for founders and businesses across Canada — local when it helps, fully remote when it doesn't.

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Across Canada, remote-friendly

Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto or anywhere in between — a clear remote process means your location is never the bottleneck.

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iOS & web under one roof

Native iPhone apps plus the websites, dashboards and booking tools around them, from one studio that has actually shipped to the App Store.

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Launch-ready, search-ready

App Store submission, privacy and support pages, fast responsive sites and clean SEO structure so you launch ready to be found.

How it works

Clean sprint, no fog machine.

Every build gets a simple path from idea to launch, with enough structure to avoid chaos and enough flexibility to keep it moving.

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Plan

We shape the idea into features, screens, page maps and the launch checklist.

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Prototype

We design the core screens so the product feels clear before code starts.

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Build

We code the app, website or system, wire forms, polish speed and test on phones.

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Launch

We deploy, submit, measure and hand you a tidy owner guide.

Blog

What else is out there

We build in these categories, so we read the competition closely. Every App Store link in these guides was checked, and every app gets a stated drawback — including ours.

Includes Gathr · 11 apps

The Best Event Planning Apps for iPhone in 2026

The best iPhone apps for guest lists, RSVPs and shared costs — for weddings, birthdays and multi-day events. Honestly compared, drawbacks included.

 Includes SmartFolio · 10 apps

10 Stock Portfolio Tracker Apps for iPhone, Compared Honestly

A buyer's guide to 10 iPhone portfolio trackers for investors holding stock at more than one brokerage: real features, pricing models, honest drawbacks.

 Includes Vault Flow · 10 apps

The Best Net Worth Tracker Apps for iPhone

Ten real iPhone net worth trackers compared — auto-syncing dashboards versus private manual apps. Honest features, pricing models, and every drawback.

 Includes Brolic · 10 apps

The Best Social Workout Apps for Sharing Progress With Friends

Ten iPhone workout apps for lifters who want to share progress with friends. Every App Store link verified, with real features, pricing models and drawbacks.

 Includes Clean Connect · 10 apps

The best volunteering and community cleanup apps for iPhone

Ten iPhone apps for joining, organising and logging community cleanups — every App Store link fetched and confirmed, with a real drawback for each pick.

 Market guide · 11 apps

The Best UFC and MMA Apps for iPhone in 2026

Eleven real MMA apps on the App Store for fantasy picks, live rankings and round-by-round scoring — every link checked, plus the honest drawback of each.

 Market guide · 10 apps

The Best Apps for Finding Neighbourhood Help

Ten neighbourhood help apps on the App Store, compared: who each one suits, how it makes money, and the honest catch. Every listing checked in July 2026.

 Market guide · 10 apps

The 10 Best Trailer, Fleet and Yard Management Apps for iPhone

Ten trailer, fleet and yard management apps for iPhone, each with a verified App Store link, what it genuinely does well, and where it falls short.

 Market guide · 11 apps

The Best Mobile Sales CRM Apps for Reps Who'd Rather Talk Than Type

Eleven iPhone sales CRM apps for reps who'd rather talk than type — verified App Store links, what each one actually logs, and an honest drawback for each.
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FAQ

App & web development questions, answered.

The things founders and businesses across Canada ask us most before a build.

Do you build for clients across Canada?

Yes. We're based in Edmonton, Alberta and work with clients across Canada — local and fully remote. iOS apps, websites, web apps and client portals.

How much does an app or site cost?

It depends on scope. We keep builds lean, ship a focused first version, and give a fixed quote before any code starts. Tell us the idea and we'll scope it.

Can you do both iOS and web?

Yes — iOS is our lead craft, and we build the websites, dashboards and automations around it. One build partner instead of stitching agencies together.

Do you handle App Store & SEO?

Yes. App Store prep and submission, product and support pages, privacy and terms, plus clean SEO structure and schema so you're search-ready at launch.

How long does a build take?

A focused MVP or marketing site usually launches in a few weeks; larger systems take longer. We plan the path up front so you always know the next milestone.

Get in touch

Bring the idea. We will bring the little spaceship.

Tell us about your app, website, client portal, booking tool or internal system. We usually reply within a day.

✉ info@thebighead.ca ☎ 780-782-3588
📍 Edmonton / Alberta · Local and remote
Demo shelf

Client demos live down here.

The demos are proof-of-work, not the headline. App and software development stay up front where they belong.

Excavation · Landscaping

DMR Excavation

Excavation, demolition & landscaping in Surrey, BC — full website with online booking and WhatsApp dispatch.

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Sample Client

Example demo so you can see how the Work section auto-populates. Delete this folder anytime.

View demo ↗ Accounting

Saran Accounting

Modern website + online booking system — demo built for SSPC.

View demo ↗ Law Firm Demo

Edmonton Law Office

Premium legal-services website concept with practice-area cards, consultation CTAs, trust sections and mobile-first design.

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