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Northbytes - We build software that lasts.

Northbytes is a small senior team building custom apps for UK small businesses, startups and charities — software you'll be proud to put your name on.

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The stack we build on

React
Next.js
TypeScript
React Native
Swift
SwiftUI
Node.js
Python
Flask
PostgreSQL
Tailwind
AWS
Google Gemini
OpenAI
Stripe
Expo
React
Next.js
TypeScript
React Native
Swift
SwiftUI
Node.js
Python
Flask
PostgreSQL
Tailwind
AWS
Google Gemini
OpenAI
Stripe
Expo
Security Consulting

Security advice you can act on

You don't need to be a bank to be a target. Small businesses, schools, and charities hold exactly the data attackers want, usually with the least support protecting it.

We look at what you run, find the weaknesses that matter, and hand you a prioritised plan in plain language - no IT department required. The same engineers who build our production systems do the reviewing, so the advice is grounded in how software actually breaks.

Book a free chat

The first conversation is free and confidential.

Website & app reviews

We examine your site or app the way an attacker would, then report what we find with fixes, not fear.

GDPR & data protection

What data you hold, where it lives, and what to fix first. Practical compliance, not paperwork.

Secure-by-design builds

Encryption, access controls, and audit trails baked into anything new we build for you.

Incident readiness

A simple, rehearsed plan for the bad day: what gets isolated, who gets told, how you recover.

Selected Work

Real products, shipped end to end

From first conversation to live product. Here's what we've designed, built and launched.

PolicyMind app icon

PolicyMind

Web · Compliance SaaS

Live

From unsure to audit-ready, in four steps.

An AI-assisted governance and compliance platform built for a paying client, aimed at UK businesses that need to get - and stay - compliant without a legal team. Users answer a short profile (size, sector, whether they employ people, what data they hold) and PolicyMind maps them to the exact policies they're legally required to hold, plus the ones expected of their sector. It then drafts each policy section by section in plain English, grounded in official UK guidance with cited sources; checks existing policies for gaps against current regulation; scans a website or GitHub repo to infer obligations; and rolls everything into a prioritised worklist and a single compliance-health score. A Compliance Assistant answers questions with cited sources and can act on the user's behalf - generate, check, or update - always confirming first. Evidence-pack export, an immutable audit log, team approvals and Stripe metered billing round it out.

  • Cited, AI-drafted policies
  • UK regulation gap checks
  • Compliance health scoring
Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSshadcn/uiDrizzle ORM+6
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The Forge

iOS · Fitness RPG

Forge your warrior. Conquer the arena.

A premium fitness RPG for iOS that transforms workout training into a heroic journey. Choose from 11 warrior archetypes - Viking, Spartan, Roman Legionary, Aztec Jaguar, Knight, Valkyrie, Amazon, Shogun, Zulu, Pharaoh, or Moor - each with distinct training philosophies and stat profiles. Earn XP from workouts and nutrition, climb global and archetype leaderboards in the Arena, collect evolving Warrior Cards with rarity tiers, and get AI-powered training guidance from the Oracle. Features daily War Room briefings, Quick Battle challenges, Tribe group systems, competitive Seasons, and streak mechanics with shield protection.

  • 11 warrior archetypes
  • AI Oracle coaching
  • Global Arena leaderboards
SwiftSwiftUISwiftDataHealthKitFlaskSQLAlchemy+4
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Apps Shipped
100%
Code You Own
3 wks
Typical First Build
24h
Typical Reply Time
Process

How It Works

No guesswork, no surprises. Here's how we work together.

01

Share Your Vision

Walk us through what you're imagining. You don't need a technical spec or a pitch deck. Just the idea, in your own words.

02

We Map It Out

We put together a clear project spec: what gets built, how long it takes, and what it costs. You review it, we refine it together.

03

We Build & Ship

We get to work and keep you in the loop the entire time. You'll see real progress weekly, and we deliver on the date we promised.

Common Questions

Built on Trust

Authentic, auditable, and low-risk from day one. We audit every build for safety and security so you can hand off your idea with confidence.

Will my idea be stolen?

Your idea stays yours. We keep all client concepts strictly confidential and never share them with anyone.

What if I'm not happy?

You stay in control at every stage. Review progress, approve each phase, and walk away at any point.

What happens to my money?

Transparent, low-risk pricing with no hidden fees. You only pay for completed, approved work.

Is my app secure?

Resilient, auditable infrastructure from day one - enterprise-grade encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. We audit every build to keep it safe and secure.

HTTPS Everywhere
GDPR Compliant
Regular Penetration Testing
99.9% Uptime SLA
Fully Auditable
Low-Risk Delivery
Who We Are

Young entrepreneurs on a mission

We're Piers Bennett and Lucas Reddington - two young entrepreneurs from Medway, Kent who believe every business deserves access to quality technology, regardless of budget.

We started Northbytes because we saw too many local businesses and organisations stuck with overpriced agencies or off-the-shelf software that didn't fit. We knew we could do better - enterprise-grade systems at prices that actually work for small businesses, startups, and community organisations.

Piers handles clients and legal with a background in law. Lucas leads all development as a full-stack developer and AI engineer. Together, we deliver bespoke software that's secure, reliable, and built to last.

Piers Bennett

Co-Founder - Clients & Legal

Law BackgroundGDPR TrainedClient Relations

Lucas Reddington

Co-Founder - Lead Developer

Full-StackAI EngineeringMobile & Web
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FAQ

Questions, answered honestly

How much does an app or website cost?

It depends entirely on what you want it to do - a launch website and a full mobile app are very different projects. As a rough guide, most websites start from around £1,000 and apps or bespoke systems from around £4,000, but every project gets a free scoping conversation and then a fixed, plain-English quote before any work starts. Because our developers work with state-of-the-art AI tools, our prices are consistently more competitive than traditional agency rates for the same quality.

How fast can you build my website or app?

Simple websites often launch within a few weeks. Apps and bespoke systems depend on scope, but you'll see working versions early and get a committed delivery date in your quote - and we have a habit of hitting them. Many of our projects go from idea to launch in weeks, not months.

Do you use AI to build projects?

Yes, and we're open about it. Our skilled developers use state-of-the-art AI to speed up the repetitive parts of building software, which is a big reason we deliver faster and more affordably than typical agencies. Every line of code is still reviewed, understood, and owned by a human engineer - AI assists our team, it doesn't replace it.

I have an idea but no technical background - can you still help?

Absolutely - most of our clients aren't technical, and that's the point. You bring the idea in your own words; we translate it into a plan, a price, and a working product. No jargon, and you'll always understand what's happening with your project.

What is Northbytes?

Northbytes is a software development studio based in Medway, Kent. We design and build apps, websites, custom business software, and games for clients across the UK - skilled developers working with state-of-the-art AI to deliver faster and at more competitive prices than a traditional agency. We also offer practical security consulting.

Do you only work with businesses near Kent?

No - we're based in Medway, Kent, and love working with local businesses, but we build for clients anywhere in the UK and beyond. Most projects run perfectly over video calls, email, and regular progress demos.

Something else on your mind? Ask us directly - we usually reply within a few hours.

Get Started

Ready to ship
your idea?

Tell us what you're building. We'll scope it out and send back a clear plan with honest timelines and pricing - no commitment.

Or reach us directly at hello@northbytes.org