DIGITAL HEALTH APP DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Digital health app developers who turn your research into real human impact
At MindSea, we’re a digital health app development company that specializes in secure, patient-centered mobile apps for researchers and healthcare teams. Our UX-first approach helps teams design apps that patients trust and clinicians rely on.
Why most digital health apps underperform—and how we help fix it
Common challenges
- Low patient or participant engagement despite promising clinical models
- Apps break under real-world use due to compliance gaps or technical debt
- Clinical trial tools are slow to adapt and frustrate users
- No structured product process-just scattered vendor teams
- Limited UX or mobile expertise inside the research or health org
How we solve them
- We specialize in health-first UX: accessible, inclusive, and HIPAA-compliant
- Our cross-functional team works from prototype to production with you
- We design with real user needs in mind—from youth to aging populations
- We use FHIR, HealthKit, BLE and other standards to ensure scalability
- You’ll work with a Canada-based team that meets deadlines, supports IRB needs, and speaks your language—clinical or technical
What we build:
Types of digital health app development services
Clinical trial apps
Collect patient-reported outcomes and device data while tracking each study phase within a secure, compliant platform.
Patient engagement & remote monitoring apps
Improve adherence and care plan follow-through with nudges, biometric sync, and custom alerts— built for mobile-first patients and caregivers.
Mental health apps
CBT modules, journaling, and mindfulness tools for youth, family, and underserved populations—with design tailored to high-sensitivity use cases.
Fitness & wellness apps
Nutrition tracking, habit formation, AI-powered coaching, and daily goal reminders—designed to integrate with Apple Health and Google Fit.
Wearable device & sensor-integrated apps
Bluetooth or BLE-connected apps for continuous monitoring or activity tracking, paired with real-time feedback and long-term data aggregation.
Health research & data collection apps
Grant-funded platforms for observational or intervention studies with built-in consent, survey logic, and researcher dashboards.
How we work
1
Design mobile UX based on user stories
We translate your vision into intuitive user flows and wireframes, ensuring the app is simple, inclusive, and engaging from the start.
2
Create a clickable prototype
You’ll get a working model to test with stakeholders, refine requirements, and build confidence before full development.
3
Develop full app functionality
Our engineers deliver front end app screens, back end servers, and integrations, ensuring your app is scalable, reliable, and launch-ready.
4
Ensure data and privacy compliance
We embed HIPAA, PHIPA, GDPR, and SOC-2 standards from the start, keeping your app architecture secure and research-grade.
Meet our Canada-based dev team
5-star rating on Clutch.co
“Lots of people talk about partnership, but it’s not always achieved. MindSea came through on that end.”
—Lorne Segal, Co-Founder, Bariatric Medical Institute
18 years
serving clients with reliable apps
10 million+
lives impacted
250+
successful projects delivered
Digital health app case studies
BEAM: A national mental health app for families
We partnered with the University of Manitoba to design and launch their BEAM program app: a digital platform supporting caregivers and youth with structured CBT content, activity tracking, and progress monitoring. Read the full case study >>
84%
participant retention rate
ORCHA
accreditation achieved
Halterix: Smartwatch-powered physical therapy
We collaborated with Halterix and Sunnybrook Research Institute to design the first motion-recognition app that uses only a smartwatch to measure and improve physical therapy exercises.
Read the full case study >>
95% accuracy
in detecting physiotherapy activity using smartwatch data
97% specificity
in distinguishing therapy from daily movements
Want to learn more?
Book a call with Alex Ferrari, VP Partnerships
If we’re a good fit, we’ll match you with the right team to implement your vision.
Resources
Let’s start creating
Not sure if we’re the right team for you?
Book a free consultation and let’s find out!
FAQs
How do you ensure your development practices and the application itself comply with HIPAA regulations?
We use secure infrastructure, audit-ready workflows, and compliant data storage that meet HIPAA, PHIPA, IRB, and SOC 2.
How will the app integrate with our existing electronic health records (EHR) or other healthcare systems?
We connect via HL7 interfaces, FHIR resources, custom APIs, and secure webhooks to share data safely with core systems.
What security measures do you take to protect sensitive patient data?
Each build uses encryption in transit and at rest, strict access control, regular penetration testing, and documented audits.
How do you ensure the app is user-friendly, accessible, and tailored to the needs of healthcare professionals and patients?
Our human-centered approach includes iterative usability testing with end users and adherence to WCAG accessibility criteria
How long does it typically take to launch a digital health app?
Teams usually see a functional prototype in 8–12 weeks and a full production launch within six months, depending on scope.
“MindSea implemented design solutions in places where we would never have thought to put them… What we’ve got now is something that we’re really proud of.”
– Russ Patterson
CEO, HALTERIX
