At GBA Solutions, we specialise in mobile app development in Ireland — helping small businesses turn big ideas into smart, usable software. When Wexford-based tillage farmer Isaac Wheelock came to us, he wasn’t just looking to digitise paperwork. He had a clear problem, and a strong sense that the solution he needed didn’t exist — yet.
Tillage farming in Ireland involves a huge amount of paperwork, especially when it comes to inspections and compliance with the Irish Grain Assurance Scheme (IGAS). Isaac was spending too much time chasing records, filling out forms, and trying to track activities across fields and inputs. It was messy, time-consuming, and definitely not mobile-friendly.
There are plenty of apps for dairy and beef farmers, but nothing focused on tillage operations — and nothing that made it quick and easy to stay compliant.
Isaac had an idea for a mobile app that could make life easier for himself — but also be shared with others in the same boat. He didn’t want a once-off solution. He wanted to build something scalable from the start.
That idea became TillageTrack — a dedicated mobile app for Android and iOS that helps tillage farmers manage their activity logs and compliance in a few taps. And it’s a perfect example of what we do at GBA Solutions: turning a clear, specific need into a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and launching it as a fully functioning Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product.
Building a Bespoke Mobile App for a Very Real Problem
From day one, Isaac’s brief to us was simple: it had to be easy to use, available on mobile, and make record-keeping dead simple.
We designed TillageTrack as a native mobile app for both iOS and Android, built using:
* Swift and Xcode for iOS
* Kotlin and Android Studio for Android
* Firebase for real-time data storage, syncing and security
* Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for backend scalability and stability
The app lets farmers log field activities (like spraying, sowing or harvesting), track their inputs (fertiliser, seed, chemicals, etc.), and instantly generate inspection-ready reports — all from their phone, even with patchy signal.
It was built specifically for mobile phones, where farmers need it most — in the field, in the tractor, or back in the yard.
Why Choose GBA Solutions for Mobile App Development in Ireland?
At GBA Solutions, we specialise in bespoke software development for small businesses. That includes:
* Mobile app development
* SaaS platform builds
* Internal tools for productivity
* Public-facing digital products
We don’t just code — we work with you to understand your workflow, identify what matters most, and build something that actually fits your business. No bloat, no off-the-shelf nonsense.
With Isaac, we didn’t just take specs and deliver a build. We worked closely with him to:
* Scope a usable MVP
* Build something clean, focused and quick to market
* Lay the groundwork for scaling to more users and features over time
If you’re thinking about building an app for your business — whether it’s to reduce paperwork, manage customers, or launch a new SaaS idea — this is exactly the kind of collaboration we love to be part of.
From MVP to SaaS: Scaling a Mobile App for Irish Business
TillageTrack started as an MVP — a lean version of the app that delivered the core functionality Isaac needed on his own farm. We then adapted it into a SaaS product other farmers can use as well, with:
Self-managed account creation
Farm-specific settings and field data
Multi-user support
Secure cloud-based data storage
This kind of approach is exactly what we offer through our custom MVP development services — starting small, solving a real problem, and laying the foundations for growth.
Because it’s hosted entirely in the cloud, updates, improvements and support are easy to manage across all users. And for businesses who want to go further, we also offer SaaS development solutions tailored to your industry — whether you’re building a tool for internal use or launching a product to market.
The app is now available publicly on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, and it’s already making life easier for other tillage farmers across Ireland.
Could Your Business Benefit from a Custom App?
While TillageTrack was built for the farming sector, the same principles apply across almost any industry.
If you’re managing:
* Jobs across multiple locations
* Compliance or inspection records
* Customer data or appointments
* Field-based or mobile teams
…then you could be wasting hours on manual processes, disconnected tools, or paper-based systems. A bespoke mobile app or web tool can streamline the entire thing, saving you time, improving accuracy, and giving your business a digital edge.
And no, you don’t have to build the next billion-euro app. You just need to build the right tool for your business. Start with something small and focused — just like we did with TillageTrack — and grow it as your needs evolve.
Why Irish SMEs Choose GBA Solutions
We’re not a faceless dev shop. We’re a small, experienced software team based in Ireland, and we work directly with founders, business owners and problem-solvers across the country.
Here’s what sets us apart:
* We build for your workflow, not generic templates
* We help you go from idea to MVP quickly
* We use the best modern tech stacks (like Firebase, GCP, Kotlin and Swift)
* We know how to design SaaS apps that scale
* And we do all of that with clear communication and Irish common sense
Whether you need an internal tool, a customer-facing mobile app, or a SaaS product to sell, we’ll help you get there — affordably, quickly and with zero waffle.
Start Your Custom Mobile App with GBA Solutions Today
If you’ve got an idea — even a half-baked one — and you think an app might help your business, let’s chat.
Whether it’s a tool for your own workflow or a product you want to sell to others, we’ll help you figure out:
* What’s worth building now
* What can wait until later
* And how to keep costs sensible while building something that works
We don’t just build apps — we create custom software solutions that fit your business like a glove.
Book a free consultation with GBA Solutions — and let’s build the software you wish you had.