Apps made in Wales: 6 Welsh businesses that are shaping the app space

December 11th marks National App Day, and there’s never been a better moment to recognise the impact mobile apps have on our daily lives. The UK’s mobile app market is growing at extraordinary speed, with predictions that by the end of 2025 it will reach £28.3 billion and generate around 8.5 billion downloads. They now play a defining role in how individuals learn, work, shop, connect, and engage with the world.

Against this backdrop of rapid digital growth, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on our GlobalWelsh Business Members who are making their mark in the Welsh app space. From apprenticeship platforms to social-care tools, sustainable banking apps to fitness technology, language-learning apps to cutting-edge learning systems, these businesses are building purposeful, innovative solutions that meet real needs. Their work reflects the creativity, ambition, and technical excellence thriving within Wales’s digital community.

In this article, we showcase six GlobalWelsh Business Members whose apps represent the very best of Welsh innovation and the growing global potential of Wales’ tech ecosystem.

The Social Work Way

Founded by Matthew Davies, The Social Work Way is a Welsh app transforming how social workers, families, and local authorities manage and navigate complex cases. Joining GlobalWelsh in October 2025, Matthew has championed digital tools that help practitioners and support better outcomes for children and families.

The app brings essential features into one platform, including referral management, personalised journey-mapping, and interactive direct-work tools. Users also benefit from quick access to resources, well-being support, and a dedicated job directory.

By easing admin pressures and improving case clarity, The Social Work Way gives practitioners more time to focus on meaningful support for children and families, a standout example of Welsh innovation in frontline social care.

Connect with Matthew and The Social Work Way via GlobalWelsh Connect >>

Prentis+

Prentis+, founded by Catrin Rees and a GlobalWelsh for Business member since March 2025, is transforming how young people find apprenticeships. Inspired by her background as a teacher, Catrin created an app that helps 16-25-year-olds easily discover and apply for real opportunities through tailored matches, simple swipe navigation, and quick-apply features.

For employers, posting roles is effortless, with the app matching candidates based on skills and interests and offering one-tap application management. Free for young people and operating on PAYG or subscription for employers, Prentis+ is gaining strong early traction, including partnerships with Cardiff & Vale College and organisations like Dyfed-Powys Police and Torfaen Council.

In a recruitment industry worth over $650bn globally, Prentis+ is carving out a unique space, making apprenticeships more visible, accessible, and personalised for the next generation.

Connect with Catrin and Prentis+ via GlobalWelsh Connect >>

Read the Prentis+ Business Spotlight >>

Zero

Founded by Richard Theo, Zero is a sustainable money app built for the generation putting the planet first. Since joining GlobalWelsh for Business in January 2025, Richard and his team have been redefining what modern banking can look like when environmental impact is a core priority.

Zero offers a free personal account and debit card that helps users manage their money while understanding and reducing the environmental footprint of their spending. As a certified B-Corp, the company meets high standards for social and environmental responsibility.

By combining everyday banking with clear climate-conscious insights, Zero is making sustainable living easier and more accessible, showcasing how Welsh innovation can drive real-world change.

Connect with Richard and Zero via GlobalWelsh Connect >>

SaySomethingin

SaySomethingin (SSi) is transforming language learning through its high-intensity, conversation-first method that builds real spoken confidence without textbooks or grammar drills. While effective for any language, SSi is especially committed to supporting and revitalising minority languages.

Since 2009, the platform has built a dedicated community of thousands of Welsh speakers through its SaySomethingin Welsh (SSiW) programme. SSi joined GlobalWelsh for Business in March 2022, strengthening its connection to the wider Welsh diaspora. Since becoming a Non-Executive Director, Nick Prichard has supported the company’s mission to expand meaningful, real-world language learning.

Today, SSi offers courses in Welsh, Spanish, Mandarin, Finnish, and more. With a strong focus on accessibility, community, and linguistic diversity, SaySomethingin is driving Welsh-led digital learning forward, empowering learners across the world to gain confidence, connection, and a deeper sense of identity through language.

Connect with Nick and SaySomethingin via GlobalWelsh Connect >>

Expert LMS

Expert LMS is a learning management system transforming how organisations deliver and manage workplace training. Managing Director Helen Bowden, a GlobalWelsh for Business member since July 2025, has guided the company through nearly a decade of building a powerful, intuitive, all-in-one digital learning platform.

A key strength of Expert LMS is its seamless mobile experience. Its Android and iOS app allows users to access and complete training anywhere, with a clean, user-friendly interface that keeps learning simple and accessible. The app also features built-in communication tools, including an activity feed, instant messaging, and an on-the-go document library, so staff can access, sign, and manage important files wherever they are.

Expert LMS has grown to deliver more than 100 courses, world-class features, and smooth integrations with external systems. With an experienced team and a platform built to scale, Expert LMS continues to showcase Welsh innovation at its best, helping organisations unlock their full learning potential.

Connect with Helen and Expert LMS via GlobalWelsh Connect >>

REMAKER

REMAKER, founded by Humphrey Madden and a GlobalWelsh for Business member since November 2025, is redefining strength training by giving everyday lifters access to real-time performance insights once reserved for elite athletes. Bringing Olympic-level technology into a user-friendly app, REMAKER helps people train with clarity, purpose, and measurable progress.

At the heart of REMAKER’s technology is its app, which visualises every rep, set, and session, revealing speed, consistency, and strength changes that standard gym tracking can’t. By turning hidden performance data into clear, actionable insights, the app helps users train smarter and get more from every workout.

The app integrates seamlessly with the wider REMAKER toolkit, including MOVE for dynamic lifts, LINK for tension-based training, and the Portal for tracking progress over time. By bringing all this data together through clear visuals and intuitive feedback, REMAKER makes advanced performance insights accessible, proving that better information leads to better results.

Connect with Humphrey and REMAKER via GlobalWelsh Connect >>

Keep an eye out for the launch of the GlobalWelsh Connect app! It's currently in development and will be available on the App Store soon. 

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