What We Believe
Bottle Rocket Apps is dedicated to creating the highest quality apps in the world. We believe exceptionally innovative technology not only enhances the way we do things – it redefines the way we live our lives. To us, the iPhone is more than a sophisticated phone; it is a game-changing platform uniting information, instant access and unlimited range to create entertainment and enterprise solutions. This amazing device completely transformed mobile, invited new players like Android and invented new segments like the iPad.
We are known for many of our own apps available in Apple’s App Store but also for our award-winning work with NPR, PBS, Disney, ESPN, The Seattle Times, Discovery Channel, BET, A&E Television, SPIN Magazine, American Express, AARP and many other popular brands.
We are a growing team of senior strategists, architects, developers, project managers, quality assurance professionals and artists dedicated to building the most elegant, useful and functional apps in the world. We have a proven process, proprietary tools, unparalleled experience and a passion for continued improvement.
We are proud to have won numerous industry accolades for innovative and user-centered design. We frequently appear at the top of our categories on the iTunes App Store including several selections as App of the Week by Apple, Best App Ever by 148Apps, the Vanguard Media Award and many more.
We pride ourselves for providing solutions, not deliverables. Our clients and partners look to us to help them identify the highest and best use of their brands on mobile.
Bottle Rocket Apps builds custom iPhone, iPod, iPad and Android applications for companies serious about mobile. Contact us now or take a minute to learn more about our unique development process and custom mobile solutions.
A message from founder and chief strategist Calvin Carter in “The Story Behind the Apps”, a video produced by Apple featuring the most promising Apps and App Developers in the industry.
Recent Announcements
Both SPIN Magazine’s SPIN Play for iPad and NPR’s three apps developed by Bottle Rocket win Advertising Age Media Vanguard Award for 2011 making Bottle Rocket the only app developer to win two Vanguard Awards in one year and two years running.
Bottle Rocket proudly announces the launch of Xtra Factor, the official iPad app of X Factor from Fox Television and Sony Music.
Both WIRED and Gizmodo recognize four of Bottle Rocket’s apps as essential apps in the 2011 WIRED App Guide of 400 Essential Apps.
SPIN Magazine debuts on Apple’s Newsstand on iPad.
Bottle Rocket launches official iPad apps for both TNT and TBS including TV Everywhere authenticated viewing.
Bottle Rocket launches National Science Foundation’s Science 360 for iPad including complete accessibility for low-vision and blind users.
Three of Bottle Rocket’s iPad apps inducted by Apple into the App Store iPad Hall of Fame.
Apple features SPIN Magazine’s SPIN Play for iPad developed by Bottle Rocket in national television campaign for iPad2.
History’s “The Civil War Today” Named iPad App Of The Week and #1 Entertainment App On iTunes Store
Thruster launches Annoying Orange: Kitchen Carnage.
Bottle Rocket releases SPIN Magazine Play app for iPad and featured by Apple.
Bottle Rocket releases Discovery Channel for iPad and featured by Apple at iPad2 keynote address.
PBS for iPhone selected by Apple as “App of the Week”.
All three NPR Apps place in the top 10 for the 2010 Best App Ever Awards.
Bottle Rocket releases PBS for iPhone.
Bottle Rocket releases ESPN BCS Champs app for iPad.
NPR for iPad wins Wired Magazine’s “Most Wired Apps for 2010″ and Advertising Age “Media Vanguard Award”
Bottle Rocket releases ESPN Magazine’s first iPad App to huge download success.
NPR for iPad featured on Apple’s iPad billboards nationwide. The one below sits above the Lincoln Tunnel in New York.
Doodle Bomb wins MacWorld Editors’ Choice Award
NPR News wins MacWorld Editors’ Choice Award and Best News App Ever Award