Modernizing the apps you already have
Your app works, but it's built on technology that's no longer supported, it's slow or insecure, or every change turns into a nightmare. We modernize it: we migrate to current technologies, improve performance and security, refresh the interface if needed and leave a foundation ready to keep growing, without losing users or data.
Updated:
- Current, secure technology
- Without losing users or data
- A foundation ready for new features
Your app, up to date
10 years building for businesses
What modernization includes
A planned, safe transition.
Assessment
- Code, dependency and security review.
- Performance measurement.
- Phased migration plan.
Migration
- Module updates or rewrites.
- Data and user migration.
- A new interface when it adds value.
Stabilization
- Automated tests for critical features.
- Monitoring and bug fixing.
- Technical documentation.
How we modernize your app
We design before we code, deliver in versions you can test on your phone, and support you through launch and later improvements.
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Step 1: Product workshop
We pin down the problem, the user, and the value proposition in a working session.
You: take part in the workshop
You get: a product map and priorities -
Step 2: Architecture
We choose technology, infrastructure, and integrations with growth in mind.
You: approve costs and technical decisions
You get: an architecture document -
Step 3: Iterative build
We develop in short releases with progress demos.
You: attend the demos
You get: working versions -
Step 4: Launch and measurement
We go to market, measure behavior, and adjust.
You: define the success metrics
You get: a product in production and metrics
What we modernize
These are the most common app modernization options and what each one is for.
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Outdated mobile apps
The app stores require an update.
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Old web apps
Unsupported or insecure frameworks.
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Legacy enterprise software
Mission-critical systems that are many years old.
Enterprise software modernization
Keep patching or modernize
Accumulated patches make every change more expensive.
Keep patching
- Changes
- Slow and risky.
- Security
- Unpatched vulnerabilities.
- App stores
- Risk of removal for not meeting requirements.
- Team
- Hard to find someone to maintain it.
Modernize with PACOWEB
- Changes
- Fast and safe.
- Security
- Up-to-date dependencies.
- App stores
- Up-to-date compliance.
- Team
- Well-known technology.
Has your app become hard to maintain? Request a modernization assessment.
What does your app need in design or maintenance? Find out in a minute
Three questions to find out whether your priority is to design, redesign, modernize or maintain.
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Enterprise software interfaces
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Figma prototype
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Maintenance and support
Modernization by type of app
Here's how we tailor app modernization to each type of business, with what each one usually needs most.
Customer apps
Experience and performance that keep users around.
Internal apps
Work tools that need to keep running.
Digital products
A technical foundation to scale.
Legacy app modernization FAQ
Can’t find your question?
Message an advisor and we’ll get back to you during business hours (Bogotá time, UTC-5).
Does the whole app need to be rewritten?
Not always. We assess whether it makes more sense to update in parts or rewrite, based on cost and risk.
Will users lose their information?
No. We plan the data migration and validate it before going live.
Can we keep operating during the process?
Yes, modernization is done in phases so your operation doesn't stop.
Can you modernize an app you didn't build?
Yes, after reviewing the code and its documentation.
What else is app modernization called?
People also search for this as app migration, updating an old app or app rewrites. It ties in with Figma prototypes, wireframes, usability testing, technical support and updates, which we review with you when your project needs them.
Related services
Services that often complement the development of this app.
Which of these services do you need?
Modernization: these services are related, but they solve different things. Choose based on what you need.
- If you need to replace an old system without losing data: Enterprise software modernization
- If you need to update an app with outdated technology or design: Legacy app modernization (you are here)
Get a quote for your app modernization
Tell us what technology your app uses, what problems it has and how many people use it.
- 1You contact us through the form or on WhatsApp.
- 2We talk about your business and what you need.
- 3You get the proposal in writing, with scope, timeline, and price.
Request your proposal
We reply during business hours (Bogotá time, UTC-5), usually the same day.