We are 16Apps: AI, apps and custom systems. We build what the business truly needs — and we want to know what you are creating.

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Your challenge. Our solution

We build applications, systems and AI-powered solutions that simplify operations, connect information and deliver results. Every business is unique. Your solution should be too.

How we can collaborate

Custom software development for businesses Technical partnership for system development and evolution Software architecture, APIs and enterprise integrations Remote development and international technology collaboration
  1. Your business challenge, our software engineering

    We develop SaaS platforms, web systems, applications and tailored enterprise solutions. From concept to operation, we deliver technology built to grow with your business.

  2. The expertise your team needs, when you need it

    We partner with companies and technology teams on system maintenance, modernization and evolution. Remote collaboration, recurring contracts and direct involvement in building new features.

  3. We connect technologies to simplify operations

    We design architectures, APIs and integrations across systems, ERPs, IoT devices and artificial intelligence. Experience with Node.js, Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, MongoDB and SQL databases.

  4. Your operation anywhere. Our technology too.

    We serve Brazilian and Portuguese companies with remote development, technical consulting and on-demand projects. A direct partnership, with close communication, experience and a focus on results.

Real solutions

Proprietary technology, built to solve real challenges and deliver results.

  1. idApp

    Anticipates guardian arrival and ensures a fast, secure school dismissal.

    Operational impact: At Fundação Torino, it digitized identification and communication, eliminating repetitive microphone announcements. Reported 50% reduction in the time to reunite students with guardians.
    • Secure Dismissal
    • Identification
    • Alerts
    • Facial
    • GPS
    idApp: secure school dismissal with guardian confirmed on tablet
  2. Lojx

    Organizes the sales-floor queue and turns service into commercial intelligence.

    Operational impact: At Universal Móveis, a reference in Belo Horizonte, it started measuring conversion, performance and opportunities. From guesswork to data that drives sales.
    • Sales Queue
    • Conversion
    • Indicators
    • Performance
    Lojx: sales-floor service and seller queue in a furniture store
  3. eChef

    Advance purchases, digital payments and consumption management for school cafeterias.

    Operational impact: At Colégio Logosófico, it reduced average purchase time from 10 to 6 minutes, increasing service capacity. Shorter lines, more time for recess.
    • +10k Users
    • Self-Service
    • Payments
    • School Management
    eChef: self-service kiosks in a school cafeteria
  4. sTim

    Simple, fast condo billing — 100% on mobile, without the hassle.

    Operational impact: At Edifício Luiz Castanhede, it streamlined billing and collections, simplifying the building manager’s routine. Less bureaucracy, more time to manage.
    • 100% Mobile
    • Billing
    • Fees
    • Simplicity
    sTim: condo invoice in the resident’s app
  5. ZyVox

    Conversational AI that turns business data into voice or text answers.

    Operational impact: Integrated with Omie, Conta Azul and other systems, it delivers intelligent 24/7 management with indicators, charts and recommendations. Your voice turns data into decisions.
    • Voice AI
    • Omie / Conta Azul
    • Charts
    • 24/7 Manager
    ZyVox: conversational AI with sales indicators on mobile
  6. MeuNovoCliente

    Finds companies, prospects via WhatsApp with AI and updates your sales funnel.

    Operational impact: Combines official Google APIs with proprietary intelligence to enrich leads with WhatsApp and email, automating prospecting. From search to new customer, in one solution.
    • Google APIs
    • Leads
    • WhatsApp AI
    • Sales Funnel
    MeuNovoCliente: map-based prospecting with an AI assistant
  7. Tracking16

    Tracks assets, equipment and people in real time, with intelligent alerts.

    Operational impact: Years of logistics experience resulted in tracking that is simple, powerful and backed by automatic alerts. White Label: our technology, your brand.
    • RFID / BLE
    • Real Time
    • Alerts
    • White Label
    Tracking16: asset and people tracking in a warehouse
  8. 16Tasks

    Organizes tickets by department and location, with chat, technician acceptance and indicators.

    Operational impact: Schools and maintenance companies gained control and agility in managing internal and external tickets. Simple, fast and built for everyone.
    • Tickets
    • Work Orders
    • Integrated Chat
    • Indicators
    16Tasks: request and work order between school and maintenance

How we work

Every project follows the same four-step cycle. The fourth is the one many skip — and where the best work actually happens.

  1. Listen

    Two weeks with your data, users and operations up front, before we design a single screen.

  2. Make

    Lean teams ship real, testable work early: in days, not quarters, in front of users.

  3. Measure

    We agree what “better” means before we start and report honestly — good news or bad.

  4. Again

    We take what we learned and go around again. It is not the end of the project: it is the work itself.

Major partnerships

Our experience and technology combined with partner strength on projects for large organizations.

  • Decathlon: RFID inventory with tablet and reader at the distribution center
    RFID | InovaCode

    Decathlon

    Inventory processing for more than 1 million items in mobile apps, including high-volume RFID read handling.

  • Butantan: vaccine truck with temperature and location monitoring
    eBeacon | InovaCode

    Butantan

    We built a solution that monitored COVID-19 vaccine location, temperature and transport time in real time.

  • Heineken: RFID portal and forklifts at the distribution center
    RFID | InovaCode

    Heineken

    A solution with portals for inbound and outbound checks, plus RFID forklifts to ensure correct load allocation in the warehouse.

  • Lavoisier: restrooms with IoT water sensors connected to the cloud
    IoT

    Lavoisier

    We developed the electronic devices and management platform that monitor water usage to reduce waste and generate operational KPIs.

  • iTour: tourism app with itineraries and attractions in Minas Gerais
    Tourism

    iTour

    Web platform and mobile app connecting tourists, agents and public agencies. Awarded as a Success Case by SEBRAE/MG and at Hackatour Cataratas.

Growing together

Years of partnerships, challenges overcome and technologies that evolve with every project.

  • Ingresso Fácil: access gates at a football stadium
    1997

    Ingresso Fácil

    Access control for football stadiums.

  • Neokoros: digital biometrics in access control
    2009

    Neokoros

    Digital biometrics integration.

  • Fundação Torino and Colégio Logosófico: solutions for schools
    2011

    Torino / Logosófico

    Solutions for schools.

  • InovaCode: RFID load reading during shipping
    2017

    InovaCode

    +500 RFID projects.

  • Stone and 16Apps: payments partnership
    2020

    Stone

    Over BRL 1M processed.

  • Seal: RFID portal installation in a warehouse
    2024

    Seal

    A major automation player in Brazil.

About 16Apps

I am Bráulio Torres, a developer and entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience in software, automation and systems integration. Leading 16Apps, I turn real challenges into digital solutions — combining experience, innovation and closeness with every client.

Gerdau technical visit: industrial operation with PPE
16Apps booth at an event with kiosks and reception
16Apps presentation at Feconect Acolasa 2025
Bráulio Torres Pinto, founder of 16Apps
School cafeteria with kiosks and 16Apps operations

What I do

  • Software architectureSystems & Apps
  • Development & AIWeb & Mobile
  • Automation & integrationIoT & RFID
My LinkedIn profile

Frequently asked questions

What company sizes do you work with?

From small businesses to large operations. We build solutions for schools, retail, services and industry. What matters is understanding the challenge and delivering results.

How much does it cost to develop an application?

An application can start from BRL 5,000, depending on the features. We prioritize the essentials to get your idea running, then evolve it as the business grows.

How does a project usually start?

With a conversation to understand your challenge. We assess needs, features and feasibility, then present a clear proposal covering investment, timeline and deliverables.

Do you develop projects for Portugal?

Yes. We believe in the Portuguese market and are available for projects in Portugal — with remote delivery, close client collaboration and the same dedication we bring in Brazil.

Do you integrate systems and use artificial intelligence?

Yes. We integrate existing systems, APIs, equipment and AI-powered solutions to automate tasks, connect information and improve decisions.

Where are you based?

We are in Belo Horizonte, MG, with online delivery across Brazil and Portugal. When needed, we evaluate on-site visits according to the project.

Let's talk

Tell us what you want to create. A real person reads every message and replies within two working days.

comercial@16apps.net
BH, MG
Belo Horizonte
Minas Gerais, Brazil
+55 31 99291-2523
Remote
Brazil and Portugal • Online
+55 31 99291-2523