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Mobile app design and development · Australia

Mobile apps your customers keep coming back to.

We design, build and launch iPhone and Android apps for Australian small and medium businesses, from the first idea to the App Store and Google Play, and we keep improving them after launch.

Fixed prices in AUDMelbourne-based teamYou own everything
Decking app home screen
Roofing quote app home screen
Kippa care app dashboard
6–8 weeksto a first version you can put in customers' hands
From $14,900fixed price in AUD, quoted before we start
iOS + Androidfrom one codebase, or fully native when it matters
100% yourscode, designs and store listings in your name
What we offer

Mobile app services for every stage

Whether you're starting from an idea or fixing an app that isn't working, we cover design, build, launch and everything after.

Native iOS and Android apps

Built with Swift and Kotlin for the best speed, battery life and access to the latest phone features. Ideal for apps that use the camera, Bluetooth, location or health data heavily.

  • Swift and SwiftUI
  • Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
  • Apple and Google design guidelines

Cross-platform apps

One codebase for iPhone and Android, so you launch on both stores for less and every update ships everywhere at once. Our usual choice for small and medium businesses.

  • React Native or Flutter
  • Shared design system
  • Lower build and running cost

Admin panels and web apps

Every app needs a back office. We build the web dashboard your team uses to manage bookings, orders, content and customers, plus progressive web apps when a store app isn't needed.

  • Staff and admin dashboards
  • Progressive web apps
  • Reports and exports

App redesign and rescue

Got an app that customers don't use, or a project that stalled? We review it, fix the parts that hurt most and give you a clear plan to get it back on track.

  • UX review and usability testing
  • Code and performance audit
  • Stabilisation plan
Technology

The technology we build with

Proven, well-supported tools that keep your app fast, secure and easy to update for years. We pick the right mix for your app and budget, and explain why in plain English.

Mobile

How the app on the phone is built

SwiftSwiftUIKotlinJetpack ComposeReact NativeExpoFlutterTypeScript

Backend and data

Where your data lives and how the app talks to it

Node.jsFirebaseSupabasePostgreSQLREST and GraphQL APIsSecure sign-in (Apple, Google, email)

Cloud and delivery

Hosting, releases and updates

AWSGoogle CloudGitHub ActionsExpo EASFastlaneTestFlight and Play Console

Payments and integrations

Connecting to the tools you already use

StripeApple PayGoogle PayAfterpaySquareXeroGoogle MapsSMS and email

Engagement

Bringing customers back

Push notificationsIn-app messagingLoyalty and rewardsDeep linksApp Store optimisation

Design and quality

Making sure it works and keeps working

FigmaDesign systemsAutomated testingCrashlyticsSentryProduct analyticsWCAG 2.2 AA

Cross-platform: best value for most businesses

React Native or Flutter. One codebase, both app stores, faster updates and lower running costs.

Native: when performance comes first

Swift and Kotlin. Best for apps that lean on the camera, Bluetooth, background location or heavy graphics.

How we work

From idea to app store in five steps

A clear process with a demo every two weeks, so you always know where your app is up to and what it will cost.

Week 1–2

Discover

We learn how your business runs, talk to five or six of your customers and agree what the first version must do.

Week 2–4

Design and prototype

User flows, screens in your brand and a clickable prototype you can try on your own phone, tested with real users.

Week 4–10

Build

Two-week sprints with a demo and a test build on your phone at the end of each one. No surprises.

Launch week

Test and launch

Device testing, App Store and Google Play submission under your business name, analytics and team training.

After launch

Stabilise and grow

We fix what real use uncovers, then plan feature updates with a roadmap based on how customers actually use the app.

Our work

Apps we've designed

Real screens from apps and concepts we've taken from research to polished design.

Decking services app app screen

Decking services app

Colour preview, instant estimates and expert booking for a decking business.

Roofing quote app app screen

Roofing quote app

Measure it, choose it, quote it: customers pick a roof and get a price on the spot.

Kippa app screen

Kippa

A care app concept that helps dog owners track and manage epilepsy.

Why an app

What a mobile app does for your business

Reach customers directly

Push notifications land on your customers' lock screens, without paying for ads or hoping they open an email.

Win more repeat business

Loyalty rewards, saved details and one-tap reordering make it easy for customers to come back.

Faster bookings and payments

Apple Pay, Google Pay and saved cards turn a phone call or a long form into a few taps.

Your brand on their home screen

An app icon is a daily reminder of your business, and a better experience than competitors who only have a website.

Industries

Who we build apps for

We work with small and medium businesses across Australia, including:

Trades and home servicesHealth and clinicsCafés and restaurantsRetail and online storesProperty and real estateFitness and wellnessProfessional servicesCommunity and not-for-profit

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to design and build a mobile app in Australia?

Our Launch package starts from $14,900 and our Grow package, for iOS, Android and a web admin, starts from $29,900, in AUD excluding GST. You get a fixed quote before we start.

How long does mobile app development take?

A focused first version usually takes 6 to 8 weeks. A fuller app with payments and integrations usually takes 10 to 14 weeks.

Should my app be native or cross-platform?

For most small and medium businesses, a cross-platform app built with React Native or Flutter is the best value: one codebase, both app stores, lower running costs. We recommend fully native Swift and Kotlin when your app relies heavily on the camera, Bluetooth, background location or top-end performance.

What technology do you use to build apps?

We build with Swift and SwiftUI for iOS, Kotlin and Jetpack Compose for Android, and React Native or Flutter for cross-platform apps. Backends use Node.js, Firebase, Supabase or PostgreSQL, hosted on AWS or Google Cloud, with Stripe, Apple Pay and Google Pay for payments.

Do you build for both iPhone and Android?

Yes. We launch on the App Store and Google Play, and we set up the developer accounts in your business name.

Will I own the app?

Yes. The code, designs and app store listings are yours once the final invoice is paid, and everything is set up under your accounts.

Got an app idea? Let's talk.

A free 30-minute call, then a written scope and fixed price. Based in Melbourne, working with businesses across Australia.

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