Mobile App Developers Melbourne
iOS / Android Mobile Apps for Business Automation.
We design and develop engaging mobile applications for startups and businesses in Australia
iOS & Android
Apps developed using the native iOS or Android language. Apps are developed individually for iOS and Android.
Hybrid
Cross Platform
Responsive
Why You Want a Mobile App
These days, businesses are using apps to make life easier and save time. Think of scanning a QR code to view a food menu, a digital wallet to pay your bill, etc. If your business can offer your clients value, make their life easier, save them time or money, then Mobile App Design in Melbourne could be a good investment.
Another key reason to build a mobile app is to streamline internal business processes. Offering your staff a dedicated app to manage tasks like scheduling, resource booking, or inventory management can save valuable time and money. With Mobile App Development in Melbourne, our experts create custom solutions that enhance efficiency and provide a seamless user experience, both for your team and your clients.
A purposeful / useful mobile app can offer your clients value by taking advantage of mobile phone features that aren’t available on your regular website. It can also simplify the experience for users with a dedicated mobile app version of your site.
iOS & Android
Native Apps built for iOS and Android
Hybrid
Hybrid Apps for iOS and Android
Cross Platform Apps
Apps for everything, including Desktops
Mobile Apps
The Process
Mobile App Development Process
1. Client Onboarding
Initial meeting and information gathering.
2. Discovery
Understanding the primary purpose of the app and goals for the business.
3. Technical Design
Document a mobile app solution including all features and design ideas in line with the discovery results.
4. Visual Design & Prototype
Design the app using an online prototype tool (Figma) to see how the app will look when complete.
5. Review & Approve
Submit app prototype for customer review to request revisions or approve.
6. Server Setup
Set up a temporary development server for the database and backend of the mobile app.
7. Build App (R1)
R1 (Release 1) of the app is a basic version of the app to review, test and approve functionality.
8. Build App (R2)
R2 of the app is a cleaner version of the app with the visual design completed and ready for review.
9. QA Testing
Check mobile app functionality and visual design prior to client final review.
10. Final Release
Final release is the completed version of the app ready for the final review.
11. Review & Approve
Customer to install the final version of the app to request revisions or approve.
12. Publish App
Publish the app to the App Store and Google Play.
Features of Mobile Apps
Businesses choose mobile apps to obtain benefits and features not available with a regular website. Here are some of the more popular features.
Capturing Photos
Using the phone camera to capture images
Recording Video
Record video using the phone camera
Audio Recording
Record your voice or surrounding noise
Text Scanning
Scan normal text using the phone camera
QR Code Scanning
Scan Barcodes and QR codes for information
Location Services
Use GPS to determine location, distance & routes
Payments
Make and receive payments with your app
Minimal Interface
A simple UI / UX experience for phones
Responsive
A responsive design responds and adapts the web-page layout to the viewing environment being used.
Responsive websites include a mix of flexible grids and layouts, images and fonts that rearrange and change size based on the user’s device and screen size / orientation.
As the user switches from laptop to iPad, iPad to desktop and desktop to mobile, the website will automatically adjust to accommodate resolution, image size and screen size/orientation.
An experienced team
Who we've worked for
App developers in Melbourne, from first idea to the app stores
IDM2 is a team of app developers in Melbourne, based in Port Melbourne, who design and build mobile apps for startups and established businesses in Australia and overseas. We look after the whole job: working out what the app needs to do, designing how it looks, building it, testing it and publishing it to the Apple App Store and Google Play. You deal with one team from start to finish.
The kinds of apps we build
- Apps for your customers. These make life easier for the people who buy from you. For example, the Additive Free Lifestyle app we built includes an additives scanner, a meal planner, recipes and a grocery list.
- Apps for members and communities. For example, our app for the United Firefighters Union gives members alerts, a calendar, documents and contacts in one place.
- Apps for your staff. An app can help your team with scheduling, booking resources or managing stock, which saves time compared with spreadsheets and paper forms.
- Apps that use phone features. Apps can use the camera, GPS location, QR code scanning and payments, which a normal website can't do as easily. Our fishing app, for example, lets people post a photo of their catch along with where they caught it.
Choosing the right type of app
There are three main ways to build an app. A native app is built separately for iPhone and for Android. A hybrid app is built once and works on both, which is why it is usually the most cost-effective choice. A progressive web app runs in a web browser, so it works on phones and on desktop computers too. If you mainly need your website to work well on phones, a responsive website may be all you need. We'll explain which option suits your idea and budget before you commit.
How our mobile app development in Melbourne works
As an app development company in Melbourne, we follow the same 12-step process on every project, so you always know what is happening next. Here it is in simpler terms.
- Getting to know your business. We meet, learn what you want the app to do and agree on its main goals.
- Planning the app. We write down every feature and screen, so everyone agrees on what is being built.
- Designing it. We design the app in Figma and share a clickable prototype, so you can see how it will look and work before any building starts. You ask for changes or approve it.
- Building it in two rounds. We set up a test server, then build a first working version for you to try. The second version adds the finished design.
- Testing it. We check every feature and screen, then you install the final version on your own phone to test it and approve it.
- Publishing it. We publish the app to the App Store and Google Play.
After your app is live
Phones and app store rules change often, so we offer support and maintenance plans for mobile apps, much like our website care plans. To help more people find your app in the stores, see our app store optimisation service. You can see some of the apps and websites we've built in our portfolio, or get in touch to talk about your app idea.
Common questions about app development
How much does it cost to build a mobile app?
It depends on what the app needs to do. A simple app with a few screens costs far less than one with payments, user accounts and a lot of data behind it. A hybrid app is usually the most cost-effective choice, because it is built once and works on both iPhone and Android. Tell us what you want the app to do and we can give you a quote.
Should I build a native app or a hybrid app?
A native app is built separately for iPhone and for Android, using each one's own programming language. A hybrid app is built once and works on both. For most businesses we recommend a hybrid app, because it offers the same features for less cost. We'll explain the options for your app before you decide.
How long does it take to build an app?
That depends on the size of the app and how quickly decisions and feedback come back during the project. Our process has 12 steps, from the first meeting to publishing the app, and we'll talk you through the expected timeline before any work starts.
Can I see what my app will look like before it is built?
Yes. We design your app in Figma, an online design tool, and share a prototype you can click through. You can ask for changes or approve it before we start building.
Do you publish the app to the App Store and Google Play?
Yes. Publishing the finished app to the Apple App Store and Google Play is the last step of our process, once you have tested the final version on your own phone and approved it.
What happens after my app goes live?
We offer support and maintenance plans for mobile apps, so your app keeps working as phones and app store rules change. We can also help more people find your app through app store optimisation.
Portfolio
Our Satisfied Clients
Additive Free Lifestyle
United Firefighters Union
Fishing App