Designed, built and supported in Sydney.
No offshore hand-offs. You work in AEST with the people writing the code, from first call to launch.
- Australian owned
- AEST hours
- Local support
- NDA on day one
App studio · North Bondi, Sydney
Australian-built apps people keep using.
We design, build and ship mobile apps, web apps and AI features for founders and businesses. Your project is run from Sydney by the person you meet on the first call.
AUDesigned, built and supported in Australia. Nothing offshored.Why Apptractive
A local team with apps in the stores.
120K+ingredients Pantry Pic recognises from one photo
Finalist, Australian AI Awards 2026
AI Innovator Start Up category.
3 months of free support after launch
Fixes and store updates included. Ongoing support when you want it.
Selected work
Shipped, not pitched.
Our own app · iOS, Android, web
Pantry Pic
Our own app. Pantry Pic detects what’s in your fridge or pantry, suggests meals you can cook tonight and keeps the grocery list under control.
- Ingredients recognised
- 120K+
- Personalised recipes served
- 35K+
- App Store rating in Australia
- 4.6★
Our own product · Web and mobile
yourwedding.app
Our own product. Couples get a wedding website with a personal RSVP link for each guest, SMS invites, a shared photo album and their own domain.
- From first commit to launch
- < 3 weeks
- Couples manage it from Claude or ChatGPT
- MCP
Fintech · Mobile
Stake
Trade US shares from your phone.
Creators · Video
Swysh
Personal videos from athletes and creators to fans.
Travel · Coming soon
MapMyItinerary
Flights, stays and activities on one map.
What we do
From first sketch to the App Store.
- 01Mobile appsWe design and build iOS and Android apps for founders and businesses, from first idea to the App Store and beyond.
- 02Websites & web appsWe build websites and web apps for entrepreneurs, start-ups and businesses, for new ideas or alongside existing systems.
- 03AI apps & featuresWe build AI into real products: photo recognition, assistants, search and smart suggestions. We run our own AI app, so we know what it costs to keep one running.
- 04React NativeWe build React Native and Expo apps for iOS and Android from one codebase. That’s how Pantry Pic is built, so we know the stack from first commit to the App Store.
- 05Support & maintenanceWe keep live apps working and improving: yearly iOS and Android updates, fixes, monitoring and new features. We also take over apps from other developers.
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Process
Six steps from idea to the App Store.
What it costs
$25k – $100k+
Most apps land in this range. Cost depends on features, platforms and how much backend the app needs. Hosting and store fees are ongoing. Prices are in AUD.
- Small app
- 1–2 months
- Medium app
- 3–4 months
- Large app
- 5+ months
Guides
Thinking about building an app?
Cost guide
How much does it cost to build an app in Australia?
$25k – $100k+ typical build cost, aud ex gst
Read the guide →App like Pantry PicRecipe app development cost: what an app like Pantry Pic costs
4 months pantry pic, first commit to both stores
Read the guide →Cost guideHow much does it cost to build an AI app in Australia?
$15k – $40k one ai feature in an existing app
Read the guide →Free consultation
Tell us what you’re building.
You’ll hear back from Dylan, not a sales team, as soon as possible.
Call 0401 758 249Email hello@apptractive.com.au