Mobile app design & development
Apps for iPhone and Android, designed around your customers and published under your business name.
- iOS and Android
- App Store and Google Play launch
- Ongoing updates and support
Mobile app & website design studio · Australia
Business apps that make life easier for your customers.
We build websites and mobile apps that make life easier for Australian small businesses and their customers. From bookings and quotes to loyalty programs and customer feedback, we turn everyday tasks into simple digital experiences. Clear prices in AUD, plain English, and a working product in weeks.
Who we work with
Businesses with 2 to 200 people.
Retail & e-commerceHair, beauty & wellnessAllied health clinicsTrades & home servicesCafés & hospitalityFitness studiosProfessional servicesNot-for-profitsStartups & founders
Services
Design, build and look after your app, all in one team.
Most small businesses don't need a big design agency or a huge budget to build mobile apps and websites. You need a small, experienced team that designs well, builds properly and picks up the phone.
Online shopping stores
Online stores and shopping apps that make it easy to browse, pay and track orders.
- Stripe, Afterpay and Apple Pay
- Australia Post shipping
- Stock and order management
User research
We talk to your customers so we build what they need, not what we guess.
- Customer interviews
- Journey mapping
- Usability testing
Prototyping
See and test your app before a single line of code is written.
- Clickable prototype in 2 weeks
- Tested with real users
- Clear build plan and fixed quote
Selected work
Apps we've designed, up close.
The same team and process that shaped these customer experiences now works with small and medium businesses. Client names and logos are withheld.
Roofing & building supplies
Measure it. Choose it.Quote it.
Get a roofing and flashing quote online in a few simple steps. Add your measurements, select your materials and enter the details of your job to receive a tailored quote.
Decking services app
Get a quote for yourdecking in minutes.
Customers measure their deck, preview stain colours and get a materials estimate, then book a local decking expert, all in one app.
Concept prototyping
Kippa.Epilepsy care for dogs.
Kippa.au, canine epilepsy care solution concept for recording, tracking and sharing canine epilepsy data.
Orders, invoices, quotes and stock levels in one web portal.
Tablet dashboard for work orders, parts, team capacity and safety events.
Have an app idea? Get a fixed quote in a week.
A free 30-minute call, then a written scope and price. No obligation.
Products
Example apps we can build for you.
Each of these starts from a proven foundation, then gets designed around your brand, your customers and the way your business runs.
Retail · E-commerce
Shopping app
A branded store in your customers' pockets. Push notifications for new stock and sales bring people back more often than email does.
- Product catalogue, search and filters
- Stripe, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Afterpay
- Australia Post & Sendle shipping rates
- Loyalty points and discount codes
- Order tracking and push alerts
- Syncs with Shopify or your POS
- Platforms
- iOS · Android
- Typical build
- 8–10 weeks
- From
- $24,900
Social · Community
Dating & community app
For niche dating, clubs and member communities. Built with safety and moderation from day one, so your members trust it.
- Profiles with photo verification
- Swipe or curated daily matches
- Real-time chat with block and report
- Location radius and interest filters
- Subscriptions and in-app purchases
- Moderation dashboard for your team
- Platforms
- iOS · Android
- Typical build
- 12–16 weeks
- From
- $42,000
Services · Appointments
Service booking app
For doctors and medical clinics, salons, trades and studios. Patients and customers book an appointment and pay a deposit in under a minute, and your staff see the day at a glance.
- Live availability by staff member
- Deposits and no-show protection
- SMS and email reminders
- Google and Outlook calendar sync
- Staff app with daily run sheet
- Xero invoicing integration
- Platforms
- iOS · Android · Web
- Typical build
- 8–12 weeks
- From
- $19,900
Insights · Feedback
Survey tool
Collect feedback from customers or staff by link, QR code or in-app, and see results as they come in. Your data stays with you, hosted in Australia.
- Drag-and-drop survey builder
- NPS, rating, choice and text questions
- QR codes for counters and receipts
- Live dashboard and CSV export
- Branching logic by answer
- Data hosted in Sydney region
- Platforms
- Web · Mobile web
- Typical build
- 6–8 weeks
- From
- $14,900
Hospitality · Restaurants
Restaurant ordering & booking app
For restaurants, cafés and takeaways. Guests book a table or order ahead for pick-up and delivery, and your kitchen and floor staff see every order and booking in one place.
- Table bookings with live availability
- Order ahead for pick-up and delivery
- Menu with photos, specials and allergens
- Apple Pay, Google Pay and card payments
- Kitchen screen and order notifications
- Loyalty rewards and SMS reminders
- Platforms
- iOS · Android · Web
- Typical build
- 8–12 weeks
- From
- $15,900
Real estate · Property
Property search app
For real estate agencies and property managers. Buyers and renters find the right home faster with smart recommendations, and chat with your agents without leaving the app.
- AI property recommendations
- Postcode and suburb search
- Chat with the agent in the app
- Saved searches and new-listing alerts
- Book inspections from the listing
- Map view and suburb price insights
- Platforms
- iOS · Android · Web
- Typical build
- 10–14 weeks
- From
- $24,900
Also on the menu
Other apps we build.
Loyalty & rewards
Digital stamp cards and member offers for cafés and retailers.
Client portals
Secure document sharing, project updates and invoices for professional services.
Job & quoting tools
On-site quotes, photos and sign-off for trades and field teams.
Staff rostering
Shift swaps, availability and timesheets for hospitality and retail teams.
Inventory & ordering
Stock counts, supplier orders and low-stock alerts across locations.
Marketing websites
Fast, accessible sites that match your app and rank well locally.
Pricing & packages
Clear prices, agreed before we start.
Every project gets a fixed quote after a free scoping call. The packages below show where most small businesses land. All prices in AUD, excluding GST.
Design Sprint
$4,900 fixed
Test an idea before you commit to a full build.
- 2-week discovery and design
- Clickable prototype, up to 10 screens
- Testing with 5 real customers
- Build plan and fixed quote
Launch
$14,900 from
A focused first version on web or mobile.
- Web app or cross-platform mobile app
- Up to 12 screens, UX & UI design
- User accounts and admin panel
- App Store submission
- 30 days of post-launch support
Most popular
Grow
$29,900 from
A complete product for customers and staff.
- iOS, Android and web admin
- Up to 25 screens
- Payments, bookings or e-commerce
- 2 integrations (Xero, Shopify, CRM)
- Push notifications and analytics
- 60 days of post-launch support
Scale
$55k+ custom
Multi-location, marketplace or complex products.
- Unlimited screens and user roles
- Custom integrations and APIs
- Marketplace or multi-vendor logic
- Security and performance review
- Dedicated product lead
Prices are indicative and exclude GST, third-party fees (Apple Developer $149/yr, Google Play one-off fee) and hosting. Your final price is fixed in writing before work begins.
Quick estimate
Ballpark your project in 30 seconds.
Pick what you need and see an indicative range. We'll confirm a fixed price after a scoping call.
After launch
Care plans
Keep your app secure, up to date with new iOS and Android releases, and improving every month.
Essentials
Hosting, monitoring, OS updates, security patches and 4 hours of small changes a month.
$490 / month
Priority
Everything in Essentials plus 12 hours of new features, same-day response and a quarterly roadmap session.
$1,290 / month
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you design and build mobile apps in Australia?
Yes. ProductByDesign is an Australian studio that designs and builds iOS and Android apps and websites for small and medium businesses, working with clients across Australia.
What design services do you offer?
We offer end-to-end UX design for mobile apps, websites and customer portals. We start with discovery workshops, customer interviews and journey mapping to understand what people need. We then create user flows, wireframes and interactive prototypes, design the final screens, and test them with users. Our team can also work with developers through build and launch.
How quickly can you build a prototype?
For a smaller app, we can typically deliver a clickable prototype in two weeks. More complex apps take longer. Once we understand the features you need, we’ll give you a clear timeline and quote before we start.
How much does a mobile app cost in Australia?
Our packages start at $4,900 for a Design Sprint, from $14,900 for a Launch build and from $29,900 for a full Grow build, in AUD excluding GST.
Why fixed prices instead of hourly?
Small businesses need to know what they're spending. We agree the scope and price in writing, and any change goes through a short change request with its own price before we do the work.
How do payments work?
We split projects into milestones, usually 30% to start, then payments as each stage is delivered and approved. You never pay far ahead of what you've seen.
Do I own the app and code?
Yes. Once the final invoice is paid, the code, designs and app store listings are yours. We set everything up under your accounts from day one.
Can you work with my existing website or systems?
Usually. We regularly connect to Shopify, Square, Xero, MYOB, HubSpot and Google Workspace. We'll check your setup on the scoping call.
Are there grants that can help?
Some state and federal programs support small business digital projects. Eligibility changes, so check business.gov.au for current grants. We're happy to provide quotes and scopes for applications.
How we work
Five stages, one team, no surprises.
You'll see real progress every fortnight and always know what's next, what it costs and when it lands.
1
Week 1
Discover
We learn how your business runs, talk to five or six of your customers and define a clear scope.
You get
- Goals and success measures
- Feature list, ranked by value
- Fixed quote and timeline
2
Weeks 2–3
Design
We write user stories, map the key flows and design every screen as a clickable prototype.
You get
- User flows and wireframes
- Clickable Figma prototype
- Feedback from real users
3
Weeks 4–10
Build
Once you approve the designs, we build in two-week sprints with a demo after each one.
You get
- Fortnightly demos
- Test builds on your phone
- A shared board showing progress
4
Launch week
Launch
We test on real devices, publish to the App Store and Google Play, and train your team.
You get
- Live app and admin access
- Team training session
- Launch checklist and handover docs
5
Ongoing
Grow
We track how people use the app and add new features in order of business value.
You get
- Monthly usage report
- Updates for new iOS and Android
- A roadmap you control
Our promises
What working with us feels like.
Fixed scope, fixed price
Changes are priced before they happen, never on the final invoice.
Demos every fortnight
You see working software early and often, not a big reveal at the end.
Plain English
No jargon. We explain trade-offs in terms of time, cost and customers.
Local and on your hours
An Australian team in your time zone, with data hosted onshore when you need it.
Start with a free 30-minute call.
Tell us what you want to build. We'll tell you honestly whether an app is the right answer.
About us
Enterprise-grade design, sized for small business.
ProductByDesign is a Melbourne-based design and development studio. We build web and mobile apps for small and medium businesses across Australia.
Our team comes from large-scale digital transformation work, designing systems used by thousands of people every day. We saw that small businesses rarely get that level of care. They get templates that don't fit, or quotes that don't make sense.
So we built a studio around three ideas. Design comes first, because an app nobody enjoys using is money wasted. Prices are fixed, because small businesses plan around cash flow. And we stay around after launch, because a good app keeps improving.
What we value
How we make decisions.
Customers first
Every screen is judged by whether it makes life easier for the people using it.
Honest advice
If a spreadsheet or an off-the-shelf tool would do the job, we'll say so.
Built to last
Clean, documented code that any good developer can pick up later.
Accessible by default
We design to WCAG 2.2 AA so your app works for everyone.
Privacy respected
We follow the Australian Privacy Principles and collect only what's needed.
Small on purpose
A senior team means you talk to the people doing the work.
Connect with us
Tell us what you'd like to build.
Share a few details and we'll reply within one business day to book a free 30-minute call.
Enquiry submitted
Thanks, there. Your enquiry has been received and someone from the ProductByDesign team will reach out to you shortly, usually within one business day.
Your details have been sent to our team at enquiry@productbydesign.au.
Emailenquiry@productbydesign.au
Phone+61 455 514 807
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What happens next1. We reply and book a call. 2. We talk through your idea for 30 minutes. 3. You receive a written scope and fixed price within a week.
Legal
Privacy policy
Last updated September 2026
ProductByDesign Pty Ltd (ABN 40 674 916 726) ("ProductByDesign", "we", "us") respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store and share personal information, in line with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
What we collect
We collect the information you give us when you contact us, request a quote or work with us. This may include your name, business name, email address, phone number, and details about your project. When you visit our website, we may also collect basic technical information such as your browser type, device and the pages you view.
How we use it
We use your information to respond to enquiries, prepare quotes, deliver and support our services, send invoices, and improve our website. We only send marketing emails if you have agreed to receive them, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Who we share it with
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with trusted providers who help us run our business, such as website hosting, email, accounting and project management services, and only as needed to provide our services. We may also disclose information where the law requires it.
Where it is stored
Your information is stored securely with our service providers. Some providers may store data outside Australia. When that happens, we take reasonable steps to make sure your information is protected to a standard consistent with the Australian Privacy Principles.
Keeping it secure
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from misuse, loss and unauthorised access. We keep it only as long as we need it for the purposes above or as required by law.
Cookies
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Access and correction
You can ask to see the personal information we hold about you, or ask us to correct it. We will respond within a reasonable time and will not charge you for making a request.
Questions and complaints
If you have a question or concern about your privacy, contact us at enquiry@productbydesign.au or +61 455 514 807. We will try to resolve it within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.