App Development

Mobile app development, from idea to app store.

Strategy, design, development and launch for iOS and Android, by one team with one point of contact.

Brisbane · Australia and New Zealand

Balar Media Group designs and develops mobile apps for businesses across Australia and New Zealand. Our Brisbane team handles strategy, UX and interface design, development for iOS and Android, the back end and integrations behind the app, and submission to the App Store and Google Play.

3 services

App Development

Apps people use every day.

Designed, built and launched by one team, from the first sketch to the app stores.

Scope My Project

iOS App Development01
Native-quality iPhone and iPad apps, designed to Apple's standards and engineered for App Store approval. Polished, fast and built to be used daily.
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Android App Development02
Android apps built for the widest audience in the market. Clean design, dependable performance and a smooth path onto Google Play.
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Web App Development (PWAs)03
App experiences that run in the browser, no download required. Progressive web apps that work offline, load instantly and cost far less to maintain than two native builds.
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App Development

Do you need a native app or a web app?

Scope My Project

A native app when it needs the phone's hardware, works offline heavily or must live in the app stores. A web app when customers should reach it instantly from a link, on any device, with one codebase to maintain. Each option below has its own page.

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What's Included

What app development covers.

Everything between the idea and the app stores.

Strategy & Scoping

Who the app is for, what it must do first and what can wait.

UX & UI Design

Every screen designed and prototyped before development.

iOS & Android Development

Native or cross-platform, chosen for the app.

Back End & APIs

The database, logins and integrations behind the app.

App Store Launch

Submission, review and release on both stores.

Support & Updates

Fixes, operating system updates and new features.

The Process

Scope, design, build, launch.

A small first release, then steady improvement.

Step 01

Scope

The idea shaped into a first release worth building.

Step 02

Design

Screens and flows prototyped and tested.

Step 03

Build

Developed in stages you can install and try.

Step 04

Launch

Published to the stores and supported.

Our Work

Built by the same team.

Work we have designed and built for businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

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Neumann Steel

An industrial powerhouse site for a major steel reinforcement manufacturer - structured for procurement teams and easy quoting.

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Genie Performance Headers

DevelopmentCare

Crowne Plaza Auckland

A booking-first site for an IHG flagship hotel - big-brand polish, engineered to win the direct booking.

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Arnold Development Consultants

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Mr Rental NZ

A national rental brand site - clear plans, easy applications and conversion-first UX across the country.

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ToneLAB

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App Developers Brisbane

Native, cross-platform or web app?

Scope My Project

Three ways to build. The right one depends on the app.

Native

Built separately for iOS and Android. Best performance and full access to the phone's hardware.

Cross-platform

One codebase for both. Faster to build, and it suits most business apps.

Web app

Runs in the browser, installs from a link and needs no app store. See web apps and portals.

FAQs

App development questions, answered.

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How much does it cost to build an app?

It depends on what the app has to do. We scope it first and build in stages, starting with a small first release.

How long does app development take?

It depends on scope. Keeping the first release small is the fastest way to get an app into users' hands.

Do you build for both iPhone and Android?

Yes, natively or from one shared codebase.

Who owns the app?

You do, including the code and the app store listings.

Can you take over an existing app?

Yes. We review the code first and report what condition it is in.

Where is your team based?

Our office is at Level 1, 1024 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. We work with businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

We've been working with incredible clients to craft impactful stories and engaging experiences that matter.

The design is strong, structured, and exactly what we needed.

NEUMANN STEEL

Working with Balar Media Group was a game-changer for our business. Their creative approach and digital expertise transformed our online presence.

DIAMOND AUTO TRADERS

From concept to completion, Balar Media Group made our services look impressive online. Their attention to detail is unmatched.

ALLURE CONCRETE SOLUTIONS

The website feels fun and adventurous. Highly recommended.

COOLY ECO ADVENTURES

Professional and corporate design. Perfect for our industry.

ARNOLD DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS

Balar Media Group transformed our online presence with a sleek, professional website. Our brand has never looked better!

GENIE PERFORMANCE HEADERS

Balar Media Group created beautiful, clean, and engaging content. The messaging feels natural, premium, and perfectly aligned with our brand.

ORGANIC ROSEHIP SKINCARE

Balar Media Group captured the look we wanted.

CHLOE E VEGAN

The site is fast and clean.

AMAZONIA

Balar Media Group delivered an exceptional website. The design perfectly reflects our brand, and their team was professional, creative, and easy to work with.

HAMPTON EVENTS

Our restaurant’s new website is stunning and user-friendly. Balar Media Group truly understands how to showcase hospitality online.

FINS RESTAURANT

Working with Balar Media Group was seamless. Our property listings are now showcased beautifully, attracting more clients than ever.

RAY WHITE

The website matches our fitness brand perfectly.

TONELAB

The new website explains our products clearly and professionally.

GUARDIAN POOL HEATING

Thanks to Balar Media Group, our adventure tours now shine online. The site perfectly captures the thrill of our experiences.

GS OFFROAD TOURS

Balar Media Group delivered exactly what we needed. The new website looks modern, loads fast, and is built to convert visitors into enquiries.

MR RENTAL NZ

Balar Media Group did an outstanding job creating the Racetec Paddles website. The design looks sharp, loads fast, and perfectly represents our brand.

RACETEC PADDLES

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