The 5 Best App Developers in Gold Coast to Help Your Business Grow
Growing a business in the current digital age takes a lot of consideration and planning because a lot of money rests upon these decisions. Not only that, it’s also time-consuming.
That’s why a lot of factors usually play into when planning to integrate an app into a business framework. Just imagining the workload is already making our heads hurt!
Got a headache yet? Don’t worry. While these problems require more than one person – or even one team – to resolve, you can always seek the assistance of outside app developers to bring your dream project to life.
So if you’re near Gold Coast, here are some of the local app developers we recommend for you to work with to help your business grow:
How much does it cost to hire an app developer in Gold Coast?
Hiring an app developer in Gold Coast ranges from $5,000 to $20,000 per app. The final expenses will depend on the project’s total duration, complexity, and scope, as well as on any additional packages availed during the process.
1. Envisage Apps
Location: Suite 3/84 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
Contact: [email protected], +61 1300 358 007
Hours: Monday to Friday – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
With over two decades of experience in the field, it wasn’t hard for us to include Envisage Apps on the list. The company’s previous clients, such as GM Banking, are already a testament to its capabilities.
They also continue to innovate the app development scene in Gold Coast with the latest technologies. With this, they provide interactive and easy-to-use apps for a variety of clients and industries.
The company’s value even translates to its customer service, as proven by previous clients who continue to work with Envisage even today.
We appreciate how the developers resolve any issues—big or small—as quickly and professionally as possible. This ensures that both developers and clients are on the same page.
The only downside of their services is that they aren’t the best for bigger businesses that cater to a large audience and require more complex apps. Small and medium-sized startups would benefit more from Envisage’s services, where user traffic would be less.
Complete professionalism and efficiency
“The experience was approached by Envisage with complete professionalism and efficiency. They made the process stress-free for me and the finished product exceeded my expectations. Dealing with a local (Australian-based) business made everything that much easier.”
– Shaun Green, Google Review
Seamless experience
“You can have a great idea but without the right team and expertise surrounding you it can be very hard to turn it into a reality. I would highly recommend Nathan and his team to anyone–particularly if launching an app is unexplored territory for you, like it was for me. The whole experience was seamless, communicated in my non-tech talk, wire-framed perfectly from brief, and no problem was too big or small to be addressed in a quick and efficient manner.”
– Annie Kendall, Google Review
2. Appifany
Location: 2 Corporate Ct, Bundall
Contact: [email protected], +61 1300 269 277
Hours: Monday to Saturday – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
We planned to cover Appifany and their services for a long time already, and it seems that now’s the perfect chance for that.
For starters, we really loved their app development cost calculator, which you can access when you visit their website. It allows people to have a good grasp of how app development works.
The company is fairly new compared to other app developers in our list but that didn’t prevent them from gaining recognition in and out of Gold Coast.
Their direct customer service is one of the best experiences we had in a while when we called them pretending to be potential clients.
The company even offered a clear outline for our hypothetical project. Even better, they provided advice on how we can improve our brand marketing to make it more competitive with similar products in the market.
Their service fee might surprise some, especially for a business with only a few years of experience. That said, it seems that Appifany really makes true out of their promises.
True to their word
“I was looking for a local app development company that I could build my app with. After speaking with a number of different companies I decided to go with Appifany as their program and knowledge seemed to be the right fit for my app idea. The app designs we got back were really nice and they were more than happy to make any changes I wanted. The back end works great and it’s really easy for me to see how my app is performing and upload new products.”
– Emmanuel Ibrahim, Google Review
Amazing communication
“I couldn’t recommend anyone better for the work that was done by Will and his team at Appifany. Amazing communication, super easy to work with, and got the job done exactly how it was tailored for me. Aside from the development, they went the extra mile to make me feel confident by providing the support I needed throughout the process.”
– Chris Van Doren, Google Review
3. Media Shark
Location: 1/6 Corporation Dr, Ashmore
Contact: [email protected], +61 7 4098 2278
Hours: Monday to Thursday – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
If you’re looking to improve not only your app but also your business strategies, then there’s nothing more suitable for the task in Gold Coast than Media Shark.
Established in 2015, the digital solutions firm has been providing UI/UX improvement services to various companies throughout Australia.
We even interviewed some of their previous customers, and they can attest to how the company really looks into the finer details during development. This ensures that the final product is competitive with the current digital market.
It’s worth noting that most of the former clients we have talked to were originally based in Gold Coast or nearby states. We have yet to see evidence of Media Shark offering services to foreign or international businesses.
On the other hand, being near their office also guarantees to have a more direct involvement in the development process and ensure that the clients are regularly updated on their progress.
We also found out that Media Shark also offers services to improve existing apps. They bring it to a more professional level and enhance the user experience for a wider audience.
They even provide business advice and marketing strategies on how to integrate the newly developed app into the business framework. What more can you ask for?
Fantastic to deal with
“They were thorough and transparent with our project. They took the time to understand and help with every aspect of the project and also the time to explain the finer details and intricate procedures and process of our app build. I could not recommend a more professional team for your business!”
– Haydn Meyers, Google Review
Above and beyond
“Tom and the team helped us bring our vision to life. We are beyond happy with how our app has turned out. From start to finish the team listened and were driven to deliver what we wanted. Tom went above and beyond to assist in any way. Highly recommend the incredible team at Media Shark.”
– Discount Codes, Google Review
4. SmarterApps
Location: 28 Sutherland St, Buderim
Contact: [email protected], +61 417 150 796
Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
If there’s one way we can describe SmarterApps’ services, it’s that they’re the company you’d hire to develop the digital infrastructure of your services.
Unlike other developers on the list, SmarterApps made the distinction to focus on clients in healthcare, transportation, and digital frameworks. In short, their services are made to cater to a select but large number of customers.
This means that the company is able to put out future-proof apps in such hectic markets consistently. That said, if you’re outside the sectors mentioned, their offerings won’t align with your needs.
We also interviewed some of their former clients to confirm the company’s efficiency in high-paced schedules.
Many even recommended to us to try their services. They noted that they had a workable prototype within just a few months.
However, we’d also like to clarify that the final product would still take months or even years to complete. Let’s give some time for the developers to really make full use of their skills.
If that’s not enough proof, then the company’s project portfolio – which includes commissions from HP and the Treasury Wine Estates – could attest to the developers’ capabilities.
It was also cool for SmarterApps to integrate generative artificial intelligence in their development process when most of the industry started adopting the technology.
Delivered on time
“Craig and his team took time to understand our requirements. Delivered on time and within budget. Can’t ask for more. Very happy and will definitely recommend to others.”
– Patrick Hellenbrand, Google Review
Exceeded my expectations
“I have worked with Smarter Apps for over 12 months. They have been a blessing for my concept and have far exceeded my expectations. I look forward to continued success. Highly Recommend!”
– Augustus Musgrave, Google Review
5. SimpleClick
Location: Level 9, Wyndham Building, 1 Corporate Ct, Bundall
Contact: [email protected], 1300 711 369
Hours: Monday to Friday – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Last but definitely not the least is SimpleClick. The company has been operating in Gold Coast for nearly a decade now and their years of experience can be seen through their works.
SimpleClick is one of the first app developers in Queensland to adopt artificial intelligence-powered digital solutions for web applications and business systems.
This makes their apps more efficient and able to handle simple tasks on their own. This allows time for the developers to handle other development projects.
Plus, it seems that all of these also translated into their work culture when we went incognito and visited their office as supposed customers seeking consultation.
Their development team easily grasped the vision we have for our planned app and even shared insights on how we can complete the project within a reasonable time.
It was also really cool to see the development team demonstrate to us some of their sample user interfaces. This included vision recognition Geolocation and geofencing capabilities to make an app more streamlined and user-friendly.
It’s worth noting that some of the features they showed us are only available by getting through their extra package offers, which require a separate payment from their initial charges.
While these are really good, we don’t recommend availing all of these features if you’re just starting a business and are currently tight on budget.
Like with Envisage Apps, the company also mainly operates in Gold Coast and nearby cities only where they can reach their clients easily.
Second to none
“We have been working with Stuart Bond from Simple Click for over a year now. Our experience with Stuart and his team has been outstanding and we would highly recommend them for anyone considering App Development or associated products. Stuart has a unique ability to grasp the project and then bring it to life. He and his team have a capacity to work under pressure and they built our first phase in record time.”
– Michael Toohey, Google Review
State-of-the-art company
“In working with SimpleClick as a provider of professional services, I found Stuart to be knowledgeable and very good to work with. SimpleClick is clearly a state-of-the-art company when it comes to developing applications across mobile and web platforms. They understand how to efficiently extract and refine user requirements and how to meet these requirements using the latest technology. In addition, business transactions with SimpleClick are clear, decisive, and fast. All this results in a powerful combination in today’s world where needs and priorities change rapidly.”
– Chris Worth, Google Review