Top App Developers in Sydney
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List of the Top Sydney Mobile App Development Companies
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
55% Mobile App Development35% Custom Software Development10% Web DevelopmentSee all 33 projectsAppello Software is a specialized company focusing on Mobile App Development, offering comprehensive services such as iOS and Android Development. Reviews highlight their strong project management, timely delivery, and effective communication. Approximately 85% of reviewers commend their dedication and professionalism, while 90% emphasize their collaborative approach and technical expertise. Minor areas for improvement include project cost transparency.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
50% Mobile App Development20% Custom Software Development20% Web Development +1 service10% UX/UI DesignSee all 9 projectsPixelForce is a specialized mobile app development company renowned for its expertise in iOS and Android development, handling projects from design to deployment. Across reviews, 100% highlight their effective project management and strong communication skills, with particular praise for their ability to deliver high-quality, scalable mobile applications. Notably, reviewers appreciate PixelForce's collaborative approach and technical proficiency, as evidenced by successful app launches and high user satisfaction.
$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
55% Mobile App Development35% Custom Software Development10% Web DevelopmentSee all 33 projectsAppello Software is a specialized company focusing on Mobile App Development, offering comprehensive services such as iOS and Android Development. Reviews highlight their strong project management, timely delivery, and effective communication. Approximately 85% of reviewers commend their dedication and professionalism, while 90% emphasize their collaborative approach and technical expertise. Minor areas for improvement include project cost transparency.
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
25% Mobile App Development15% Custom Software Development10% Advertising +5 services10% Branding10% Search Engine Optimization10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSee all 8 projectsHooman Studio is a versatile company specializing in Mobile App Development and comprehensive digital solutions, including web development and marketing strategy. Reviews indicate a 100% positive feedback rate, highlighting their creative synergy, responsiveness, and user-centric design approach. Seventy-five percent of reviewers praise their project management and communication skills, while 50% commend their value for cost.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ryde, Australia
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15% Mobile App Development25% Digital Strategy25% Web Design +2 services25% Web Development10% Custom Software DevelopmentCimple Tech is a Digital Strategy company based in Ryde, Australia. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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10% Mobile App Development50% Web Design20% Social Media Marketing +2 services10% Logo10% Search Engine OptimizationMeritzeal Business Solutions PTY LTD is a web design company. Their small team of employees is in Sydney, Australia and Bengaluru, India. Their team provides Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Serves Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
50% Mobile App Development25% AI Development15% Custom Software Development +1 service10% Web DesignSee all 60 projectsEB Pearls specializes in Mobile App Development, providing comprehensive services including iOS and Android Development. Across numerous reviews, clients consistently highlight their technical expertise, commitment to deadlines, and proactive communication, with over 85% mentioning their professionalism and effective project management. While some suggest more post-launch support, most praise their partnership approach and ability to deliver scalable, user-centric solutions.
$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
25% Mobile App Development55% Blockchain20% AI DevelopmentSee all 98 projectsTechugo is a distinguished Mobile App Development company excelling in creating customized solutions for diverse industries, including social media, e-commerce, and fitness. Consistently receiving accolades for their timely delivery and superior project management, 90% of reviews commend their communication and responsiveness. The firm is lauded for its commitment to understanding client needs and delivering user-centric, innovative applications for both iOS and Android platforms.
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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10% Mobile App Development30% Enterprise App Modernization10% Cloud Consulting & SI +7 services10% Custom Software Development10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Web Development5% Application Testing5% IT Managed Services5% IoT Development5% Wearable App DevelopmentTechnology Leads is a small Sydney, Australia-based Enterprise App Modernization company. The team offers Enterprise App Modernization and Custom Software Development.
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$250,000+< $25 / hr10,000+Yagoona, Australia
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20% Mobile App Development20% Search Engine Optimization20% UX/UI Design +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsZYVZEN is a digital architecture firm that builds powerful, scalable software with minimalist precision.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Surry Hills, Australia
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10% Mobile App Development30% Digital Strategy20% UX/UI Design +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentPicket Studio is a Surry Hills, Australia-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Belrose, Australia
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10% Mobile App Development50% Web Development40% Search Engine OptimizationSmall Business Booster is a web development company. The small Belrose, Australia-based team offers Web Development and Search Engine Optimization. The company was founded in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wentworthville, Australia
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10% Mobile App Development10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design +9 services10% Web Development9% AI Consulting9% AI Development9% E-Commerce Development9% Search Engine Optimization9% UX/UI Design5% Email Marketing5% Logo5% Print DesignSee all 1 projectsIcon Global Digital provides web design services, focusing on creating clean and secure websites with effective domain management to attract clients. Reviews highlight their experienced team, good communication, and unique ideas. Clients appreciate their timely delivery and the positive impact on client acquisition, with no significant areas for improvement noted.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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10% Mobile App Development40% AI Development20% Generative AI +3 services10% AI Consulting10% Low/No Code Development10% Web DesignRemocapp is an artificial intelligence company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Their team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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35% Mobile App Development35% Web Development30% E-Commerce DevelopmentSmall web development firm enCloud, is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The team specializes in Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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30% Mobile App Development30% Web Development20% Event Marketing +1 service20% UX/UI DesignMobile application development firm Raw Ideas is in Sydney, Australia. They focus on Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49North Sydney, Australia
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30% Mobile App Development30% Business Consulting20% E-Commerce Development +1 service20% Search Engine OptimizationThe Playtime Group is a mobile app development company. They were launched in 2012 and specialize in Mobile App Development and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Sydney, Australia
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10% Mobile App Development15% E-Commerce Development12% Low/No Code Development +11 services10% AR/VR Development10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Development5% Branding5% Content Marketing5% Other Marketing5% Product Marketing1% AI Development1% Custom Software Development1% Other Application DevelopmentProfessional Web Agency is a midsize Sydney, Australia-based e-commerce development firm. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Barangaroo, Australia
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10% Mobile App Development10% Cloud Consulting & SI10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Custom Software Development10% Cybersecurity10% Email Marketing10% IT Managed Services10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentISOFT, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2001. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Marrickville, Australia
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10% Mobile App Development50% Custom Software Development10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI +4 services10% Web Design10% Web Development5% ERP Consulting and SI5% Search Engine OptimizationIShare Solution is a software development company. Their team is in Marrickville, Australia. The company offers Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Barangaroo, Australia
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10% Mobile App Development30% Web Development25% Custom Software Development +4 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization5% UX/UI DesignAmple Tech Australia is a web development company. The Barangaroo, Australia-based agency was founded in 2019. Their services include Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Surry Hills, Australia
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10% Mobile App Development10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI10% CRM Consulting and SI +7 services10% Cloud Consulting & SI10% Custom Software Development10% ECM Consulting and SI10% ERP Consulting and SI10% IT Managed Services10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Web DevelopmentTechcronus Australia Pty Ltd is an IT strategy consulting company. The team provides IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI and is located in Surry Hills, Australia.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Redfern, Australia
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10% Mobile App Development60% Custom Software Development20% API Development +1 service10% IT Strategy ConsultingDigital Purpose Pty Ltd is a software development firm. The team offers Custom Software Development and API Development, and the agency is in Redfern, Australia.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Granville, Australia
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11% Mobile App Development13% Low/No Code Development10% CRM Consulting and SI +10 services10% Custom Software Development10% ERP Consulting and SI10% Enterprise App Modernization10% Web Design5% Application Management & Support5% Application Testing5% Cloud Consulting & SI5% E-Commerce Development5% IT Strategy Consulting1% Web DevelopmentProweb (Pro Web Pty Ltd) is a CRM consulting and SI company based in Granville, Australia. They offer CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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10% Mobile App Development34% Customer Service Outsourcing20% Accounting +3 services16% Back Office Outsourcing10% Custom Software Development10% Web DevelopmentWopno Outsourcing Services is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. Their team is based in Sydney, Australia and focuses on Customer Service Outsourcing and Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bondi Beach, Australia
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10% Mobile App Development15% Web Development10% AI Development +9 services10% Application Testing10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Other Application Development5% Digital Strategy5% Other Digital Marketing5% Pay Per Click5% Search Engine Optimization5% Social Media MarketingWeb development firm Digisurf Australia was founded in 2018. Based in Bondi Beach, Australia, the team focuses on Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Millers Point, Australia
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10% Mobile App Development60% Web Design15% UX/UI Design +2 services10% Web Development5% Social Media MarketingLaunched in 2015, Design Ark is a small web design agency. Their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Baulkham Hills, Australia
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10% Mobile App Development10% API Development10% Custom Software Development +12 services10% IT Staff Augmentation10% Web Development5% AI Consulting5% AI Development5% AR/VR Development5% Blockchain5% Cloud Consulting & SI5% Cybersecurity5% DevOps Managed Services5% E-Commerce Development5% Generative AI5% Microservices Architecture ServicesIT staff augmentation company 9T5 Pty Ltd is based in Baulkham Hills, Australia and Lahore, Pakistan. They offer IT staff augmentation and Custom Software Development and were launched in 2017.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bella Vista, Australia
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50% Mobile App Development30% Web Development20% Custom Software DevelopmentSmall mobile application development company iSplendid, is headquartered in Bella Vista, Australia and Karachi, Pakistan. Their services include Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$25,000+Undisclosed2 - 9North Manly, Australia
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10% Mobile App Development20% AI Development20% Custom Software Development +4 services20% Web Development10% AR/VR Development10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Other Application DevelopmentSoftware development company NFINY was launched in 2022. The small team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Mortdale, Australia
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10% Mobile App Development10% API Development10% Business Consulting +7 services10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Other IT Consulting and SI10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentInayah Consulting is a web design agency located in Mortdale, Australia. Launched in 2021, the team specializes in Web Design and IT strategy consulting.
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List of the Top 15 Sydney Mobile App Development Companies
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Sydney, Australia
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40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Surry Hills, Australia
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38.2/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sydney, Australia
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36.9/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Barangaroo, Australia
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33.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Mobile App Development30% Other -
$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sydney, Australia
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32.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Baulkham Hills, Australia
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32.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
90% Mobile App Development10% Other -
$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Barangaroo, Australia
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34.2/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Mobile App Development60% Other -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Westmead, Australia
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31.1/40.018.8/20 Reviews4.2/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Surry Hills, Australia
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36.9/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
23% Mobile App Development77% Other -
$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sydney, Australia
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37/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Sydney, Australia
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34.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chippendale, Australia
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33.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
35% Mobile App Development65% Other -
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35.6/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Sydney, Australia
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36.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Norwest, Australia
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30.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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34.1/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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27.3/40.015.8/20 Reviews5.5/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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33.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Baulkham Hills, Australia
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27.1/40.011.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Sydney, Australia
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32.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Parramatta, Australia
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32.4/40.014.6/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999The Rocks, Australia
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36/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Baulkham Hills, Australia
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35/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Mobile App Development85% Other -
$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Leichhardt, Australia
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29.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
35% Mobile App Development65% Other -
$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sydney, Australia
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35.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pyrmont, Australia
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34/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Sydney Olympic Park, Australia
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32.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bondi Beach, Australia
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28.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.3/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Mobile App Development60% Other -
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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31.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Barangaroo, Australia
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30.3/40.018.8/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
30% Mobile App Development70% Other
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Sydney App Developer FAQs
Partnering locally gives you real-time collaboration across AEST, the option for face-to-face sprint reviews, and insider knowledge of Australian compliance requirements (think Consumer Data Right and AU-Privacy Act). Plus, Sydney-based app development firms frequently pilot features with user groups at nearby universities like UTS and UNSW, shortening feedback loops.
Most Sydney-based app development agencies charge between AUD $100 – $150. End-to-end native builds typically range from AUD $60,000 – $250,000, depending on scope, platforms, and integrations.
Moreover, MVPs for startups can land closer to AUD $40,000, while enterprise-grade apps (e.g., with real-time data sync and complex back ends) push into the six-figure territory. As always, make sure to request a detailed quote for your project to avoid unexpected costs and test their transparency.
Sydney is home to many brands and organizations, so it’s common to see dedicated local app development shops with strong expertise in verticals like:
- Fintech and digital banking (thanks to the city’s finance district)
- Travel and hospitality (serving major airlines and hotel chains)
- Health tech and telemedicine
- Retail and e-commerce, boosted by Australia-wide logistics platforms
- Government and public services tied to NSW digital initiatives
- Define your project’s goals—MVP, full product, or rescue project.
- Check their Clutch profiles for verified reviews about project outcomes and client sizes similar to yours.
- Assess their tech stack fit—Swift/Objective-C, Kotlin, React Native, Flutter, etc.
- Request local case studies that show AU compliance and App Store success.
- Evaluate communication cadence—weekly stand-ups, demo days, and tooling (Jira, Slack).
Shortlist 3–5 firms, run a paid discovery sprint with your top pick, then lock in a clear Statement of Work. Take a moment to check out Clutch’s directories and resources to help guide your search for reliable firms.
- Quoting final project costs without a discovery phase
- Offering to “guarantee” App Store top rankings
- Lacking local client references or proof of deploying apps to AU stores
- No clarity on IP ownership or post-launch maintenance terms
- Reluctance to sign NDAs or standard MSPAs common in Australia
Ignoring red flags will bite you back down the line. Spot these early to avoid costly pivots mid-build.
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