At Elegant Media we have been helping startups and businesses of all sizes develop cutting-edge interactive mobile applications for over 15 years.
Whether you're a startup looking to make an impact or an enterprise aiming to innovate, we will collaborate with you to design and develop custom app solutions tailored to your business needs
We turn ideas into powerful, user-friendly mobile apps that drive engagement and growth.
Why Elegant Media is the best app developer in Australia?
Award-Winning Expert Team
Custom Solutions
Seamless UX/UI
End-to-End Support
Proven Results
Our Services
Custom iOS & Android Cross-Platform Mobile App Development
UI/UX Design
App Maintenance & Support
Our Accreditations
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 27001:2022
AS/NZS ISO 9001:2015
Australian Made
Apple Consultants Network
Microsoft Partner
Recognised for Excellence
Monash Business Awards 2025 - Innovation & Technology
Stevie® Awards - 2025 / 2021 / 2020
Australian Achievers Awards - 2023 / 2021
Deloitte Asia-Pacific Technology Fast 500 - 2020
Clutch Top Android App Development Company - Canberra - 2025
Clutch Top iPhone App Development Company - Canberra - 2025
Clutch Top App Development Company - Canberra - 2025
Clutch Top App Development Company - Auckland - 2025
Clutch Top App Development Company - Brisbane - 2025
Clutch Top Development Company - 2021
Clutch Top Development Company - 2022
The Manifest - Most Reviewed App Development Company in Melbourne 2023 / 2024
What sets Elegant Media apart?
Over 15 years of proven expertise, an agile development approach that adapts to your needs, flexible payment plans that work with your budget, and an award-winning team of designers and developers dedicated to your success.
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Min project size
$10,000+
Hourly rate
$150 - $199 / hr
Employees
10 - 49
Locations
Clayton, Australia
Year founded
Founded 2010
6 Locations
Clayton , Australia
Auckland , New Zealand
Perth , Australia
Canberra , Australia
Brisbane City , Australia
Adelaide , Australia
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$10,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$150 - $199
/hr
Rating for cost
3.8
/5
What Clients Have Said
Elegant Media's pricing appears competitive, with project costs ranging from $17,000 to $110,000 AUD. Clients noted issues with delivery timelines and quality, suggesting a lack of value for cost in some cases. Positive feedback highlights good communication and project management in successful projects.
Clients who felt aligned with Elegant Media's culture and values reported positive relationships and were more likely to be satisfied with the collaboration.
Proficiency in User Experience Design
Elegant Media is praised for creating visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces, which enhance user engagement and satisfaction. Their design skills are highlighted across multiple projects.
Challenges with Project Timelines
Several clients reported significant delays in project delivery, often extending months beyond initial timelines. This has led to frustration and financial loss for some clients.
Diverse Industry Experience and Custom Solutions
Clients from various sectors like wine, fashion, and HR appreciated Elegant Media's ability to tailor solutions to specific industry needs, creating apps that align with client goals and market demands.
Successful Marketing and User Engagement Strategies
Projects that included marketing campaigns and user engagement strategies saw positive outcomes, with increased visibility and user interaction post-launch.
App Prototype Dev for Property Rental Services Company
Mobile App Development
$10,000 to $49,999
Sep. - Dec. 2021
0.5
Quality
0.5
Schedule
0.5
Cost
0.5
Willing to Refer
0.5
"They did not respond to needs and were very eager and borderline harassing when it came to payment."
Aug 10, 2023
Owner, Property Rental Services Company
Anonymous
Real estate
Australia
1-10 Employees
Online Review
A property rental services company hired Elegant Media to develop an app prototype of a rental services platform.
Although Elegant Media completed the project, they failed to meet the client's requirements and expectations, as the app prototype was of terrible quality and didn't include all the features the client paid for. The team was unresponsive, and their attitude toward payments was borderline harassment.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Owner of a real estate company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Property Services
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Elegant Media to accomplish?
Build an App Prototype
SOLUTION
How did you find Elegant Media?
Online Search
Why did you select Elegant Media over others?
Pricing fit our budget
How many teammates from Elegant Media were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
They were to build an app prototype for a rental services platform.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Completed app prototype.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Terrible. They did not respond to needs and were very eager and borderline harassing when it came to payment. Quality was terrible and they did not provide what was paid for at the completion of the project.
What was your primary form of communication with Elegant Media?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Uniquely terrible.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Elegant Media could have done differently?
Quality, service, all around areas for improvement.
RATINGS
1.0
Quality
0.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
0.5
On time / deadlines
Cost
0.5
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
0.5
NPS
Mobile App Dev for Welding Company
Custom Software DevelopmentMobile App Development
$10,000 to $49,999
June 2022 - Apr. 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their prompt and professional service with continuous technical support was impressive."
Mar 24, 2023
Welding Supervisor, Welding Company
Kim Temple
Other industries
Melbourne, Australia
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Elegant Media developed a mobile app for a welding company. They built an app and software, integrating qualification-tracking systems.
Elegant Media delivered the project on time, meeting the client's expectations. They communicated frequently and promptly, ensuring an effective workflow. Their supportive attitude and professionalism were hallmarks of their work.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Welding Supervisor of Itest Independent testing and Inspection Service
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Non destructive testing and welding supervision
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Elegant Media to accomplish?
App development for Welder qualification tracking
Help to improve our industry
Create a unique service for our customers
SOLUTION
How did you find Elegant Media?
Online Search
Why did you select Elegant Media over others?
Close to my geographic location
Company values aligned
What was the size of Elegant Media’s team?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Develop an app and pc based program to automate the area of welder qualification tracking and compliance to regulatory standards and requirements as this is a very difficult thing to maintain.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The ability for welder to demonstrate their current qualification on request.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Their prompt and professional service with continuous technical support was impressive.
What was your primary form of communication with Elegant Media?
In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Project manager Shenoli and all the support from there team.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Elegant Media could have done differently?
Given the very unique and unusual project we have undertaken I can’t think of how they could do better unless they were telepathic.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.5
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Mobile App Dev for Yoga Company
$50,000 to $199,999
Jan. 2022 - Ongoing
0.5
Quality
0.5
Schedule
0.5
Cost
0.5
Willing to Refer
0.5
"They respond with a one-sentence reply addressing none of our issues."
Feb 27, 2023
CEO, Aerial Yoga Academy
Monique G.
Verified
Other industries
Australia
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Elegant Media is hired to develop a mobile dating application for a yoga company. The app needs to be compatible with Android and iOS devices.
Elegant Media has delivered an app that keeps regressing with every new version test. They show poor communication skills, customer service, and reception to feedback. Their inability to meet deadlines has led to an overall negative rating from the client.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the Ceo of an International Yoga company, just under 12,000 clients.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Elegant Media, and what were your goals?
App development
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
When i spoke to the sales representative he told me everything i needed to hear. However after paying my first deposit i started to realise the depth of deceit. Over promising and no delivery.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
Dating App for android and ios.
How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
Project manager
App designer
development person
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
The app seems to be regressing every time we go to test the new version. You soon come to realize the app will never be complete.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
This company never meets ANY deadlines. They take months to do a 30min task. You spend your time chasing them with emails, txt, calls, trying to get answers. They respond with a one-sentence reply addressing none of our issues, avoiding any customer complaints needs or deliverables.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Their ability to sleep at night and the fact that they are still operating as a business with no care for deadlines, functionality, communicate or quality deliverables.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Everything
RATINGS
1.0
Quality
0.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
0.5
On time / deadlines
Cost
0.5
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
0.5
NPS
App Remodeling for Construction Company
Mobile App Development
Less than $10,000
Mar. 2020 - Ongoing
0.5
Quality
0.5
Schedule
0.5
Cost
0.5
Willing to Refer
0.5
"Stop making false and misleading promises."
Jan 5, 2021
Director, Waddell Landscapes
Rob Waddell
Verified
Other industries
Australia
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Elegant Media was responsible for remodeling an existing app of a construction company. The main project goal was to come up with a high-quality app with refined functionalities.
The team could have improved more in terms of meeting deadlines and providing reliable updates. They were not consistent when it came to handling the timeline of tasks, thus the client thought they could have been more professional.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the director of a construction company
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Elegant Media?
I had a base model for a safety app, I hired Elegant Media to review the existing app and improve it/redevelop it
What were your goals for this project?
To have an app with smooth functionality and high quality suitable for public sale
SOLUTION
How did you select Elegant Media?
Their sales person offered me a 3 month package which has now taken 10 months and cost me more than 3 times the amount originally quoted
Describe the project in detail.
Build safety app
What was the team composition?
Sales guy signed me up, Ashan then took over
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
I constantly ask for updates and the answer is always "we need one more month" or similar. It's still not working after 10 months
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
I gave Ashan all the information up front at the start, there have been no changes along the way. I have no idea why they have taken so long
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Nothing
Are there any areas for improvement?
Yes, stop making false and misleading promises
RATINGS
1.0
"This company took more than triple the amount of time quoted, and charged me more than triple as well with no changes asked. It is still not working."
Quality
0.5
Service & Deliverables
"app is still not functioning after 10 months"
Schedule
0.5
On time / deadlines
"I am constantly trying to get in touch with Ashan to resolve issues and get this app finished."
Cost
0.5
Value / within estimates
"started out as a reasonable deal but considering the app still doesn't work after 10 months there is no value here"
Willing to Refer
0.5
NPS
"absolutely not. this company took more than triple the amount of time quoted, and charged me more than triple aswell. still not finished.
Mobile App Dev for Entertainment Management Firm
Mobile App Development
$10,000 to $49,999
Dec. 2018 - Ongoing
4.5
Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.5
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They were willing to help in whatever way possible. Nothing was too much trouble."
Apr 15, 2019
Managing Director
Jess Conti
Verified
Hospitality & leisure
Australia
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Elegant Media developed a social networking app for nightclubs. They introduced geo-location technology, chat capabilities, and admin privileges.
The app was delivered on time and budget. Elegant Media proved to be a cooperative partner, eager to contribute whatever they could.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I’m the managing director of Playground Entertainment P/L. We supply promotional products to the hospitality industry.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did you company hire Elegant Media?
We needed to develop a mobile app for nightclub promotion.
What were your goals for this project?
We set out to transform a traditional nightclub promotion tool into a modern mobile app.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
After partnering with a young startup who was unable to deliver the app in the agreed timeline, we signed with Elegant Media. They seemed professional and offered a reasonable price.
Describe the scope of their involvement in detail?
The app features geo-location technology that allows it to be venue-specific. Users at the same venue can then match and chat with one another. Admin users can also send push notifications to members about upcoming events.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
They delivered a working app in the agreed time frame and budget.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
They were very accommodating of all our requests.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
They were willing to help in whatever way possible. Nothing was too much trouble.
Are there any areas for improvement?
No, not that I saw.
RATINGS
4.5
Quality
4.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.5
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Website & App Dev for Multiple Ventures
Mobile App Development
$10,000 to $49,999
Feb. 2018 - Jan. 2019
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"We are first-time app developers, but Elegant Media has guided us well and always has answers."
Mar 2, 2019
CEO & Founder, GiverAUS
Stephen Fries
Verified
Other industries
Melbourne, Australia
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Elegant Media developed three websites—one each for ventures related to charitable donations, personal transportation, and self-improvement. They also developed Android and iOS apps to complement one site.
All products are currently in the development stage, but the early results are promising. Elegant Media provides extensive guidance for a successful application build and launch. The team is mindful of meeting deadlines and maintaining open lines of communication.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the CEO and founder of three companies: GiverAUS, a unique application that allows users to affordably support charities and organizations of their choice; macchina Volantis, which is attempting to offer a new personal transportation option; and Mind-Re-Set, which provides a series of self-improvement products.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Elegant Media?
I engaged Elegant Media to build the website and mobile app for GiverAUS along with the websites for macchina Volantis and Mind-Re-Set.
What were your goals for this project?
I hoped to bring more attention to each of my companies by launching new digital platforms.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
We interviewed 20 developers of varying sizes, but Elegant Media stood out from the rest in every way.
Describe the project in detail.
After creating wireframes and deciding on color schemes, Elegant Media worked to build UX models and write the code for our Android and iOS applications for GiverAUS. They handled all development tasks in-house for each app and all of the websites.
What was the team composition?
I communicate with project managers and trust them to meet with the development team.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
All of these projects are still in the development phase, so it is too early to comment on their success. However, so far, we are enjoying the experience and early outcomes.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
We benefit from Elegant Media also being based in Melbourne. We have no trouble arranging meetings or communicating.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
We are first-time app developers, but Elegant Media has guided us well and always has answers. We’ve relied on their knowledge base for how we should present the app and increase downloads and user retention rates.
Are there any areas for improvement?
No, I can’t identify anything that needs improvement at this point.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"They provide excellent and helpful service."
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"They were mindful of our deadlines and budget."
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Elegant Media is more economical than other firms."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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Our Story
For over 15 years, Elegant Media has been a trusted partner for startups, SMEs, corporates and government organisations. Our passionate team of talented developers, designers, and strategists collaborate to develop results-driven digital software solutions.
What sets us apart is our dedication to innovation and quality. We focus on creating scalable, future-proof apps with meticulous attention to detail, whether it’s designing intuitive interfaces, enhancing user experiences, or integrating com
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