Mobile app development for South African businesses
We build iOS and Android apps from one codebase, with sign-in, push notifications and local payments, and we handle the App Store and Play Store submission for you.
- iOS + Android from one codebase
- Local payments: PayFast, Yoco, Ozow
- App Store & Play Store submission
- Monthly support plans
What's included
Cross-platform build
One codebase for iPhone and Android keeps your build cost and future updates lower than two separate apps.
Sign-in, notifications and data
User sign-up and login, push notifications and a secure Firebase backend come standard from the first package.
Payments and admin
Take payments with South African gateways and manage users, roles and content from your own admin dashboard.
Launch and support
We submit your app to the App Store and Play Store, then keep it running and improving on a monthly support plan.
Mobile App Development pricing
Clear prices in rands. Not registered for VAT, so there's no VAT added on our fees.
From R28,000 build
- Cross-platform iOS + Android (one codebase)
- Up to 6–8 core screens
- User sign-up & login
- Firebase backend & database
- Push notifications
- Play Store & App Store submission
From R65,000 build
- Everything in App Starter plus:
- Local payments (PayFast, Yoco, Ozow)
- Admin dashboard
- User roles & permissions
- Analytics integration
- Offline / low-data mode (load-shedding friendly)
- Performance optimization
From R120,000 build
- Everything in App Growth plus:
- Custom API integrations
- Real-time features (chat, live tracking, maps)
- AI integrations
- Advanced analytics
- Scalability planning
Work we've delivered
Elevate As One
Running Club Website & iOS App
Elevate As One is a community running club for every level, from first-time walkers to marathon runners. We built its website and its own iOS app, so the club fits in every member’s pocket: find a run, register in a tap and never miss what the club is doing.
170 Active runners in the club app
Read the case study
The Sunday Cookout
Event Platform, Ticketing & iOS App
The Sunday Cookout is a monthly lifestyle market festival of food, fashion, music and local vendors. Through a 12-month partnership, KasiPlek builds and runs its whole digital platform, from ticket sales to stall check-in on the day.
12 Month build-and-grow partnership
Read the case studyFrequently asked questions
How much does it cost to build an app in South Africa?
Our App Starter (MVP) package starts from R28,000 for 6–8 core screens with sign-in, push notifications and store submission. App Growth starts from R65,000 and adds payments and an admin dashboard, and App Pro starts from R120,000 for real-time and AI features.
Do you build for both iPhone and Android?
Yes. We build cross-platform apps from one codebase that run on both iOS and Android, and we handle submission to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Can my app take payments in South Africa?
Yes. From the App Growth package we integrate local payment gateways such as PayFast, Yoco and Ozow, plus an admin dashboard to manage orders and users.
Have you published apps on the App Store?
Yes. Elevate As One, a running club app with Strava integration, and The Sunday Cookout event app are both live on the Apple App Store.
Ready to grow your business online?
Tell us what you need and we'll send a clear quote, or book a free demo first.
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