Startups

Turn Your App Idea Into Reality — Without Breaking the Bank

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Our Work

Browse our selection of recent start up clients and projects we’ve worked on.

We Know What Keeps Founders Awake At Night

Will app development cost more than I budgeted?

Transparent pricing. Flexible payments. No hidden fees. No surprises.

What if I need to pivot halfway through?

Agile development. Pivot-friendly process. Your success is our success.

Can I trust them to deliver a quality app on time?

1,000+ apps launched. ISO:9001 certified. We stand behind our work.

How long until I launch and start getting users?

Fast turnaround. MVP to app store in weeks not months.

As an entrepreneur and start-up founder in the heavy vehicle and crane business, finding a trusted partner who truly understands where you need to go—and the unique challenges you face—is absolutely crucial. That’s exactly what I found with the Elegant Media team…

Nicola Young, Startup Founder

Why Startups Choose Elegant Media

Transparent Costs

No scoop creep without approval or surprises with our Fixed-Priced and Flexi Plans.

Grant & Funding Support

We know which government grants you qualify for and structure flexible payments around funding milestones.

Launch Fast, Iterate Faster

We fully design your app in weeks and develop in Agile sprints, meaning you see progress weekly.

App Store Launch Support

We handle iOS App Store submission and Android Play Store optimisation. Launch your app with our marketing support.

Australia’s Most Experienced App Developers

Work with ISO:9001 and ISO:27001 developers of over 15+ years experience in building successful apps.

Quality Guaranteed

Feel reassured with our rigorous multi-stage testing process and intuitive UI/UX design, all from our in-house Australian dedicated team.

Elegant Media Flexi Plans

Can't afford large upfront costs?
Our award-winning Flexi Plan lets you pay monthly with no lock-in contract.

No large upfront payment

Pay as you go

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Perfect for startups

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The App Development Journey

From Idea to App Store: Here's How We Do It

1

Discovery

Free strategy session to understand your vision

Define MVP scope and core features

Create user journey maps

Technical feasibility assessment

Fixed/Flexible - price quotes and timelines

2

Design

Wireframes

UI/UX design: Beautiful, intuitive interface

Interactive prototype: See it work before we code

Design revisions based on your feedback

3

Development

Agile sprints: Progress every week

Regular demos: See your app come to life

Backend & API development

Third-party integrations

Continuous testing throughout

4

Testing

User acceptance testing (UAT)

Bug fixes and polish

Performance optimisation

Security testing

Final quality assurance

Free Startup Resources

We Help Startups - Even Before Your Hire Us

Frequently Asked Questions

Have any more questions about what it takes to develop an app for your business? Get in touch with our friendly experts and we’ll be happy to answer.
The first step is to validate your idea. Your idea must ideally be unique and answer an everyday business or personal question.

The next step would be to undertake an analysis of the existing market for competitors or those with similar ideas and evaluate your USP against other app makers near me.

The final step is to comprehensively map out the flow of your mobile App user experience and understand its value or potential business benefits.

As an Android app builder and Australian iphone developer our team will guide you every step of the way till launch. If you are an app maker, get in touch with us to book a free consultation to learn more and take the first step in your app development journey.
The cost of App development depends on a number of factors. These include the type of App (Web App, Native or Hybrid), the desired platform (iOS and Android) and the different features and functionality that will be required to build your App.

As a leading Android and iOS app development company in Australia, we have developed agile practices to deliver mobile applications design and mobile development projects that take into consideration your budget and schedule. Talk to us today to get a better understanding of our flexible and fixed payment plans that suit your budget and timeline - making Elegant Media one of the best mobile app development companies in Australia.
We have developed Apps and managed integrations with complex systems like Salesforce, Xero, MYOB and others. Our team of award-winning mobile application designers, app design consultants and iphone app developers will ensure that the final application is seamlessly integrated with your existing systems.
As an app building company with different app development services we have different development options to match your timeline and budget requirements. We pride ourselves on being flexible and adaptable with your project requirements. Book a free consultation to find out the development time frame for your App.
As an app creator, App Marketing is a critical element of promoting your mobile App. The first step would be to define your objectives and draft a comprehensive App marketing plan that includes social media promotion and App store optimisation.

When executing this plan it is recommended to follow a content strategy that will drive user acquisition, engagement and interaction, so your audience finds, downloads and actively uses your App.
If your App idea disrupts the status quo - then securing an investment is always a possibility. When it comes to mobile app development in Australia There are many investors looking at backing the next big digital idea and yours could be just that.

Our experienced App Consultants have helped numerous entrepreneurs prepare and successfully pitch for investment and they will guide you through the process step-by-step. We also offer specific plans that are designed to get entrepreneurs ready to pitch their App idea to investors. Book a free meeting with us to find out more.

Ready to Build Your Startup App?

Book a FREE strategy session with our app experts.

We'll discuss your idea, provide honest feedback, give you a ballpark cost estimate, and outline exactly what it will take to bring your app to life.