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Youfoodz: From fresh idea to fresh food giant

Lance Giles took Youfoodz from a 2012 startup to a household name in 8 short years. A great Australian success story. He chose Appetiser to build a fresh food ordering app that’s now at the centre of the company’s creative and pioneering growth strategy praised the world over. Our partnership created over 100 million new mobile orders and $100,000++ in daily sales.

  • 100 million+ mobile orders
  • 50% increase in repeat orders
  • $100,000++ daily sales through the app
  • 4.8-star rating on the App Store
  • $202 million IPO valuation
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Roamni: Travellers to tech entrepreneurs and a $5 million app valuation

Like many successful ideas, Roamni was born from the need to solve a genuine problem - how to share, create and experience local stories. Yet with no prior technical knowledge, friends Jason Fabbri and Greg Curcio needed a partner. Appetiser was the perfect fit, adding industry expertise to their passion. From this collaboration, Roamni became the official partner of Formula 1 in less than three years. Now, they have a startup valued at over $5,000,000.

  • Official Formula 1 partner
  • Recognized by Prince Andres, Duke of York.
  • $5 million valuation
  • Featured by Apple for good programming
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Grill’d: Fixing the unfixable

Grill’d came to us with an unstable app suffering from multiple software issues that had three previous development companies stumped and a high customer churn rate. Through our technical obsession and commitment to excellence, the app is now 99.8% crash-free with a super smooth online ordering experience - all in just 6 months.

  • Over 100,000 monthly active users
  • 10x mobile orders on mobile since our redesign
  • 83% reduction in app load times
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Global Presence, Local Excellence

Youfoodz: From fresh idea to fresh food giant

Lance Giles took Youfoodz from a 2012 startup to a household name in 8 short years. A great Australian success story. He chose Appetiser to build a fresh food ordering app that’s now at the centre of the company’s creative and pioneering growth strategy praised the world over. Our partnership created over 100 million new mobile orders and $100,000++ in daily sales.

  • 100 million+ mobile orders
  • 50% increase in repeat orders
  • $100,000++ daily sales through the app
  • 4.8-star rating on the App Store
  • $202 million IPO valuation
See Portfolio

Roamni: Travellers to tech entrepreneurs and a $5 million app valuation

Like many successful ideas, Roamni was born from the need to solve a genuine problem - how to share, create and experience local stories. Yet with no prior technical knowledge, friends Jason Fabbri and Greg Curcio needed a partner. Appetiser was the perfect fit, adding industry expertise to their passion. From this collaboration, Roamni became the official partner of Formula 1 in less than three years. Now, they have a startup valued at over $5,000,000.

  • Official Formula 1 partner
  • Recognized by Prince Andres, Duke of York.
  • $5 million valuation
  • Featured by Apple for good programming
See Portfolio

Grill’d: Fixing the unfixable

Grill’d came to us with an unstable app suffering from multiple software issues that had three previous development companies stumped and a high customer churn rate. Through our technical obsession and commitment to excellence, the app is now 99.8% crash-free with a super smooth online ordering experience - all in just 6 months.

  • Over 100,000 monthly active users
  • 10x mobile orders on mobile since our redesign
  • 83% reduction in app load times
See Portfolio

Appetiser Partnered with 3 Australian Startups to a Total Valuation of $1.6B+

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How We Get More From Your Adelaide App Developments

Impact Through Technology

Technology has the ability to influence the world. This invigorates your team to be leaders in design, development and growth. We’ll power you to make the biggest impact for your goals. Trust in us and realise your true startup potential.

How We Get More From Your Brisbane App Developments

Impact Through Technology

Technology has the ability to influence the world. This invigorates your team to be leaders in design, development and growth. We’ll power you to make the biggest impact for your goals. Trust in us and realise your true startup potential.

Class Leading Designs

Modern day audiences now expect amazing designs. For you to get ahead of the competition, your product must be outstanding from day one and stay that way. Other Adelaide developers say that they make leading apps, but we can prove it. Our designs are regularly voted gold on design website Uplabs and in the global top ten on Design Rush. No other Australian company can be seen in the top 100. 
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Class Leading Designs

Modern day audiences now expect amazing designs. For you to get ahead of the competition, your product must be outstanding from day one and stay that way. Other Adelaide developers say that they make leading apps, but we can prove it. Our designs are regularly voted gold on design website Uplabs and in the global top ten on Design Rush. No other Australian company can be seen in the top 100. 
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Gold Standard Programming

A programming mistake can force your app offline and halt revenue instantly, losing you money and clients. To prevent this we live by our in-house programming gold standards that require the first-class code. You’ll be surrounded by a development team hand picked from the world leaders in technology where only the top 1% of applicants pass our quality test. 

We Grow Together

Your startup journey doesn’t end when your product launches so neither does our partnership. We stay with you to kickstart your growth machine and guide you to success. Team up with specialists that have helped 100’s of apps dominate the Android and Apple app stores. 

Gold Standard Programming

A programming mistake can force your app offline and halt revenue instantly, losing you money and clients. To prevent this we live by our in-house programming gold standards that require the first-class code. You’ll be surrounded by a development team hand picked from the world leaders in technology where only the top 1% of applicants pass our quality test. 

We Grow Together

Your startup journey doesn’t end when your product launches so neither does our partnership. We stay with you to kickstart your growth machine and guide you to success. Team up with specialists that have helped 100’s of apps dominate the Android and Apple app stores. 
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See how Jason and Gregg went from idea to a $5million valuation on their startup journey with us

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See how Jason and Gregg went from idea to a $5million valuation on their startup journey with us

Our Clients Say It Best

“Michael has been fantastic to work with. Along with his professionalism and knowledge he has also been open and honest which really helps with building a business relationship. Supported by his team of developers, they continue to meet targets and provide quality work. I would definitively recommend Appetiser to anyone who is thinking of building an App.”

 

James Clendining

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Firefly

“The Quality of the designs and end product are exceptional! Would highly recommend Appetiser and look forward to dealing with them on an ongoing basis.”

 

Tom Finney

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Amber Tradie

“Appetiser has come up with a design that has more than exceeded our expectations. We will continue to work alongside Michael and the company.”

 

Enrico Stepcic

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Cheers FRED Pty Ltd

“The team at Appetiser have been a joy to work with. In addition to being excellent developers they have also provided suggestions and advice that has been invaluable to guiding our project. The team is always quick to respond and is highly professional. I couldn’t recommend them more highly.”

 

Tim McNicoll

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Australian Medical Council Ltd.

“Recommend this team unreservedly, they are amazingly talented developers that do very good work. Communication and advice has been top notch, an essential element during your app journey. More than a development house, the knowledge within this team can help guide your business with a holistic lens. Very pleasant to interact with also.”

 

Jason Fabbri

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FAQs

What are the costs associated with each part of the app development process?

At this stage, it’s not possible to give a detailed, full cost breakdown, just an outline. Details will be clearer closer to the start date, after a ‘payment milestone plan’ is confirmed and as the idea develops.  
 
Its important to understand that premium quality apps come at a price. Developers, designers, and marketers all collaborate together to guide your apps progress. It is possible to get an app made for less, only to see later cost balloon as the standards needed to be successful just aren’t there. 
 
Some pricing factors include:
  • App intricacy – Do you want users to log in and create profiles? Buy and sell through the app? The more complex the different elements, the higher the cost will be
  • Android vs IOS vs Web – Web and mobile together cost more, with each platform for the app requiring developers with different skills and code language expertise. 
  • Future costs and updates – Bugs may need fixing or technical updates implementing as operating systems evolve. 
  • Project and payment milestones – It’s best to request fees be paid in milestones, breaking down the cost into more manageable chunks. 
 
Speak to our sales team for a discussion on cost specific to your project.
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Have you helped any startups grow? Can you prove it?

We care deeply about our role as a coach in your product development journey. It’s one of our goals to guide your startup through the development process and into growth after launch. Because we’re also a startup, we have detailed understanding of what it takes to make an impact in the tech industry.  The results are clear; a number of our clients went on to land $10,000,00 valuations using just our interactive design prototype. Even more have generated $100,000s. Others have acquired millions of active users and even gone on to IPO, and launch on the stock market. A startup dream!
 
An example of this is Roamni. With us as partners, the startup went on to generate a $5 million valuation and collaborate with world famous brands like as the Formula 1. We’re growing because our clients are successful.

Can you prove your innovation in app development?

Our team came from the research and development departments at Samsung and Kyocera, and we have seven patents across the team – one of which is now valued at $17m by the telecoms giant Telstra. 
 
Geavi, a GPS encryption app with audio-visual integration. It’s a pioneer for social change and personal safety that creates recorded evidence of incidents automatically when in danger. The aim is to increase people’s safety by empowering them with new technology that makes those around them accountable for their actions.

Can I get feedback from other app development clients in Adelaide ?

We’re proud of our clients positive feedback. The response has been fantastic. 
 
We also go the extra step and are happy to offer direct contact with our satisfied clients (decided on a case by case basis), so you won’t have to make an essential decision off the back of second-hand information. 

How do you stand out from the other Adelaide app developers in the industry?

We possess the broad range of skills to create a fantastic product and be fuel its growth. Your journey isn’t over when the development stage is complete and the product is launched. We support our clients during the launch window and past it, making sure we are present as long as needed.
 
We’re industry leaders because of our team of marketers, designers, and developers at the top of their game working together for your success. Our results proove we are a level above the competition. 
 
Here are a small snippet of our highlights:
  • 100% project delivery success rate 
  • 100+ apps developed
  • 5 million+ app downloads
  • $100 million+ app revenue generated
  • $855,000 raised for charity through our platforms 
  • Clutch named Appetiser Top Mobile App Developer in both 2019 and 2020
  • Recognised amongst the 10 Rising Stars in Deloitte’s 2019 Tech Fast 50 Award
  • Technology winners in the Melbourne Young Entrepreneur Awards in 2019
  • Appetiser places 64th in the prestigious AFR Fast Starter list

Can you explain your process of development and communication?

Effective two-way communication channels are vital to a successful project. We encourage keeping open channels with regular meetings and leveraging tools such as workshops, project management software, and regular emails.
 
Our design and development process follows an agile system that has two stages: Momentum and Prototype & Development.
 
Momentum Stage
This is where the collaboration begins, and the sharing and workshopping of your ideas occur. Involved in this process will be a designer and a product strategist who can help guide the plan with these ideas and knowledge. Once the roadmap is set, we get started on designs. This includes both low-fidelity and high-fidelity wireframes, user interface design, and logos. We aim to get you from idea to traction in 30 days or less. Additionally, you will receive expert support on important topics from our team of experts, such as funding, pitch decks, and investment strategies.
 
Prototype and Development Stage
Once we complete the groundwork in the Momentum stage, the prototyping and development will begin, resulting in an interactive prototype that helps you understand your product’s viability fully. This phase is concluded by building the app, integrating necessary features, and ensuring that the final product is ready for launch.

Does my contract include app store submissions and maintenance post-launch?

You are not locked into any maintenance agreements! Since we build native mobile apps, there’s less of a requirement for maintenance as other hybrid technologies. Many of our clients choose to jump onto a continuous improvement retainer, where we are always optimising and enhancing the apps. But it’s optional!

Will I own the mobile app?

As the customer and financier of a project, you have rights to the product, and you’ll own all of the intellectual property behind what we develop for you. The IP stays yours to apply to any future projects if you see fit.

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