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Global Presence, Local Excellence.

How Our New York App Developers Push the Boundaries of Success

Roamni

A Formula 1 Partner with a Valuation of $5 Million

Roamni was born out of the need to solve a genuine problem: how to share, create, and experience local stories. However, the first attempt at Roamni with a freelance development team failed, and founders Jason Fabbri and Greg Curcio knew that momentum would be key to their success. So, they teamed up with industry experts at Appetiser to help them achieve their goals. Through this collaboration, Roamni 2.0 was redesigned and developed, leading to it becoming the official partner of Formula 1 upon launch. Roamni is now powering unique innovations for global companies and has been valued at $5 million.

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Pointsbet

From $100 Million to $3.2 Billion in Only 12 Months

After 3 years in operation, PointsBet, a global sports prediction company, partnered with Appetiser to explore options for growing their business through their website. Our development process is optimized for fast results. We provide you with creative designers and top app developers handpicked from the giants of global tech, ensuring quick and efficient scaling. By betting on the best mobile app developers, PointsBet grew from $100 million to $3.2 billion in only 12 months and now has partnerships with NBA superstars, such as Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson, demonstrating the impact of this growth.

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MyDeal

App to 111.1% Increase in Sales

Realizing that action and forward momentum are powerful tools for success in app development, founder Sean didn't wait for investors and confidently bootstrapped the platform in the early years. The goal was to provide a seamless mobile shopping experience to over 883,000 active customers and help the company reach its massive potential. Together, we built an app that helped Sean and MyDeal dominate more recognized brands, like H&M and IKEA, across the app stores. Our app was also used as a key tool in the bid to go public, leading to a listing on the Australian Stock Exchange and a gross sales increase of 111.1%. Now, supermarket giant Woolworths has acquired 80% of the online marketplace in a deal valuing the 10-year-old company at a massive $243 million.

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Dimers

The sports strategy leader with 600,000 mobile users in 12 months

The DIMERS.com web app was built and launched during the height of the pandemic with the goal of making a global impact. Appetiser used a data-led design and development approach to provide a clear direction and reduce development times. This approach allowed us to create leading user experiences on the web and refine designs to work seamlessly across all platforms. Within 3 months of launching, Dimers.com received over 1 million page views and 140 thousand users in 30 days. The award-winning startup quickly gained popularity in New York and the rest of the U.S. and received $5 million in funding to go global. This is the power of your expert Appetiser team.

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Global Presence, Local Excellence.

How Our New York App Developers Push the Boundaries of Success

Roamni

A Formula 1 Partner with a Valuation of $5 Million

Roamni was born out of the need to solve a genuine problem: how to share, create, and experience local stories. However, the first attempt at Roamni with a freelance development team failed, and founders Jason Fabbri and Greg Curcio knew that momentum would be key to their success. So, they teamed up with industry experts at Appetiser to help them achieve their goals. Through this collaboration, Roamni 2.0 was redesigned and developed, leading to it becoming the official partner of Formula 1 upon launch. Roamni is now powering unique innovations for global companies and has been valued at $5 million.

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Pointsbet

From $100 Million to $3.2 Billion in Only 12 Months

After 3 years in operation, PointsBet, a global sports prediction company, partnered with Appetiser to explore options for growing their business through their website. Our development process is optimized for fast results. We provide you with creative designers and top app developers handpicked from the giants of global tech, ensuring quick and efficient scaling. By betting on the best mobile app developers, PointsBet grew from $100 million to $3.2 billion in only 12 months and now has partnerships with NBA superstars, such as Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson, demonstrating the impact of this growth.

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MyDeal

App to 111.1% Increase in Sales

Realizing that action and forward momentum are powerful tools for success in app development, founder Sean didn't wait for investors and confidently bootstrapped the platform in the early years. The goal was to provide a seamless mobile shopping experience to over 883,000 active customers and help the company reach its massive potential. Together, we built an app that helped Sean and MyDeal dominate more recognized brands, like H&M and IKEA, across the app stores. Our app was also used as a key tool in the bid to go public, leading to a listing on the Australian Stock Exchange and a gross sales increase of 111.1%. Now, supermarket giant Woolworths has acquired 80% of the online marketplace in a deal valuing the 10-year-old company at a massive $243 million.

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Dimers

The sports strategy leader with 600,000 mobile users in 12 months

The DIMERS.com web app was built and launched during the height of the pandemic with the goal of making a global impact. Appetiser used a data-led design and development approach to provide a clear direction and reduce development times. This approach allowed us to create leading user experiences on the web and refine designs to work seamlessly across all platforms. Within 3 months of launching, Dimers.com received over 1 million page views and 140 thousand users in 30 days. The award-winning startup quickly gained popularity in New York and the rest of the U.S. and received $5 million in funding to go global. This is the power of your expert Appetiser team.

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Appetiser Partnered with 3 Startups to a Combined Valuation of $3.6 Billion+

Here's How You Get More From Your App Development NYC Team

Impact Through Technology

Technology has the power to make a real difference. This drives us to be exceptional as design, development, and growth specialists. We’ll empower you to achieve the biggest impact with your idea, no matter your goals or industry. Think big with us and realize your true New York app development potential.

Here's How You Get More From Your App Development NYC Team

Impact Through Technology

Technology has the power to make a real difference. This drives us to be exceptional as design, development, and growth specialists. We’ll empower you to achieve the biggest impact with your idea, no matter your goals or industry. Think big with us and realize your true New York app development potential.

Designed for Your Users

When it comes to app design, NYC businesses should always aspire for excellence. Your app’s design is a user’s first impression of you, and there’s no second chance. We’ll partner you with one of our global standard designers to create an app that gets you results. They’re ranked #7 in the world on Uplabs.

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Designed for Your Users

Your app’s design is a user’s first impression of you, and there’s no second chance. We’ll partner you with one of our global standard designers to create an app that gets you results. They’re ranked #7 in the world on Uplabs, the only Melbourne team there. No other Australian company is even in the top 100.

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Proven Development Standards

Poor quality development will cripple your app and cause problems in the future. To protect against this, we live by our in-house coding gold standards that demand a high standard of work. Our agile process lets us quickly adapt to challenges and make rapid progress. Together, we’ve built apps that generated more than $100 million in revenue for our clients.

Specialists in Your Growth

Your startup journey doesn’t end on launch day, so neither does our partnership. We stay with you to supercharge your growth engine and guide you to success. Work with a team of specialists, not generalists, that have helped 100’s of apps grow to dominate the app stores.

Proven Development Standards

Poor quality development will cripple your app and cause problems in the future. To protect against this, we live by our in-house coding gold standards that demand a high standard of work. Our agile process lets us quickly adapt to challenges and make rapid progress. Together, we’ve built apps that generated more than $100 million in revenue for our clients.

Specialists in Your Growth

Your startup journey doesn’t end on launch day, so neither does our partnership. We stay with you to supercharge your growth engine and guide you to success. Work with a team of specialists, not generalists, that have helped 100’s of apps grow to dominate the 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

“I’ve worked with several other app development companies on various projects, and Appetiser stands head and shoulders above them all. We’re looking forward to continuing our app journey with Appetiser.”
 
Ben Dixon
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Vello
“The team at Appetiser developed iOS and Android applications for an international medical council. Throughout the partnership, Appetiser has consistently delivered high-quality work that has received positive feedback internally and externally. Their transparent communication style complemented their professional management style. Expect a team that provides helpful input and work on time.”
 
Australian Medical Council
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AMC
“From my concept to their delivery dreamy a delight to deal with and a very talented Team! I highly recommend making these guys your go to!”
 
Scott Barnett
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A Talking Family Tree

“Appetiser Apps built a native iOS and Android app as a two-sided recruitment platform. Using existing wireframes, they worked in sprints and helped improve the design along the way. The app is ready to go into beta testing and has met all quality standards. Appetiser Apps delivers professional development work and offers valuable insights to guide product design. Flexible, communicative, and skilled, they’ve managed a smooth collaboration.”

 

James Clendining

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“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.

FAQs

How much do your web and mobile app development services in New York cost?

At this early stage, we can only provide a rough estimate of the total cost, not a precise figure. The cost of the design and discovery phase can evolve as we begin collaborating. It is advisable to start with a ballpark estimate and then use a payment milestones plan to keep track of the costs as the idea evolves.

Take note that developing high-quality mobile and web apps comes at a premium price. It’s easy to overlook that teams of designers, strategists, and managers work together to ensure the success of your app.

While it’s possible to have a product built at a price that seems too good to be true, this may result in further expenses for bug fixes and constant improvements, leading to spiraling costs due to the lack of quality from the beginning.

Some factors that may affect the cost of your app development in New York are:

App complexity – For instance, if you need users to log in and create profiles or buy and sell through the app, the development cost may increase.

Platforms – Developing an app for multiple platforms like iOS, Android, and web may also cost more due to the different skills and coding languages required for each platform.

Update requirements – Future costs may arise due to bugs needing fixing or technical updates necessary as operating systems evolve.

It is advisable to establish project and payment milestones. This will help to break down the cost of building web or mobile apps into more manageable chunks, making it easier to pay for the development process.

Is custom app development and custom software development the same?

App development and software development are related fields, but they are different.

App development typically refers to creating applications designed to run on mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets. These applications are often developed for specific operating systems, such as iOS or Android.

On the other hand, software development is a broader term that can refer to the creation of various software applications, including those designed for desktop computers, web browsers, and servers.

A custom software development company also often does software for specific industries and enterprises. Meanwhile, an app development company focuses primarily on delivering content and interactive features directly to consumers.

I have an innovative app idea, but I'm clueless about how to start. How can you help?

At Appetiser, we prioritize helping our partners in New York bring their app ideas to life cost-effectively while maintaining a focus on growth. We achieve this by providing an app development process that begins with the design stage.

During the design stage, we create a functional and iterative prototype that can be used to gain valuable market insights and funding. You own the rights to the design, whether you choose to pursue the mobile or web app development stage with us or not.

This approach enables us to provide you with a low-risk way of testing your app idea and ensuring that it has the potential for success. By starting with a prototype, you can gain a better understanding of your target market and their needs, which can help inform the development process and improve the likelihood of success.

Have you assisted any startups in their growth, and can you provide evidence to support this?

At Appetiser, we play a significant role in coaching and leading startups through their web, iOS, or Android app development process and beyond. Our team includes startup coaches and mentors who possess the necessary insight and valuable experience of what it takes to achieve success as a startup.

We have witnessed numerous accomplishments with our clients, such as reaching a $10,000,000 valuation with our prototype alone, while others have secured funding in the range of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Some of our clients have amassed millions of active users, and a few have even gone on to have an IPO and launch on the stock market — the ultimate startup dream!

Take Roamni as an example. As a result of our collaboration, the team attained a valuation of $5 million and earned partnerships with some of the world’s most renowned brands, such as Formula 1. Our unwavering dedication to our client’s success is one of our defining principles.

What's your biggest competitive advantage over other app developers in New York?

We take pride in having the most exceptional team of product designers and developers, and we can back this claim with successful projects. We’re more than delighted to connect you with our former clients who have picked us as their web, iOS, and Android app development partners if you’re looking for feedback.

How do you ensure your work reflects your client's goals?

To ensure alignment with our client’s goals when building apps, we prioritize open communication channels with our clients. This means that we provide you with a direct line of communication with our mobile app development team.

Our team typically includes at least one project manager, who works closely with the iOS or Android developers assigned to your project. This approach ensures that we have a deep understanding of your goals and requirements and that we can work together efficiently to achieve them.

Depending on the size and complexity of the app, we may also involve additional specialists, such as UX designers or QA testers. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with a seamless development process and a final product that fully meets your expectations and aligns with your goals.

Can you demonstrate your innovative abilities in the field of app development?

We are driven by a strong passion to constantly innovate and enhance our work in a rapidly evolving industry.

Our team members have extensive experience in research and development, having worked in companies such as Samsung and Kyocera. Additionally, we hold seven patents, one of which has been valued at $17 million by telecommunications giant Telstra.

Among our notable innovations is Geavi, a GPS encryption app that integrates audio and visual elements, and is dedicated to promoting social change and personal safety. This app automatically records incidents from your pocket, creating recorded evidence that can be easily stored and shared with loved ones.

Can I get feedback from your previous web, Android, or iPhone app development clients?

We take pride in the positive feedback we have received for our services, which has been overwhelmingly positive. We invite you to see for yourself:

  • Our regular gold-verified reviews on Clutch show all 5-star ratings, indicating high satisfaction levels among our clients.
  • On Google, we have received 21 reviews, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, demonstrating our commitment to delivering high-quality work.

We are willing to go the extra mile to provide you with direct contact with our satisfied clients, on a case-by-case basis. This way, you can make an informed decision based on first-hand experiences, rather than relying solely on second-hand information.

Why should I choose you over other web and mobile app development companies in New York?

As a forward-thinking mobile and web development company, we have access to a comprehensive stack of tools that enables us to create exceptional products and support your growth. Our focus extends beyond app development itself, as we remain dedicated to supporting our clients throughout the entire process, even after launch.

Here are some of our key highlights:

  • 100% project delivery success rate
  • 100+ apps developed
  • 5 million+ app downloads
  • $100 million+ app revenue generated
  • On course to raise A$10 million for charity through our web app platforms
  • Clutch named Appetiser Top Mobile App Developer in both 2019 and 2020
  • Recognized among 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.

Will I be locked into a contract with your development firm?

A lot of our clients in New York, NY, and beyond opt to sign up for a continuous improvement retainer, where we continuously refine and upgrade their iOS or Android apps, but this is entirely optional. When you choose us to be your app development partner in New York City, there is no obligation to commit to a maintenance agreement.

Will I have intellectual property ownership of the app?

Yes. You will have sole rights to the final product and all the intellectual property associated with it. You may use it for any purpose as you fit.

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