Android apps
Android phones are the most common in Kenya, so an Android app reaches the widest range of customers, including people on older and lower-cost phones.
Best when you want the widest reach in Kenya.
Put your businessin everycustomer's pocket
We design and build Android and iPhone apps for businesses in Kenya: quick on slow connections, ready for M-Pesa and simple enough to use every day.
An app for your orders
Android, iPhone or both? Choose what fits your customers
The right platform depends on who uses your app. We explain the options in plain language and recommend one before we build anything.
Cross-platform apps
One app, built once, that runs on both Android and iPhone. It is often the practical way to launch on both stores without doubling the work.
Best when you need both platforms and a sensible budget.
iPhone apps
Designed for the iPhone and iPad experience, ideal when your customers or staff are mostly on Apple devices.
Best for customers and teams who use iPhones.
What a good business app does for you
Choose a feature to see how it looks on the phone.
Do you need a mobile app or a mobile-friendly website?
Both can work well. This is how they differ, so you can choose with confidence.
| Mobile app | Mobile-friendly website | |
|---|---|---|
| Found on Google | Mainly through its store listing | Yes, when built to be search-friendly |
| Installing | Downloaded from Google Play or the App Store | Nothing to install, just open a link |
| Home screen icon | Yes | Can be added as a shortcut |
| Push notifications | Full support | Limited |
| Works offline | Designed for it | Only in part |
| Phone features | Camera, location and fingerprint login | Some of them |
| Cost and time | Usually more | Usually less |
Not sure which to pick? Many businesses start with a website and add an app once customers come back often. We will tell you honestly which one fits. See our web development services or tell us about your idea.
Built for how people in Kenya use their phones
An app that looks great on a new phone but struggles on mobile data is not much use. We plan for real conditions from the start.
- M-Pesa
Pay in the app
STK push built in, so customers pay without leaving the app.
- Light
Easy on data
Small downloads and compressed images that respect mobile bundles.
- Offline
Works when signal drops
Important screens keep working, then sync when you are back online.
- Local
Made for your phones
Tested on real phones, including older Android models, in English or Swahili.
From idea to the app store
Six clear steps, and you see progress at every one.
Discover
We learn about your business, your customers and the one job the app must do well.
Design the flow
Screens and journeys are sketched so you can review how the app works before it is built.
Prototype
A clickable prototype lets you tap through the app on your own phone and give feedback.
Build
We develop the app and the system behind it, sharing working versions as we go.
Test on real phones
We test on real devices and connections so problems are fixed before your customers see them.
Launch and support
We publish the app to the stores, then stay available for updates and new features.
Mobile app development in Nairobi: what to know first
A short guide for businesses thinking about their first app.
Mobile app development in Nairobi
We design and build Android and iPhone apps for businesses in Nairobi and across Kenya. An app puts your shop, service or system on your customers' home screen, so they can order, book or pay in a few taps.
M-Pesa inside your app
Kenyan customers expect to pay with M-Pesa. We build STK push payments into your app and link each payment to the right order, booking or account.
Apps that work on slow connections
Many people use mobile data with a patchy signal. We keep downloads small, compress images and make key screens work offline.
How to choose an app developer in Kenya
Ask to see real apps, check that they test on older Android phones, ask how M-Pesa will be handled and who publishes and maintains the app after launch. A clear scope, quote and timeline is a good sign.
What affects cost and timeline
The number of screens, the features, the platforms and the systems your app connects to all shape the work. A focused first version launches sooner and costs less than a full platform.
App maintenance and support
Phones and app stores keep changing. Our support keeps your app compatible with new versions, fixes bugs quickly and adds features as your business grows.
Apps we build in Kenya
Shopping appsDelivery appsBooking appsService and field appsMembership and community appsSchool and learning appsHealth and wellness appsLoyalty and rewards appsInternal business apps
Where we work. We are based in Nairobi and build apps for businesses across Kenya, including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret, in person or remotely.
Questions about mobile apps
Cannot find your answer? Send us a message and we will reply.
How much does a mobile app cost in Kenya?
It depends on the number of screens, the features, whether you need Android, iPhone or both, and how many systems the app connects to. A focused first version costs less than a full platform. Tell us your idea and we will send a quote.
How long does it take to build an app?
A simple first version can take a couple of months, and larger apps take longer. We give you a timeline once we understand the features you need.
Should I build for Android, iPhone or both?
Android phones are the most common in Kenya, so many businesses start there or choose a cross-platform app that covers both. We will advise based on who your customers are.
Can the app take M-Pesa payments?
Yes. We build M-Pesa STK push into the app so customers pay from their phone, and we link each payment to the right order.
Will the app work without internet?
Key screens can be made to work offline, then sync when the connection returns. We agree with you which parts need to work offline.
Do you help publish the app and look after it?
Yes. We help you set up your Google Play and App Store accounts, prepare the listing and submit the app. After launch we offer updates, bug fixes and support.
Have an app idea?
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