Software product

Basic iOS / Android App Development and Publishing

Launch-ready mobile app build for a focused workflow with publishing support included.

A practical storefront package for teams that need a focused mobile app scope, a clean first release, and support getting it published properly.

One customer-facing or internal app concept shaped for practical launch.
Build scope sized for a focused mobile workflow rather than a sprawling platform.
Publishing support included so the app can be prepared for Apple App Store and Google Play release.
Source-code handover, release assets, and launch guidance included at project close-out.

Launch package price

R40,000

R40,000 excl. VATR46,000 incl. VAT

Compare this package with adjacent app offers

Use this comparison to decide whether the basic app package is the right fit or whether the workflow needs a broader software scope.

Core package

Basic iOS / Android App Development and Publishing

R40,000 ex VAT

Price: R40,000 ex VAT
Ideal for: A focused launch-ready app with publishing support included.
Timeline: Around 4 to 6 weeks depending on content readiness and review speed.
Publishing: Apple App Store and Google Play submission support included.
Included scope: Planning and UX | Build and QA | Store submission support

Comparison package

App plus admin dashboard starter

R65,000 ex VAT

Price: R65,000 ex VAT
Ideal for: Teams that need a customer-facing app and a simple management view behind it.
Timeline: Around 6 to 8 weeks with an added admin scope.
Publishing: Store submission support plus basic admin rollout guidance.
Included scope: Mobile app | Admin dashboard | Expanded reporting

Offer type: Custom app service
Platforms: iOS and Android
Status: Available to order
Next step: Discuss scope

Smartphone app interface preview on a hand-held mobile device

Mobile product planning session with app screens on a desk

App wireframe and launch planning notes beside a mobile phone

Offer overview

This package positions ExpandoWorks as a practical partner for businesses that need a basic mobile app without pretending every first release needs a giant software programme. The emphasis is on delivering a clean, usable app that covers one clear business workflow well, then getting it packaged for publication.

It suits teams that already know the core job the app must do: capture requests, show operational data, support a field process, or give customers a simpler digital touchpoint. The page is written in a product style so software can sit credibly alongside the wider ExpandoWorks storefront.

Why this package is easy to understand

Best fitIdeal for businesses that need a clean first-release app for bookings, dashboards, field capture, or customer self-service.

Delivery shapeA structured build with planning, interface design, implementation, QA, and publishing readiness wrapped into one package.

Commercial positionPriced as a practical entry point for a real mobile app, not a throwaway prototype that has to be rebuilt immediately.

What is included

Discovery session to define the app purpose, users, and launch scope.
Screen flow planning for the main user journey and the key actions that must work on day one.
UI styling aligned to your business identity using supplied logos, colours, and core brand direction.
Development of the agreed mobile app workflow for iOS and Android release preparation.
Content loading for the first release, including starter text, images, and app store listing support.
Device testing and issue fixing across the agreed release scope.
Packaging for submission and publishing support for Apple App Store and Google Play.
Project handover with source files, release assets, and guidance for the next improvement phase.

Suggested delivery timeline

Stage 1Week 1: scoping, content collection, user flow, and release plan.

Stage 2Week 2 to 4: interface design, implementation, and staged review checkpoints.

Stage 3Week 5: testing, final copy, store assets, and publishing preparation.

Stage 4Week 6: final fixes, submission support, and handover.

What is not included by default

Large custom back-office systems, advanced integrations, or multi-role enterprise workflows.
Ongoing monthly support retainers, paid media, or app-store advertising spend.
Complex third-party commercial tooling that carries separate licence fees.
Major scope expansion after sign-off without a revised estimate.

Ideal use cases

Customer booking or request apps for service businesses.
Basic internal workflow apps for operations teams and field staff.
Monitoring or reporting apps that need a mobile front end without a heavy enterprise rollout.
Early-stage digital products that need a polished first market release.

Publishing and handover support

Release supportApp naming, short description, long description, and store listing copy guidance.

Release supportIcon, splash, screenshot, and preview-image preparation for submission packs.

Release supportSupport during the publishing process for both app stores using your organisation accounts.

Release supportLaunch checklist so your team knows what remains after the first public release.

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This offer gives buyers a shorter path from “we need an app” to a scoped first release, while still connecting naturally into broader custom software conversations when the workflow grows.

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