Australia · Mobile app development
Cross-platform app development in Australia: one codebase for iPhone and Android.
Two separate apps double the build effort and the upkeep. Cross-platform app development in Australia lets one team deliver for iPhone and Android together without anyone feeling short-changed.
At a glance
- One shared codebase
- Flutter or React Native
- Feels native on both
- Fixes reach every user
Cross-platform app development in Australia: what to expect
Cross-platform app development in Australia uses frameworks such as Flutter and React Native to deliver iOS and Android apps from largely shared code. We choose the framework by your needs and test on real devices on both platforms.
Who it suits
Teams that need iPhone and Android covered without paying twice.
What you get
One shared codebase, polished screens and coordinated store releases.
How we start
A short comparison of Flutter and React Native against your goals.
Why it helps
Features ship once and reach every customer.
What we cover
What goes into your app
The pieces that make up the service.
Want the full service guide? Read about our cross-platform app development page.
Tool choice
A reasoned pick between Flutter and React Native.
Shared design
One component set that suits both platforms.
Native touches
Platform features added where they matter.
Testing
Both platforms checked on real handsets.
Store releases
Coordinated submissions for both stores.
Upgrades
Existing apps moved to a shared codebase.
In Australia
Picking the right toolkit for an Australian product
Australian audiences are split between iPhone and Android, and the balance shifts by industry and region. A shared codebase means neither group gets a weaker app.
Before recommending a tool, we look at your team's skills, the features you need and how long you intend to keep the app. We explain the trade-offs in plain terms and put the advice in writing.
- One codebase, two stores
- Native feel where it matters
- Honest advice on going native
Common situations
What Australian clients usually ask us to solve
Start-ups validating an idea
Australia's start-up community values speed. Shared code lets you reach both stores quickly, learn from real users and refine before committing to deeper native work.
Mid-sized firms with limited budgets
Businesses wanting an app without paying for two builds benefit from one codebase, which reduces build and upkeep effort while keeping a polished experience.
Companies extending a web product
If your service already works on the web, a cross-platform app can reuse the same back end and design language, giving customers an icon and notifications on their phone.
What's included
What comes with this service.
The essentials of the service, plus the standards that come with everything we do. No hidden extras.
Request a proposal →- Tool comparison: A short note on why Flutter or React Native suits you
- Shared design kit: Components reused so both platforms match
- Release plan: Coordinated store releases for iOS and Android
- Free discovery call: a short chat about your goals before you commit
- Files you own: every asset and editable source file handed over to you
Is it right for you?
When a custom app makes sense
- Both iPhone and Android users matter
- One team and one build suits the budget
- You want features to land together
- The app is mostly screens, forms and lists
Compare
One build or two?
| Compare | Shared build | Two native builds |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to maintain | Lower | Higher |
| Feature timing | Together | Separately |
| Platform polish | Very good | Best possible |
| Best for | Most business apps | Graphics-heavy apps |
How we work
Our process, step by step
Assess
We compare toolkits against your goals and team.
Design
We build one design kit for both platforms.
Build
We code once and add native parts only when needed.
Test
We check both platforms side by side.
Release
We submit to both stores together.
Built around you
Every project is quoted on your needs.
No one-size packages. After a free discovery call, you get a clear, itemised proposal based on what your business actually needs.
Request your proposal →Flutter and React Native suit different teams and apps, so the choice affects the whole project.
Camera, maps and payments need careful handling on each platform to behave properly.
Two platform styles need a deliberate shared approach so neither feels like an afterthought.
Your developers' existing background affects which toolkit is quickest and cheapest to maintain.
Longer plans favour a toolkit with strong backing and a healthy community behind it.
Technology
Tools and technologies we use
Frameworks
Backend
Tools
Why Kedra Digi
Why Australian businesses choose Kedra Digi.
Strategy, design, development and marketing together.
Itemised deliverables before work starts.
Files, code and accounts are handed over.
Kedra Digi is an Australian-owned digital agency based at 5 Murphy Street, O'Connor, Perth. We work with clients across Australia by video, shared files and clear milestones, and meet in person in Perth or by arrangement elsewhere when that helps.
Is a shared codebase slower?
Can you add native features?
Which toolkit do you recommend?
Can you convert two existing apps?
Do both platforms ship together?
Who owns the code?
Is cross-platform lower quality?
Flutter or React Native?
Will it feel native on each phone?
Who looks after it after launch?
Related services
Often paired with this service
Hybrid app development
If the web version already works, you may not need a full rebuild.
Learn more →IOS app development
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Learn more →Flutter app developers
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Free discovery call
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Tell us what you are working on. We will reply within one business day with honest advice.
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