Melbourne · Mobile app development

iOS app developers in Melbourne, Australia who build for iPhone with Swift and care about the details.

iPhone users expect polish, and they leave reviews when an app falls short. iOS app developers in Melbourne build apps that follow Apple's standards and feel right on every iPhone and iPad.

In-house team Serving Melbourne from Perth You own every file

At a glance

  • Written in Swift
  • Apple features built in
  • Beta tested on real iPhones
  • Review and release handled
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In-house teamno outsourcing
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No lock-instay because it helps
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Australia-widePerth based

IOS app developers in Melbourne: what to expect

iOS app developers in Melbourne design, build and publish native apps in Swift for iPhone and iPad. We handle architecture, design, testing, App Store review and updates as Apple changes its requirements.

Who it suits

Businesses with iPhone-heavy customers.

What you get

A TestFlight beta, review preparation and an update plan.

How we start

We set the first release.

Why it helps

A polished iOS app that passes review.

What we cover

What goes into your app

The pieces that make up the service.

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Shaping version one

A focused first release instead of everything at once.

Designing the Apple way

Screens and navigation iPhone users already understand.

Swift code

Clear, tidy code that others can pick up.

Apple extras

Payments, sign-in, widgets, notifications and Health.

TestFlight rounds

Beta builds tested by your own people.

The App Store

Listing, privacy details and review replies sorted.

In Melbourne

iOS developers for Melbourne businesses

If your best customers use iPhones, an iOS-first release is a sensible way to start small and learn. Melbourne's professional and student audiences skew that way.

We run TestFlight sessions with your team and walk you through review. iOS app developers in Melbourne who test on real iPhones catch what simulators miss.

  • Native Swift, Apple standards
  • Review-ready submissions
  • Account held in your name

Common situations

What Melbourne clients usually ask us to solve

Businesses serving iPhone-heavy audiences

Many professional and consumer segments lean heavily to Apple. A native app provides the smoothest experience and makes the most of device features.

Apps using Apple features

Face ID, Apple Pay, widgets and Apple Watch support all work well natively. We use them where they genuinely help users instead of for show.

Companies facing App Store rejection

Apple's review rules are strict. We fix issues that cause rejection, prepare compliant submissions and handle communication with the review team.

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.

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  • A TestFlight beta: early builds in testers' hands
  • A review checklist: answers Apple will ask for, prepared
  • An upgrade calendar: what to do for each new iOS version
  • 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

  • Most of your customers use iPhones
  • You need an Apple-only feature
  • An older iOS app is crashing
  • You want a first version that feels polished

Compare

Native iOS or one app for both?

Native iOS or one app for both?
CompareNative iOSCross-platform
FeelAs good as it getsVery close
Who it reachesiPhone and iPadiPhone and Android
Apple-only featuresFull accessMostly there
Choose it wheniOS leads your audienceYou need both on day one

How we work

Our process, step by step

Scope

We set the first release.

Design

We follow Apple's patterns so the app feels instantly familiar.

Build

We code in Swift and demonstrate working builds regularly.

Test

We run TestFlight rounds with your own testers.

Release

We submit to the App Store and keep supporting the app.

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.

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Apple services

Each service you use adds design and testing.

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Devices

iPhone only is simpler than adding iPad.

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Back end

Existing APIs help, but new ones add scope.

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Privacy

Data you collect affects store review and design.

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Updates

Each iOS release needs checks afterwards.

Technology

Tools and technologies we use

Language

SwiftSwiftUIUIKitCombine

Apple tools

XcodeTestFlightApp Store ConnectCloudKit

Backend

FirebaseNode.jsLaravelAWS

Quality

XCTestSentryCrashlytics

Why Kedra Digi

Why Melbourne businesses choose Kedra Digi.

One accountable team

Strategy, design, development and marketing together.

A clear proposal first

Itemised deliverables before work starts.

You own everything

Files, code and accounts are handed over.

Kedra Digi is an Australian-owned digital agency based at 5 Murphy Street, O'Connor, Perth. Our Melbourne clients work with us by video, shared files and clear milestones, and we can arrange to meet in person when that helps.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions we hear most.

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What if Apple rejects the app?
We prepare carefully to avoid it, and fix and resubmit quickly if it happens.
Which language do you use?
Swift, with SwiftUI for modern interfaces, which is what Apple recommends for new apps.
Can you add Apple Pay?
Yes, we can add Apple Pay so customers pay with a tap, and we test it end to end before launch.
Can you repair an old iOS app?
Yes, we can repair an old iOS app, updating it for current versions and fixing the issues that cause crashes.
Can we work together from Melbourne?
Yes, we can work together from Melbourne using video, shared screens and clear written updates, with in-person sessions if they help.
How is it priced?
We quote from an itemised proposal, so you can see exactly what is included.
Do I need an Android app as well?
Not always. If most of your users are on iPhone, starting with iOS makes sense.
Can you update an existing iPhone app?
Yes. We review the code, fix crashes and compatibility issues, and add new features.
How long does App Store approval take?
Review times vary and are outside our control. We prepare submissions carefully, follow guidelines and build in time so your launch plan does not depend on a single outcome.
Will you design the app too?
Yes, or we can build from your designs. We follow Apple's Human Interface Guidelines so the app feels familiar and passes review more smoothly.
Who owns the Apple developer account?
You should. We help set it up in your organisation's name, so apps, certificates and revenue remain under your control.
Do you support older iPhones?
We choose supported versions based on your audience data, balancing reach with the cost of supporting very old devices.

Free discovery call

Ready to talk about your project?

Tell us what you are working on. We will reply within one business day with honest advice.

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