Sydney · Mobile app development

A native app development company in Sydney for the best possible performance.

A native app development company builds separate apps for iOS and Android, each using the platform's own tools. It is the right choice when performance and device access matter most.

In-house team Works with Sydney businesses You own every file
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At a glance

  • Swift for iOS
  • Kotlin for Android
  • Full device access
  • Top performance

What does a native app development company do?

A native app development company builds apps specifically for one platform, using Swift for iOS and Kotlin for Android. Native apps have full access to device hardware and new platform features, and typically deliver the smoothest performance.

What we cover

What goes into your app

The pieces that make up the service.

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iOS native build

Swift and SwiftUI apps that follow Apple's guidelines.

Android native build

Kotlin apps with Material Design.

Hardware access

Bluetooth, sensors, camera, AR and background tasks.

Performance engineering

Smooth animation and efficient battery use.

Platform features

Widgets, wearables and the newest OS capabilities.

Security

Platform-level encryption and secure storage.

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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  • Platform parity plan: A way to keep both apps aligned
  • Specialist testing: Real-device testing for each platform
  • Release coordination: Planned launches across both stores
  • 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

  • Your app depends on advanced hardware
  • You need the very best performance
  • You want the latest platform features immediately
  • Your users expect a fully native feel

Compare

When native beats cross-platform

When native beats cross-platform
CompareNativeCross-platform
PerformanceBest possibleVery good
New featuresAvailable immediatelyMay lag
CostTwo buildsOne build
Best forHardware-heavy, complex appsMost business apps

How we work

Our process, step by step

Plan

We define features and platform priorities.

Design

We design for each platform.

Build

We develop iOS and Android apps.

Test

We test on real devices.

Launch

We release to both stores.

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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Platforms

iOS, Android or both.

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Hardware needs

Bluetooth, AR, sensors or background work.

3
Feature parity

How closely both apps must match.

4
Integrations

Backend and third-party systems.

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Maintenance

Two codebases to update.

Why Kedra Digi

Why Sydney 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 in Perth, we work with Sydney clients through video reviews, shared files and clear milestones.

Common situations

What Sydney clients usually ask us to solve

Apps needing top performance

Games, camera tools and apps with heavy processing run well natively, with direct access to the device hardware and its processors.

Apps using platform-specific features

Widgets, watch apps, Face ID and system integration are often easiest to deliver with native code.

Businesses wanting the polished platform feel

Native navigation, gestures and animations feel familiar to users, which lifts satisfaction, retention and the reviews your app receives.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions we hear most.

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Is native better than cross-platform?
It offers top performance and full device access. Cross-platform can be more efficient for standard apps.
Do I need two teams?
We cover both platforms, so you work with one company.
Can a native app be built after a prototype?
Yes. We often prototype first, then build the native apps.
Can you work with our Sydney team?
Yes. We share builds, demos and progress updates throughout.
How is it quoted?
It depends on features and platforms. You receive an itemised proposal first.
Do native apps cost more than cross-platform?
Usually, because two codebases are built and maintained. The extra investment pays off when performance, device access or platform polish matter most to your users.
Can you build iPhone first and Android later?
Yes. Many clients launch on one platform to test the market, then add the other. We plan shared design and back-end work so the second build is faster.

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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