Turn the way you work into an app.
Appate builds custom mobile and web apps for Australian trades and small businesses. No tech knowledge needed.
A partner, not just a piece of software
We build the app around your business — then stick around to support it.
Built around how you already work
We learn your day-to-day — how you quote, schedule, invoice and follow up — and build an app that fits it exactly. No forcing your business into someone else's tool.
Plain English, start to finish
You'll never be buried in jargon. We explain every step so you always know what you're getting, what it costs, and when it lands.
Australian-based, end to end
Designed and built by an Australian team you can actually talk to. Local support, local accountability, no offshore guesswork.
One app for your whole operation
Bookings, job cards, quotes, payments, customer updates — your team runs the business from one place instead of juggling paper, texts and five apps.
From workflow to launch in four steps
A clear, simple process — you always know what's happening next.
Tell us your workflow
Show us how you work today — the forms, the phone calls, the double-handling. We listen and map it out.
We design it
We turn your workflow into a simple, clear app design and walk you through it before a line of code is written.
We build it
Our Australian team builds your mobile and web app, keeping you updated in plain English the whole way.
You launch
We handle the technical setup and app-store submission, then support you as your team and customers start using it.
Custom app development, shaped around your trade
Built for how your business actually runs — here are a few of the most common.
Booking & scheduling
Customers book, your calendar fills, no more phone tag.
Job & quote management
Send quotes, track jobs, capture site photos, get sign-offs on the spot.
Invoicing & payments
Quote to paid, without the double entry.
Customer portals
Let clients view jobs, approve quotes and get updates themselves.
Field & team apps
Job cards, checklists and timesheets your crew can use on-site.
Membership & loyalty
For gyms, cafés, clinics and repeat-customer businesses.
Not sure which you need? That's what the free chat is for — we'll help you figure it out.
What owners say
"We were running the whole business off a whiteboard and a group chat. Appate turned it into one app the whole team uses on-site. Quotes go out same-day now."
— Business owner, Electrical · Sydney
"They actually explained it in a way I understood. No jargon, no surprises — just an app that does exactly what I asked for."
— Owner, Plumbing & Gas · Melbourne
Questions owners ask us
The things worth knowing before you get a quote.
How much does a custom app cost?
It depends on what your app needs to do, so we give you a fixed quote before any work starts — no surprise bills. Tell us the workflow you want to convert and we'll come back with a clear price and what's included.
How long does it take to build?
Most small-business apps take a few weeks from design sign-off to launch. We map out the timeline with you up front and keep you updated in plain English the whole way.
Do I own the app and the code?
Yes. It's your app and your code — built for your business, owned by your business.
Will it work on iPhone, Android and web?
Yes. We build for iPhone, Android and web so your team and customers can use it wherever they are.
I already have a system — can you rebuild or improve it?
Absolutely. Whether you're on spreadsheets and paper or an off-the-shelf app that doesn't quite fit, we can rebuild it around the way you actually work.
Request your quote
Tell us a bit about your business and the workflow you'd like to turn into an app. We'll get back to you with next steps and a clear, no-obligation quote — usually within one business day.
- Fixed quote before any work starts
- Built by an Australian team, in-house
- Plain English, no obligation
- Ongoing local support after launch