Mobile App Development for Melbourne Companies
Mobile App Development for Melbourne Companies
Custom mobile app design and development for iOS, Android, and cross-platform, with the backend and integrations your app needs.
Custom mobile app design and development for iOS, Android, and cross-platform, with the backend and integrations your app needs.
Custom mobile app design and development for iOS, Android, and cross-platform, with the backend and integrations your app needs.
Hi, I’m Sam Halcrow. My team of 26 mobile app developers designs and builds apps for Melbourne businesses, and I lead every build personally.
Hi, I’m Sam Halcrow. My team of 26 mobile app developers designs and builds apps for Melbourne businesses, and I lead every build personally.
Hi, I’m Sam Halcrow. My team of 26 mobile app developers designs and builds apps for Melbourne businesses, and I lead every build personally.
✓ I scope it with you myself. There are no account managers between us.
✓ I scope it with you myself. There are no account managers between us.
✓ I scope it with you myself. There are no account managers between us.
Book an introduction call with Sam
Book an introduction call with Sam
A short chat through whatever's on your mind: a tech project you're thinking about, something already underway, or a question about how to approach a problem.
16+ yrs
Leading technology initiatives
253
Companies I’ve stepped into
1M+
Engineering hours under my leadership
26
Engineers on my team today
16+ yrs
Leading technology initiatives
253
Companies I’ve stepped into
1M+
Engineering hours under my leadership
26
Engineers on my team today
16+ yrs
Leading technology initiatives
253
Companies I’ve stepped into
1M+
Engineering hours under my leadership
26
Engineers on my team today
CLIENTS
253 companies have trusted us with mobile app development
253 companies have trusted us with mobile app development
WHY Melbourne TEAMS CHOOSE US OVER A TYPICAL DEV SHOP
WHY Melbourne TEAMS CHOOSE US OVER A TYPICAL DEV SHOP
Most mobile app developers finish projects; few solve the problem you actually have
Most mobile app developers finish projects; few solve the problem you actually have
Most teams write the code you ask for and call it done. The result works, technically. But you end up with a system that solved the ticket instead of the business problem.
We scope, build, and stay accountable for business outcomes. If the thing we build doesn't move a number you care about, we haven't finished the job.
That applies whether you're around the corner from our Surry Hills office or in Melbourne. We share your time zone all year, so decisions never sit waiting overnight for a reply. Regular demos let you see and use working builds of your app at every stage, which keeps the project visible without you having to chase updates.
Most teams write the code you ask for and call it done. The result works, technically. But you end up with a system that solved the ticket instead of the business problem.
We scope, build, and stay accountable for business outcomes. If the thing we build doesn't move a number you care about, we haven't finished the job.
Book an introduction call
What I CAN LEAD & DELIVER with my team or yours
What I CAN LEAD & DELIVER with my team or yours
Custom mobile app development services
Custom mobile app development services
Custom mobile app development services
Mobile apps
Mobile apps
iOS, Android and cross-platform. Custom consumer and B2B apps designed around a measurable business outcome. We handle store submission, releases, and platform updates.
iOS, Android and cross-platform. Custom consumer and B2B apps designed around a measurable business outcome. We handle store submission, releases, and platform updates.
Backend, APIs & cloud
Backend, APIs & cloud
The part most app quotes leave out: authentication, data, integrations and infrastructure engineered so the app performs at real-world scale.
The part most app quotes leave out: authentication, data, integrations and infrastructure engineered so the app performs at real-world scale.
Internal operational & field apps
Internal operational & field apps
Tools for crews, sites and operations. Offline-capable, tested against rugged reality, built to make a workforce measurably faster.
Tools for crews, sites and operations. Offline-capable, tested against rugged reality, built to make a workforce measurably faster.
App & web products
App & web products
When the app is one surface of a bigger product: shared backend, web portal, and mobile app built as one system.
When the app is one surface of a bigger product: shared backend, web portal, and mobile app built as one system.
App modernisation & replatforming
App modernisation & replatforming
The ageing app the business depends on, rebuilt or re-platformed without betting the company on a big-bang rewrite.
The ageing app the business depends on, rebuilt or re-platformed without betting the company on a big-bang rewrite.
App rescue & take-over
App rescue & take-over
Apps that launched and stalled, vendors that vanished, stores full of one-star updates. We assess honestly, stabilise, and take ownership.
Apps that launched and stalled, vendors that vanished, stores full of one-star updates. We assess honestly, stabilise, and take ownership.
MY TRACK RECORD
Why work with me and my team
Why work with me and my team
253
253 technology initiatives led
1 million
1,000,000+ engineering hours under my leadership
#3
#3 Best Workplace in Technology (Micro), Australia 2025
4.9/5
You get me, not an account manager. These client reviews on Google and Clutch are about that.
253
253 technology initiatives led
1 million
1,000,000+ engineering hours under my leadership
#3
#3 Best Workplace in Technology (Micro), Australia 2025
4.9/5
You get me, not an account manager. These client reviews on Google and Clutch are about that.
253
253 technology initiatives led
1 million
1,000,000+ engineering hours under my leadership
#3
#3 Best Workplace in Technology (Micro), Australia 2025
4.9/5
You get me, not an account manager. These client reviews on Google and Clutch are about that.
Case studies & RESULTS
Here’s a snapshot of some big wins I achieved
Here’s a snapshot of some big wins I achieved
TESTIMONIALS
Hear from the companies I’ve delivered apps and software to
Hear from the companies I’ve delivered apps and software to
Angela Bevitt-Parr
National Marketing Manager
AWS Australia
Angela Bevitt-Parr
National Marketing Manager
AWS Australia
Tim Buric
Chief Technology Officer
Agilyx & MUNIvers
Tim Buric
Chief Technology Officer
Agilyx & MUNIvers
Kelvin Kenney
Chief Executive Officer
Bow Wow Meow
Kelvin Kenney
Chief Executive Officer
Bow Wow Meow
“Sam and his team operate as a trusted partner at every stage of delivery. They’re pivotal in bringing engineering maturity to coordinate and execute large, complex projects.”
"Sam and his team operate as a trusted partner at every stage of delivery. They're pivotal in bringing engineering maturity to coordinate and execute large, complex projects."
Arun Prasad, Founder AIWhispr
“Sam took the time to understand our business and knew all the tech we needed. It was a pleasure to work with him and his team as they acted as an extension of our team.”
“Sam took the time to understand our business and knew all the tech we needed. It was a pleasure to work with him and his team as they acted as an extension of our team.”
Luke Schwigtenberg, Head of R&D Banktech
“From the concept design meeting, Sam exceeded our expectations. He understood what our needs were, and his engineers worked quickly from brief to going live.”
"From the concept design meeting, Sam exceeded our expectations. He understood what our needs were, and his engineers worked quickly from brief to going live."
Rouad El-Ayoubi, CEO Alliance Project Group
”Sam and his team’s expertise, Ways of Working framework, and mastery of their craft truly set them apart. This is the beauty of partnering with them. We extend our technical capabilities seamlessly without the overhead of hiring in-house.”
”Sam and his team's expertise, Ways of Working framework, and mastery of their craft truly set them apart. This is the beauty of partnering with them. We extend our technical capabilities seamlessly without the overhead of hiring in-house.”
Angela Bevitt-Parr, CMO AWS Australia
“With a deep understanding of our business needs, Sam leads an efficient process in delivering quality outputs.”
Kelvin Kenney, CEO Bow Wow Meow
“Working with Sam has been a turning point for our business. In addition to bringing structure to the development work, we also benefitted from his insight into emerging trends and technologies, as well as efficient and effective solutions.”
"Working with Sam has been a turning point for our business. In addition to bringing structure to the development work, we also benefitted from his insight into emerging trends and technologies, as well as efficient and effective solutions."
Adrian Black, Founder Ticked Off
“In a short period of time, Sam demonstrated an exceptional ability to align the right technical expertise with our specific needs.”
“In a short period of time, Sam demonstrated an exceptional ability to align the right technical expertise with our specific needs.”
Tim Buric, CTO Agilyx
“Sam guided us through the design and development process in a way we wouldn’t be able to do on our own. We’re very happy to partner with him.”
“Sam guided us through the design and development process in a way we wouldn't be able to do on our own. We’re very happy to partner with him.”
Thomas Roper, Engineer Lendlease
“I’ve worked with Sam and his team for over 4 years over multiple projects. Phenomenal.”
"I've worked with Sam and his team for over 4 years over multiple projects. Phenomenal.”
Andrew Raso, Group-CEO Online Marketing Gurus
“Sam and his team are great. They built really cool tools for us, and we look forward to doing more together as partners.”
"Sam and his team are great. They built really cool tools for us, and we look forward to doing more together as partners.”
Matthew Freebury, Director FMCG Analytics
“We spotted a market gap, and Sam helped us seize it quickly. His team built a product that gave us real advantage.”
“We spotted a market gap, and Sam helped us seize it quickly. His team built a product that gave us real advantage.”
Michael Soukie, Founder Scafflinq
“Sam introduced remarkable insights, and his passion for world-class quality delivered wonderful results for the business.”
"Sam introduced remarkable insights, and his passion for world-class quality delivered wonderful results for the business.”
George Betsis, Founder Stickytape
“Sam has a keen understanding of our company and our clients’ needs. His technical knowledge enables him to deploy solutions that continue to further our growth.”
“Sam has a keen understanding of our company and our clients’ needs. His technical knowledge enables him to deploy solutions that continue to further our growth.”
Michael Kalucy, Managing Director Workhouse
“Sam is everything we want in a fractional CTO. He understands our needs, works as if he owns the product, and comes up with innovative solutions quickly.”
“Sam is everything we want in a fractional CTO. He understands our needs, works as if he owns the product, and comes up with innovative solutions quickly.”
Malaz Majanni, CEO OnePath Network
“Sam’s competency, attention to detail, and technical skills were impressive. What he built with us has been adding value to our business for over 5 years.”
“Sam's competency, attention to detail, and technical skills were impressive. What he built with us has been adding value to our business for over 5 years.”
Anastasia Lobanova, SAP Analyst Agrana Fruit
“Sam took a concept and together with his team, turned it into a product we’re genuinely proud of. Their passion makes them a joy to work with.”
“Sam took a concept and together with his team, turned it into a product we’re genuinely proud of. Their passion makes them a joy to work with.”
Trent Carney, Founder MyCanary
WHAT WE DO, IN PLAIN TERMS
Mobile App Development Melbourne
I'm Sam Halcrow. My team of 26 engineers designs and builds mobile apps for Melbourne businesses, and since 2010 we've delivered over one million hours of development work to 253 companies across Australia.
Custom Mobile App Development Services in Melbourne
iOS and Android App Development
Mobile App Design and Development
What Mobile App Development Costs in Melbourne
Timelines and Tech Stack
Existing and Stalled Builds
Why Melbourne Companies Choose Our Mobile App Developers
Why now, not next quarter
Software projects rarely go over budget all at once
Software projects rarely go over budget all at once
Budgets usually slip through small changes. A feature gets added mid-project or an estimate runs a week over, and nobody updates the plan. When the money runs out, there's no single person who was responsible for keeping it on track.
On our projects, that person is me. I review every change in scope before the team starts on it, and if an estimate moves, I'll tell you that week.
Budgets usually slip through small changes. A feature gets added mid-project or an estimate runs a week over, and nobody updates the plan. When the money runs out, there's no single person who was responsible for keeping it on track.
On our projects, that person is me. I review every change in scope before the team starts on it, and if an estimate moves, I'll tell you that week.
Budgets usually slip through small changes. A feature gets added mid-project or an estimate runs a week over, and nobody updates the plan. When the money runs out, there's no single person who was responsible for keeping it on track.
On our projects, that person is me. I review every change in scope before the team starts on it, and if an estimate moves, I'll tell you that week.
HOW TO START working with me
HOW TO START working with me
Our mobile app development process
Our mobile app development process
Three steps to work with me. The first one costs you nothing but gives you what you need at this moment.
Three steps to work with me. The first one costs you nothing but gives you what you need at this moment.
STEP 1
Book an introduction call with me
You describe what you’re trying to build or fix. I ask the questions a CTO would.
Book a call
STEP 2
I send a scope you can hold us to
With clear phases, honest estimates, named risks. Written so your leadership team can read it.
STEP 3
The team embeds and we start with you
My engineers build; I lead.
FAQ
What I'm asked on most custom software development scoping calls
How do you price?
Who owns the code and IP?
Can you take over an existing build or vendor situation?
How quickly can you start?
Where are you based?
FAQ
What I'm asked on most custom software development scoping calls
How do you price?
Who owns the code and IP?
Can you take over an existing build or vendor situation?
How quickly can you start?
Where are you based?
FAQ