Astraque Softwares

Mobile App Development

Apps your users will love to open

We build native and cross-platform mobile apps for iOS and Android that are fast, reliable, and beautiful. Using Flutter and React Native, we deliver apps that feel native on both platforms from a single codebase.

Mobile app development in Kenya

We build iOS and Android apps for Kenyan businesses, usually from one codebase with Flutter or React Native, so you launch on both stores for less than two separate apps would cost.

Our apps are built for real conditions in Kenya: M-Pesa payments, patchy connections, and phones of every price. For Smart Flow Metering we built the app tenants and landlords use to buy prepaid electricity and water tokens, and for Galactic Solar & Electricals an app with staff attendance from ZKTeco devices that sends a notification the moment someone clocks in.

What a business app needs

Most successful business apps share the same foundations:

  • M-Pesa and card payments inside the app.
  • Offline support, so the app still works on a weak connection.
  • Push notifications for orders, payments and reminders.
  • A web admin dashboard for your team to manage users, content and orders.
  • Secure login and data protection in line with Kenya's Data Protection Act.
  • Analytics, so you can see how people use the app.

Android, iOS or both

Most smartphone users in Kenya are on Android, so many businesses launch on Android first. A cross-platform build lets you publish on iOS as well at little extra cost, which matters if your customers include corporate users and diaspora.

We handle the full release: Google Play and Apple App Store accounts, store listings, reviews and updates after launch.

What's included

Tools we use

How we work

  1. 01

    Concept & Design

    Define the app concept, user flows, and create high-fidelity mobile UI designs.

  2. 02

    Development

    Build the app with a focus on performance, smooth UX, and platform guidelines.

  3. 03

    Testing

    Device testing across multiple screen sizes, OS versions, and network conditions.

  4. 04

    Launch

    Submit to app stores, handle review processes, and plan your launch strategy.

Questions

Flutter or React Native — which should I choose?

Flutter is great for complex UIs with custom animations. React Native is ideal if you already have a React web app. We'll recommend the best fit.

Can you maintain the app after launch?

Yes. We offer ongoing maintenance plans for bug fixes, OS updates, new features, and performance improvements.

How long does it take to build a mobile app?

A typical MVP takes 6–12 weeks. More complex apps with advanced features can take 3–6 months.

How much does it cost to build an app in Kenya?

Cost depends on the features, the number of user types and the integrations such as M-Pesa. We quote a fixed price after a short discovery session, and can phase a larger app so you launch the core features first.

Can you add M-Pesa to my app?

Yes. We integrate M-Pesa through Safaricom's Daraja API, including STK push, payment confirmations and reconciliation with your records.

Do you publish the app on Google Play and the App Store?

Yes. We prepare the store listings, submit the app for review and handle updates after launch. The store accounts are registered in your business's name.

Ready to talk about your project?

Tell us what you need and we'll reply with a plan and a quote.