App Development
Mobile app development in Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a mobile-first market. Your customers are on a phone, usually Android, often on a data plan they are careful with. An app that is heavy, slow or built from a template gets uninstalled in a week.
We build custom Android and iOS apps from scratch — designed around how your users actually behave, sized to work on mid-range devices and patchy connections, and connected to whatever systems your business already runs on.
What’s included
Android & iOS apps
Cross-platform builds when you need both stores from one codebase, or fully native when performance demands it.
Delivery & logistics apps
Live maps, driver assignment, route tracking and proof of delivery — for fleets of five vehicles or five hundred.
Booking & service apps
Appointments, reservations and schedules your customers manage themselves, day or night.
Marketplace & ordering apps
Multi-vendor catalogues, carts, order flow and vendor payouts, with an admin side that keeps you in control.
Payments & accounts
Secure sign-up and login, in-app payments and local payment gateway integration so people can actually pay you.
Admin dashboard & analytics
Every app ships with a web dashboard — users, orders, content and reports, without calling a developer.
This is right for you if…
- Your customers order, book or pay repeatedly, and a website alone is too slow for them.
- You run deliveries, field staff or a fleet and need to see what is happening live.
- You have an existing web platform and need a mobile companion app.
- You are launching a startup MVP and need something real in users' hands quickly.
What we deliver
- Android app development
- iOS app development
- Cross-platform mobile app development
- Delivery and fleet tracking apps
- Booking and appointment apps
- Marketplace and e-commerce apps
- In-app payments and account systems
- App store submission and post-launch support
App Development— common questions
How much does it cost to build a mobile app in Ethiopia?
At Ampol Technologies a cross-platform app typically costs between 60,000 and 250,000 ETB, and a fully native app between 100,000 and 500,000 ETB. Features such as accounts and login, in-app payments, live map tracking and an admin dashboard are priced on top. Our pricing page has a calculator that gives you a range in a few clicks.
How long does app development take?
Expect 6 to 12 weeks for a straightforward app, 8 to 16 weeks for a cross-platform app with accounts and payments, and 10 to 20 weeks for a fully native app. We work in stages and show you a running build early, so you are never waiting months to see progress.
Do you build for both Android and iOS?
Yes. Most Ethiopian audiences are heavily Android, so we usually recommend launching Android first or building cross-platform so both stores are covered from one codebase. Where an app needs heavy performance or deep device features, we build native for each platform.
Can the app take payments?
Yes. We integrate the payment options your customers already use, including local mobile money and card gateways, along with secure accounts, order history and receipts. We will advise on which gateway fits your business and volume during the planning stage.
Do you publish the app to Google Play and the App Store?
Yes. We handle store listings, screenshots, descriptions and the submission process for both Google Play and the Apple App Store, and we support the app after launch with updates and fixes.
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