The Best Mobile App Companies in Melbourne

If you’ve been following our series of articles on great mobile app companies throughout Australia, you might notice we’ve missed the Melbourne area! This is because today’s article is all about the Melbourne, Australia mobile app industry; a current powerhouse that is providing employment and opportunities for hundreds in the area. 

We’re going to be discussing ten companies today, as well as what they offer for their clients and other important details for getting your app created.

1. Unlock Melbourne

Designed by the Study Melbourne group, Unlock Melbourne is a great app for international and local students alike. Not only do they offer the ability for students and new arrivals to receive an Australia tax file number, but it also has resources for resume & cover letter writing, weekend and local activities to take part in, and the ability to communicate and connect with other users. 

Unlock Melbourne is available for free for both the iPhone and Android platforms.

2. tramTRACKER

When visiting Melbourne, Australia; travel can be made quick and easy through the usage of their extensive tram networks and tunnels; one of the largest in the entire world. Their cross-platform Apple and Android app easily maps out the entirety of Melbourne’s tram system for easily navigating cities and suburbs. 

You can even use tramTRACKER to find specific locations and tourist sights. Whatever the need, tramTRACKER has you covered. tramTRACKER is available for free for both the iPhone and Android platforms.

3. Beachsafe

Developed by the Surf Life Saving Australia group, Beachsafe is a cross-platform app for Apple and Android which is designed to bring accurate information regarding beach and water safety for the Australian area. 

Their app provides real-time data for a number of beaches across Australia; as well as specific information on seaside amenities and services near specific beaches. For those going in the water, it provides currents, weather reports, tides, surfing conditions, and any possible hazards. 

Beachsafe is available for free for both the iPhone and Android platforms.

4. Wikicamps Australia

For those looking to do a bit of camping during their Australian adventure, this Apple and Android app is great for a quick day in the bushes, a weekend camping getaway, or even cross-country camping and road trips.

Wikicamps can be used on smartphones, tablets, Pcs, and other smart devices and help users to locate campsites, caravan parks, hostels, sightseeing locations, and tourist stops. It’s also entirely user-populated, in case you want to go off the beaten track or share your own discoveries.

5. Zomato

Given the hundreds of restaurants and bars across the Melbourne and Australian continent, it’s important to know what you’re eating. So, how can you know where to go in a city famous for its food and nightlife? 

Zomato is a great app for finding bars, restaurants, cafes, and more! It has user-generated reviews, ratings for food, service, and atmosphere; as well as full photo and menu access for the nearly endless locations they have. The app is available for both Android and Apple users.

6. 13Cabs

If you’re looking to skip the call queues and hold times when trying to get ahold of a taxi service, then 13Cabs is who you’ll need to call when you’re visiting Melbourne. Their great app lets you use GPS tracking to see when your driver and care will arrive; matching you with the closest available driver and giving you the best fare value for your trip. 

The app is currently available for both Apple and Android. 

7. Wine Regions of Victoria

If you’re looking to enjoy a fine drink at a sophisticated location, then the Wine Regions of Victoria app is for you.

Based on Tourism Victoria’s wine guidebook, contains all the information you’ll need for finding and enjoying one of the 22 wine regions within Australia; with more than 200 different wineries for you to choose from. Find a new favorite drink for your palette. 

8. MyMarkets Vic

Melbourne is an area with several markets. Whether it’s unique popup craft fairs or farmers’ markets in the downtown region or across the city, MyMarkets provides you with all the information you’ll need to find them and their products. 

The app comes with the opening and closing times of all the markets, as well as contact and location information, and allows users to communicate with each other and rate their market experience.

9. ArtsView

If you’re looking to take in some of the more up-and-coming artists in the Melbourne scene, then you need to check out ArtsView. 

Not only does it provide you with information on exhibitions from new and relevant artists, but it also provides works from the various artists each monther, has detailed gallery directories, as well as contact and location information for each artist feature. It is currently only available for iOS devices.

10. OurCity

Rounding off our list is an app for those looking to take a walking tour of the Melbourne area. OurCity was designed by Melbourne’s Nation Trust for the city’s 178th birthday. 

It provides a social and cultural history of Melbourne by the Nation Trust and provides an augmented reality walking tour of particular sights and locations. 

You can even leave notes at specific locations for keepsakes or to the community with others on the tour. 

Do you want to create your own app?

Do you want to know how much it would cost to design a smartphone app? Let’s Nurture, a leading mobile app development company in Australia can assist you. We provide free consultations on all of our services to assist businesses in identifying the technological solutions they require.