Mobile app development in Rwanda — for businesses that need to live on the home screen.
One cross-platform app that runs on both Android and iOS, built in Kigali with MoMo and Airtel Money wired in and a dashboard to manage the whole thing yourself. From 1,500,000 RWF, built in 2–7 weeks depending on how complex the app is. We'll also tell you honestly when a fast mobile website is the smarter spend — the goal is your business growing, not our invoice.
Built for the way Rwandan customers buy.
One app for Android and iOS
Built cross-platform in React Native or Flutter, so a single codebase ships to both the Play Store and the App Store. The app feels native on each platform and stays maintainable for years.
A dashboard to manage the app
Every app ships with an admin dashboard so you run it yourself — update content, manage users and orders, send push notifications, and watch the numbers, all from your browser.
MoMo Pay and Airtel Money in checkout
In-app payments through MTN MoMo and Airtel OpenAPI. Customers pay with the wallet they already use; the money lands in your business account same day.
Push notifications + WhatsApp deep links
Order updates, booking reminders, abandoned-cart nudges. Notifications customers actually open because they're tied to real events, not marketing spam.
Store submission handled (optional, +500,000 RWF)
Apple Developer account, Play Console setup, screenshots, privacy policies, review responses — we handle the whole submission cycle for a flat 500,000 RWF on top of the app cost. Apple's and Google's own program fees are paid directly to them and are not included.
Source code registered to you
Git repository under your GitHub organisation, signing keys in your name, builds reproducible by any other developer in 2030.
Honest discovery
We map your use-case and tell you whether you actually need an app or a fast PWA. Most clients change their mind here.
Spec + fixed quote
Short written spec, fixed price, fixed timeline. Mockups on a staging link in week one.
Build in sprints
Two-week sprints with TestFlight and Play internal-testing builds. You test on your phone weekly.
Store submission + launch
Optional: for a flat 500,000 RWF we handle Play Store and App Store submission end-to-end — privacy policies, screenshots, review responses. Apple/Google program fees are paid directly to them.
90 days of post-launch support
Crash fixes, small features, store-policy updates — included. After that, an optional care plan.
Honest about who this is for.
- Delivery, dispatch and field-service businesses that need a real native app for drivers or technicians.
- Logged-in customer apps for fintech, lending, savings or insurance products operating in Rwanda.
- Booking platforms where the customer comes back weekly and needs the icon on the home screen.
- Internal team tools for staff in the field — stocktaking, audits, deliveries — that work offline.
- Businesses with a working web product ready to extend onto iOS and Android.
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Read moreHow much does it cost to build a mobile app in Rwanda?
A cross-platform app (Android + iOS) with a management dashboard starts at 1,500,000 RWF and is built in 2–7 weeks, depending on complexity — more screens, payments, offline sync and custom dashboards push it up. That covers the build only; the Apple Developer Program and Google Play Console fees are paid directly to Apple and Google. If you'd like us to handle the store application and publishing for you, add a flat 500,000 RWF on top of the app cost.
How long does it take to develop a mobile app in Kigali?
Between 2 and 7 weeks, depending on complexity. A focused app with a few screens and a dashboard lands near the short end; apps with payments, offline sync, and heavier admin tooling take longer. We give you a fixed timeline with the quote before anything starts.
Do I need a native app or is a website enough?
Most Rwandan SMBs don't need a native app — a fast mobile-first website with MoMo Pay does 90% of what a native app would, at a quarter of the cost. You need a native app when your business depends on push notifications, camera, location, offline mode, or being discoverable on the App Store. We'll tell you the truth on the first call.
Can the app accept MoMo Pay and Airtel Money?
Yes. Every app we build for customer-facing payments has MTN MoMo and Airtel Money wired into checkout using the official APIs. We don't use third-party processors that take a cut on top.
Will the app work offline?
Where it matters, yes — field-service apps, POS apps and stocktaking apps are designed to keep working when the internet drops, then sync the moment it's back. Consumer-facing apps cache key screens but require a connection for transactions.
Who owns the App Store account?
You own the App Store and Play Store developer accounts — they're registered in your business name with your bank details on file. We're added as developers during the build and removed after handover.
Send one message. Get an honest read in under four hours.
We'll tell you the scope, the cost, and the week we can start. No agency dance, no proposal PDF.