FAQs

  • App Heroes builds fast-to-market apps, within fixed timeframes and budgets.

    Code Heroes builds bespoke, enterprise apps, where the project development timeline spans many years.

    Every project and client is different so we support different delivery models which cater to a broader range of clients and their unique set of circumstances.

  • Our team are based on the Australian Eastern coast from Sunny Coast to Melbourne. We are a diverse bunch made up of international experts and local talent.

  • Do you have a great idea for an app? You’ve probably heard that the best way to start is by creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

    A Minimum Viable Product is a version of a new product that allows a team to learn as much about customer needs and preferences as possible (validated learning) with the least amount of effort.

    It’s not easy to make it on the startup scene today, where hundreds of companies compete against one another. To build a product your customers really want, it’s necessary to find the product-market fit as early as possible. And that’s exactly the opportunity that MVP offers companies like yours.

  • The short answer is whatever you can think of.

    • Mobile Apps

    • Desktop Apps

    • Software Platforms

    • Web Apps

    • Console Apps

    • APIs

    The long answer is our expertise lies in delivering solutions onto the desktop; mobile devices (phones, iPads, tablets and wearables); the cloud to integrate a number services or to support our desktop/mobile apps; and finally specialist on-premise solutions.

    This means that we have experience in delivering solutions from the small, i.e. targeting a department of users, to the very large, i.e. mobile apps that connect hundred of thousands/millions of users globally.

  • Today, the average mobile app development will cost about $50,000. More complex projects reach up to $500,000 to develop. Your overall costs will depend on the scope of your project, the platforms you choose and if you’re keen on hiring an external development team. A Simple app can be built within a $40,000 to $100,000 budget by taking advantage of reusable components and off the shelf 3rd party solutions. During our discovery phase or Kick off phase we can advise you on the pro’s and con’s of certain decisions which might reduce the short term cost but decrease the longevity of an implementation.

  • App development follows a set of strict guidelines that require time, effort and great attention to detail. We’ve highlighted the following key components in order:

    Research – This is the stage where you learn everything you need to know about your developing app idea, from your customer demographics, your motivations, buyer personas etc. This first step is essential as it lays down the necesary research and brainstorming groundwork for the stages that follow.

    Wireframing – Wireframing and drawing detailed sketches of your envisioned product allows you to understand the future of your app functionalities.

    Technical feasibility assessment – Getting a clearer understanding of your product visuals and which backend systems will be able to support your app’s functionality. An app depending on its formation (iOS, Android) will have different requirements.

    Prototype – By building a rapid prototype, you will be able to comprehend your app’s touch/user experience yourself and assess whether you’re going in the right direction. Include stakeholders in this process as their feedback is crucial to productivity development.

    Design – Time to deep-dive into coding. Your UI/UX whizzes will build the look and feel of your app, providing you multiple blueprints and visual direction for you to review. Depending on your budget and scope, the design phase can take a number of hours and elements.

    Development – This stage will occur early on and will often feature a set amount of series to validate an app’s functionality and assumptions to give you a better understanding of the scope of your work. At this point, regular changes and improvements to agile methodologies will be used and reviewed to move productivity.

    Testing – In mobile app development, the earlier and more often you test the better as this will keep final costs low. Application testing is vast so ensure your team covers the necessary facets from compatibility testing, usability, interface checks, stress, security, performance and so on.

    Deployment – Once your app is ready to submit, choose a day and key up for a formal launch. Different app stores will feature different launching policies so this is not the end. App development doesn’t end at a launch. Once your app gets in the hands of users, you will need to incorporate their invaluable feedback to future versions and regular updates.

  • It depends on many factors, and no two clients are the same. However common across all engagements are the following:

    What stage are your requirements at?

    Just an idea, an item on a road map, a detail specification, a MVP or Proof of Concept, or a partially created/existing system. Depending on where you are on this continuum will dictate whether we need to perform a basic or detailed scoping exercise before starting development.

    What resources can you dedicate to the project?

    Do you have a team assigned to the work or will it be just be single person. Will each team member be dedicated or help on top of existing day jobs. Have you got project management skills internally, has your team got prior experience with software developments. Company culture, availability, experience of software development will also play a role. These factors help determine what development approach we use and what project management and skills are required.

    Do you need the bells and whistles or not?

    Software development is expensive and becomes increasingly more expensive as you add in loads of features, security, large volumes of users, wow factor screen design or user experiences, and so on. It is a key decision to decide whether a race car or a push bike is needed. Both will get you from A to B, but cost, complexity, functionality, usability, experience, performance, maintainability, enjoyment will vary wildly!

    What is your budget?

    Ultimately how much is available to spend on a development will to a large extent dictate what technology options are available. We assist by providing guidance early on as what is feasible within a budget range, and we fine tune this during scoping such that you are able to pick and choose what functionality and/or tech make sense with your budget.