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Mobile apps · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Mobile App Development Company in Saudi Arabia

CodeStan is an app development company that builds iOS and Android apps for businesses in Riyadh, Jeddah and across Saudi Arabia, working remotely from our team in Egypt in a near-identical time zone. We build Arabic-first apps with Mada, Apple Pay, Tabby or Tamara payments and a web admin panel. Most projects take 10–20 weeks. Start with a free consultation or WhatsApp.

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Arabic & English
You own the code and accounts
Weekly demos

Saudi customers have high expectations of apps. Many use iPhones, compare every experience to the big delivery and banking apps they use daily, and drop an app quickly if checkout is slow or the Arabic feels translated. For a business in Riyadh or Jeddah, the question is how to reach that level without the timeline and cost of a large in-house team, while keeping customer data handled properly.

We work with you on video calls and WhatsApp during Saudi working hours. You see a clickable prototype of the app on a private staging link before any production code, so your managers and partners can approve the flow early. We then build in short sprints with a weekly demo and a test build on your phone, polish the iOS experience as much as Android, and publish both apps under your company's own developer accounts.

What your Saudi app project includes

iOS and Android apps with a premium feel

Flutter for one shared codebase, with native Swift or Kotlin where a feature or performance target needs it, and careful attention to iPhone design conventions.

Saudi payment methods

Mada cards, Apple Pay, STC Pay and buy-now-pay-later through Tabby or Tamara, connected through gateways such as Moyasar, HyperPay or PayTabs.

Arabic UX written for Saudi users

Right-to-left screens with copy that reads naturally to Saudi customers, an English mode, and Hijri dates where your service needs them.

Backend, admin panel and reports

A Laravel backend and web admin panel for orders, bookings, branches, staff roles, offers and reports, ready to grow with more cities.

Identity and government-service integrations

We can integrate with identity or government services such as Nafath where your company has access and approval from the relevant provider.

Maps, branches and delivery tracking

Branch locator, delivery zones by district, live driver tracking and scheduled orders for Riyadh, Jeddah and other cities.

Push notifications and analytics

Segmented push notifications, in-app messages, event analytics and crash reporting so you can see what drives repeat orders.

Store publishing and maintenance

App Store and Google Play publishing under your accounts, plus a support plan with updates for new iOS and Android releases.

Our app delivery process for Saudi clients

Discover and research
1 week
Video calls with your team to map customers, competitors in your category and the first business goal. You receive a scope summary and feature list.
Strategy and architecture
1 week
We choose Flutter or native, the payment gateway and any identity or ERP integrations, and plan hosting and data handling. You get a written plan and delivery range.
UX/UI design and prototype
2–4 weeks
Bilingual app screens in Figma turned into a clickable prototype on a private staging link that your team tests on their own iPhones and Android phones before approval.
Development with weekly demos
6–12 weeks
App, backend and admin panel built in sprints, with a weekly demo during Saudi working hours, installable test builds, code review and automated QA.
Launch on both stores
1–2 weeks
Device testing, App Store review preparation, store listings in Arabic and English, and publishing under your company accounts.
Growth and support
Ongoing
Monitoring, SLA-based support, analytics reviews and a roadmap for loyalty, new cities or new services.

Typical app timelines in Saudi Arabia

Project scope	Typical timeline
First version of a customer app (iOS + Android) with Mada and Apple Pay checkout and admin panel	10–16 weeks
Food, retail or grocery ordering app with customer app, driver app, branch dashboard and BNPL	14–22 weeks
Services or booking platform with providers, scheduling, ratings and payouts	16–26 weeks
Employee or field-team app connected to an existing ERP or internal system	10–18 weeks

These are typical ranges; we confirm your timeline after a short discovery call and quote the price for your exact scope.

Technology behind our Saudi apps

Flutter
Swift
Kotlin
Laravel
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Redis
Node.js
AWS
Docker
Figma

Flutter gives Saudi businesses one codebase for iOS and Android without losing a polished feel, and Swift or Kotlin cover device-heavy features. Laravel with PostgreSQL or MySQL and Redis handles payments, branches and heavy traffic during offers. We deploy with Docker on AWS or the cloud provider and region you choose.

Built for the Saudi market

Saudi Arabia has a high iPhone share and customers who expect fast, familiar checkout, so we design the iOS experience with as much care as Android. Mada is the payment method most local cardholders reach for first, and Apple Pay is widely used, so both are standard in our checkout. We add STC Pay and buy-now-pay-later options such as Tabby and Tamara when they suit your basket size, through gateways like Moyasar, HyperPay or PayTabs under your own merchant agreement.

Customer data is handled with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), overseen by SDAIA, in mind: clear consent, minimal data, and hosting in a region you approve, including Saudi-based cloud options where your sector requires it. Arabic copy is written to sound natural to Saudi users, not Egyptian or literal. We serve Riyadh, Jeddah and the rest of the Kingdom remotely from our team in Egypt, one hour behind Riyadh most of the year, so meetings fit your normal working day.

Why Saudi businesses work with CodeStan

Arabic-first by default

We design right-to-left and Saudi-friendly Arabic from the first screen, then add English, instead of flipping an English app at the end.

Approve the app before it is built

A clickable prototype on a staging link lets your decision makers test the flow on their phones and sign off early.

Same working day

Our time zone sits close to Riyadh, so calls, weekly demos and WhatsApp replies happen during your business hours.

Your code, your accounts

Source code, App Store and Google Play accounts, servers and data are owned by your company from day one.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to build an app in Saudi Arabia?

The cost depends on the scope of your app rather than a fixed rate. The biggest drivers are the number of user roles, payment and BNPL integrations, identity or ERP connections, the design level, and whether you need native code. We send a fixed quote after a short discovery call, and we can split the project into phases so the first release goes live sooner.

Can you integrate Mada, Apple Pay, STC Pay, Tabby and Tamara?

Yes. We integrate Mada and credit cards, Apple Pay and STC Pay through Saudi gateways such as Moyasar, HyperPay or PayTabs, and add Tabby or Tamara for instalments. Your company signs the merchant agreements, and we connect them to the app, the admin panel and your refund and reconciliation flow.

Is the app compliant with the Saudi PDPL?

We build apps with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law in mind: consent screens, a clear privacy policy, minimal data collection, access controls and secure storage. We can host data in a region you approve, including Saudi-based cloud options. Formal legal compliance is your company's responsibility, so we recommend reviewing the final policy with your legal adviser.

Can the app log users in with Nafath or connect to government services?

We can integrate with identity or government services such as Nafath where your company is eligible and has obtained access from the provider. These integrations require approval and official credentials that only the business can request. Until then, we use phone-number login with one-time codes or email login.

You are based in Egypt. How do you work with clients in Riyadh and Jeddah?

We work remotely through video calls, WhatsApp and a shared staging link where you can see the app at any time. Egypt is one hour behind Riyadh for most of the year, so meetings and weekly demos happen inside your working day. An on-site visit can be arranged when the project needs it.

Will the app be published under my company's name?

Yes. We publish on the App Store and Google Play under developer accounts owned by your company, so the listing, ratings and download history belong to you. For an Apple organisation account you will need a D-U-N-S number, and we guide you through each step of the setup.

Do you support the app after launch?

Yes. After launch we offer a support plan with an SLA covering monitoring, bug fixes, security updates and compatibility with new iOS and Android versions. We also review analytics with you every period and plan improvements such as loyalty points, new branches or new payment methods.

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Planning an app for Riyadh or Jeddah?

Message us on WhatsApp or book a free consultation. We reply within one business day, schedule a short video call in your working hours, and come back with a proposed first release and timeline.

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CodeStan at a glance

Company: CodeStan (Code Stan, كودستان) — software, website and app development company
Based in: Sheikh Zayed City, Giza (Greater Cairo), Egypt
Markets: Egypt, Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah), UAE (Dubai) and the GCC
Services: Website design & development, E-commerce stores, Mobile apps (iOS & Android), Custom ERP & business systems, AI integration & automation, UI/UX design
Languages: Arabic and English (Arabic/RTL-first)
Process: Discover → Research → Strategy → Design → Development → Launch → Growth
Ownership: You own the code, domain and app-store accounts
Contact: +20 106 054 7671 · hello@codestan.com

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