Android and iOS App Development Company in Saudi Arabia
We build Android and iOS apps from one Flutter codebase, or native when needed, with admin panels, backends, payments and notifications, publish them on the stores and keep improving them after launch.
Why Sakr Web?
15+ years of experience
In websites, apps, SEO and marketing.
Arabic and English
Design and content at the same quality in both.
Full ownership
Domain, accounts and code are all yours.
Post-launch support
Updates and data-driven improvements.
The digital market in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is the largest digital economy in the Gulf, with near-universal internet and smartphone use and rapid digital transformation driven by Vision 2030. Saudi customers research, compare and buy on their phones, and they expect fast websites and apps with polished Arabic interfaces and trusted local payments.
- Searches mostly in Arabic, often in Gulf dialect
- Heavy use of Snapchat, TikTok, X and Instagram
- A high share of iPhone users
- Strong trust in mada, Apple Pay and BNPL (Tabby, Tamara)
- Quick WhatsApp conversations before buying
What's included in Mobile App Development in Saudi Arabia
A clear first version
Scope focused on value and revenue from day one.
UX design
Comfortable, fast Arabic and English interfaces.
Both platforms
Flutter for one codebase, native for special features.
Admin panel and backend
Manage content, orders, users and reports.
Payments and notifications
Local gateways, Apple Pay and smart push notifications.
Publishing and support
App Store and Google Play, plus ongoing updates.
Built specifically for Saudi Arabia
In-app payments: mada (essential), Apple Pay, STC Pay, cards and buy-now-pay-later via Tabby and Tamara, through gateways such as Moyasar, HyperPay and Tap.
User behaviour: Searches mostly in Arabic, often in Gulf dialect; Heavy use of Snapchat, TikTok, X and Instagram; A high share of iPhone users.
Data and compliance: 15% VAT and ZATCA e-invoicing (FATOORA), the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and a commercial registration for store and payment accounts.
Example projects in Saudi Arabia
A perfume store in Riyadh
mada, Apple Pay and BNPL checkout, Arabic product pages, Snapchat and TikTok ads in Ramadan and WhatsApp cart recovery.
A dental clinic in Jeddah
A page per treatment, online booking with reminders, a well-reviewed Business Profile and search ads for "dental implants Jeddah".
A contracting company in Dammam
A bilingual corporate site with case studies and certifications, SEO for services and cities, and LinkedIn and Google campaigns for B2B.
How we work
Understand
your business, customers and competitors.
Plan
written scope, milestones, timeline and cost.
Design
interfaces you review before development.
Build
in stages with preview builds.
Test
speed, security, devices and tracking.
Launch & support
then improve based on real data.
What determines the cost?
| Factor | What it affects |
|---|---|
| Screens and roles | Customer only, or customer, driver and admin |
| Payments and subscriptions | In-app purchase or payment gateway |
| Real-time features | Live tracking, chat |
| Admin panel | Simple or with advanced reports |
| Integrations | External systems and ERP |
Technology and success metrics
Technology
Flutter and Dart, Kotlin and Swift when needed, with Node.js or Laravel and Firebase.
What we measure
Active users, Day 7 and day 30 retention, Orders or bookings per user, Store rating
Mobile App Development in cities across Saudi Arabia
Frequently asked questions
How long does an app take?
A first version usually takes two to four months depending on scope.
Will the app be published under my company?
Yes, developer and app accounts are all in your name.
Do you provide maintenance?
Yes, with support plans covering new iOS and Android versions.
Do you work with Saudi companies remotely?
Yes. We work with clients in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and beyond through online meetings and regular preview builds, with a written scope and all accounts in your company name.
Can you support e-invoicing and 15% VAT?
We prepare stores and systems to display prices and invoices correctly and connect to approved e-invoicing solutions when needed.
Can customers pay with mada?
Yes, we integrate Saudi gateways that support mada, Apple Pay, STC Pay and BNPL.
Local visibility, city by city
We build pages and local signals that target searches such as:
- Riyadh“app development Riyadh”, “best app development company in Riyadh”
- Jeddah“app development Jeddah”, “best app development company in Jeddah”
- Dammam“app development Dammam”, “best app development company in Dammam”
- Makkah“app development Makkah”, “best app development company in Makkah”
- Madinah“app development Madinah”, “best app development company in Madinah”
Timeline and cost
- Discovery & scope1 week
- Design1–3 weeks
- Build & integrations2–6 weeks
- Testing & launch1 week
Cost depends on scope: number of pages or features, languages, integrations such as mada, and content. We quote in Saudi riyal (SAR) or USD, and invoices account for 15% VAT, with ZATCA e-invoicing requirements.
Do you have a team in Riyadh?
We work remotely from Cairo and London with clients across Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, using online meetings and staging links.
Can the mobile apps be in more than one language?
Yes. We build bilingual Arabic and English sites with proper right-to-left layouts and hreflang, and can add other languages.
How long does a typical project take in Saudi Arabia?
Most projects launch in 4 to 10 weeks depending on scope and how ready your content is.
Other services in Saudi Arabia
Further reading
Ready to lead your market in Saudi Arabia?
Tell us about your project and get a plan and detailed quote within 24 hours.