Urdu and English apps
Urdu and English in the same app. GharTak, my own delivery marketplace, is built with both.
Pakistan
Mobile App Development in PakistaniOS and Android Apps with React Native
RafayLabs is a product studio in Pakistan that builds iOS and Android apps with React Native, for local businesses and for founders abroad.
- One React Native codebase
- iOS + Android
- One React Native codebase
- Bilingual interfaces, as in GharTak
- Urdu + English
- Bilingual interfaces, as in GharTak
- Working hours overlap with the Gulf and Europe
- PKT (UTC+5)
- Working hours overlap with the Gulf and Europe
- Calls on Google Meet
- Remote
- Calls on Google Meet
What you get
What I build, with an eye on how apps are used here.
Works on weak connections
Offline-first storage keeps the app usable on patchy mobile data and syncs when the connection returns.
Delivery and on-demand apps
Customer, rider and shop flows with live location on Google Maps, as built for GharTak.
Payments
Stripe, PayPal and M-Pesa are integrated in apps I have built. Local wallets and bank gateways are scoped per project.
Store release
Developer accounts, TestFlight, store listings and app review, through to approval.
Maintenance
Bug fixes, updates for new iOS and Android versions, and new features after launch.
How it works
- 01
Scope call
A 15-minute call on Google Meet, then a written scope and quote.
- 02
First build
Within 10 to 14 days you get a build you can install on your own phone.
- 03
Finish and test
The remaining screens, payments, and fixes from your feedback on real devices.
- 04
Launch
Submission to the App Store and Google Play, and support through review.
Related work
Apps the founder has built for Pakistan and abroad, and in what role.
GlanzGo
Beauty and wellness marketplace, Kenya
Built as a Software Engineer at Mercury Sols
Read case study
Guides
- How much does it cost to build an app?What sets the price of an iOS and Android app, with real ranges.
- How to build a delivery app like FoodpandaThe customer, rider and shop apps, the hard parts and the tech stack.
- MVP development costPrice ranges for a startup MVP and how to keep the first version small.
Questions
How much does it cost to build a mobile app in Pakistan?
As a guide, a simple app costs US$1,000 to US$1,500, an iOS and Android app with payments or maps US$2,000 to US$3,000, and a marketplace or AI app US$4,000 to US$6,000. After a scope call I send a fixed written quote for the agreed features before any work starts.
How long does it take to build an app?
A focused first version typically takes four to six weeks, with a first installable build in 10 to 14 days. Larger apps take longer and are planned in stages.
Can you build an app in Urdu?
Yes. GharTak, my own delivery marketplace, is built with both Urdu and English.
Do you publish the app on the App Store and Google Play?
Yes. I handle developer account setup, TestFlight, store listings and app review until the app is approved.
Do you work with clients outside Pakistan?
Yes. Work is remote, and the founder's past work includes apps used in the United Kingdom and Kenya.
Can my app accept JazzCash or Easypaisa?
Local wallets and bank gateways are scoped per project, depending on the merchant account you have. I have integrated Stripe, PayPal and M-Pesa in apps, and cash on delivery is built into GharTak.
Should I hire an app development company or an independent developer in Pakistan?
RafayLabs is an independent studio: you work directly with the developer who writes the code, with no account managers in between. That keeps costs lower and decisions faster. A larger company makes more sense when you need a big team working in parallel.
Planning an app?
Book a 15-minute call, or send a message with what you want to build.