On-Demand Apps

On-Demand App Development for Delivery and Service BusinessesCustomer, Provider and Admin Apps, Built by One Developer

RafayLabs is the independent studio of Abdul Rafay. I build on-demand apps like Foodpanda, Uber and home-service marketplaces: a customer app, an app for riders or service providers, and an admin panel, all connected in real time. You work directly with me, the developer who builds it.

Customer, provider and admin, connected
Three apps
Customer, provider and admin, connected
Live order status and map tracking
Real time
Live order status and map tracking
Stripe, PayPal, M-Pesa or cash on delivery
Cards + cash
Stripe, PayPal, M-Pesa or cash on delivery
One React Native codebase
iOS + Android
One React Native codebase

What on-demand app development includes

An on-demand app is really several apps that talk to each other in real time. This is what I build for each side.

Customer app

Browse, order or book, pay, track the order live and rate the service, on iOS and Android.

Rider or provider app

New jobs arrive instantly, with accept, navigate and complete steps and the route on Google Maps.

Admin panel and dispatch

A web dashboard to manage orders, providers, pricing and payouts, and to step in when something goes wrong.

Real-time updates

Order status, rider location and notifications update live through sockets and push notifications.

Payments and cash

Stripe, PayPal or M-Pesa, plus cash on delivery recorded against the rider who collected it.

Local language support

GharTak runs in Urdu and English, with orders by voice note or photo for shops without a product list.

How on-demand app development works

  1. 01

    Scope call

    A 15-minute call about who orders, who delivers and how money moves, then a written scope and fixed quote.

  2. 02

    First build

    Within two weeks you can install the customer app and place a test order or booking.

  3. 03

    Provider and admin side

    The rider or provider app, the admin panel, payments and live tracking, tested end to end.

  4. 04

    Launch

    Release on the App Store and Google Play under your business name, then support after launch.

On-demand apps I have built

GharTak is my own on-demand delivery marketplace. GlanzGo is an on-demand beauty services marketplace I built as a Software Engineer at Mercury Sols, and Spirit Agro Hub is freelance client work.

GharTak app

GharTak

On-demand delivery marketplace, Pakistan

RafayLabs product

Read case study
GlanzGo app

GlanzGo

Beauty and wellness marketplace, Kenya

Built as a Software Engineer at Mercury Sols

Read case study
Spirit Agro Hub app

Spirit Agro Hub

Farm-to-table grocery delivery

Freelance client project

See in portfolio

On-demand app development FAQs

Is RafayLabs an on-demand app development company?

RafayLabs is my independent studio rather than an agency. I build the full on-demand app, from the customer app and provider app to the admin panel, payments and store release, and you work directly with me instead of through an account manager.

Can you build an app like Uber or Foodpanda?

Yes. The core is the same: customers request something, a nearby rider or provider accepts it, and everyone sees the status live. GharTak and GlanzGo are both built this way. My guide on building a delivery app like Foodpanda walks through the parts.

How much does on-demand app development cost?

A marketplace with customer, provider and admin sides usually costs US$4,000 to US$6,000 at RafayLabs and takes 8 to 12 weeks. A smaller first version with fewer features costs less. You get a fixed written quote before any work starts.

Do I need separate apps for customers and providers?

Usually yes, or one app with two modes. Customers and providers need very different screens, so separate apps are simpler for both and easier to review in the app stores.

Can it handle cash on delivery?

Yes. Cash orders are recorded against the rider or provider who collected the money, so you can settle with them at the end of the day.

Will I own the code?

Yes. The code, the app store listings and the servers are in your name, and you can take the project to any developer later.

Planning a delivery, ride or service app?

Book a 15-minute call and tell me who orders, who delivers and how payments work. You get a written scope and quote.