Australian developers have been creating apps from the time the first iPhone arrived. The mobile app industry in Australia grew fast during the last decade, giving us apps that serve almost all purposes. Mobile apps have revolutionized the way Aussies use their mobile devices.
Here are some of the top mobile apps developed by Aussies:
My NRMA
Have you ever had your car break down in the middle of nowhere? Almost every Aussie car owner understands the importance of getting timely roadside assistance. That’s why most of them have installed the My NRMA app on their mobile phones.
The biggest member organization in Australia, the NRMA provides valuable services such as international driver’s licenses, roadside assistance, car reviews, products & services, and a variety of travel, lifestyle, and motoring benefits for its members and the community.
The NRMA has been providing roadside assistance for the past 100+ years to keep Aussies always on the move. You can use your My NRMA app to access your member benefits, request roadside assistance, and much more.
If you are a Blue Member, you can enjoy benefits such as discounts at takeaways, cafes, and restaurants, accommodation, and travel experiences. NRMA Blue helps its members save on car maintenance, transport, and insurance.
You can use the app to browse the prices of fuel across New South Wales so that you can get the best deals and to search for parking spots and book them in advance in all major Australian metros.
The app is compatible with any mobile device operating on Android 5.0 or above.
Dan Murphy’s App
Dan Murphy’s app has made it fun and easy for Australians to order their favourite drinks. If you use this app, you will be using Dan Murphy’s 70+ years of expertise in drinks. The app gives you instant access to 20,000+ beers, wines, spirits, and others.
You can use the app to perform the following tasks:
- Browse through Dan Murphy’s offers and products.
- Choose to have your drinks delivered to your residence or pick them personally.
- Use the barcode scanner to find your favourite drinks in seconds.
- Access your membership card via the app without using the Internet.
- Check out and re-order products that you had previously purchased via the app.
myBupa
Bupa Australia aims to help each of its members to live long, happy, and healthy lives. The company has over 70 years of industry experience to its credit, which makes it the country’s biggest health insurer.
The myBupa app allows you to view your coverage and claims history, access your digital card, update your contact details, make a fresh claim, and find network providers, Bupa centres, and hospitals closest to you.
The mobile app presents the following features:
- You can log in to the app through your fingerprint or PIN.
- The app allows you to locate and receive directions to the closest dentists, podiatrists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, optometrists, and other medical practitioners.
The app, however, is not suitable for Aussies who are undergoing a medical emergency.
Tripview
Tripview is a paid app for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone smartphones and tablets. It is great for residents of Sydney who experience the difficulties of using the public transport system every day.
Nick Maher created Tripview because he no longer wanted to suffer the inconvenience caused by cancelled trains, overcrowded buses, and delays. He used his expertise to create a Java app compatible with his Sony Ericsson mobile phone. Later in 2008, he ported the software to his iPhone.
The app’s original intention was to keep users informed about train timings, but today, it provides data related to buses and trains not only in Sydney but also in Melbourne. The accurate information that the app provides and its user-friendly interface make it very popular among Aussie commuters.
Invoice2Go
Are you the owner of a small business in Australia? If so, you must have experienced the tediousness and inconvenience of creating and sending invoices.
In 2002, Chris Strode created Invoice2Go, an app that allowed him to send an invoice in just a few minutes, keep track of paid invoices, track expenses, and monitor the performance of his business. Today, it is available as a free-to-download app for iOS and Android devices although you have to pay subscription fees.
Australian business owners can use the app to track time on their Apple Watch, offer quotes, and even make and receive payments. The app’s top features include personalized invoice styles and tools to create logo designs. In brief, it is a comprehensive and valuable tool for business owners.
Pocket Weather
Accurately predicting the weather is not an easy task, but the Shifty Jelly team has accomplished the impossible by developing a weather forecast app called Pocket Weather. It is a paid app that works well on Android and iOS.
When Apple launched its iPhone 3G in Australia, it used Yahoo! as a weather forecast tool, but the predictions were never accurate. Users were frustrated, and Shifty Jelly grabbed this opportunity to create a simple weather app that could create accurate results.
Although simple, the app is loaded with data it receives directly from the Bureau of Meteorology. Moreover, Shifty Jelly updates the app regularly to make it better than ever. Today, one in every six Aussie iPhone owners has installed the app.
Pocketbook
A free app for iOS and Android, Pocketbook helps you to manage your finances easily. You can use it to track your income and expenditure across multiple bank accounts, manage your budget, and save a lot of money.
The app helps you to find out exactly how much you can spend every month and keeps a tab on your bills so that you can avoid paying late fees.
Kinderloop
Developed for busy parents who have placed their kids in a daycare facility, Kinderloop keeps parents updated on what their little ones are up to throughout the day. Dan Day developed this app in 2013 because he wanted to know more about how his daughter was spending her days at the daycare facility.
Today, the app is more than a communications tool. It helps educators make observations, create personalized lesson plans for children, document children’s work, and send real-time updates to parents with minimal effort.
Canva
Developed by Melanie Perkins, the app allows you to easily design social media posts, business cards, presentations, and more. It is available free of charge on the iOS platform. You can purchase the required images within the app.
Canva has a user-friendly interface, which is why over 8 million people have installed it. And once a second, users create two designs using the app.