Mobile
Flutter
Build Android and iOS apps from one shared codebase, so you launch on both platforms faster with a consistent experience.
Used for
- Mobile apps
- Delivery apps
- E-commerce apps
- Booking apps
Delivery app development
Delivery app development
Grocery, food, pharmacy, milk and hyperlocal delivery platforms, built around dispatch, live tracking and budget phones.
What makes delivery app development hard
Ordering screens are the easy part. The hard work sits in between: which store fulfils an order, when to assign a delivery partner so they arrive as packing finishes, what happens when an item runs out after payment, and how doorstep cash is reconciled.
Those rules differ by category. Groceries need substitutions and weight-based billing, food needs prep-time estimates, medicines need a pharmacist and milk runs on fixed morning routes. We start from that operational logic and shape the apps around it.
Solutions
Delivery platforms by category
Grocery delivery apps for supermarkets, kirana chains and dark stores, with slots or express delivery, substitutions, picking and live tracking.
Food ordering and delivery apps for restaurants, chains and cloud kitchens, with menus and add-ons, kitchen displays, prep-time ETAs and delivery tracking.
Medicine delivery apps with prescription upload, pharmacist verification, salt-based search, refill reminders and protected health data.
Hyperlocal delivery apps linking neighbourhood stores, pick-up-and-drop requests and delivery partners within a city, with zone-based dispatch and pricing.
Subscription apps for milk, curd, bread and daily essentials, with delivery calendars, prepaid wallets, route sheets and next-day demand planning.
Aggregator delivery platforms where many local vendors sell through one app, with vendor onboarding, commissions, settlements and shared dispatch.
How it works
How a delivery order moves through the four apps
Every category adds its own steps, but this is the loop each order follows, whoever is cooking, packing or carrying it.
- Customer app
Step 1: Customer places an order
They browse what the nearest store or kitchen has right now, pay by UPI, card or COD, and see an estimated arrival time.
- Store or kitchen panel
Step 2: Store or kitchen accepts
Staff accept the order, set a ready time and start packing or cooking; missing items are flagged straight away.
- Dispatch engine
Step 3: Dispatch picks a delivery partner
A nearby partner is offered the job, timed to arrive as the order is ready, and operations staff can override the choice.
- Delivery partner app
Step 4: On the road, tracked live
The partner confirms pickup and navigates, while the customer follows progress on a map.
- Delivery partner and customer
Step 5: Delivered with proof
Handover is confirmed by OTP or photo, and cash or UPI collected at the door is recorded against the order.
- Admin dashboard
Step 6: Settled, rated and reviewed
Partner earnings, store payouts and cash deposits are reconciled, and ratings feed back into dispatch and store performance.
Then it starts again at step 1: Customer places an order
The engine under every delivery app
One order state machine
Each status change is recorded once and pushed to every app, so support sees what customers see.
Configurable dispatch
Auto-assignment by distance and load, with timeouts, reassignment and manual override.
Zones drawn on a map
Polygons or pincodes, each with its own fee, minimum order and hours.
Battery-aware live tracking
Location updates tuned for budget phones, with gaps handled when the network drops.
Cash and payout reconciliation
COD per partner, UPI on delivery, deposits and partner earnings, traceable to orders.
Comparison
Three delivery models, three sets of requirements
| On-demand | Scheduled slots | Daily subscription routes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical categories | Food, medicines, grocery top-ups | Weekly grocery, bulky orders | Milk, bread, newspapers, water cans |
| Dispatch logic | Nearest free partner, in real time | Orders batched per slot and area | Fixed routes in a set sequence |
| Inventory pressure | Live stock per store is critical | Stock reserved at slot booking | Next-day demand known the night before |
| Customer app focus | Speed, ETA and live tracking | Slot choice and substitutions | Calendar, pause and wallet balance |
Platforms
Apps and panels in a delivery system
Customer and delivery partner apps for Android and iOS, a tablet or web panel for stores and kitchens, and a web dashboard for your operations team.
- Mobile
Android app
Apps for Android phones and tablets, tested on budget and mid-range devices and published on Google Play or privately.
- Mobile
iOS app
Apps for iPhone and iPad, built to Apple's guidelines and released through TestFlight and the App Store.
- Mobile
Cross-platform mobile app
One Flutter or React Native codebase for Android and iOS, with native modules where a feature needs them.
- Web
Web application
Browser-based applications with logins, roles and workflows, such as customer portals, SaaS products and internal tools.
- Back office
Admin dashboard
Back-office panels for operations, support and finance teams: orders, users, content, reports and permissions.
Technology
Technology behind our delivery platforms, and why it matters
Flutter or React Native for the phone apps, Node.js with Redis for real-time order updates, Google Maps Platform for distances and tracking, and Razorpay for payments and refunds.
Mobile
React Native
Build Android and iOS apps in the same language as a React website, so one team can share code and skills across web and mobile.
Used for
- Mobile apps
- Shopping apps
- Staff and field apps
- Mobile apps for SaaS
Backend
Node.js
Runs the server side of apps: fast, scalable back ends that power your app, website and integrations.
Used for
- App back ends
- Live order tracking
- Chat and notifications
- Payment processing
Backend
NestJS
A structured way to build back ends on Node.js, so large business systems stay organised, testable and easy to hand over.
Used for
- Business app back ends
- SaaS platforms
- Marketplaces
- Admin panel back ends
Data
PostgreSQL
A reliable database for the records your business runs on: orders, payments, bookings and stock, kept accurate and easy to report on.
Used for
- Orders and customers
- Payments and ledgers
- Stock and inventory
- Bookings
Data
Redis
Keeps frequently used data in fast memory, so apps stay quick on busy days and live features like order tracking feel instant.
Used for
- Faster apps
- Live order status
- Shopping carts
- Job queues and alerts
Payments & maps
Google Maps Platform
Adds maps, address search, live tracking and travel-time estimates to delivery, ride and field apps, so orders reach the right door.
Used for
- Live delivery tracking
- Address search
- Store locator
- Distance-based fees
Payments & maps
Razorpay
Lets customers in India pay by UPI, cards, netbanking or wallets, and handles subscriptions, refunds and payouts to sellers or partners.
Used for
- UPI payments
- Cards and netbanking
- Subscriptions
- Payment links
Cloud & DevOps
Firebase
Ready-made building blocks for mobile apps, such as push notifications, phone OTP login and crash reports, so you launch sooner.
Used for
- Push notifications
- Phone OTP login
- Crash reports
- Real-time updates
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Plain-English glossary
Delivery terms, in plain English
- Order state machine
- The fixed list of stages an order can be in (placed, accepted, packed, picked up, delivered, cancelled) and the allowed moves between them. It stops apps disagreeing, such as a cancelled order still showing “on the way”.
- Auto-dispatch
- Software that decides which delivery partner gets each order, using distance, current load and timing, and re-offers it if nobody accepts. Operations staff can still assign by hand.
- Geofenced zone
- An area drawn on a map, rather than just a list of pincodes, with its own delivery fee, minimum order and hours. The app checks the customer’s location against it before accepting an order.
- Order batching
- Giving one delivery partner several orders going the same way, such as three flats in one society. It cuts the cost per drop, as long as the first customer is not kept waiting too long.
- COD reconciliation
- Matching the cash each partner collected against the orders they delivered and the deposits they made. Doing it in software instead of a notebook is where most cash leakage is stopped.
Product preview
The four apps in a delivery platform
Illustrative screens for a neighbourhood delivery service in Bengaluru, used here as an example.
Customer app. Customers see each stage as it happens, from accepted to delivered, with the partner’s live location once the order is picked up. 
Store panel. Store or kitchen staff accept orders, set ready times and flag missing items from a tablet at the counter. 
Delivery partner app. Delivery partners see distance and earnings before accepting, navigate to pickup and drop, and confirm handover with the customer’s OTP. 
Admin dashboard. Operations staff watch orders, delivery times, partners online and cash in hand, and adjust zones or fees without an app release.
Illustrative preview
Sample screens: names, prices and figures are examples, not client data.
Industries
Industries we build delivery apps for
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do we need all four apps at launch?
Not always. A single-store business can often start with a customer app, a web-based store panel and a lightweight delivery partner app, with the admin dashboard covering the rest. A dedicated store app matters once several stores or kitchens handle orders. The first release still covers the full order flow end to end.
Is a ready-made delivery app script cheaper than a custom build?
Upfront, usually. Scripts and white-label clones get a demo live quickly, but they are hard to change once your dispatch rules, pricing or integrations differ from the defaults, and code quality varies widely. A custom build costs more at the start, and you own the code and every rule. A focused MVP for one city and one category is a sensible middle path.
Can we use third-party delivery fleets instead of our own delivery partners?
Yes. Hyperlocal logistics providers such as Shadowfax and Borzo offer booking APIs the platform can call when an order is ready, with tracking updates flowing back into your apps. Coverage, pricing and API access vary by city, so we confirm them first. Many businesses run a hybrid: their own partners for dense areas and a third-party fleet for overflow or outlying pincodes.
Next step
Map out your delivery operation with us
Share your category, cities and how you fulfil orders today. We will suggest a launch scope and an estimate.