How do I build my own restaurant app in the Gulf?
By the Menuthere editorial team · Updated
Instead of coding an app from scratch for tens of thousands of dollars, you get a branded app under your restaurant's name on the App Store and Google Play from Menuthere for $99 a month (the Branded App plan), running on all of Pro at 0% commission. The app is live within 30 days of payment or the whole amount is refunded. There is no free trial on this plan. Updated October 2026.
- The Branded App plan at $99/month: your app on Android and iOS under your name and icon, at 0% commission.
- Behind the app runs all of Pro: WhatsApp on your number, loyalty, reviews, your own riders.
- The app is live within 30 days of payment or the whole amount is refunded.
- No free trial on Branded App; it is paid in advance and starts with a demo call.
- Unlimited push notifications to your app's customers and order-status updates on their phones.
Your app on the stores, under your name and icon
The Branded App plan gives your restaurant its own app on Android and iOS running on all of Pro at 0% commission, with unlimited push notifications to your customers. You start by booking a demo call, and it is live within 30 days of payment or refunded.
How do I get the app and how long does it take?
- 1
Book a demo call
Request a demo of the Branded App plan; payment is arranged after the call.
- 2
Prepare your menu and brand
The menu is built from a photo, and colours, icon and name are set to your identity.
- 3
Publish to the stores
The app is published on the App Store and Google Play within 30 days of payment.
- 4
Launch to customers
Share the app via QR, Google and Instagram, and send push notifications for offers.
How does the cost compare with coding an app from scratch?
A custom app from an agency usually starts in the tens of thousands of dollars up front, plus ongoing maintenance, updates and developer accounts. Branded App is a flat $99 a month that includes the build, publishing, maintenance and updates, at 0% commission on orders. See how much a restaurant app costs.
| Custom app | Menuthere Branded App | |
|---|---|---|
| Up-front cost | Tens of thousands | Monthly |
| Monthly | Variable maintenance | $99 |
| Commission per order | Depends on the build | 0% |
| Time to launch | Often months | Within 30 days of payment |
Should I start with the app straight away?
Usually not. It's best to start with the free website and QR codes on the Free plan at $0, build a base of repeat customers, then add Branded App once repeat volume justifies $99 a month. An app helps owners who have customers coming back, not those still chasing a first order.
Who this is a good fit for
- Restaurants and chains in the Gulf with a repeat customer base that justifies an app under their name.
- Places that want direct push notifications to their customers, loyalty and a presence on the stores.
- Owners who have tried the website and QR codes and are ready to step up to a fully owned app.
Who this is not for
- A new or low-volume place: start with the free website and QR codes first, and add the app when orders repeat.
- Owners who want a free trial; Branded App is paid in advance (Lite and Pro have a 14-day trial).
Common follow-up questions
How much does Menuthere's own app cost?
$99 a month on the Branded App plan, including your app on Android and iOS with all of Pro at 0% commission and unlimited push notifications. There's no large up-front fee like custom development.
Is there a free trial for the app?
No. Branded App is paid in advance before the app is built, but it is live within 30 days of payment or the whole amount is refunded. Lite and Pro have a 14-day free trial.
How long does it take to launch the app?
The app is live on the stores within 30 days of payment, or the whole amount is refunded. The process starts by booking a demo call.
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Sources (2)
- Menuthere pricing — Branded App plan ($99/month), Menuthere, read 25 October 2026
- Branded restaurant app from Menuthere, Menuthere, read 25 October 2026