Appetiser
Melbourne, Australia fastest-growing app agency founded 2016 by Jamie Shostak and Michael MacRae. Team of 100 across Melbourne, Sydney, NYC, and Singapore. Two clients achieved billion-dollar valuations.
How much does Appetiser charge?
Appetiser lists $125–$175/hr with a $50K+ minimum. Confirm a live quote before you budget — these figures come from public materials reviewed 2026-09-18.
- Hourly rate
- $125–175
- Min project
- $50K+
- Team size
- 50-100
- Remote
- Yes
Compared with 107 listed agencies
Midpoint $150/hr vs directory median $125/hr — the upper third (69th percentile, September 2026).
See how hourly rates become project totals in the cost guide.
Who is Appetiser a good fit for?
Two clients achieved billion-dollar valuations. Deloitte Fast 50 Rising Star and multiple entrepreneurial awards. Young founders bring fresh perspective - founded at ages 19 and early 20s.
Best for
Startups seeking agency that has built unicorn-scale products. APAC companies wanting Australian agency with global presence. Founders wanting entrepreneurial partnership rather than vendor relationship.
Tradeoffs
Relatively young company (2016) compared to 15+ year competitors. Australia timezone challenging for US/European coordination. Growth focus may mean rapidly evolving team composition.
About Appetiser
Appetiser was founded in 2016 in Melbourne, Australia by Jamie Shostak (19-year-old marketing entrepreneur) and Michael MacRae (German developer whose First Time Pregnancy app gained 500K+ users). From their co-working space meeting, they built Australia's fastest-growing app development agency with 100 employees across Melbourne, Sydney, New York, and Singapore. They've earned Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Rising Star award, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and SmartCompany 30 Under 30 recognition. Notably, two of their clients have surpassed billion-dollar valuations, demonstrating their ability to build products that achieve massive scale.
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Questions about Appetiser
- Does Appetiser work remotely?
- Appetiser is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Remote delivery is listed as available on this profile. Timezone overlap and communication cadence usually matter more than the office city.
- Who owns the code after hiring Appetiser?
- Full code ownership upon final payment. Work-for-hire agreement standard.
- How current is this Appetiser profile?
- Facts on this page were last reviewed 2026-09-18 from public materials. Rates and minimums can change — confirm a live quote on appetiser.com.au before you budget.
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