A step-by-step guide to build an on-demand courier delivery application
                     A step-by-step 
guide to build 
an on-demand 
courier 
delivery 
application
 The advent of on-demand application has 
redefined the customer convenience. 
 The revolution that started from uber has 
now spread to different industry verticals.
 Courier delivery is one of such industries 
that has also transformed due to the 
repercussions of on-demand services.
Types of courier 
delivery apps 
based on 
different 
business 
models
Postal & courier 
service application
 The companies who have realized the importance of the mobile 
application and has subsequently leveraged it for their 
advantage follow this business model. 
 Some prominent names like fedex and dpd uses mobile 
applications in their parcel and courier services.
 The former also has a separate mobile application for the same-
day delivery service. Similarly, the latter has a full-fledged 
customer admin panel. 
Package tracking 
aggregators
 In this type of business model, the data from all the carriers is 
accumulated at one point. 
 In this business model, the company requires only a single 
application for tracking all the packages regardless of the carrier. 
 Packages can be added seamlessly by using its id. Moreover, 
the push notifications on the app keep the customer updated 
regarding the delivery status.
Branded delivery and integrated 
solutions
 In this type of business model, the companies use mobile 
applications that have the order tracking feature. Some online 
retailers will also provide a total scope of successful delivery.
 
 The biggest advantage of using this application is that the 
customer gets to know whether the package is ready to be 
dispatched, has been shipped, or is delivered.
Uber-like marketplace 
for parcel delivery
 Apart from revolutionizing the taxi industry, uber has 
also set a successful business model that many 
industries can emulate and gain advantage. 
 Uber for courier delivery service is one such emulation 
of this business model in the courier delivery sphere.
How to build an 
on-demand 
courier delivery 
app
Choose a suitable 
business model
 The first step is to choose the most suitable business 
model. 
 We have already mentioned the major business 
models that are used in the on-demand courier 
delivery business.
  You must choose whether you’ll be going for a 
branded retailer shipping app, postal service app, or 
on-demand parcel delivery app.
Specify your business goals and 
requirements
There’s more to starting an on-demand 
courier service than just 
developing a mobile app. 
You need to understand the specifics, 
opportunities and requirements of your 
business model.
You also need to consider 
various factors such as 
geography of your delivery 
service. 
 Will it be only operational in one city, a whole country, or 
worldwide?
 What will be the delivery type that you’ll offer?
 What will be the average parcel size, weight, and packaging 
type that you’ll prefer?
Identify the correct 
scope of features
 After completing all the theoretical aspects, you can 
start working on the practical implementation of your 
concept.
  You can start by prioritizing your requirements and 
documents. 
Must have features for your 
courier delivery application
 Admin chat
 Premium delivery
 Packaging options
 Real-time tracking
 Push notifications
 Payment gateway
 Rating and review
 Rewards and offers
App development
For development of your on-demand courier 
delivery app would include the UI/UX design, 
testing, and engineering. 
The only thing that would differ is the 
technological stack and tools that you would 
choose for your application.
There are two ways to 
approach app development:
 Hire your own in-house team for mobile app 
development.
 Find a suitable, reputed, and experienced technology 
provider that will take care of your entire mobile 
application development.
Launch the MVP, 
learn, and improve
 One common mistake that many people commit is 
going for the full-fledged application in the first go. 
 The more sensible decision would be to prioritize the 
features and scope of the project to develop the 
minimum viable product (mvp).
Critical factors to consider 
for courier delivery app 
development
Market your app
Establish relationships with 
your target audience
Attract customers with 
offers
Act on feedback
Customized messages
 The mobile app development company which you are going 
to hire for app designing and development.
 Which mobile platform are you going for? Is it ios, android, or 
both? You can choose any of the platform or both of them as 
per your requirement.
 Post-launch client services which you’ll require from your 
mobile app development company.
 Which set of features are you looking to incorporate in your 
courier delivery application?
 Do you want to build an mvp or a fully-fledged application?
 Conclusion
 In today’s era of technological advancements, courier 
delivery application is a soul of any courier & parcel 
delivery business. 
 However, merely developing a courier & parcel 
delivery application is not enough. There are many 
things that you need to consider which have already 
discussed in the blog.
: www.peerbits.com
: [email protected]
Thank you
: +1 469 522-3385 (usa)+919574078295 (india)
B/701, siddhi vinayak towers,
off S.G.Road, makarba,
ahmedabad-380051