Create a Delivery App like Blinkit
                     
About Blinkit?
Grofers, an online delivery app, rebranded itself as Blinkit when it 
pivoted to launch its quick-commerce service to deliver groceries and 
other necessities within 10 minutes of a customer’s order. Blinkit helps 
customers shop on the go for groceries, fresh fruits and vegetables, 
bakery items, meats and seafood, cosmetics, electronics, baby care 
products, and an extensive range of household items through its 
website or mobile app and delivered to their door quickly and safely. 
The company claims to have more than 2 lakh customers and offers 10-
minute delivery service in 12 cities.
The future of instant delivery apps like 
Blinkit
In FY2021, quick-commerce in India was valued at $0.3 billion and is 
projected to reach approximately $5 billion and 20 million Indian 
households by 2025. According to industry experts, q-commerce is 
emerging as one of the fastest growing e-commerce platforms, 
meeting customers’ desire for faster delivery and replacing traditional 
kiranas with q-commerce platforms. Blinkit has received 
approximately $800 million in funding, and in June 2022, Zomato 
acquired Blinkit in a $568.1 million all-stock deal. With the rapid 
growth of q-commerce, more and more businesses are looking to 
adopt this type of technology. This means that entrepreneurs will have 
a golden opportunity to build their own delivery apps and get into the 
on-demand grocery delivery business.
How can you build a Quick Delivery app like 
Blinkit?
Step 1: Discover and Plan Phase
1) First, you will need to identify a market for your app. What type of 
products or services do you want to offer? What needs does this 
market have that are not being met by existing businesses? What 
are other businesses in this space doing well? This research will be 
crucial as you begin to build your own app.
2) Next, you will need to create a business model for your app. How 
will you make money? There are a few different options here, but 
choosing one that will be sustainable long-term is important.
3) Find the right partner: Creating an on-demand delivery app is a 
complex and expensive process. It would be best to find the right 
partner to help you with the app development. They should have 
experience in developing similar apps and be able to provide you with 
a competitive price.
Step 2: Choose the right platform:
The first and most important factor is choosing the right platform. You 
can either develop a native app or a hybrid app. Each has its own 
advantages and disadvantages, so it’s important to evaluate which one 
would be best for your business. Native apps are generally developed 
for one platform, such as iOS or Android. On the other hand, cross-
platform apps are developed using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and can 
be used on multiple platforms. Native app development is generally 
more expensive than platform-independent but delivers apps with 
better performance. Cross-platform app development, on average, is 
more cost-effective but is slightly slower than the former.
Step 3: Features List
Here are a few things to consider: –
• A user-friendly interface: The app’s interface should be such that even 
first-time users can understand and use it without difficulty.
• Simple Registration: Simplify the registration process, make it quick 
and easy for users to sign up for your app, and use clear and concise 
language; avoid jargon or technical terms.
• Use high-quality images to make your app more visually appealing 
and easy to navigate.
• Use an intuitive design: your app should be easy to use, with a clear 
and straightforward design.
• GPS Tracking: GPS tracking is one of the essential features of any 
delivery app. It allows customers to track the location of their order 
in real-time and gives them an estimated arrival time. It also allows 
drivers to see where they need to go next and helps dispatchers 
track all the orders being delivered.
• Order management: The order management system is the heart of 
any delivery app. It needs to track all the orders being placed, 
assign them to drivers, and keep track of their status.
• Payment gateway integration: This would allow users to pay for their 
orders online or through the app using a variety of payment 
methods such as credit/debit cards, net banking, and e-wallets.
• Real-time order tracking: Customers should be able to track their order 
in real-time so they can see how close it is to being delivered.
• Push notifications: Push notifications helps notify customers about 
important updates of their order, such as when it has been picked up, is 
out for delivery, or has been delivered. You can also use them to 
promote special offers or discounts.
• Multi-language support: The app should be available in multiple 
languages so people can use it in the language they are more 
comfortable with.
• Compatibility: The app should be compatible with all devices so that as 
many people can use it as possible.  
• In-app Chat: The app should have an in-built chat feature so that users 
can communicate with the delivery executive in case of any issue
• Location-based tracking: This would allow users to see nearby drivers 
and track their progress as they make their way to the user’s location.
• Rating and review system: This would give users the ability to rate and 
review
• Social media integration: By allowing customers to share their 
experience with your app on social media, you can reach a wider 
audience and generate more word-of-mouth marketing.
• Data analytics is critical in how on-demand grocery delivery apps 
work, from marketing outreach to app personalization, supply chain 
management, customer service, and reporting to insights.
Step 4: Design Phase (App interface design, U/X 
design, Database design)
The design of your app is fundamental as it will be one of the first 
things potential customers see. You need to ensure that the design is 
professional and easy to navigate. This means having a clean and 
intuitive user interface as well as clear and concise instructions on 
how to use the app. Decide on your app’s overall look and feel, 
including your app’s color scheme, font, and layout. It would be best if 
you considered hiring a team of designers with experience in creating 
mobile app designs.
Step 5: Create a prototype
Once you have the design sorted, the next step is to create a 
prototype. This will help you get an idea of how the app will look and 
feel. It will also help you test out the features you want to include in 
the app. This will help you get feedback from potential users and 
ensure the app is feasible.
Step 6: Development Phase
After you have created a prototype, the next step is to start 
App Development. This is where you will need to code the app and 
ensure it works properly. Here’s a quick overview of the development 
process:  
• Develop the front end
• Develop the back end
• App architecture
Step 7: Testing
Once the app is built, it needs to be tested thoroughly before launch to 
ensure there are no bugs or errors. This is important as it will allow you 
to iron out any bugs or glitches that may be present in the app. You 
can do this by using a simulator or testing it on a real device.
Step 8: Launch the app
After your app is tested and ready to go, you need to launch it on the App 
Store and Google Play Store. This is where people will be able to download 
and use your app.
Step 9: Promote the app
You’ll need to promote your app to create awareness. You will need to 
create a strong marketing strategy to get people to use your app. This can 
be done through marketing and PR campaigns, social media, paid ads, etc.
Step 10: Analyze Data
Once your app is up and running, tracking how people are using it and 
checking the conversion rates is important. This will help you improve your 
app over time.
Finally, you will need to continue to support and update your app. This 
means ensuring that bugs are fixed, and new features are added regularly.