Websites
Fast, considered websites that make your business look as good as it is.
Learn more about websitesSoftware, built properly.
Black Reef is a software studio in Mauritius. We design and build websites, mobile apps and custom software for businesses that want it done right the first time.
A reef isn't one thing. It's thousands of small things, each placed with care, until the whole is something no one can ignore. That's how we build software.
Made for the hand.
Most of your customers will meet you on a phone. We design for that first: thumbs, small screens and patchy signal, then scale up to the desktop.
Mobile appsWhat we build.
Tell us the problem. We will tell you what it takes to solve it, and what it costs, before any work begins.
Mobile apps
iOS and Android apps, designed for the hand and built to last.
Learn more about mobile appsCustom software
Internal tools, dashboards, portals and integrations that replace spreadsheets and busywork.
Learn more about custom softwareProduct design
Research, UX and interface design, ready to build or hand to your team.
Learn more about product designCare and support
Hosting, updates and improvements after launch, so nothing goes stale.
Learn more about care and supportHow a project runs.
Five stages, the same every time. You always know what is happening, what comes next, and what it costs.
Talk
A free call to understand what you need, and whether we are the right team for it.
Scope
A written proposal with a fixed scope, timeline and price. You know the cost before anything starts.
Design
You see and approve how it looks and works before we write production code.
Build
Weekly releases you can open and click through, not status reports.
Launch
We ship it, watch it closely in the first weeks, and stay on for support.
We started by winning.
Black Reef began as a hackathon team at Middlesex University Mauritius. We took first place at Hack the Campus, then decided to keep building, this time for clients.
Hack the Campus champions, Middlesex University Mauritius. Meet the team
What you can count on.
The price is agreed upfront.
The quote you approve is the price you pay. It only changes if you change what we are building, and you agree that in writing first.
You own everything.
The code, designs, domains and accounts are yours from day one. No lock-in, no hostage hosting.
One team, start to finish.
The people on your first call are the people who design and build your product. Nothing is passed down a chain.
Mauritius-based, working anywhere.
We work with clients on the island and abroad, and keep our hours overlapping with yours.
Questions, answered.
How much does a project cost?
It depends on what you need built. After a short call we send a written proposal with a fixed price, so you know the full cost before deciding. The call and the proposal are free.
How long does it take?
A company website usually takes three to six weeks. Apps and custom software usually take two to four months. Your proposal includes a timeline with dates for each stage.
Who owns the code and designs?
You do. Everything we make for you is transferred to you, and the accounts it runs on are registered in your name.
Can you take over an existing website or app?
Yes. We start with a short review of the code and hosting, tell you what we found, and then quote for the fixes or improvements you choose.
What happens after launch?
We watch the product closely in the first weeks and fix anything that comes up. After that, you can move to a monthly care plan or call us when you need us.
Do you work with clients outside Mauritius?
Yes. We work remotely with clients abroad, using video calls, shared boards and weekly releases, and keep part of our day aligned with your time zone.
Have something in mind?
Tell us what you are trying to build. We reply within one business day with next steps, or an honest answer if we are not the right fit.