Your branded storefront
A polished ordering experience shaped around your business, your menu, and the way you serve customers.
See it in action →Technology built with purpose
Building technology that helps businesses belong.
Black Crescent Applied Technologies creates approachable digital tools for businesses and customers of every background. Our work is guided by Islamic principles of honesty, fairness, dignity, responsible stewardship, and service to community.
Built for real businesses.Starting locally in Pennsylvania. Designed to scale much further.
Building the future, one business at a time
What we build
Powerful tools.
Human support.
Technology should make business easier—not become another burden. BCAT combines guided setup with practical tools that adapt to each vendor.
BCAT Island Marketplace
A growing discovery network designed to connect customers with trusted local goods, food, and services.
See it in action →BCAT Builder
Build your branded experience with guided tools, then work with BCAT through testing and App Store or Google Play release readiness.
Plan your vendor app →Inside the platform
One marketplace.
Two connected experiences.
Customers get a simple way to discover and order. Vendors get the operational tools to receive those orders, communicate clearly, and run their business—all through the same secure platform.
Customer experience Submitted to Apple · iPhone, iPad + Watch
BCAT Marketplace
A free customer app for discovering community businesses and ordering directly from participating vendors.
01
Discover local vendorsBrowse participating food, goods, and service businesses in one trusted marketplace.
02
Order with confidenceSelect pickup or available delivery, follow order status, and receive vendor updates.
03
Stay in the conversationRespond to questions, review substitutions, and approve updated order totals.
04
Order updates on Apple WatchThe companion app brings paired-iPhone order updates and alerts to your wrist.
05
Explore community connectionsDiscover Masjid Connect and recommend a local Masjid for review.
06
Original music, reviewed firstExplore approved catalog listings. Full-track streaming, purchases, and downloads are not available.
Apple submission · Version 1.0 (11): Submitted for App Store review on October 24, 2026. Public release will be enabled separately after approval and launch checks. TestFlight review accounts use sample orders with no payment due. Live electronic checkout and courier dispatch are not enabled. Public directory listings do not imply BCAT approval.
Android · In development: Marketplace for Android is being built and tested. Google Play release is pending; there is no public Android download yet. Apple TV is planned for a later Marketplace release.
Join the Marketplace beta ↗
Customer appUnified account access
Vendor toolsBuilt around daily operations
Vendor operations Guided setup & admin review
Vendor Command Center
A dedicated workspace where vendors manage incoming orders, their storefront, staff, fulfillment, and business growth.
Guided business setupSearch vendor toolsAdmin review alertsAccept or decline ordersCustomer messagingMenu and pricingPickup and deliveryStaff and driver rolesBusiness insightsBranded sales receiptsService requests and quotesOriginal-music submissions
Vendors can prepare service requests and quotes, share completed-order receipts, and submit original-music listings with rights information for BCAT review. Capabilities depend on the approved business type; music sales and full-track delivery are not enabled.
Early vendor collaboration
Developed with a real vendor, tested through daily workflows.
Nova’s Halal Island Grill is helping BCAT validate the complete ordering experience—from guided business setup and review alerts to vendor decisions, customer messages, pickup and delivery workflows, staff access, and daily operations.
Release preparationSample ordering & fulfillment checks
Restaurant app demonstration
Step inside Nova’s
private pilot app.
This moving walkthrough combines current pilot screenshots with Nova’s real menu content to show both sides of the restaurant experience.
Auto-playing product tourWelcome toNova’s Halal Island Grill
•••
PopularJerk Chicken
Island spices, halal grilled chicken, rice and sides.
$15
PopularOxtail
Slow cooked Caribbean-style oxtail plate.
$22
ChickenBarbecue Chicken
Sweet smoky BBQ halal chicken.
$6
SeafoodIsland Fish
Seasoned island fish plate.
$6Order #BC-1048New pickup order
Needs decisionJL
Customer order2 items · Pickup
$37.001× Jerk ChickenMedium · Extra sauce
$151× OxtailStandard plate
$22Vendor message
We can prepare this for pickup. Estimated time: 25 minutes.
Live vendor analytics
See what is happening.
Know what to do next.
BCAT turns a vendor’s own order activity into a clear operating picture—without requiring a separate reporting system.
- 01Performance at a glanceOrders, completed revenue, average order value, pickup, and delivery totals.
- 02Understand demandTop-selling items and peak order hours help vendors plan menus, staffing, and availability.
- 03Actionable guidanceBCAT Advisor translates business activity into practical recommendations for the day ahead.
Each vendor sees only its authorized business data. Declined and cancelled orders are excluded from revenue calculations.
BCAT AnalyticsBusiness pulse
Live vendor dataOrdersTodayVolume
RevenueCompletedSales
Average orderCurrentValue
Revenue trendIllustrative seven-day view
WeeklyMTWTFSS
Top itemsWhat customers choose
Peak hoursWhen demand rises
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BCAT Advisor™Turn today’s activity into tomorrow’s next step.
→Business records & accounting
Receipts now.
Cleaner books next.
Completed Marketplace orders can produce vendor-branded sales receipts for email, text, or AirPrint. BCAT is also preparing controlled accounting exports so vendors—and BCAT’s own administrators—can reconcile sales without rebuilding every transaction by hand.
Accounting export roadmapCSV and Excel-ready reports first · Optional QuickBooks connection later
Integration status: Receipt sharing is available in the current app build. Accounting exports and direct QuickBooks synchronization are planned capabilities and are not yet connected to Intuit or a vendor’s accounting company. “QuickBooks” identifies a potential third-party destination and does not imply a current partnership or endorsement.
Vendor financeReconciliation preview
PlannedGross salesOrder-linked
Tax, tips & deliverySeparated
Refunds & adjustmentsAuditable
Net vendor proceedsReconciled
CSV / ExcelPlanned first release
QuickBooksOptional connection roadmap
BCAT AdminPlatform-level reconciliation
One adaptable foundation
Not just a restaurant app.
A platform shaped around the provider.
BCAT activates the right capabilities for each approved business. A restaurant sees order and menu tools; a barber sees appointment tools; a mechanic sees quotes and mobile service areas—all without maintaining a separate codebase for every vendor.
Restaurant & food
Menus, item options, incoming orders, preparation status, pickup, delivery, and customer substitutions.
View Nova’s restaurant demo →Driver & transportation
Availability, delivery opportunities, assigned trips, pickup and drop-off progress, and driver-focused daily insights.
Explore delivery options →Barber & beauty
Service menus, appointment requests, schedules, customer visits, or travel-to-customer business models.
Mobile mechanic
Customer requests, estimates, scheduled service, mobile coverage areas, and appropriate business verification.
DJ & entertainment
Event packages, availability, booking requests, client communication, and event-specific service details.
Retail, makers & services
Catalog sales, professional services, custom requests, appointments, quotes, or a combination selected during setup.
ProductsPrepared foodAppointmentsQuotesScheduled eventsRides & delivery
Flexible fulfillment
Build a trusted driver team.
Or connect an established network.
BCAT is designed so a vendor can choose the delivery model that fits the business instead of being locked into a single provider.
Path 01 Built into BCAT
BCAT-approved drivers
Independent drivers or a vendor’s preferred driver can apply, complete required review, and receive a dedicated role inside the platform.
- Driver applications and approval
- Availability and delivery opportunities
- Vendor assignment and status updates
- Pickup, in-transit, and completion workflow
- Role-limited access to customer information
Path 02 Integration pathway
Established delivery companies
Where available and approved, BCAT can connect vendor orders with established delivery services while the customer continues ordering through the vendor experience.
- Request a delivery quote at checkout
- Dispatch a courier when an order is ready
- Receive delivery-status updates
- Support vendor fleet, partner fleet, or a mix
- Keep fulfillment choices under vendor control
01Customer ordersPickup or delivery selected
→02Vendor acceptsPreparation time confirmed
→03Delivery assignedBCAT driver or approved partner
→04Status sharedPickup through completion
Integration status: BCAT’s internal driver workflow is built for testing. Uber Direct and Grubhub delivery connections require service availability, commercial approval, production credentials, billing setup, and completed integration testing. Brand names identify potential third-party services and do not imply a current partnership or endorsement.
The BCAT Marketplace
Local discovery.
Stronger connections.
We’re creating a welcoming marketplace where everyone can discover trusted local businesses—from neighborhood restaurants to specialized services. Vendors may clearly identify halal offerings, cultural specialties, and community connections so customers can choose with confidence.
Built from Islamic principles. Made for everyone. BCAT welcomes customers, vendors, drivers, and partners of every race, ethnicity, nationality, and faith. Our principles shape how we operate; they do not limit who may participate.
- 01 Discover participating local vendors
- 02 Order from BCAT-powered businesses
- 03 Visit approved partner apps and services
BCAT Masjid Connect
Prayer, learning, and community—
connected with purpose.
One welcoming space for everyone to stay connected to a local Masjid, explore the Quran and Hadith, learn Arabic, and join trusted community programming. Islamic principles guide the experience; everyone is welcome.
Apple · Submitted for App Store review
iPhone and iPad build 43, with Apple TV build 12, were submitted on October 22, 2026. Public availability will follow approval and release preparation.
Android · In development
Google Play release is pending. The Android app is being tested and is not available for public download yet.
01Prayer, iqamah & Jumu’ah
Timezone-aware prayer boards, next-prayer countdowns, and available sourced Masjid schedules. Public listings and calculated times are labeled separately; confirm iqamah and Friday changes directly with your Masjid.
02Quran & recitation
All 114 surahs, Arabic text with English and Spanish translations, recitation audio, and saved bookmarks.
03Hadith & Sunnah
Collection citations, bookmarks, and trusted references that can connect relevant teachings to Quran study.
04Arabic Teacher
Learn the Arabic alphabet, useful phrases, pronunciation, and reading foundations through approachable lessons.
05Masjid Live
Planned lectures, classes, and moderated Q&A. Live broadcasting is not enabled in the current beta.
06Community Hub
Approved community notices and organization-managed services require Masjid authorization. The submitted Apple app also shows sourced public information and website-listed social channels for selected Masjids; public listings do not imply BCAT partnership.
07Apple Watch companion
Sync the day’s prayer and iqamah times from iPhone, see the next-prayer countdown, and keep the schedule available offline until its daily expiry. Set optional prayer or iqamah reminders with custom lead times; pilot alerts remain off unless enabled. The manual rak‘ah counter includes undo and gentle haptic cues without detecting movements. Headphone recitation practice supports play, pause, and repeat for selected surahs.
08Private learning progress
Keep bookmarks and lesson progress on your device. An optional iPhone and iPad learning lock uses device authentication. Account-based cloud sync is not enabled.
09Apple release preparation
The submitted iPhone and iPad app includes optional prayer and worship reminders, Gregorian/Hijri dates, sourced public services and events, and date widgets. Marketplace prayer display and fasting prompts require opt-in in both apps. Features depend on the device and enabled settings.
10Learning on Apple TV
Explore the prayer board, Quran, Hadith, and a roomier Arabic-learning layout on the big screen. The Apple TV app has been submitted for App Store review alongside the iPhone and iPad release.
11Android development
Current Android testing includes daily prayer calculations, saved location and Asr settings, Masjid selection, and available public schedules and events. Reading, learning, and device testing continue before Google Play submission; features may differ from the Apple apps.
Apple app familyiPhone · iPad · Apple TV · Apple Watch companion
Android · In developmentGoogle Play release pending
Spatial roadmapApple Vision Pro compatibility, then native visionOS
For MasjidsPurchase, rental, installation & support packages
Proposed community membership
Support the platform.
Support your selected Masjid.
The app includes a permanent free tier. Optional members will be able to choose weekly, monthly, or yearly support. These planning examples use an estimated 15% Apple/platform fee. From the remaining net proceeds, 40% supports BCAT services, 15% funds streaming readiness, and 45% supports the member’s approved Masjid.
Quran and Arabic learning stay free. Every user can access all 114 surahs, Arabic and English translation, recitation audio, bookmarks, Arabic alphabet and phrase training, prayer and iqamah times, Jumu’ah details, and public Masjid notices without a paid membership.
- Complete Quran library
- Included
- Arabic learning
- Included
- Prayer & Jumu’ah
- Included
- Membership required
- No
- Estimated platform fee
- $0.45
- BCAT services
- $1.02
- Streaming reserve
- $0.38
- Selected Masjid support
- $1.14
- Estimated platform fee
- $1.50
- BCAT services
- $3.40
- Streaming reserve
- $1.27
- Selected Masjid support
- $3.82
- Estimated platform fee
- $15.00
- BCAT services
- $34.00
- Streaming reserve
- $12.75
- Selected Masjid support
- $38.25
Planning disclosure: Pricing is proposed and subscriptions are not yet available. Actual taxes, App Store commission, refunds, exchange rates, and net proceeds may change the allocation. “Masjid support” is a community-support allocation—not a promise of a tax-deductible donation—unless a qualified structure is separately approved.
Optional organization services
Your community. Your classes.
A clear path to broadcasting.
Keep public YouTube broadcasts free to discover. Give approved members a private area for classes and meetings, with links opened in the meeting provider’s app or browser.
Private class coordination
$19.00/monthScheduling and approved-member access using your own Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet account. Your meeting-provider license is separate.
BCAT broadcast · single event
$29.00/eventProposed hosting allowance: 5,000 viewer-minutes, up to 120 recorded minutes and 30-day retention. For example, 50 viewers watching for one hour uses 3,000 viewer-minutes.
BCAT broadcast · monthly
$49.00/monthProposed hosting allowance: 20,000 viewer-minutes, 1,000 stored recording minutes and 30-day retention. Larger events need a separate quote.
Introductory planning prices — no billing is active. BCAT-hosted broadcasting is not yet provisioned. Meeting a funding goal requests activation review; it does not start a subscription, charge a card or start a broadcast. Usage beyond the stated allowance requires an approved quote, with no automatic overage charges.
Estimate your media funding goal
Only the media allocation counts—not gross receipts, donations or the Masjid’s separate support share. Count each receipt once; do not reuse a monthly reserve for multiple events.
Projected media reserve$0.00
$49.00 more projected media reserve needed.
About 39 monthly members could cover $49.00 using only their media allocation under this assumption.
Calculation: estimated deductions first, then 15% of net proceeds for media, conservatively rounded down per receipt. Actual taxes, platform fees, refunds and settlement timing change the result. These are not member or event purchase prices being offered for sale.
Your event, your ticket price. An authorized Masjid administrator can set an optional USD price per attendee for a private class or event, separate from BCAT’s organization broadcasting fee. For example, a Masjid may plan a $10 attendee ticket while its selected BCAT event hosting plan costs $29 for the event. The $29 is not automatically added to every attendee’s ticket. Final payment, fee, refund and payout terms must be disclosed before ticket sales go live. Public YouTube broadcasts remain free to watch.
Activation uses verified funds. The approved Masjid’s administrator can review settled media reserve and request BCAT activation. Refunds and already-committed credits reduce available funds. Reserve credits offset the service fee; the same fee is not charged again on top of those credits.
Privacy and access: private links are withheld from public listings. Administrators approve members or invite accounts, disclose recording, and should enable provider authentication, passcodes and waiting rooms. An attendee can forward a link, so provider-side restrictions still matter.
The Masjid pays BCAT for organizational tools. Paid digital class access for individual attendees needs a separately approved purchase flow. Donations do not unlock digital benefits. Quran, Arabic learning, prayer times and public notices remain free.
Authorize your Masjid and discuss a media pilot →Release status · October 24, 2026: Apple builds have been submitted for App Store review; TestFlight remains the beta-testing route. Android development and testing are underway, with Google Play availability to be announced. Public Masjid listings are separate from authorized organization accounts and do not establish a BCAT partnership. Account-managed services and live broadcasting require the applicable approvals and activation. Join the TestFlight beta → Authorized representatives can begin verification here →
Introductory vendor pricing
Start affordably.
Pay less as you grow.
BCAT combines a predictable monthly platform fee with a percentage only on BCAT-generated sales. Payment processing, delivery, taxes, tips, refunds, and other third-party charges are separate.
Founder Pilot
$0/ month
5%on BCAT-generated sales
- BCAT Marketplace listing
- 1 operation included
- Core storefront and order tools
Limited invited pilot cohort
Choose Founder Pilot →StarterPopular starting point
$19/ month
3.5%on BCAT-generated sales
- BCAT Marketplace listing
- 1 operation included
- Core storefront and order tools
For new and lower-volume businesses
Choose Starter →Growth
$49/ month
2%on BCAT-generated sales
- BCAT Marketplace listing
- 2 operations included
- Core storefront and order tools
For growing and established vendors
Choose Growth →Pro
$99/ month
1%on BCAT-generated sales
- BCAT Marketplace listing
- 5 operations included
- Core storefront and order tools
For multi-unit vendor operations
Choose Pro →Optional services
Build the package your business needs.
Additional operationBeyond the operations included with a plan$10/month
Premium analytics + marketingDeeper insights and growth tools$20/month
Branded iOS app launchIntroductory launch price; vendor Apple account required$499 one time
Branded app maintenanceRoutine BCAT platform releases; custom work quoted separately$29/month
Priority onboarding + supportBased on setup, migration, and support needsCustom quote
Website creation
A website built
around your business.
Introductory build packages with a written scope. Choose a launch page, business website or supported commerce integration. Custom workflows are quoted before work begins.
Launch Page
$499
Build price · USDOne page with business branding, services or menu, contact links and two revision rounds.
Discuss your project →Business Website
$999
Build price · USDUp to five pages, a contact form, basic search setup and two revision rounds.
Discuss your project →Commerce Website
From $1,999
Build price · USDUp to five informational pages, initial catalog setup and integration with supported BCAT ordering or booking features. Final scope and catalog size are quoted.
Discuss your project →Custom Website / Application
From $3,500
Build price · USDCustom workflows, memberships, dashboards or integrations under a separately approved project quote.
Discuss your project →Optional website care
Choose ongoing support.
Essential careHosting within the written plan’s allowance, HTTPS and routine platform maintenance$29/month
Content careEssential care plus up to 30 minutes of small content edits monthly$59/month
Priority careEssential care plus up to one hour of edits monthly and priority support$99/month
Clear scope and separate costs: Build fees are separate from optional care. Domain registration, business email, paid tools, payment processing, taxes and substantial new features are separately disclosed. Confirm hosting allowances, content responsibilities, revisions, billing and cancellation terms in the written agreement. Shared hosting or maintenance will be bundled or credited so the same service is not charged twice with Marketplace or app plans. Pricing inquiries do not start a subscription.
Planned self-service builder: Target pricing is $19–$29/month, with the exact plan and availability to be announced. The builder subscription is not yet offered for purchase; hands-on design is separate.
Introductory pricing notice: These rates are BCAT’s current pilot planning prices and are subject to eligibility, final written agreement, operating costs, and change before general availability. BCAT fees apply only to sales sourced or processed through BCAT unless a separate agreement says otherwise.
Build with BCAT
Plan your digital business.
One guided step at a time.
Configure a BCAT Marketplace presence, branded Apple or Google app, business website, or a connected combination. Choose outright purchase, subscription, or request a BCAT Developer custom build. Nothing is published or charged until scope, agreements, testing, and your approval are complete.
- 01BusinessCurrent step
- 02BrandComing next
- 03OperationsComing next
- 04DestinationsComing next
- 05FeaturesComing next
- 06ReviewComing next
A place for every stage
Choose the path that
fits your business.
For independent vendors01
Bring your business online without losing what makes it yours.
BCAT helps businesses create an ordering and customer experience that reflects their own identity, with guided setup and ongoing support.
Build your vendor experience ↗For established app owners02
Expand your visibility through a community-centered marketplace.
With your permission, BCAT can introduce your existing app or service to new customers while you retain ownership of your platform and payments.
Become a community partner ↗
Why BCAT exists
“The best technology doesn’t replace the relationships that make a business special. It helps those relationships reach further.”
BCAT began with a simple goal: make useful, professional technology more accessible to businesses that are too often overlooked. We build alongside vendors, listen closely, and turn real operational needs into practical tools.
Joseph LockhartFounder · Black Crescent Applied Technologies
Let’s build something useful
Your business has a story.
Let’s help more people find it.
Whether you need a digital storefront, want to join the marketplace, represent a Masjid, or already have an app you’d like us to feature, we’d be glad to hear from you. This is BCAT’s official public contact address.
admin@crescentappliedtech.com →