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App Development

We scope, design, and build mobile and web applications your users will love. React Native for cross-platform mobile, Next.js for web, and robust backends that scale.

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Platforms (iOS + Android), one build
8wk
Average MVP delivery
4.8★
Average App Store rating
9:41
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❤️
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4.8★
App Store
iOS + Android
One codebase

The Problem

Most apps fail because they're built before they're properly scoped.

The graveyard of failed apps is full of projects that started with 'let's build the app' before anyone wrote a proper spec. Feature creep, unclear user flows, wrong tech stack — these kill apps before they launch. We start with rigorous scoping and wireframing so every build decision is informed.

70% of app projects go over budget due to poor initial scoping

Most MVPs include 3× more features than users actually need

Wrong tech stack choices cause expensive rewrites 12–18 months later

Apps built without accessibility get rejected from the App Store

Our Approach

How we work.

01
Week 1

Product Scoping

User research, feature prioritization, user flow mapping, and a clear technical spec before any design begins.

02
Week 2

Wireframes & UI Design

Low-fi wireframes, then high-fi UI in Figma — every screen, every flow, every edge case mapped.

03
Week 3–6

Development Sprint

React Native development with TypeScript, backend API, and database — built with scale in mind from day one.

04
Week 7

QA & Testing

Device testing across 15+ phone models, automated test suite, accessibility audit, and App Store compliance check.

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Week 8

Launch & Submission

App Store and Google Play submission, production deployment, monitoring setup, and post-launch support begins.

What You Get

Everything included.

01

Product Scope & Wireframes

Complete product specification with user flows, feature list, and wireframes — the blueprint that makes development predictable.

02

React Native Development

One codebase for iOS and Android — reducing cost by 40% vs. native development without sacrificing performance.

03

Backend API & Database

Robust backend built with Node.js/Python and Supabase or your preferred database — designed to scale with your user base.

04

Testing Across 15+ Devices

QA on real devices across iOS and Android, automated regression testing, and comprehensive edge case handling.

05

App Store Submission

Full App Store and Google Play submission — screenshots, metadata, compliance — with a 98% first-submission approval rate.

06

60-Day Post-Launch Support

Bug fixes, performance monitoring, and one round of iteration based on real user feedback, included in every build.

Real Results

4.8★
Average App Store rating
8wks
Average MVP to launch
40%
Cost saving vs. native dev

They scoped, designed, built, and launched our app in 9 weeks. Six months later, we haven't had a single critical bug. Our users love it.

EM
Elena M.
CPO, Consumer App Startup

Pricing

Transparent. No surprises.

MVP

$15,000

Core features, shipped fast

Product scoping & wireframes
React Native (iOS + Android)
Up to 10 screens
Backend API & database
App Store submission
30-day post-launch support
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Most Popular

Growth App

$35,000

Full-featured, ready to scale

Everything in MVP
Up to 25 screens
Payments, push notifications, auth
Admin dashboard
Analytics integration
60-day support + 1 iteration sprint
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Enterprise

Custom

Dedicated team, any scale

Unlimited scope
Dedicated development team
Custom integrations
Multi-platform (mobile + web)
SLA & maintenance contract
Monthly retainer available
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FAQ

Common questions.

Still have questions? We'd love to talk through your specific situation.

Ask us anything

For 90% of apps, React Native delivers native-quality performance at significantly lower cost. The 10% that need native are apps requiring heavy hardware access (AR/VR, specific sensors). We'll tell you honestly which one you need.

We can build against your existing backend. We'll review your API structure and either integrate with it or recommend improvements before development starts.

We do pre-submission compliance checks and have a 98% first-submission approval rate. If rejected, we handle the appeals process and resubmission at no extra cost.

Yes — we structure the codebase for extensibility. Post-launch features can be scoped as sprint-based work. Many clients keep us on a monthly retainer for ongoing development.

Yes — we use Next.js for web applications. If you need both a mobile app and a web app, we architect them to share the same backend, significantly reducing cost and complexity.

Ready to start?

Let's talk about
your App goals.

30-minute discovery call. We'll audit your current situation and map out exactly where we can move the needle.

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