You have an app idea that could change your industry, but every dev shop you've talked to wants $80K and 9 months. Or worse, a no-code template that breaks the moment you try to scale past a few hundred users. Most apps die in development because they're built by teams who don't actually use them.
We design and ship native iOS, Android, and progressive web apps engineered around real user behavior — not what looks good in a pitch deck. React Native and Swift on mobile, Next.js on the web, Postgres or Firebase on the back end. Real code, real performance, real ownership. You walk away with a production app, a happy user base, and the source code in your name.
8–14wk
From signed contract to App Store / Play Store launch
100%
Source code ownership — yours forever
iOS + Android
True cross-platform from a single codebase
0
Hidden monthly platform fees, ever
Built to deliver results.
Native performance, cross-platform speed
We use React Native and Expo to deliver true native iOS and Android apps from one codebase. Same look, same speed, half the build time of going fully native — without the laggy hybrid feel of an Ionic or Cordova app.
Designed for the App Store reviewers
Most apps get rejected on first submission. We've shipped through Apple's review process enough times to know exactly what they look for. Every project includes App Store and Play Store submission, screenshots, and metadata.
Real backend, real scale
Postgres or Firebase on the backend, deployed to AWS or Vercel — the same stack used by companies serving millions. Your app won't fall over when it gets popular. It'll scale gracefully and you'll know exactly what it costs to do so.
Push notifications, payments, auth — all included
Stripe or Apple Pay for in-app purchases, biometric and social auth, push notifications via OneSignal or APN, deep linking, offline support. The features users expect, built in from day one.
You own everything
Code, App Store accounts, backend, database, design files. We help you set up your own Apple Developer and Google Play accounts under your business name so you're never locked to us. Cancel anytime, take it all with you.
Real-world testing before launch
Every app goes through TestFlight beta with at least 10 real users before public launch. We catch the bugs your users would have caught — except now they don't have to leave you a 1-star review for it.
Our process, start to finish.
Discovery & user mapping
Who is this app for, what problem does it solve, and what does success look like in 6 months? We map every screen and user journey before any pixels move.
Design & prototype
High-fidelity Figma designs you can click through like a real app. We test the flow with real users before writing a line of code.
Architecture & backend
Database schema, API design, auth, payments, push notifications — the invisible scaffolding planned out before development starts.
Build sprints
Two-week sprints with a live demo at the end of each one. You see exactly what's shipping, give feedback, and we adjust in real time.
Beta + launch
TestFlight beta with real users, App Store and Play Store submission, marketing assets, and a public launch plan. Then ongoing support.
Custom — scoped per project
MVPs typically $8,000–$20,000. Full-scope apps $25,000–$60,000+. Web apps usually less. Free 30-minute scoping call before any quote.
Free strategy call included
Questions we
hear often.
Honest answer: it depends entirely on scope. A focused MVP with 5–8 screens typically lands between $8,000 and $20,000. A more complex app with custom backends, payments, and admin dashboards can run $25,000–$60,000. We scope every project in detail before quoting — and we'll tell you honestly if your idea could be built cheaper as a web app or no-code MVP first.
Both, from the same codebase. We use React Native and Expo for almost every project, which means one team, one codebase, and apps that ship to the App Store and Google Play simultaneously. If you need a native-only build (Swift for iOS, Kotlin for Android), we can do that too — it's just rarely necessary.
Even better. Web apps are typically faster and cheaper to ship. We build progressive web apps in Next.js that work on every device, can be installed to a home screen, and don't require App Store approval. Many of our clients start with a web app and add mobile later.
If your app stores user data, handles logins, processes payments, or syncs between devices — yes, you need a backend. We build them in Node.js, Next.js API routes, or Firebase depending on what fits. The backend is included in your quote, not an add-on.
Most clients keep us on a small monthly retainer for ongoing maintenance, OS updates, bug fixes, and small features. Apple and Google push OS updates twice a year that occasionally break things — having us on call means it's fixed before users notice. Retainers start at $400/month.
Yes, end to end. We set up your Apple Developer and Google Play accounts under your business name, write the store listing copy, create the screenshots, handle the review submission, and respond to rejection notes if any come up. Most apps require 1–2 review rounds before approval — we've done it dozens of times.
Let's talk about what's possible.
Free strategy call. No pressure. We'll tell you exactly what we'd do and what it would cost.
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