You can’t check a developer’s work
You see a working demo every week and approve each stage before you pay for it. Your money sits in escrow until then.
App development for startups, from idea to first customers
You have the idea but no technical cofounder. Our app development for startups turns it into a clear plan, a fixed price and a working first version that customers can sign up for and pay for.
- Free 30 minute call
- Written plan in 3 days
- No obligation
What we build
- A written plan for your first version, with a fixed price
- iPhone and Android apps, or online software that runs in the browser
- Sign up, login and user accounts
- Payments and subscriptions, so you can start charging
- App Store and Google Play submission handled for you
- Weekly updates in plain English, no tech skills needed
MVP development without the usual risks
The first version keeps growing
We help you pick the few features that prove your idea, launch those first, and add the rest once real users tell you what they want.
You are afraid of being locked in
The code, the accounts and the app store listings are in your name from day one, so you can grow the team later.
How it works
Plan
A free call, then a written plan with features, timeline and price.
Within 3 daysDesign and build
Screens first, then the working app, with a demo every week.
5 to 8 weeksLaunch
We test, submit to the app stores and help you get your first users.
6 to 10 weeks
A recent result
Fitness startup · Mobile app
A founder with an idea and no developers
We designed and built their iPhone and Android app with workouts and subscriptions, then got it approved in both app stores.
- 4.8
- App Store rating
- 10 weeks
- to launch
Price and timeline
First version in 6 to 10 weeks
Smaller apps fit our Grow plan, from $2,500. Larger products with a dedicated team use our Scale plan, from $8,000. Either way, the price is fixed in writing before you start.
Compare plans and pricesWorks with the tools you already use
- iPhone
- Android
- Stripe
- App Store
- Google Play
Common questions
How much does it cost to build an app for a startup?
A focused first version usually starts from $2,500 on our Grow plan. Bigger products with more features use our Scale plan from $8,000. You get a fixed price after a free call.
How long does app development take?
Most first versions are ready in 6 to 10 weeks. App store review usually adds a few days, and we handle the submission for you.
What is an MVP?
An MVP, or minimum viable product, is the smallest version of your app that real customers can use and pay for. It lets you test the idea before spending on every feature.
Will I own the app and the code?
Yes. Everything is in your name from day one: the code, the developer accounts and the app store listings.
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