Services
App Development
From idea to working product - built lean, shipped fast and ready to scale. Based in San Diego - working with startups and businesses everywhere.
Startup
From idea to working product
A full app buildout starting lean and scaling as you grow. We start with what your product needs right now and build up from there - no overengineering, no wasted budget.
- Custom app architecture and design
- Serverless backend and edge infrastructure
- Authentication and user management
- Database design and integration
- API development and third-party integrations
- Deployment pipeline and CI/CD setup
Full App
Build it, ship it, we'll help you keep it running
Everything in Startup, plus an ongoing Maintenance and Support retainer. The app and its infrastructure account are yours - no lock-in - and we handle the day-to-day of keeping it running.
- Everything in Startup
- Ongoing maintenance and support retainer
- Uptime monitoring with alerts sent your way
- Automated deployments on every push
- Performance monitoring and dashboards
- We handle issues as they come up
New Client Offer
We'll build one working screen of your app, free
If you haven't worked with us before, we'll build one real, working screen or feature from your product idea at no cost - not a mockup, actual working code you can click through. It's a small, capped engagement so you can see how we work and what the product could look like before committing to a full build.
Claim Your Free Proof of ConceptOne free proof of concept per new client - a first look at working with us, not a substitute for full project scoping.
FAQ
Common questions about app development
How much does it cost to build an app?
It varies widely based on scope. A lean MVP with core features typically starts in the mid five figures. A full product with auth, payments, dashboards and integrations will be more. We scope every project before quoting so you know exactly what you are getting.
How long does it take to build an MVP?
Most MVPs are ready to launch within 6 to 12 weeks. We prioritize ruthlessly - building only what is needed to validate your product before adding complexity.
Do you do ongoing maintenance after launch?
The app and its infrastructure account are always yours - we hand off full ownership, no lock-in. If you would rather not manage it yourself, our Full App tier includes an ongoing Maintenance and Support retainer covering monitoring, deployments and handling issues as they come up.
What tech stack do you use?
We pick the right tool for the job. Typical stacks include Cloudflare Workers for serverless APIs, React or Astro for the frontend, and Postgres or D1 for data. For larger workloads we use Spring Boot, Kafka and Kubernetes. We deploy primarily on Cloudflare and AWS - if you need a different cloud provider, get in touch and we can talk through it.
Can you work with our existing codebase?
Yes. We do greenfield builds, but we also take over and extend existing products. Get in touch and we can assess what you have.
Do you help with product strategy and scoping?
Yes - we start every project with a discovery phase to understand your goals, constraints and users. Good scoping upfront saves a lot of time and money down the road.
Ready to build?
Tell us about your product and we'll scope it out together - no commitment required.
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