I want to build an app
You do not need a 40 page spec to start. Tell us who the app is for, what it must do first, and when you need people using it. We will tell you what a first version should include, what it will cost, and how long it takes to ship.
Most people searching for an app developer are not looking for a marketplace. They have a product in their head and they want someone to make it real. That is the work. Native, hybrid or cross platform, chosen from the product, not from a default.
A first version should be something people open again. Accounts, payments, maps, chat, admin, or a simple operator tool. We cut the extras until the job of the app is obvious, then we build that well.
iOS, Android or both
Consumer apps, operator tools and branded products. Store ready when that is the path.
A first version that ships
Weeks, not months, when the scope is honest. Then we iterate with real users.
The product behind the app
APIs, auth, data and admin. An app is not a wrapper. It is a system people trust.
What it usually costs
Bands, not fake averages. Your quote follows the brief.
| Scope | Band | What that buys |
|---|---|---|
| Focused first version | R50k to R150k | One core job, one or two platforms, a real backend. |
| Full product | R150k to R500k | Accounts, payments, admin and more than one user type. |
| Complex or multi year | R500k+ | Scale, heavy integrations or a platform, not a single app screen. |
Common questions
Can you build my app idea if I only have a sketch?
Yes. A sketch, a voice note or a competitor you like is enough to start. We turn that into a first version plan before we write production code.
Do I need both iOS and Android on day one?
Not always. If one audience lives on one platform, we start there. If you need both, we pick a stack that can share work without making the app feel cheap.
How long does it take to build an app?
A focused first version often ships in weeks. Timeline follows scope, store review and how fast you decide. After the brief we give you a milestone you can hold us to.
Will you submit the app to the stores?
Yes. We handle build, test and store submission when that is part of the brief, then we stay for updates.
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Get a quote for what you want to build
A 5 minute brief. We reply within one business day. No pressure to hire.