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App Design & Build

Apps, Designed Properly — Then Built

Start with a clickable prototype you approve screen by screen, or go straight to a full cross-platform build with store submission handled.

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App Design & Build

The App Ladder

Cross-platform — iPhone + Android from one codebase — with store submission handled. Design-only is priced at about 25% of the build tier: full UI/UX design and a clickable, developer-ready prototype.

App TypeDesign OnlyDesign + BuildBuild · Holiday
Utility / ContentA few screens — catalog, guide, calculator, content$3,750$15,000$10,500
Business / BookingAccounts, booking, payments, notifications, integrations$11,250$45,000$31,500
Store / E-CommerceCatalog, cart, checkout, order tracking, admin panel$15,000$60,000$42,000
Marketplace / PlatformBuyers + sellers, listings, split payments, messaging, reviews$23,750$95,000$66,500
Custom / EnterpriseMultiple user types, complex integrations, AI features, scalefrom $37,500from $150,000from $105,000

App management after launch runs 15–25% of the build price per year, quoted per app. Store fees (Apple $99/yr, Google Play $25 one-time) are paid directly to Apple/Google.

The Process

Discovery to the Stores

Step 1

Discovery

  • Users, features, and the honest tier
  • Written quote before anything is owed
Step 2

Design

  • Full UI/UX design
  • Clickable prototype — approved screen by screen
Step 3

Build

  • One codebase, iPhone + Android
  • Milestone reviews as it comes together
Step 4

Launch

  • Testing and store submission handled
  • Management keeps it current
Meet Your Experts

Maya — Application Development Expert

A named expert with a face and a specialty — never a generic chat bubble. Ask here, or tap the portrait in the corner any time.

Maya, Application Development Expert
Application Development Expert

Maya

Maya scopes apps the way app stores judge them: honestly. She knows the full ladder — what design-only really delivers, what each build tier includes, how long your type of app honestly takes, and what it costs after launch. Ask her anything before you commit a dollar.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an app cost?
By type, design-only or design + build: Utility/Content $3,750 · $15,000, Business/Booking $11,250 · $45,000, Store/E-Commerce $15,000 · $60,000, Marketplace $23,750 · $95,000, Custom/Enterprise from $37,500 · from $150,000. JINGLEBELLS30 takes 30% off build prices in the launch window.
Design only, or design + build — what's the difference?
Design only delivers the complete UI/UX design, a clickable prototype and developer-ready files — the vision locked and priced. Design + build takes it all the way: development, testing and submission to both stores. Many clients start with design, approve every screen, then build with total cost certainty.
iPhone and Android?
Both — every app is built cross-platform from one codebase, and store submission is handled for the App Store and Google Play.
How long does an app take?
At market standard: Utility/Content 8–12 weeks, Business/Booking 3–6 months, Store builds in the same band, and Marketplace platforms 6–12 months. Design-only is faster — typically a few weeks depending on screens. Your schedule is set in writing before we start.
What store fees are there?
Apple Developer is $99/yr and Google Play is $25 one-time — paid by you directly to Apple and Google, never marked up. Your developer accounts are opened in your name.
What happens after launch?
App management runs at the industry standard — 15–25% of the build price per year, quoted per app — covering updates, store compliance and keeping the app current as phone software evolves.
Can you build from a design I already have?
Yes. If you hold developer-ready design files — including one of our own design-only engagements — the build is scoped directly from them on a short call.
Can my app have AI features?
Yes — in-app assistants, smart search and automated workflows live in the Custom/Enterprise tier. Describe the feature in the intake form and we'll scope it honestly.
What discounts do you offer?
10% military and 10% for veteran-owned businesses, standing. During the launch window JINGLEBELLS30 takes 30% off build prices. One discount at a time; the best single discount applies.
How do payments work?
Only 25% is due upfront. The balance runs on a monthly payment plan — flexible monthly installments until paid in full, agreed in writing before we begin. PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, Apple Pay, check to Joshua J. Almeida, or wire by call — see the Payments page.
Who owns the app?
You do. Your developer accounts, your store listings, your product — and design-only files are yours outright.
Client Intake

Start Your App

Two minutes. Your project lands directly with us — a written quote follows a short scope call.

Submitting opens your email with the project composed to joshua.j.almeida@gmail.com — nothing is sent until you press send in your mail app. Only 25% is due when your project starts.

Payment Terms

Only 25% Down — The Rest Monthly

Start your project with just 25% down. The balance is spread on a monthly payment plan — flexible monthly installments until your project is paid in full, agreed in writing before we begin.

Electronic payments carry a 3% electronic service fee; applicable taxes apply.

PayPal · Venmo · Cash App · Zelle · Apple Pay — all payment options

Bring Us the Idea

Send the app intake form — your written quote follows a short scope call, with the honest tier and timeline in writing.

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