iOS Apps Built for Founders & SMBs
Custom iOS App Development, Idea to App Store
We design, build and launch iPhone apps using our field-tested 5D Process. You keep full ownership of your product and your equity.
- 200+ custom B2B and B2C software solutions since 2008
- Senior US-led team with nearshore developers at 1/3 US cost
- We handle App Store submission, hosting and support
Since 2008. 25 senior developers, designers, testers and project managers.
Prefer to talk? Call +1 573-321-3030
Tell us about your iOS app
Share a few details and we will set up a call to scope your project.
Why founders pick us to build their iOS app
A process that has shipped 200+ products
Our 5D Process moves you from Discovery to Definition, Development, Deployment and Support. Fewer surprises, less rework.
Keep your equity
You get a full product team without handing shares to a technical cofounder. The product stays yours.
Senior team, nearshore pricing
Nearshore Latin American developers work in your time zone and language at about a third of U.S. team cost.
AI built in when it helps
We add generative AI, custom GPTs and conversational assistants when they make your app more useful, not just trendy.
We launch it, not just code it
AWS hosting setup, 24/7 server monitoring, backups and App Store submission are all part of what we do.
Support after launch
Monthly support tiers start at $625 for up to 5 hours, with larger team packages up to 159 hours a month.
What custom iOS app development looks like here
We build iPhone apps for startups and small to midsize businesses in healthcare, fintech, real estate, senior care, retail and more. Work starts with a Discovery phase that turns your idea into a real plan, budget and schedule. Then our designers, developers and testers build it.
If your app already exists, we can take it over from another developer. We review the code, fix what is holding you back and keep adding features.
- D1 Discovery: goals, key features, integrations, business model and tech stack (2-4 weeks)
- D2 Definition and UX Design: specs, designs and a clickable prototype (4-6 weeks)
- D3 Development: agile builds with a technical lead, front end, back end and QA (2-3 months)
- D4 Deployment: AWS cloud hosting, 24/7 monitoring and disaster recovery planning (1 month)
- D5 Support: monitoring, feature updates, code reviews and App Store listing maintenance
- API and third-party integrations, including payments, video streaming, SMS and email
- AI options: generative AI, custom GPTs, conversational assistants and workflow automation
- Staff augmentation if you want nearshore iOS developers working under your own management
Built by a team that has done this since 2008
“To help college athletes monetize their personal brands, Jeffrey Clark needed a mobile app with payments, video streaming, SMS notifications, Gen Z-friendly social functionality, and more.”
“By leveraging 10+ custom integrations for athlete payments, mobile video streaming, SMS and email notifications, and more, Booster Athletes launched just in time for college football season.”
“Shane Ettestad's concept for HomeKey required an MVP balancing a complex, AI-enabled backend with a consumer-friendly user experience.”
What happens after you submit
We review your request
A U.S.-based team member reads your notes and gets in touch to set up a call.
Discovery call
We talk through your goals, users, must-have features and integrations so we understand the real scope.
Plan and quote
You get a recommended approach, team structure and pricing for your iOS app before any code is written.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a custom iOS app cost?
Cost depends on features, integrations and how much design work is needed. Discovery defines the plan, schedule and budget before development starts. Ongoing support after launch starts at $625 a month for up to 5 hours.
How long does it take to build an iOS app?
Our 5D Process runs Discovery in 2-4 weeks, Definition and UX Design in 4-6 weeks, Development in 2-3 months and Deployment in about 1 month. Your scope sets the final timeline.
Can you take over an iOS app another company built?
Yes. We support apps built by our team or other developers, integrate with existing codebases and can transition you from your current developer. We start with a code review.
Do you submit the app to the App Store?
Yes. App Store submission and ongoing app store listing maintenance are part of our support services.
Do you only build iOS, or Android and web too?
We build custom web and mobile applications for both B2B and B2C. Tell us which platforms you need and we will recommend a tech stack in Discovery.
Who owns the code and the product?
You do. We work as your development partner, so you do not give up equity to a technical cofounder to get your product built.
Where is your team located?
We are headquartered in Arizona with U.S.-based business analysts and nearshore delivery teams across Latin America, working in your time zone and language.
Ready to get your iOS app built?
Tell us about your idea or your existing app. We will set up a call, scope the work and send you a plan and price.
- 200+ custom B2B and B2C software solutions since 2008
- Senior US-led team with nearshore developers at 1/3 US cost
- We handle App Store submission, hosting and support
Prefer to talk? Call +1 573-321-3030