Dedicated Developers:
The No-B.S. FAQ

Show Me The Money
What does quality app development actually cost?

Let’s cut to the chase: Quality apps run $80K-$150K for v1.0. Why? Because proper development isn’t just coding – it’s strategy, design, testing, and launch support that actually works. We break it into monthly installments because we’re not in the business of giving founders heart attacks.

Development costs are like icebergs. Those super-cheap quotes? They’re hiding things like “extra” charges for basic features, testing as an “optional” add-on, or support that costs more than initial development. We quote real numbers because we’d rather lose a deal than deliver garbage that needs to be rebuilt in 6 months.

We work with monthly installments spread throughout development. No massive upfront payments, no holding your project hostage at the end. We accept credit cards, ACH transfers, and wire transfers (pro tip: use ACH for larger amounts to avoid processing fees).

The Blueprint Magic

Learn all about it here! The Blueprint is our secret weapon. It’s 3-4 weeks of intensive planning that saves our clients an average of $200K in development mistakes. For $5K (or $4K if you move fast), you get exact specs, technical architecture, user experience design, integration strategy, realistic timeline, and cost breakdown with no surprises. Fun fact: Every successful app in our portfolio started with a Blueprint. There’s a reason for that.

You get full ownership of the Blueprint deliverables whether you build with us or not (it’s your vision, after all). But 85% of clients choose to move forward with us because the Blueprint demonstrates exactly how we work – thorough, transparent, and focused on your business success rather than just pretty code.

Could you? Sure. Just like you could build a house without blueprints. But here’s what usually happens: midway through development, fundamental issues appear, requiring massive rewrites. The Blueprint catches these issues on paper when they cost $0 to fix, rather than in code when they cost $20K – $80K to fix.

The Timeline Truth
Real talk: Quality apps take 6-9 months from idea to launch. Here’s the breakdown:
  • Blueprint: 3-4 weeks (getting it right on paper)
  • Design: 4-8 weeks (making it beautiful AND functional)
  • Development: 4-6 months (building stuff that actually scales)
  • Testing & Launch: 4-6 weeks (breaking things so users don’t have to) Could we go faster? Sure. But you’re not looking to build another app that dies in year one, right?

Unlike most shops, we actually deliver on our timeline commitments. How? Because we don’t pull dates out of thin air – they come from the Blueprint process where we map everything out in detail. Our estimates typically land within 10% of actual delivery dates, which in app development is practically a miracle.

Changes happen. Anyone who says otherwise is selling something. But here’s how we keep changes from becoming a money pit:
  • Blueprint phase catches 90% of potential changes early
  • Regular review points for course correction
  • Clear process for when “just one small thing” turns into a major feature
  • No surprise bills – you approve any changes before we touch the code
Your App, Your Empire

You. 100%. Period. Every pixel, every line of code, every clever algorithm – it’s all yours. We’re not one of those shops that holds your code hostage or sneaks in sketchy license terms. You can sell it, modify it, or frame it on your wall (weird, but your call). We’ll hand over everything: source code, designs, docs, the works.

Everything we build comes with clean, commented code that doesn’t need a PhD to understand, documentation written for humans (not robots), clear API guides, deployment instructions that actually work, and user manuals people might actually read. Our code quality standards are high because we value our sleep and don’t want 2am emergency calls.

Absolutely. Your team gets full access to everything. But here’s the reality check: 85% of our clients stick with us for maintenance. Not because they have to, but because we know their code inside out and they’d rather focus on growing their business than debugging HTTP requests.

The Team Behind Your App
Straight talk: We run a hybrid model that works.
  • US-based project management and architecture (Atlanta HQ that you can actually visit)
  • Global development team for 24/7 productivity
  • Senior architects involved from day one Every Blueprint client gets the same A-team, whether you’re building the next Uber or “just” a $10M business.

We’re 200+ people strong across design, development, QA, and project management. That means we have specialists for every aspect of your project – not just generalists trying to be jack-of-all-trades. It also means we’re not disappearing overnight like that one-person shop that ghosted you last year.

Yes, and it actually works (unlike most “hybrid” setups that crash and burn). Your team can own specific components while we handle specialized areas. We do real code reviews, not just rubber-stamp approvals. And yes, you get full repository access because it’s your app.

Getting Stuff Done

Remember that professor who’d disappear for weeks then fail half the class? We’re the opposite. Weekly updates, live dashboard, builds every 2-4 weeks, direct access to the development team. If you don’t know what’s happening, something’s wrong (and that’s on us).

We’re technology-agnostic but opinionated when it matters. Rather than forcing every project into our favorite framework, we select the right tools for your specific needs. That said, we have deep expertise in React, React Native, Node.js, Python, .NET, AWS, Azure, and pretty much every major platform worth using.

We don’t just test at the end and hope for the best. Quality is baked into every step:
  • Automated testing for core functionality
  • Manual testing by people trying to break things
  • Performance testing under load
  • Security scanning and vulnerability testing
  • Real device testing (not just simulators)
After The Launch
Options range from “call us if it catches fire” to “we’re basically your CTO.” Most clients opt for our standard maintenance package:
  • Critical updates and bug fixes
  • Performance optimization
  • Security patches
  • Feature enhancements
  • App store management The Blueprint will help you pick what makes sense for your business.

We’ve launched 300+ apps. We know every quirk of Apple and Google’s review process. We handle everything from technical submissions to asset preparation, reviewer negotiations (yes, that’s a thing), version updates, and performance monitoring. Your app will pass review the first time because we’ve learned all the hard lessons so you don’t have to.

We build for scale from day one because emergency rewrites are expensive and painful. Our architecture decisions account for future growth, our code is structured for expansion, and our cloud infrastructure can scale from 100 users to 100,000 without breaking a sweat. When you go viral (fingers crossed), your app won’t fall over.

Still Have

Questions?

Simple: Book a call, discuss your project, and if there’s a fit, start with a Blueprint. It’s low-risk, high-value, and will save you from making the expensive mistakes we’ve seen hundreds of times. Even if you don’t build with us, you’ll walk away with a comprehensive roadmap worth every penny.

Q: Can we talk to your past clients?

Absolutely! We have clients who’ve been with us for over a decade and would happily sing our praises. However, we also respect their privacy and time (just like we will respect yours when you become a client). So, we typically make introductions only when you’re ready to move forward and the final step is verifying references.

In the meantime, we’ve got plenty of video and written testimonials to keep you entertained – from glowing reviews from clients gushing like they just met their celebrity crush. That should give you all the confidence you need until it’s reference-checking time!

What if we’re not sure we’re ready to build yet?

The Blueprint process is perfect for validating your idea and getting clarity on what it will actually take to build. Many clients use it as a tool to secure funding or get stakeholder buy-in before com

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