Process
How we turn ideas into shipped apps
Seven phases. Clear deliverables. Weekly updates. You'll always know exactly where your project stands and what comes next.
Discovery
1-2 weeksBefore we write code, we understand your business. What problem are you solving? Who are your users? What does success look like?
What We Do
- Kickoff call
- Requirements workshop
- User research review
- Competitive analysis
- Technical feasibility check
- Scope definition
What You Get
- Project brief
- Technical requirements doc
- Timeline with milestones
- Fixed-price quote
Architecture
1-2 weeksWe plan the technical foundation. Database structure, API design, third-party integrations. Problems solved on paper cost less than problems solved in code.
What We Do
- System architecture design
- User flow mapping
- Database schema design
- API specification
- Integration planning
- Security architecture
What You Get
- Architecture document
- User flow diagrams
- API documentation
- Database design
Design
2-4 weeksYou'll see your app before we build it. Wireframes first, then full visual designs. Iterate until it feels right. Changes here are cheap.
What We Do
- Wireframe creation
- Visual design
- Component library
- Interactive prototype
- Usability testing
- Design revisions
What You Get
- Complete wireframes
- High-fidelity mockups
- Clickable Figma prototype
- Design system
Development
8-16 weeksTwo-week sprints. Working builds you can test. Weekly demos. Direct access to engineers. You'll never wonder what's happening.
What We Do
- Sprint planning
- Feature development
- Code review
- Weekly demos
- Continuous integration
- Documentation
What You Get
- Working builds (every sprint)
- Weekly progress reports
- Source code access
- Technical documentation
Testing
2-3 weeksWe test on real devices across OS versions. Performance testing. Security review. You'll get an app that works, not an app that works most of the time.
What We Do
- Functional testing
- Performance testing
- Security testing
- Device compatibility testing
- User acceptance testing
- Bug fixes
What You Get
- Test reports
- Bug resolution log
- Performance benchmarks
- Security audit
Launch
1-2 weeksWe handle App Store and Google Play submissions. Asset preparation. Review management. Your app goes live without the bureaucratic headaches.
What We Do
- Store asset preparation
- Listing optimization
- Submission management
- Review response handling
- Launch coordination
- Day-one monitoring
What You Get
- Live app store listings
- Release notes
- Launch checklist
- Monitoring dashboard
Growth
OngoingLaunch is the beginning, not the end. Bug fixes, OS updates, new features, scaling support. We're here as long as you need us.
What We Do
- Bug fixes
- Performance monitoring
- User feedback review
- Feature development
- OS compatibility updates
- Scaling support
What You Get
- Monthly health reports
- Regular updates
- Performance improvements
- Feature roadmap
Communication you can count on
We believe in transparent, proactive communication. Here's what you can expect throughout our partnership.
Ready to start Phase 01?
Book a call. Tell us about your idea. We'll tell you honestly what it takes to build it.