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.

Phase 01

Discovery

1-2 weeks

Before 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
Phase 02

Architecture

1-2 weeks

We 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
Phase 03

Design

2-4 weeks

You'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
Phase 04

Development

8-16 weeks

Two-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
Phase 05

Testing

2-3 weeks

We 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
Phase 06

Launch

1-2 weeks

We 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
Phase 07

Growth

Ongoing

Launch 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.

Weekly
Progress updates and demos
24h
Response time on questions
Slack
Direct team channel access
Video
Bi-weekly strategy calls

Ready to start Phase 01?

Book a call. Tell us about your idea. We'll tell you honestly what it takes to build it.