App Development in San Francisco
Mobile App Development For San Francisco Startups
The Bay Area sets a high bar for software and moves fast. We help its startups and SaaS companies ship mobile products, including practical AI features, without Bay Area overheads.
Ship Faster, Spend Your Runway Well
- Works alongside your engineers
- AI features in production
- Fast MVP delivery
- Clear, published packages
San Francisco founders understand product better than almost anyone, but hiring locally for a mobile team is slow and expensive. We work as your mobile team or alongside your engineers, picking up the roadmap quickly and letting your core team stay focused on the core product.
Mobile is also where many AI features are becoming useful: voice, on-device models and assistants that actually complete tasks. We can help you tell which of those would make a difference to your users, then build them to production standards.
Apps For San Francisco's Key Industries
Where we see mobile making the biggest difference for local businesses.
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SaaS
Mobile companions to web products, designed around the moments that matter.
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AI Startups
Mobile interfaces for AI products, from voice to agents.
- 03
Fintech
Secure consumer and business finance apps.
App Development Services
Every kind of mobile project, delivered by one team.
- Mobile App DevelopmentiOS, Android and cross-platform apps designed, built and supported by one team — from first prototype to millions of users.Learn more
- Android App DevelopmentNative Android apps built with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose that perform smoothly across the huge range of Android devices.Learn more
- iOS App DevelopmentNative iPhone and iPad apps built with Swift and SwiftUI that feel at home on Apple devices and pass App Store review smoothly.Learn more
- Cross-Platform App DevelopmentOne codebase, two app stores — cross-platform apps that cut cost and time to market without compromising on user experience.Learn more
- Flutter App DevelopmentHigh-performance Flutter apps for iOS, Android and web, with pixel-perfect custom UI and a single, maintainable Dart codebase.Learn more
- React Native App DevelopmentReact Native apps that share code and talent with your web team, delivering native iOS and Android experiences from one JavaScript codebase.Learn more
- App Maintenance & SupportOngoing app maintenance — OS updates, bug fixes, monitoring, security patches and improvements — that keeps your app stable and highly rated.Learn more
Got an app idea for the San Francisco market? Let's scope it.
Book A Free ConsultationHow Much Does App Development Cost?
Three clear packages, from a $2,999 cross-platform app of up to 8 screens to enterprise and SaaS products. Each one includes design, testing, store submission help and post-launch support.
Essential
Up to 8 screens$2,999
Best for startups and small businesses launching their first mobile app.
- Cross-platform app for iOS and Android
- Up to 8 custom-designed screens
- Custom UI/UX design
- User registration and secure login
- Basic database integration
- Push notification setup
- Simple API integration
- Mobile responsive layouts
- Basic analytics and crash reporting
- App Store and Play Store submission assistance
- 2 revision rounds
- 30 days post-launch bug support
Estimated delivery: 4–6 weeks
Get StartedProfessional
Up to 20 screens$6,999
Best for growing businesses requiring advanced functionality and scalable apps.
- Everything in Essential
- Up to 20 custom-designed screens
- Advanced UI/UX and interactive prototypes
- Custom backend and API development
- Payment gateway integration
- In-app purchases or subscriptions
- User profiles and role-based access
- Real-time chat or messaging
- Advanced push notifications
- Up to 3 third-party integrations
- Basic web-based admin dashboard
- Performance and security testing
- App Store and Play Store submission assistance
- 3 revision rounds
- 60 days post-launch bug support
Estimated delivery: 8–12 weeks
Get StartedEnterprise
Custom screen countCustom
Best for enterprise applications, SaaS platforms, and complex mobile solutions.
- Everything in Professional, as applicable
- Custom native or cross-platform development
- Swift, Kotlin, Flutter or React Native
- Advanced backend and cloud architecture
- AI-powered features and automation
- CRM, ERP and third-party API integrations
- Ecommerce and marketplace functionality
- Advanced real-time features and data sync
- Offline functionality and cloud synchronisation
- Multi-language and multi-region support
- Custom dashboards and admin portals
- Advanced security and performance optimisation
- Scalable database and cloud deployment
- Dedicated project manager and developers
- Priority technical support and maintenance options
Timeline and pricing based on project scope
Request a QuoteFinal pricing is confirmed after a discovery workshop and feature scoping.
Our App Development Process
A proven process that gets working builds onto your phone early and keeps you involved all the way to launch.
- 01
Discovery & Strategy
We clarify goals, users, competitors and the features that matter most for the first release.
- 02
UX & Prototyping
We map journeys and build clickable prototypes to test with users before development.
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UI Design
Platform-appropriate interfaces designed for iOS and Android conventions.
- 04
Agile Development
Fortnightly sprints deliver installable builds you can test on your own device.
- 05
Testing & QA
Device testing, automated tests, performance and security checks before release.
- 06
Launch & Growth
App Store submission, monitoring, updates and feature development after launch.
App Development in San Francisco FAQs
Do you have an office in San Francisco?
Our head office is in Austin, and we work with Bay Area teams remotely, with good overlap in working hours.
Can you add AI features to our app?
Yes. We build features using large language models and on-device models, with attention to cost, privacy and reliability.
Can you work with our in-house engineers?
Yes. We can take on the mobile work or add developers to your team, following your processes.
How much does an MVP cost?
Our packages start at $2,999 for up to 8 screens and $6,999 for up to 20 screens with a custom backend. AI-heavy products are often scoped separately.
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