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App & Website Prototyping For Baltimore Founders

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Prototype & Development Plan

Validate Before You Build

The most expensive mistake a founder can make is building the wrong product. Our project managers work with you over several weeks to design a clickable prototype of your app or website, test it with real users, and turn it into a scoped development plan. For Maryland businesses, that means solving problems while changes are still cheap.

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Designs First, Then Development

The Blueprint for Your Build

Every prototype we deliver becomes the blueprint for development: screens, flows and real functionality mapped out in Figma, scoped and ready to hand to our developers or to an AI-assisted build. You get a fixed-cost deliverable that looks like the finished product at a fraction of the cost, and a plan you can take to investors, stakeholders or any development team.

Validation Without Guesswork

Where Prototyping Goes Wrong

Prototyping only saves money when it is done with discipline. We design against the real problem, not the feature list; we test with the people who will actually use the product, not just the founder; and we scope what ships in version one so the build that follows has a budget and a finish line.

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Attuned App

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Alpha Bets Mobile App

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We've got answers. If you don't see what you're looking for, feel free to reach out to us directly.

What kinds of projects do you take on?

We take on a variety of projects including web applications, mobile apps, prototyping, and AI integration. We specialize in building custom software to address specific business problems.

Do you work with startups, small businesses, or enterprises?

We work with all of them! Our flexible engagement models allow us to build everything from minimum viable products (MVPs) for startup, custom internal tools for small businesses and scalable enterprise applications.

Do you handle website hosting and maintenance after launch?

Yes, we provide optional hosting and maintenance services to ensure your website remains secure, up-to-date, and performs optimally over time. We have flexible post launch agreements called "Do Not Exceeds" budgets. This allows us to set a max amount of hours per month we can work, if you need us, but there's no requirements to "use it or lose it." Any hours left will just roll over to the following month. Our Startup clients love this flexibility.

How much does it cost to hire an app developer?

The cost ultimately will vary based on the features you need. We can tell you we've built very simple apps that take about a week up to extremely complex ones that took +6 months. Most apps we've built typically take a few hundred hours spent over the course of 3-4 months to design and build properly. We offer free consultations to understand your needs and provide a customized quote.

How long does it take to build a mobile app?

Similar to web development, it depends on complexity. On average, a mobile app can take 3 to 6 months from initial design to launching on the App Store and Google Play.

Can you takeover my existing mobile app or website?

Absolutely. We often audit existing codebases and can take over maintenance, add new features, or entirely rebuild apps or websites that are struggling with performance issues. One of the things we pride ourselves on is having launched 100% of the projects we've built. Sadly, that's not very true for most other agencies where the project will fall apart before ever going live despite the client having spent 70% of their budget already.

What's the difference between a prototype and an MVP?

A prototype is an interactive mockup of your design used for validation and testing. An MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is a functioning product with just enough features to be released to early adopters.

Can you add AI features to my existing app or website?

Yes! We can integrate AI-driven functionalities like chatbots, recommendation engines, and data analytics into your existing platforms to enhance user experience. We've done this for many of our small businesses and startups since they are typically the first groups of companies experimenting with AI features.

Which AI technologies do you work with?

We work with leading AI companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google. We typically integrate their powerful Large Language Models (LLMs) and custom machine learning solutions into our clients' products. As a company ourselves, we are also using AI to speed up the development process for all of our clients via tools like Claude Code, Github Copilot, Cursor, Codex, and Google's Antigravity.

How much do you charge?

I hate to say it but, it depends. We price ourselves based on hourly rate x how many hours we think it'll take to build. If you reach out we'd love to get you a free accurate estimation for your project.

How do you validate an app idea before building?

We start with discovery and design phases to create clickable prototypes. This allows you to test the concept with real users and gather feedback before investing in full-scale development.

Do you only work with businesses in Baltimore, Frederick, and Providence?

No, those are just where our offices are located. Most of our projects are done remotely, so we work with clients across the country (and sometimes internationally). Our local offices just make it easy to meet in person if you're nearby.

Can you connect my app or website to the tools I already use?

Usually, yes. We regularly connect to tools like payment processors, accounting software, CRMs, email platforms, and scheduling tools. The main thing we check is whether the tool offers an API or an MCP server (standard ways for software, including AI tools, to talk to it), and most popular ones do. We also work with some of the most popular AI tools from Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google, and can connect them to the tools and data you already have. Tell us what you use today and we'll let you know what's possible.

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