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We Build Quality Mobile Apps for Rhode Island Businesses

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Mobile App Development

Managed Design & Development

We build mobile applications for businesses and founders in all segments of the market. Whether you have an idea for a unique SaaS product or the next big social media app, we can help! We focus on scalable mobile technologies that allow you to build iOS and Android applications without compromising on quality or cost. Leave the headaches to us!

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Comprehensive Mobile App Development Services

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React Native & Flutter Development

Cross-Platform Development

It's not every day that a framework comes around which has as much impact as React Native and Flutter have had. These programming frameworks allow developers to have one core codebase and bridge this natively to both iOS and Android. This means we can build a Mobile app for your business on both iPhone and Android in less time without compromising on performance like you would with old cross platform frameworks.

Swift & Kotlin Development

Fully Native

Have an older mobile app that you have already developed for your business with a truly native programming language? If so our team of developers has built countless apps in Swift and Kotlin if you want to use fully native technologies. These apps truly have the best experience on native devices especially if you are looking to build a mobile app with more complexity that uses the device's features like GPS, push notifications, or the accelerometer.

Napp: Reliable, Affordable, On-Demand Childcare

Napp: Reliable, Affordable, On-Demand Childcare

It's #napptime! Napp brings instant and trustworthy childcare to your fingertips. Napp uses your Facebook and contact connections to show you locally vetted and top-rated sitters in our network so you can book them FAST!

Nextrep app

NextRep

NextRep connects parents of youth lacrosse players with committed, current, and recently graduated college lacrosse players for in-person 1-on1 and small group training sessions. Whether you're a parent of a youth lacrosse player looking to improve their skills or a college lacrosse player looking to make money by training youth athletes in your community, NextRep makes it easy to connect, train, and grow.

My Beach Mobile: Digital Tags

My Beach Mobile: Digital Tags

We are here to make going to the beach easier. Get electronic beach tags right on your mobile device! Whether you want day, week, or season passes, we are the easiest way to buy and use beach tags.

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RAINN: Self-Care App

RAINN: Self-Care App

The RAINN app gives survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones access to support, self-care tools, and information to help manage the short- and long-term effects of sexual violence.

ReBokeh: Accessibility App

ReBokeh: Accessibility App

The ReBokeh app was designed with moderate vision impairment in mind. Create custom video filters, unique to you and your environment — simply see the world how you want to.

Krystallize

Krystallize

Create unique digital spaces effortlessly. Krystallize revolutionizes the way you save, organize, and share content.

Ecomplicato: Navigating Hard Times

Ecomplicato: Navigating Hard Times

Ecomplicato supports individuals and couples by matching users to professional services related to Health/Fitness, Legal Resources, Wellness, Financial Services, and Leisure Activities — emphasizing convenience for our users.

Upswing Poker

Upswing Poker

Poker preflop charts from UpswingPoker.com for Online, Live & MTT games. These charts show you the best statistical move to make in Texas Holdem poker before the flop.

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's the difference between a custom website and a template or website builder?

A custom website is built from the foundation tailored specifically to your unique business needs and brand identity. It provides better performance, more complex features, scalability, and flexibility compared to template-based builders which often have limitations in design and functionality. Template builders, on the other hand, are excellent in scenarios where you do not need complex features and you just need a simple, informational, website.

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.

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.

What technologies do you use to build websites and apps?

We work primarily with Next.js, Payload CMS, PHP/CodeIgniter, and React Native, hosted on DigitalOcean infrastructure. We favor self-hosted, open-source tools so you own your stack rather than being locked into a vendor.


Can you fix or take over an existing app?

Absolutely. We often audit existing codebases and can take over maintenance, add new features, or entirely rebuild apps that are struggling with performance issues.

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.

Who owns the code and design once the project is done?

You do. Once the project is complete and paid for, you own all the code, design files, and any related IP outright. We don't hold your project hostage or require ongoing licensing fees to keep using what we built.

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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