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Last updated: July 2026
PILLAR A — WEB & PRODUCT ENGINEERING

Apps that make it past the launch.

Mobile app development at NexusWave covers the full arc — strategy, design, engineering, backend, and store launch — for iOS and Android. We build apps the way a product company does, because we are one: our own software runs in production every day, and your app inherits those standards for reliability, security, and maintainability.

HONEST PLATFORM ADVICE, FIRST
Native — when it truly needs it
Heavy device features, maximum performance.
Cross-platform — most projects land here
One codebase, both stores, strong value.
PWA — when an app isn't needed at all
Content and light tools, lowest cost.
If a PWA or a great mobile site serves your users better than an app, we'll tell you — before you spend app money.
WHO IT'S FOR

Who this is for.

01
Businesses whose customers live on their phones — booking, ordering, membership, field service — and need more than a mobile website.
02
Founders with a validated idea who need a build partner that thinks in product terms, not billable features.
03
Companies with an existing app that's aging badly: crashes, no updates, a backend nobody understands.
04
Teams that got a quote for a "simple app" and a timeline measured in years — and want an honest second opinion.
WHAT'S INCLUDED

The full arc, both stores.

Backend and API development is the invisible half most estimates forget — we engineer it with the same care as the screens.

BUILD MANIFEST8 / 8 included
Product scoping and honest platform advice
native vs. cross-platform vs. "you might not need an app"
UX/UI design built on your brand
Flows and screens on your brand.
Cross-platform or native engineering as the use case demands
The right build for the use case.
Backend and API development
the invisible half most estimates forget
Authentication, payments, notifications, offline behavior
The systems real apps depend on.
App Store and Google Play submission handled end to end
Both stores, submitted for you.
Analytics and crash reporting from day one
Usage and stability, tracked early.
Documentation and a maintenance path
Handover docs and a way forward.
NATIVE vs CROSS-PLATFORM vs PWA

The honest platform decision.

Native (iOS + Android)
Cross-platform
Progressive Web App
Best for
Heavy device features, max performance
Cross-platformMost business apps
Progressive Web AppContent & light tools
Cost shape
Highest (two codebases)
Cross-platformStrong value (one codebase)
Progressive Web AppLowest
App-store presence
Yes
Cross-platformYes
Progressive Web AppLimited
Our honest default
When it truly needs it
Cross-platformMost projects land here
Progressive Web AppWhen an app isn't needed at all
Native (iOS + Android)
Best for
Heavy device features, max performance
Cost shape
Highest (two codebases)
App-store presence
Yes
Our honest default
When it truly needs it
Cross-platform
Best for
Most business apps
Cost shape
Strong value (one codebase)
App-store presence
Yes
Our honest default
Most projects land here
Progressive Web App
Best for
Content & light tools
Cost shape
Lowest
App-store presence
Limited
Our honest default
When an app isn't needed at all

If a PWA or a great mobile site serves your users better than an app, we'll tell you — before you spend app money.

OUR APPROACH — WEIGHT THE ESTIMATE HONESTLY

The graveyard of business apps is full of beautiful frontends attached to fragile backends.

We weight the estimate honestly: data model, APIs, auth, and infrastructure get engineered with the same care as the screens. Scope starts with a shippable core — the version that earns real user feedback — rather than a two-year everything-app. And because we operate production software ourselves, launch-day concerns are habits, not surprises.

LAUNCH-DAY HABITS, NOT SURPRISES
Monitoring live before users are
Crash triage with a response path
Update cadence planned, not improvised
Store review quirks handled — we've been through them
A focused first version typically ships in 8–16 weeks — learning from real users instead of funding a two-year wishlist.
PRICING — PUBLISHED OPENLY

Scope toward a shippable core.

App build — iOS & Android
from $12,000
What moves the price: platforms, backend complexity, offline/push requirements, and integrations
Itemized proposal within one business day of scoping
Scope my app
After launch
Maintenance retainer or full hand-off
Updates, OS-version compatibility, and monitoring — month-to-month
Or full hand-off with documentation your next team can pick up
Get an exact quote
How our pricing works
The figure above is a published starting point — not a number you unlock on a sales call. Share your scope and you’ll get an itemized written proposal within one business day. Project work is priced up front; monthly plans are month-to-month, cancel with one month’s notice.

Real questions clients ask.

01How much does it cost to build a mobile app?

NexusWave app builds start at $12,000. Backend complexity, platform choice, and feature scope set the final number — itemized in a written proposal within one business day.

02Should I build native or cross-platform?

Most business apps are best served cross-platform: one codebase, both stores, strong performance. We recommend native only when the use case genuinely demands it — and we'll show you the reasoning either way.

03How long does an app take?

A focused first version typically ships in 8–16 weeks. We scope toward a shippable core first, so you're learning from real users instead of funding a two-year wishlist.

04Do you build the backend too?

Yes — backend, APIs, authentication, and infrastructure are half the work of a real app, and we engineer them with the same standards as our own production systems.

05Do you handle App Store and Google Play submission?

End to end, including store listings, review responses, and the rejection quirks that stall first-time publishers.

06Who maintains the app after launch?

Your choice: full hand-off with documentation, or an ongoing maintenance retainer covering updates, OS-version compatibility, and monitoring — month-to-month.

07Which mobile framework do you use — Flutter, React Native, or fully native?

All of them, chosen for your app rather than for us. Most business apps ship best on a single cross-platform codebase in Flutter or React Native: one build serves iOS and Android, which cuts cost and time without giving up a native feel. When the use case genuinely needs it — heavy graphics, deep hardware access, or platform-specific UX — we build fully native in Swift or Kotlin. You get the reasoning in the proposal, so the framework is a decision you make with us, not one we make for you.

08How much does an e-commerce website cost?

NexusWave e-commerce builds start at $5,000. Catalog size, integrations, custom checkout logic, and migrations set the final scope — itemized in a written proposal within one business day.

09How much does it cost to build a SaaS product?

NexusWave MVP builds start at $20,000, with phased engagements from $10,000 for validation-first starts. Scope, integrations, and compliance needs set the final figure — itemized in a written proposal.

10How much does a custom website cost?

NexusWave web development starts at $3,000, with final pricing set by scope — page count, functionality, integrations, and languages. You'll get an itemized written proposal within one business day.

11What kind of websites do you build?

Hand-built sites on Next.js and headless infrastructure — marketing sites, e-commerce, web apps, and SaaS products. No page-builder lock-in; everything runs on the same modern stack our own products use.

12Which e-commerce platform do you recommend?

The one that fits your catalog, margins, and team — not a default. We work across major platforms and headless setups, and we'll recommend against over-engineering when a simpler foundation sells just as well.

13How long does an MVP take?

Typically 10–20 weeks to a production-ready core with billing, auth, and monitoring — faster than traditional agencies because our workflows are AI-native and our architecture patterns are proven in our own products.

14How long does a website take to build?

Most business websites take 3–8 weeks from kickoff to launch depending on scope and content readiness. You'll get a timeline in the proposal, and we're known for delivering ahead of schedule.

15Do you use templates or build custom?

Custom, every time. We build on a modern engineering stack rather than a template or page builder, so the site is fast, unique to your brand, and free of platform lock-in.

16Can you migrate my existing store without losing SEO?

Yes. Migrations include a full URL redirect map, preserved product metadata, and structured-data continuity so rankings and revenue carry over.

17Have you actually built SaaS before?

Yes — and we operate it. qpostr (B2B social-media scheduling) and Skejel (reservations, scheduling, tickets, and restaurant bookings) are NexusWave products running in production. Visit them; they're the portfolio.

18Will I be able to edit my own content?

Yes. We build on headless CMS platforms designed for non-technical editing — your team updates pages, posts, and media without touching code.

19Can you build an online store?

Yes — e-commerce development starts from $5,000 and covers the catalog, cart, checkout, and payments. It is built on the same headless stack, so it stays fast as your product range grows.

20Will my products show up in AI shopping answers?

That's the goal of the GEO structure we build in: complete product schema, extractable descriptions, and review markup — the signals AI assistants use when recommending products.

21Can you take over a half-built product?

Yes. We start with a technical audit (architecture, security, deployability), give you an honest keep/refactor/rebuild verdict, and a costed path for each.

22Do you build multilingual and RTL websites?

Yes — it's a specialty. We deliver English, Persian, and Arabic natively, including full right-to-left layouts, localized SEO, and correct hreflang implementation.

23Do you build mobile apps?

Yes. Mobile app development starts from $12,000 for iOS and Android, scoped around your features and platforms. We share a roadmap before any code is written.

24Do you handle multi-currency and multi-language stores?

Yes, including right-to-left storefronts for Persian and Arabic markets, with localized product content and correct international SEO.

25Who owns the code?

You do — full repository ownership, documentation, and infrastructure under your accounts. No lock-in by design.

26Will my site be optimized for SEO and AI search?

Structurally, yes: server-rendered content, structured data, AI-crawler readiness, and GEO-standard content architecture are part of every build — the same practices this website uses.

27Can you build a SaaS product?

Yes. SaaS product development is scoped individually — there is no meaningful published floor because every product is different. We take it from MVP to a scalable, maintainable platform.

28What about running the store after launch?

Care Plans cover hosting, updates, and support; our marketing retainers (SEO, PPC, email, CRO) grow the revenue side. Both are month-to-month.

29Can you keep building after launch?

That's the usual shape: a monthly product retainer covering the roadmap, monitoring, and iteration — month-to-month, cancel with one month's notice.

30What happens after launch?

Your choice: hand-off with full documentation, or a monthly Hosting & Care Plan (from $75/mo) covering hosting, updates, security, and support — month-to-month, cancel anytime.

31What technology stack do you use?

Next.js and TypeScript on the front end, a headless CMS (Payload) and PostgreSQL for content and data, deployed to a managed server. It is the same stack behind our own products, so it is proven, not experimental.

32Can you build my store on Shopify or WooCommerce, or do you only do custom?

We build on Shopify, WooCommerce, and custom headless storefronts — the platform is chosen around your catalog, margins, and team, not a default we push. Shopify is often the fastest path for a straightforward catalog; WooCommerce suits a WordPress team that wants to keep everything in one place; a custom headless build wins when scale, speed, or a distinctive checkout matter and you want to own the whole stack. If you already sell on one of these, we usually improve what you have before recommending a migration.

33Do you only build on Next.js, or can you work with WordPress, Shopify, and other platforms?

We work with whatever fits the project — WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce, and other platforms included. What we list as our stack is what we prefer, and here is why: a hand-built Next.js and headless-CMS site is faster, cheaper to own over three years, fully yours with no plugin lock-in, and still easy for your team to edit. When a platform like WordPress or Shopify is the right call — a team that already knows it, a site already running on it, or a tight timeline — we build and maintain it there, and we tell you honestly which path serves you better before you commit.

34Will my site be fast and SEO-ready?

Yes. We target a Lighthouse score of 90+, with optimized images, semantic HTML, a sitemap, and structured data built in — plus GEO so the site is ready for AI search, not just Google.

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