SwiftAppLab SwiftAppLab

MVP Development Agency — Ship in 4–6 Weeks from $4,900

SwiftAppLab is an async MVP development agency for founders and startups. We ship production-ready iOS, Android, and web MVPs in 4–6 weeks. Senior developers only. No meetings, no retainer traps, no hand-holding project managers.

4–6 week delivery Senior engineers You own the code Cancel anytime

What an MVP Actually Needs (and What It Doesn't)

Most founders overbuild their MVP. We've seen teams spend $80,000 and nine months shipping features nobody wanted. A proper MVP is the smallest version of your app that validates the core hypothesis with real users. That usually means 3–5 features, clean UI, basic backend, and the ability to launch on the App Store or Google Play.

3–5

Core features

Only the features required to prove the value proposition. Everything else ships after launch.

4–6

Weeks to launch

Fast enough to validate before you run out of runway. Slow enough to ship real quality.

$4.9k

Starting price

Fixed-scope single-platform MVP. Native or cross-platform, your choice of stack.

Our MVP Development Process

Discovery & scope

You describe the app in a shared doc. We reply within 24 hours with a proposed feature list, tech stack, and delivery schedule. No 60-minute kickoff call required.

Design in Figma

Week 1: we ship clickable Figma screens for every flow. You approve or request changes async.

Iterative builds

Weeks 2–5: you receive a new TestFlight / APK / web build every 3–5 days. Each build is usable and testable on a real device.

Launch

Week 6: we handle App Store and Google Play submission, final QA, and handoff. You walk away with the codebase, GitHub repo, and deployment access.

What You Get

MVP Pricing

Fixed-scope MVP
$4,900single platform, 4 weeks
Start Your MVP

Need iOS + Android + web? Custom backend? Real-time features? Use the cost calculator for a realistic estimate, or email us for a firm quote within 24 hours.

MVP Cost by App Type (2026)

MVP TypeTypical CostTimeline
Single-platform mobile MVP$4,900 – $9,0004 weeks
Cross-platform mobile (iOS + Android)$9,000 – $18,0005–6 weeks
Web MVP (Next.js + Supabase)$4,900 – $12,0003–5 weeks
Web + mobile MVP$18,000 – $30,0006–8 weeks
AI-powered MVP$12,000 – $25,0005–8 weeks

Why Founders Choose SwiftAppLab for MVPs

No meetings

You do not need weekly standups to build a good MVP. We communicate through a shared task board, Slack, and Loom videos. You spend your time on customers, not calls.

Senior-only team

Every SwiftAppLab engineer has 5+ years of shipping production apps. You never get a junior developer learning on your budget.

Flat, predictable price

$4,900 for a single-platform MVP, delivered in 4 weeks. No hidden fees, no scope creep, no surprise invoices.

Async by design

Timezone-independent. Submit a task at midnight, get a build by morning. Ideal for founders balancing day jobs, time zones, or a young team.

Ready to ship your MVP?

Email a short description of your idea and we'll reply within 24 hours with a firm quote, tech stack proposal, and proposed 4–6 week delivery plan. Free consultation, no obligation.

Start Your MVP

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as an MVP?
A Minimum Viable Product is the smallest version of your app that validates the core value proposition with real users. For most founders, this means 3–5 core features, clean UI, basic backend, user accounts, and the ability to launch on the App Store or Google Play. Everything else is a distraction during MVP phase.
How long does it take SwiftAppLab to build an MVP?
Most MVPs ship in 4–6 weeks. Simpler apps with 3 features can launch in 3 weeks; complex MVPs with AI or real-time features take 6–8 weeks. You start receiving builds within the first week.
What technologies do you use for MVPs?
React Native and Flutter for cross-platform mobile, Swift and Kotlin for native when needed, Next.js and React for web, and Supabase or Firebase for backend. We pick the stack that minimizes time to launch without locking you in.
Can I hire SwiftAppLab to only build the MVP, or is it a subscription?
Both. You can buy a fixed-scope MVP for $4,900 and walk away, or subscribe to a monthly plan that includes MVP plus continuous improvements. Most founders start with the fixed MVP and subscribe after launch to keep shipping.
What happens after the MVP launches?
You own 100% of the code and can take it anywhere. Many founders continue with SwiftAppLab's monthly subscription for ongoing development, while others hire a full-time team. We design the codebase to be handoff-friendly from day one.