Alderframe Studio · Mobile apps

Apps for iPhone and Android, built to be kept.

We build and run our own apps on the App Store, and bring the same standard to yours: careful design, solid engineering, real-device testing and a calm, well-prepared launch.

Services & prices

Clear prices, written quotes.

Prices are the total you pay to Alderframe — no VAT, booking fees or card surcharges are added on top. “From” prices are confirmed in a written quote before you commit.

MVP App Build (iPhone)

6–8 weeks

A native iPhone app built in Swift and SwiftUI, ready for the App Store in about two months.

Get a real, polished app in front of users — on a fixed price.

  • Native iOS app for iPhone (iPad optional)
  • Up to 15 screens from an approved design
  • Sign in with Apple and local data storage
  • Push notifications (basic set-up)
  • One connected backend (Supabase or Firebase)
  • TestFlight builds throughout and an App Store-ready final build
  • Full source code handed over to you

Not included: Complex custom backends, payments, AR/ML, watchOS, localisation (quoted).

Paid in three stages: a £5,940 deposit before work starts (we send a secure Stripe payment link once we’ve agreed your start date), £5,940 at the TestFlight milestone and £6,120 on App Store submission. Each later stage is due only when its milestone is delivered.

£18,000fixed price

Android App

8–10 weeks

A professional Android app — new, or an Android version of an existing iOS app.

Reach the customers who don’t use iPhone, with the same care.

  • Scoping first, then the technical approach that fits (native or shared code)
  • Android UI and UX designed around platform conventions
  • Up to 15 screens and one connected backend
  • Testing across a range of Android devices and screen sizes
  • Google Play listing, Data safety and release preparation
  • Source code handed over to you

Not included: Google Play developer account fee, complex integrations, Wear OS or TV apps (quoted).

from £18,000fixed in your written quote

Cross-platform App

10–14 weeks

One product on iPhone and Android, often connected to a web dashboard or shared backend.

Launch on both stores without building everything twice.

  • Discovery and architecture: shared code where it helps, native where it matters
  • Design for both platforms
  • Shared backend, accounts and notifications
  • Optional admin or customer web dashboard (quoted)
  • Device testing on both platforms
  • App Store and Google Play release preparation

Not included: Store developer fees, paid third-party services, ongoing hosting.

from £26,000fixed in your written quote

Apple Platforms & Existing Apps

Quoted

iPad, Apple Watch and Mac apps, widgets and Live Activities, redesigns, bug fixing and performance work.

Make an existing app better, or take it further across Apple devices.

  • Code and design review of your existing app
  • iPad, Apple Watch and macOS targets
  • Widgets, Live Activities, Siri and Shortcuts
  • Redesigns and performance improvements
  • Bug fixing and App Review issues

Not included: Work on code we haven’t reviewed is quoted only after review.

QuotedQuoted after a short review

App Store Launch Pack

1–2 weeks

Everything App Review wants, from listing copy to privacy answers.

Launch on the App Store without the guesswork.

  • App Store listing copy: name, subtitle, description, keywords
  • 5 sets of localised screenshots (US, UK + 3 markets)
  • Privacy label set-up
  • Draft Privacy Policy, Terms and EULA (templates — solicitor review recommended)
  • Submission and one resubmission if needed
  • One-page press kit

Not included: PR outreach, paid acquisition. Google Play launch preparation is quoted on request.

Quiet Polish

2 days

A short, focused pass over an existing iOS app — the small fixes that make it feel right.

The smallest way to start working with us.

  • Written audit of UI, UX, motion and microcopy
  • Up to 8 small fixes, agreed from the audit, implemented
  • A fresh TestFlight build
  • A short call to walk through findings

Not included: New features, backend or architectural work. We confirm the fix list and price after a quick look at your app.

from £950fixed in your written quote

Discovery Sprint

5 days

A focused week that turns an idea into a written brief you could hand to any team.

Know exactly what to build, what to leave out, and roughly what it will cost.

  • 60-minute kickoff call
  • Review of up to 5 comparable products
  • User journeys and key flows mapped
  • Feature prioritisation (Must / Should / Could / Won’t)
  • Written product brief (10–15 pages)
  • Lightweight technical architecture sketch
  • Honest go / no-go recommendation

Not included: Visual design, prototypes and code (separate services).

from £2,500fixed in your written quote

Figma Prototype

2 weeks

A click-through prototype so realistic you can demo it before any code is written.

See, test and share the product before you commit to building it.

  • Information architecture and screen map
  • Wireframes for up to 12 screens
  • Full visual design (Light and Dark)
  • Interactive Figma prototype
  • Basic component library
  • 2 rounds of revisions
  • Figma file ownership transferred on full payment

Not included: Custom illustration, motion design, code.

Growth Retainer (App Care)

Monthly · 30 days’ notice

Ongoing development for a live app: fixes, small features and store upkeep.

Keep your app healthy and improving month after month.

  • 10 hours of development or design time a month
  • Bug fixes and small enhancements
  • App Store metadata refreshes
  • Monthly health report
  • Priority email and WhatsApp replies
  • Up to 5 unused hours roll over each month

Not included: Major new features (quoted), paid-media management.

FAQ

Common questions.

Tell us what you’re planning.

A short message is enough. We reply within 2 working days with questions or a written quote — free and without obligation.