Custom Development Services

Test your app idea
without a five-figure commitment.

Custom iOS apps and websites built to spec at $100/hour — transparent pricing, full ownership from day one, App Store ready. For founders, small businesses, and anyone with an idea worth shipping.

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Why This Exists

Most quotes start at $5,000.
Mine doesn't.

Agencies and freelancers typically quote $5,000–$25,000+ for a custom iOS app, pricing out the people who could benefit most: founders testing a new idea, small business owners, and solo creators with a real concept but a real budget. By billing transparently at $100/hour with upfront estimates, you only pay for the time the work actually takes. You validate your idea on the App Store for a fraction of agency cost — and you own everything from day one.


Services

What I Build

iOS App
📱
iOS App Development

Native SwiftUI apps published to the App Store under your developer account. App is yours from day one — App Store revenue flows directly to you.

  • SwiftUI / SwiftData
  • StoreKit (in-app purchases)
  • Face ID / Touch ID
  • iCloud sync
  • App Store submission
Website
🌐
Website Development

Fast, modern static websites deployed to your hosting account on your domain. Source code transferred to you via private GitHub repo.

  • HTML / CSS / JavaScript
  • GitHub Pages or Netlify
  • Custom domain setup
  • Contact forms & SEO basics
  • Analytics integration
Retainer
🛠
Ongoing Maintenance

Monthly retainer for keeping your app or site running smoothly long after launch. Same $100/hour rate, paid in advance.

  • Bug fixes & updates
  • iOS compatibility patches
  • Content updates
  • App Store resubmissions
  • Hosting & domain coordination

Pricing

Simple, Transparent.

One flat hourly rate for everything — apps, websites, and maintenance. You get an estimated hour range upfront after a free discovery call, and I check in before exceeding it. No surprises, no markups, no padded invoices.

Build Rate
$100
per hour · all services

Itemized weekly invoices. You see exactly what was worked on and how long it took.

Discovery Call Free · 30 minutes
Estimate Hour range provided
after discovery
Deposit 25% upfront
applied to final invoice
Maintenance Monthly hour blocks
paid in advance
Pass-through Costs Apple Developer, domain,
hosting — paid by you direct,
never marked up

Process

How It Works

From first email to App Store launch, the path is the same every time.

01 / DISCOVERY
Free Call

A 30-minute conversation to understand your idea, scope, and timeline. No commitment, no pressure.

02 / SCOPE
Written Spec

A clear written document outlining features, deliverables, and an estimated hour range. We sign off before any work starts.

03 / BUILD
Weekly Updates

I build with weekly check-ins and itemized billing. You see progress and hours spent in real time.

04 / LAUNCH
Full Handoff

App submitted to your account or site deployed to your domain. Source code transferred. You own everything.


Proof

Already Shipped to the App Store

Four production iOS apps and a 100+ page web platform — all built, designed, and shipped solo. The same skill stack that built these is what builds your project.

🤝 Referra REFERRAL CRM · iOS 📱 CertFlash STUDY APP · iOS 🔐 Digital Legacy Vault SECURITY · iOS 📡 NetScanPro NETWORK TOOL · iOS

FAQ

Common Questions

Will I actually own the app? +

Yes — completely. For iOS apps, you sign up for your own Apple Developer account ($99/year) before development begins, and the app is published under your name from day one. App Store revenue flows directly to your bank account. For websites, the source code is transferred to your private GitHub repo, deployed to hosting under your account. All custom code becomes your property upon final payment.

How long does an iOS app take? +

It depends entirely on scope, which is exactly why we start with a free discovery call. After our conversation I'll provide a written estimate with an hour range. Calendar time also depends on App Store review, which can take 1–7 days per submission. Simple, single-purpose utility apps tend to be the sweet spot.

What happens if my project goes over the estimate? +

I check in with you before approaching the upper end of the estimate. If new requirements emerge mid-build, we go through a written change order before any extra hours are billed. You will never get a surprise invoice.

What kinds of projects don't you take on? +

I focus on what I can deliver well: single-purpose utility apps and small-to-medium static websites. I don't take on enterprise projects, anything requiring custom backend infrastructure I'd need to maintain long-term, or projects with regulatory complexity (HIPAA, financial services, etc.).

Do you offer support after launch? +

Yes — through monthly maintenance retainers at the same $100/hour rate. Choose a block of hours per month (typically 2 or 5) for bug fixes, content updates, iOS compatibility patches, and App Store resubmissions. Hours don't roll over, so you only pay for what you actually need.

How do payments work? +

25% deposit upfront against the estimated hours, applied to your final invoice. After that, I bill weekly with itemized hour logs so you can see exactly what was worked on. Payment via Stripe or direct invoice. All work is governed by a written client agreement covering scope, IP transfer, and payment terms.


Get Started

Ready to Build?

Free 30-Minute Discovery Call

Send a quick note about your idea. I'll reply within 24 hours with a few questions and we'll set up a time to talk. No commitment, no pressure.

contact@fogartyholdings.com