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App development studio · Albuquerque, NM

Custom mobile & web app development

We design, build and launch iOS, Android, web and AI-powered apps for founders and businesses. Founder-led, so you work directly with the engineer who writes your code — from first sketch to App Store.

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  • Founded 2023
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • iOS, Android & web
  • Shipped Star and SentIt

Products we've designed, built and shipped

We don't just build for clients, we run our own apps in production. The same process and stack go into your project.

App development services

From a first MVP to a full product on every platform. Pick a starting point, or tell us what you need.

How we build your app

A clear, five-step process with something you can see and test every week.

  1. Discovery

    A free call and a written app plan: goals, users, core features, platforms, budget and timeline.

  2. Design

    User flows and screen designs for the parts that matter, reviewed with you before any code.

  3. Build

    Weekly builds you can install on your phone or open in a browser. Short feedback loops, no black box.

  4. Launch

    App Store and Google Play submission, web deployment, analytics and error tracking in place.

  5. Grow

    We learn from real usage, fix what slows people down and ship the next features.

Why work with loha.dev

A small, senior studio with the habits of a product team.

  • Founder-led

    You talk to the engineer who builds your app. No account managers, no hand-offs, nothing lost in translation.

  • AI-native

    We add AI features where they genuinely help your users, and use AI tooling to move faster in our own workflow.

  • Realtime by default

    Built on Convex, so data syncs live across phones, tablets and browsers without refresh buttons.

  • One team for iOS, Android and web

    React Native with Expo for mobile and React for the web, sharing logic and types across platforms.

  • Modern, low-maintenance stack

    TypeScript end to end and deployment on Cloudflare's global network: fast, secure and affordable to run.

  • We ship our own products

    Star and SentIt are ours, so we know what launch day and the months after it really involve.

Engagements and typical pricing

Rough guidance to help you plan. Your free app plan includes an estimate for your actual scope.

  • MVP

    Typical estimate

    US$10k–25k

    Typically 4–8 weeks

    A focused first version to validate your idea with real users.

    • Core features, scoped together
    • iOS, Android, web, or all three
    • Store submission and launch
    • Analytics from day one

  • Custom app

    Typical estimate

    US$25k–60k+

    Typically 2–4 months

    A complete product with accounts, payments, integrations and admin tools.

    • iOS and Android plus web
    • Realtime backend and admin dashboard
    • Payments, auth and API integrations
    • AI features where they add value

  • Ongoing support

    Typical estimate

    From US$1.5k/month

    Monthly retainer

    Keep your app healthy, secure and improving after launch.

    • OS and dependency updates
    • Monitoring and bug fixes
    • New features on a steady cadence
    • Direct line to the founder

These are typical ranges, not quotes. Every project is quoted after a free app plan, based on scope, platforms and integrations.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about cost, timelines and how we work.

How much does it cost to build an app?

It depends on scope. As a typical range, a focused MVP runs about US$10k–25k and a full custom app about US$25k–60k or more. These are estimates, not quotes: you get a concrete number after the free app plan.

How long does app development take?

A focused MVP typically takes 4–8 weeks and a complete custom app 2–4 months. You see working builds every week, so progress is never a mystery.

Can you build for both iOS and Android?

Yes. We use React Native with Expo, so one team ships both iOS and Android from a shared codebase, and we can add a React web app that reuses the same logic.

Do you work with clients outside Albuquerque?

Yes. We're based in Albuquerque, New Mexico and happy to meet locally, and we work remotely with clients anywhere in the US and internationally.

Who owns the code?

You do. We set up repositories, app store listings and cloud accounts under your organization, so ownership is clear from day one.

Can you add AI features to my app?

Yes. We build AI assistants, semantic search, summarization, document processing and workflow automation, using the model that fits your cost, privacy and quality needs.

Do you support the app after launch?

Yes. Ongoing support plans cover OS and dependency updates, monitoring, bug fixes and new features, on a monthly retainer.

What do I need to get started?

Just your idea and the problem it solves. Fill in the short app questionnaire and we'll come back with a plan, a rough timeline and an estimate. No technical spec required.

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