Validate Before You Scale

App MVPs & Prototypes

Test ideas before full-scale development. We build functional MVPs in 2-4 weeks — not 6 months — so you can validate with real users before committing your full budget.

Mobile app development

Why start with an MVP

Development cost comparison (in $1,000s). Most successful apps started as MVPs.

Full App (iOS + Android)
$85k· 6-12 months
Cross-platform App
$50k· 4-8 months
Web App (PWA)
$30k· 2-4 months
Hermes MVP
$8k· 2-4 weeks

Reduce risk by validating with an MVP first

Start with the smallest version that can test the idea with real users.

From idea to validation in weeks, not months

Side-by-side timeline: Full app development vs. MVP-first approach.

Full App Approach

01
Month 1-2
Requirements & planning
02
Month 3-4
UI/UX design
03
Month 5-8
Development
04
Month 9-10
Testing & QA
05
Month 11-12
Launch & feedback

Total: 12 months · $85k+ · High risk

MVP-First Approach

01
Week 1
Core feature design & prototype
02
Week 2-3
Build core functionality
03
Week 4
Launch to test users
04
Week 5+
Iterate based on real feedback

Total: 4 weeks · $8k · Validated before scaling

Choose the right MVP approach

3-5 days

Landing Page MVP

A single-page site with signup/payment to test demand before building anything.

1 week

Clickable Prototype

Interactive Figma/protoype that simulates the full user experience for investor demos.

2-4 weeks

Functional MVP

A working app with core features only. Real users can sign up, use, and pay.

1-2 weeks

Wizard of Oz MVP

Looks automated to users but operations are manual behind the scenes.

Before & After: Startup MVP Journey

A sample product idea shaped into a smaller testable first version.

Before: Just an idea
Startup idea on whiteboard

Idea on paper, no validation

Estimated $120k for full app

8-month development timeline

No proof of market demand

After: Validated MVP
Working app MVP

Functional MVP in 3 weeks

Smaller first build

Test users can try the core flow

Real feedback before scaling

Lean

test the riskiest assumption first

4x

faster to market with an MVP approach

87%

of successful apps started as simple MVPs

Lean

build only what the first test needs

MVP packages

Validate your idea fast. Fixed pricing, rapid delivery.

Landing Page MVP

$999
  • Single-page validation
  • Email capture / waitlist
  • Analytics setup
  • 5-day delivery
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Functional MVP

$4,999
  • Core features only
  • User authentication
  • Basic analytics
  • 3-4 week delivery
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Full Prototype

$9,999
  • Complete user flows
  • Payment integration
  • Admin dashboard
  • 4-6 week delivery
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Common questions about MVPs

A working application that your target users can actually use. It includes core features only — the 20% of functionality that delivers 80% of value. You get the code, user analytics, and a roadmap for scaling.

We choose the stack based on your needs: React/Next.js for web apps, React Native for mobile, or a progressive web app that works everywhere. We prioritize speed of development and easy scaling.

We monitor user behavior, collect feedback, and iterate. Most clients do 2-3 rounds of improvements before deciding to invest in full development. We can continue building or hand off to your team.

Yes, when it shows real demand or a working product flow. A focused MVP can make conversations with investors, partners, or pilot customers more concrete than a pitch deck alone.

Have an idea? Let's validate it

Tell us your idea. We'll suggest the fastest MVP approach and a practical starting estimate.

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