Mobile app development for
iOS and Android
OffLift builds iOS and Android apps for startups and small businesses, from a focused first version to a production app with sign-in, payments, AI chat and admin tools. We build in React Native with Expo, so one codebase covers both platforms. Our apps include Sentira and OffRead. We are an Albuquerque, New Mexico studio working with clients across the US.
What we build
What we build in a mobile app
Start with the core screens, then add what your users need.
Cross-platform
iOS and Android from one codebase
React Native with Expo, so one team and one codebase ship to both platforms and share code with your web app.
First version
MVPs and first versions
The smallest version that tests your idea with real users, scoped to one core flow.
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Accounts
Sign-in, payments and subscriptions
Email and social sign-in, Stripe subscriptions, a paywall, and Apple Pay and Google Pay, as in Sentira.
AI
AI chat inside the app
Streaming AI chat for guided conversations, like the AI companion in Sentira.
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Offline
Offline-first apps
Apps that work with no connection and keep data on the device, like OffRead.
Back end
Backend, API and admin dashboard
A Node.js backend, a database and a web admin side, like the moderator dashboard in God Encounters.
Learn moreWe build release-ready apps for iOS and Android with Expo and EAS Build, backed by Node.js and Supabase, and we connect payments, push notifications and AI where the product needs them.
Who it is for
Who a mobile app suits
An app is worth building when your users need it on their phone every day, need it offline or need push notifications. If a mobile-friendly website would do, we will tell you honestly.
- Startups validating an idea with a focused first app.
- Small businesses adding a mobile app to their service.
- Founders who need AI chat, subscriptions or payments in an app.
- Teams with a web product who want a mobile app that shares code with it.
Free mockup
See your product before you commit.
Share your idea and we build a free mockup of your website or app first, so you can judge the direction before any commitment. We also flag quick technical and SEO wins along the way.
- Share your idea. A short form, about a minute.
- We build the mockup. Your homepage or core screen, in your direction.
- You decide. Continue with us or walk away. Nothing owed.
Process
How a mobile app build runs
Step 1
Discovery
We map your goal, users, and constraints, then scope a focused first version and recommend the right architecture.
Step 2
Design
UX flows and a clean interface, plus the system and data design, before a line of production code is written.
Step 3
Build
Full-stack development with well-structured, maintainable code across frontend, APIs, and data.
Step 4
Launch
Deploy to production, watch how it performs, and improve it from real usage.
First prototype
Your first prototype, week by week
A typical plan from first message to a working prototype. We confirm the schedule with you after our first conversation.
Week 1
Plan
We map your users, the core screens, the platforms and the backend the app needs, then agree the scope of the first version.
Week 2
Design
We design the user flows and screens, and share a free mockup of the core screen for your feedback.
Week 3
Prototype
A first working app on a real phone, with the core screens and sign-in, ready for you to try.
Week 4
Review
You test it on your own phone and send feedback. We refine it and plan the release to the app stores.
Pricing and timeline
What it costs and how long it takes
Price
App and MVP projects start from $5,000.
Your quote depends on features, platforms and backend. After a short conversation we quote a fixed price for an agreed scope, so you know the cost before we build.
Timeline
A focused first version is usually a matter of weeks rather than months. The week by week plan above shows how we get to a first prototype, and we confirm the schedule after our first conversation.
Proof
Apps we have shipped
Portfolio
Sentira
An AI wellness companion for iOS and Android with streaming chat, Stripe subscriptions and Apple Pay and Google Pay.
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OffRead
An offline-first reading tracker and PDF reader with no account and no cloud, shipped from zero to production in a single sprint.
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God Encounters
A native mobile app, a moderator and admin web dashboard and a shared API in one platform.
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Mobile app development, answered
How much does it cost to build an app?
Cost depends on features, platforms and backend. A focused first version (MVP) with core screens, sign-in and a backend costs far less than a full product with payments, AI chat and admin tools. OffLift app projects start from $5,000. After a short conversation we quote a fixed price for an agreed scope, so you know the cost before we build.
React Native or Flutter: which should I choose?
Both build iOS and Android apps from one codebase. React Native uses JavaScript or TypeScript and React, which makes it easy to share code and developers with your web app. OffLift builds in React Native with Expo, for example Sentira and OffRead, so we can tell you from experience how it holds up in production.
Should I build with React Native or native code?
Native (Swift and Kotlin) means two separate codebases. React Native means one codebase for both platforms, which is usually faster and cheaper to build and maintain. Native still makes sense for heavy graphics or very device-specific features. For most business and startup apps, one React Native codebase is the practical choice.
How long does it take to develop an app?
A focused MVP is usually a matter of weeks rather than months. OffRead went from zero to production in a single sprint. Larger apps with payments, AI features and admin dashboards take longer: Sentira took about 3 months and God Encounters about 4 months. The week by week plan above shows how we reach a first prototype.
How do I find an app developer?
Look at apps they have actually shipped, ask who owns the code, get a fixed-scope first phase and check reviews on Clutch or similar sites. Talk directly to the engineers who will build it, not only a salesperson. At OffLift the people who scope your project are the people who build it.
How much does an MVP cost?
An MVP with OffLift starts from $5,000, and the final price depends on scope. The aim is the smallest version that tests your idea with real users, then improving it based on real usage. After a short conversation we quote a fixed price for an agreed scope, and you see a free mockup first.
How much does it cost to hire an app developer?
Rates vary widely by location and experience. OffLift quotes fixed-scope projects rather than hourly work, so you can agree the cost before work starts. App projects start from $5,000, and a free mockup lets you judge the direction before you commit. Ask us for a quote on a first phase if you want to start small.
How long does it take to build an MVP?
Most focused MVPs take a matter of weeks rather than months. Keeping the first scope small is the biggest factor in launching fast. OffRead went from zero to production in a single sprint. We confirm the schedule after our first conversation, and the week by week plan above shows how we reach a first prototype.
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MVP development
The first version, scoped down to one flow.
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Accounts, plans and a dashboard behind a product.
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AI chatbot development
AI chat that answers from your data.
Learn moreBased in New Mexico? See our Albuquerque page or the New Mexico page. Planning a budget? Read our software development cost guide.
Start with an email
Tell us who the app is for and what the first version needs to do. We will tell you honestly whether an app, or something simpler, is the right place to start.
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