Mobile App Development in Reston & Northern Virginia
Your app idea, designed, built, and live in the App Store, with the backend to run it.
I'm Aidan. I've built and shipped my own apps, so I know the whole road, from the first screen sketch to App Store review and real users. You work with me directly the entire way.
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what's included
- iOS & Android
- React Native & SwiftUI
- Custom backend
VA
Who I build apps for
An app is a big step. These are the situations where it usually makes sense.
“I have an app idea, but no idea where to start.”
You know what it should do, but not what it takes to build, what it costs, or what to cut. We'll shrink the idea down to a first version worth shipping, then build that.
“My customers keep asking if we have an app.”
Your regulars want to book, order, or check in from their phone, and a mobile website only goes so far. I'll build an app that does the few things they ask for, really well.
“We run the business on spreadsheets and group texts.”
An internal app can replace the clipboard, the shared spreadsheet, and the “did anyone do this?” messages. It doesn't need to be in the App Store to save your team hours.
“A big agency quoted me a fortune.”
Agencies carry account managers, project managers, and office overhead. I'm one developer who designs and writes the code, so you pay for the work, not the org chart.
What you get with a custom app
Everything it takes to go from an idea to an app people can download.
iOS & Android
One app on both iPhone and Android, without paying for two separate builds. If your customers are mostly on iPhone, we can start there and add Android later.
- iPhone and Android from one codebase
- App Store and Google Play submission
- Push notifications
- In-app purchases and subscriptions
React Native & SwiftUI
I pick the tool that fits. React Native when you need both platforms from one codebase. SwiftUI when you want a fully native iPhone app that feels right at home on iOS.
- Native-feeling design and navigation
- Camera, photos, and location features
- Sign in with Apple and Google
- Offline support where it matters
Custom backend
Most apps need more than screens. Accounts, saved data, payments, and AI features all live on a server. I build and host that part too, so you're not stitching together vendors.
- User accounts and databases
- Serverless APIs that scale with you
- AI features built on current models
- A simple way to manage your content
Before writing any code, we'll agree on a first version: the smallest app that solves the real problem. Shipping that and improving it with real feedback beats spending a year on features nobody uses.
Apps I've built and launched
I don't just build apps for clients. I've launched my own, so I've been through App Store review, real users, and real revenue firsthand.
Want to see more? Browse all Made by Kane projects.
How an app project works
- 1
We talk
A free 15-minute call about the idea, who it's for, and what the first version has to do. You'll leave with a clearer plan, even if we don't work together.
- 2
I design and build
I design the key screens first so you can tap through them before anything is final. Then I build in short rounds and put test versions on your phone as I go.
- 3
We launch
I handle App Store and Google Play submission, the review back-and-forth, and the server setup. After launch I'm around for fixes, updates, and the next version.
App development questions, answered
Something else on your mind? Text me and I'll get back to you.
How much does it cost to build an app?
It depends on how many screens you need, whether there are accounts and payments, and how much backend work is involved. After our call I'll quote a flat price for a clearly defined first version. No hourly meter running in the background.
How long does it take to build an app?
It depends on scope, which is why we define the first version together. You'll get a timeline with a date for a test build you can try on your own phone. Apple and Google review usually adds a few days on top.
Do I need both an iPhone and an Android app?
Not always. If most of your customers use iPhones, starting with iOS is faster and cheaper. With React Native, adding Android later doesn't mean starting over. We'll look at who your users are and decide together.
What happens after the app launches?
Apps need ongoing care. Apple and Google release new versions of their software every year, and your users will ask for features. I stay on for updates, bug fixes, and new releases, and I keep your backend running smoothly.
What do you need from me?
Your idea, a call to talk it through, and quick feedback on test builds. You'll also need Apple and Google developer accounts in your business's name. Apple charges $99 a year and Google charges a one-time $25. I'll walk you through setting both up.
Who owns the app and the code?
You do. The app is published under your developer accounts, the code lives in a repository you own, and the backend runs on accounts in your name. You're never locked in to working with me.
Other things I make
Plenty of clients start with one thing and come back for another. It all works better when it's built by the same person.
Websites
Custom marketing sites that earn trust, load fast, and show up when people nearby search for what you do.
Custom web design in RestonAutomations
Have a repetitive task keeping you from your most important work? Let's automate it.
Business automation in RestonBrand & design
Logos, social media graphics, and custom pieces like interactive property maps, designed to match your site so everything looks like it came from the same place.
Logo & brand design in Reston
Let's make something your customers remember.
Book a free 15-minute call, or just text me. No commitment, and you'll leave with ideas either way.
Based in Reston, VA, serving Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Loudoun, and Arlington).