How much does it cost to build an app?

A simple standalone mobile app (iOS, Android, Kindle) starts at $1,599 with our Essential package. Apps with accounts, a backend, and payments start at $6,599 with Complete. Custom Jira and Shopify apps start at $3,599. Ongoing maintenance is from $500/mo.

Which platforms and technologies do you use?

We build native and cross-platform iOS, Android, Kindle, and web apps, with .NET / C# backends and modern frontends. Every project ships with CI/CD, monitoring, and documentation.

Do you build Jira and Shopify marketplace apps?

Yes. We build custom Jira / Atlassian and Shopify apps for internal use or public marketplace distribution, plus payment-gateway and third-party API integrations.

Do I own the code and the app?

Yes. You own your code, data, and accounts, with full export available at any time. Custom work is billed by milestone so you always see progress before paying for the next stage.

Austin, TX · App development

App development in Austin, built to ship.

iOS, Android, Kindle, and web apps with .NET / C# backends — plus Jira and Shopify marketplace apps. Senior engineers, fixed scope, and production-grade delivery.

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Why build with Swarvel

A small Austin studio, run the way we'd want software built for us.

Senior engineers only

The person scoping your app is the person building it. No handoffs to juniors, no offshore surprises.

Fixed-scope pricing

You know the cost before we start. Custom projects are billed by milestone, so you see working software before the next payment.

Production-grade from day one

CI/CD, monitoring, analytics, and documentation included — built to run in production, not just demo.

Marketplace expertise

We ship apps to the Atlassian and Shopify marketplaces, plus payment and third-party API integrations.

Packages & pricing

Project-based pricing. Fixed quotes for custom work, agreed before anything starts.

Mobile — Essential

From $1,599

iOS, Android, and Kindle. Standalone and offline-capable, no backend or accounts. App store submission included.

Mobile — Complete

From $6,599

Everything in Essential plus user accounts, backend infrastructure, payments, admin dashboard, analytics, monitoring, and ongoing support.

Jira / Atlassian apps

From $3,599

Purpose-built apps for internal use or Atlassian Marketplace distribution.

Shopify apps

From $3,599

Private and public Shopify apps, plus storefront extensions.

Payment gateway integration

From $1,599

Stripe and other providers — subscriptions, webhooks, and reconciliation.

Third-party API integration

From $1,599

CRM, ERP, logistics, and other business system connections.

Ongoing maintenance and support from $500/mo. See thefull pricing table.

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App development — FAQ

How much does it cost to build an app?: A simple standalone mobile app (iOS, Android, Kindle) starts at $1,599 with our Essential package. Apps with accounts, a backend, and payments start at $6,599 with Complete. Custom Jira and Shopify apps start at $3,599. Ongoing maintenance is from $500/mo.
Which platforms and technologies do you use?: We build native and cross-platform iOS, Android, Kindle, and web apps, with .NET / C# backends and modern frontends. Every project ships with CI/CD, monitoring, and documentation.
Do you build Jira and Shopify marketplace apps?: Yes. We build custom Jira / Atlassian and Shopify apps for internal use or public marketplace distribution, plus payment-gateway and third-party API integrations.
Do I own the code and the app?: Yes. You own your code, data, and accounts, with full export available at any time. Custom work is billed by milestone so you always see progress before paying for the next stage.

Ready to build something great?

Send us a brief and a senior engineer will review it and reply within one business day.

Or email us directly at support@swarvel.com