Cost to Create an App

Business App Development:
CDA vs. Traditional Pricing

Priced using real development time and real results. Co-Development Agreements available to take some of the burden off small businesses, so any company can create their own business application.

Co-Development vs. Standard Hourly Pricing

Realistic app development strategies for small businesses

Standard Hourly

Standard Hourly is ideal for clients who prefer a traditional development workflow. You’re billed only for the hours worked, with no weekly commitments or collaboration requirements. This model offers maximum flexibility and is perfect for smaller projects or teams who want development support on an as‑needed basis.

Co-Development Agreement

Co‑Development Agreement (CDA) is a collaborative partnership model designed for founders and businesses building long‑term products. In exchange for consistent weekly progress, shared planning, and active communication, you receive a significantly reduced hourly rate. CDA projects move faster, stay more organized, and benefit from priority scheduling — making it the most cost‑effective way to build a full application.

Web Application Development

Custom web applications engineered for business workflows, automation, dashboards, and internal tools.

  • Custom UI & Component Design
  • Workflow & Logic Engineering
  • API Integrations
  • Authentication & User Accounts
  • Admin Dashboard & Reporting
  • Database Architecture
  • Deployment & Hosting Setup

Mobile Application Development

Native or cross‑platform mobile apps built for iOS and Android with modern UI and robust functionality.

  • iOS & Android Development
  • Custom Mobile UI Components
  • Push Notifications
  • Authentication & User Accounts
  • API Integrations
  • Offline Support
  • App Store Deployment

SaaS Platform Development

Full SaaS systems with subscription billing, multi‑tenant architecture, admin controls, and scalable infrastructure.

  • Multi‑Tenant Architecture
  • Subscription Billing
  • Admin + Super Admin Panels
  • Analytics & Reporting
  • API Integrations
  • Custom Integrations
  • Scalable Infrastructure

* Co‑Development Agreements reduce hourly cost in exchange for collaborative development and consistent weekly progress.

The SaaS Growth Engine

A Connected System Built For Recurring Revenue

A SaaS platform isn’t just software—it’s a recurring revenue machine. When your app integrates with your website, customer dashboards, and automated workflows, every part of your business begins feeding the next. The result is a compounding system that generates subscription income, reduces labor, and increases customer retention month after month.

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Engine 1: Your SaaS Platform

Generates recurring subscription revenue and automates core workflows.

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Engine 2: Your Website & Dashboard

Converts users, manages accounts, and feeds your SaaS with high‑intent traffic.

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Engine 3: Automated Workflows

Eliminates repetitive tasks and scales your platform without hiring.

📊 The SaaS ROI Matrix

After launch, your only ongoing costs are hosting and a 15% profit share—no monthly development fees unless you request new features.

Average Subscription Price

Typical monthly fee paid by each user

$29 / mo

Target Monthly Users

Conservative first‑year adoption

1,200 users

New Monthly Revenue Produced

Recurring subscription income

$34,800 / mo

Your Ongoing Costs After Launch

Hosting + 15% profit share (no development fees)

$4,320 / moProfit Share

Monthly Profit After Hosting + Profit Share

Hosting (AWS / DigitalOcean): $500 / mo

$24,480 − $500 = $23,980/mo

These figures are imaginary to show a general idea of how the CDA development process works. Depending on the type of application designed Reverend Studios, LLC's Co-Development Agreement allows for more affordable application development, with a shared/join-ownership of the application code. If the application is generates revenue through subscriptions or sales, Reverend Studios, LLC requires a 15% Profit Share of total Net Monthly Profit. However, if the application does not generate revenue, Reverend Studios, LLC requires the right and ability to sell or market the application to other businesses in need of the same or similar system offering the client/company a 15% Profit Share of total Net Monthly Profits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The CDA is a collaborative development model where Reverend Studios, LLC works closely with you to build and scale your application. In exchange for consistent weekly collaboration and shared planning, you receive a reduced hourly rate and long‑term support. For SaaS platforms, the CDA also includes a 15% profit share once the product launches.
After your SaaS platform launches and begins generating revenue, Reverend Studios, LLC receives 15% of monthly revenue. This aligns incentives and ensures your platform continues to grow with dedicated technical support. You keep the remaining 85% of revenue, and there are no ongoing development fees unless you request new features.
Yes. You retain full ownership of your application, its codebase, and all intellectual property. Reverend Studios, LLC does not claim ownership of your product—only the agreed‑upon profit share for SaaS platforms built under the CDA model.
We build custom Web Applications, Mobile Applications, and full SaaS Platforms. This includes dashboards, workflow automation tools, subscription systems, multi‑tenant architectures, customer portals, and more. Every project is engineered to match your business model and long‑term goals.
Timelines vary depending on complexity, integrations, and the number of features. Smaller apps may take a few weeks, while full SaaS platforms can take several months. Under the CDA model, development is consistent week‑to‑week, ensuring predictable progress and faster delivery.
Absolutely. You can request new features at any time. Post‑launch development is billed at your selected hourly rate (Standard or CDA). Feature updates, improvements, and scaling are all part of the long‑term partnership.
Hosting is not included because every platform has different infrastructure needs. You can choose your own hosting provider, or Reverend Studios, LLC can help you select and configure a scalable environment. Hosting costs vary based on traffic, storage, and performance requirements.
Your platform can be scaled at any time. We can upgrade servers, optimize performance, expand features, and support higher user loads. Rapid growth is a good problem to have—and the CDA model ensures you have a technical partner ready to support it.

Let's Start Your Business App Today!

If you need a simple fleet management system, customer portal mobile app, or a SaaS System to generate revenue from subscription or sales we're here help your app grow.