Client portals, simple booking or ordering apps, first versions of an idea
App Starter
A focused web app around one task — real code you own, no platform fees.
Design concept: “Hearth Home Cleaning” is a fictional brand created by Core Plan Studio to show this package’s style and capabilities. It is not client work.
Every screen included — 5 in total
Select any preview to enlarge it. Final content and design are tailored to your brand.
Email sign-in with secure sessions and password reset.
The one thing your users come to do — book, order, request or submit.
A list of the user’s bookings, orders or requests, with status.
What is owed and paid; online payment with the payments upgrade.
Your screen to see, update and manage everything that comes in.
What’s included
- Short discovery call and a written one-page specification
- Up to 5 screens around one core task
- User accounts with secure sign-in (customers plus you as the owner)
- Database and email notifications for the agreed events
- Works on phones and computers, and can be added to the home screen
- Real code you own — no no-code platform subscription
- Deployment to your Cloudflare account and written handover
What it can do
- User accounts
- One core workflow
- Owner dashboard
- Email notifications
- Installable on phones
Not included
Anything below can be quoted separately, so you only pay for what you need.
- More than two user types (choose the Custom Web Application)
- Native App Store apps
- Reports and charts beyond a simple list
- Third-party API or usage fees
Optional upgrades
| Upgrade | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Additional screen | One more designed, built and tested screen. | $650 per screen |
| Payments inside the product | Accept payments through Stripe within your app or web application. | $1,700 |
| Third-party integration | Connect one external service with a documented API (CRM, calendar, accounting...). | $1,275 per integration |
| Data import | One-time import of existing records from spreadsheets. | $850 |
| Additional revision round | One more consolidated round of changes. | $325 per round |
| Care plan (optional) | Updates, monitoring, backups and up to two hours of small changes per month. Month-to-month, cancel any time. | $225 / month |
Payment options
Pay in full
- $4,250At signing — Agreement signed (project start)
50% now, 50% before launch
- $2,125At signing — Agreement signed (project start)
- $2,125About week 4 — Final build delivered for your review, before launch
Four payments of 25%
- $1,062.50At signing — Agreement signed (project start)
- $1,062.50About week 1 — Design direction approved
- $1,062.50About week 3 — Working build delivered on a private preview link
- $1,062.50About week 4 — Final build delivered for your review, before launch
Example for the base package with no upgrades. Your summary shows exact dates from your signing date.
Questions about the App Starter
How much does the App Starter cost?
The App Starter starts at $4,250 for the scope described on this page. After reviewing your requirements, a fixed price is confirmed in writing before you sign or pay anything.
How long does the App Starter take?
About 3–4 weeks from the project start date. The estimate starts when your content arrives and assumes feedback within 5 business days.
What is included in the App Starter?
5 screens (Sign in, Main action, My items, Invoices & payments, Owner view), plus: Short discovery call and a written one-page specification; Up to 5 screens around one core task; User accounts with secure sign-in (customers plus you as the owner); Database and email notifications for the agreed events.
What is not included?
More than two user types (choose the Custom Web Application); Native App Store apps; Reports and charts beyond a simple list; Third-party API or usage fees. These can be added as upgrades or quoted separately.
Can I pay for the App Starter in installments?
Yes: pay in full, or 50% now, 50% before launch, or four payments of 25%. Each later payment is tied to a delivered milestone, and you see exact amounts and dates before signing.
Who owns the app when it is finished?
You do. When the final payment is made, the custom design and code created for you are assigned to you. Third-party software, fonts and stock media remain under their own licenses.
Costs paid directly to other providers
These are never included in our price, because the accounts belong to you.
| Application hosting | From $5 per month (Cloudflare Workers Paid), plus usage above included limits | Cloudflare (your account) |
|---|---|---|
| Transactional email | Free up to 3,000 emails per month on common providers; paid plans from about $20 per month | Email provider |
Typical published prices; providers may change them.