Software and app development · Massachusetts
Mobile app development company in Massachusetts that ships in weeks
Looking for a mobile app development company in Massachusetts? We build iOS, Android and web apps for Massachusetts startups, labs and manufacturers, working remotely from San Francisco. Most builds cost $7,000 to around $30,000, the first release lands in 5 to 10 weeks, and the code and accounts are yours from the first commit.
Written scope and quote after the call. NDA on request. You own the code.
Teams we have built software for
Book us if you want a Massachusetts app with a written price, a first release in about 7 weeks and the security program the state requires designed in from day one.
We are a 16-person in-house engineering team in San Francisco backed by 30+ remote specialists, and our working day overlaps your Massachusetts afternoon every weekday. Citi, Spirit Airlines and the Miami Dolphins have shipped software with us, and every build we publish lists its timeline and results.
Apps and software we build for Massachusetts businesses
Biotech and medtech startups
Samples, study records and partner files are tracked in spreadsheets that auditors and partners do not trust.
A sample and study tracker with role-based access, a full change history and a partner portal, so every record shows who touched it and when.
Robotics and hardware companies
Your engineers are building the robot and nobody has time for the fleet dashboard or the customer-facing app.
A fleet dashboard and tablet operator app that read your existing telemetry, raise alerts and give customers a usage portal, without touching firmware.
University spinouts and seed-stage founders
You need something real to show investors or a pilot customer before you can raise or hire.
A focused MVP with the one workflow your pilot customer pays for, analytics on how it is used and a clean codebase your first hire can take over.
Venture funds and professional firms
Deals, memos and client notes are scattered across inboxes and partners' private spreadsheets.
A deal or client CRM with scoring, memo templates and one shared pipeline. For Edge Case Capital, memo prep fell from six hours to 90 minutes.
Planning something like this in Massachusetts? The first call is free and you leave with a clear next step.
Get a free project quoteWhat does it cost to hire our mobile app development company in Massachusetts?
$7,000 to around $25,000-$30,000
Our own price for a Massachusetts build, project-based or hourly, in writing before any work starts. Design, the build, testing, store launch and a handover in your name are included; the pricing page lists what is in and out.
How to compare app development companies in Massachusetts
Ask every firm on your Massachusetts shortlist for a written price, launch times on named projects, who writes the code, and whose name the code and store accounts are in. Our answers: $7k to $30k, a first release in 5 to 10 weeks, Shivam Pujara's in-house team, and everything in your name. The full list is in how to choose a software development company.
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How a build works, from first call to handover
Across our published builds the first release shipped in 5 to 10 weeks, with a median of 7. Integrations and compliance work add more time than screens do. See how long our builds took.
Free 30-minute project call, then written scope and quote, then design you approve, then build with weekly demos, then test and launch, then handover you own, then support when you need it.
Get a free project quoteWhat clients say
“Working with [our team] was the best decision we made in this process. We went from a 6 month development cycle to a 10 week timeline.”
“They translated very complex operational processes into software that feels simple for our team to use.”
“Communication was clear, timelines were realistic, and the final product matched what was scoped.”
What do you want to build in Massachusetts?
For Massachusetts clients we build mobile apps, web apps and SaaS, AI features, custom software, MVPs and CRM setups.
Why Massachusetts teams hire our mobile app developers
Most Massachusetts clients come to us with one of three jobs: a founder who needs an MVP in front of investors or pilot customers before hiring, a lab or robotics team whose engineers should stay on the science while someone else builds the dashboards, portals and operator apps around it, or an operations team that has outgrown its spreadsheets and needs internal tools with proper permissions. We scope each one in writing, show you working software every week and ship a first release you can put in front of users.
Any business holding Massachusetts residents' personal information already needs a written information security program under 201 CMR 17.00, so we build encryption, access control and logging into the first release and document them for your program. You get custom software your compliance lead can sign off on, a recorded walkthrough at handover, and the option of hourly support afterwards.
How to hire an app developer in Massachusetts: 5 things to settle first
- Does our app fall under 201 CMR 17.00?
If the app stores Massachusetts residents' names with account, card or ID numbers, 201 CMR 17.00 requires a written information security program with encryption and access controls. Tell us what data the app holds and we design to it.
- Will Massachusetts tax the software we build or sell?
Massachusetts taxes prewritten software, including remote access, while custom software is generally exempt. If you plan to resell your product as SaaS, raise it with your accountant before pricing.
- Who owns GxP or FDA validation?
For GxP or FDA-regulated work, your quality team sets the validation requirements. We build and document to them, so agree that split before the build starts.
- What will the build cost, in writing?
Screens, integrations, milestones and the price should be written down before work starts. Our pricing page explains what moves a build from $7,000 toward $30,000.
- Will we own the code and app store accounts?
With us, code, hosting and app store accounts sit in your name from day one, and handover includes a recorded video walkthrough and written documentation.
Which Massachusetts laws change how your app is built?
The Massachusetts rules we design consent screens, data retention and breach logging around. A planning summary, not legal advice.
| Rule | What it means for the build |
|---|---|
| Consumer privacy law | No comprehensive consumer privacy law in force as of 2026-10-31. Apps serving users in other states still need to meet those states' rules, and sector laws (health, finance, children) apply regardless. |
| Data breach notification | M.G.L. c. 93H, § 3: notice deadline as soon as practicable and without unreasonable delay. We build audit logs that show what data was touched, so notice can be accurate and on time. |
| 201 CMR 17.00 Standards for the Protection of Personal Information of Residents | Anyone owning/licensing MA residents' personal information must maintain a written information security program (WISP) with encryption and access controls. (effective 2010-03-01) |
| Sales tax on SaaS | taxable: 830 CMR 64H.1.3: prewritten software taxable incl. right to use software on a remote server; custom software generally exempt.. Relevant if you will sell your app as a subscription. |
| Time zone | Eastern. Our team works from San Francisco (Pacific), with remote specialists covering other hours, so Massachusetts working hours overlap with ours every weekday. |
Checked 2026-10-31 against state sources; confirm with counsel before launch.
Engineers you can talk to
16 in-house engineers plus 30+ remote specialists, and 44 published builds with the results each client saw.
Alpit PatelFounder and CEOEngineering is led by co-founder and CTO Shivam Pujara.Mobile app development company in Massachusetts: questions people ask
How much does it cost to build an app in Massachusetts?
Our app and web app builds usually cost $7,000 to around $25,000 to $30,000. A first version with a handful of screens sits near the bottom of that range, while user roles, payments and integrations with lab or business systems move it up. Massachusetts clients pay the same as anyone else, and the price comes in writing after a free 30-minute call.
How long does it take to develop custom software for a Massachusetts business?
The 44 builds on our work page went live in 5 to 10 weeks each; the typical one took 7. The Miami Dolphins premium suites platform took 9 weeks. Integrations, data migration and security reviews add more time than screens, so we agree the scope first and then commit to a timeline in writing.
Can you build software for a biotech or life sciences company?
Yes, the software around the science: sample and study tracking, partner and site portals, instrument data dashboards and AI search across protocols. Access control, audit logs and retention rules go into the first release. If your work is GxP or FDA regulated, your quality team sets the validation plan and we build and document to it.
Does 201 CMR 17.00 apply to the app we want to build?
It applies to any business that owns or licenses personal information about Massachusetts residents, such as names with account or ID numbers. It requires a written information security program with encryption and access controls, and breaches must be reported under state law. We design the app so your program can cover it and document the controls at handover.
Do I need a Boston-area developer, or can a remote team build my app?
A remote team works for nearly all software. Massachusetts runs three hours ahead of our San Francisco team, so noon to 5 p.m. your time is shared working time every weekday. You get a written scope, a weekly video demo and a staging build to test between calls. If you need someone on site each week, we will tell you we are not the fit.
How do I choose a mobile app development company in Massachusetts?
Ask every candidate for published builds with named clients and measured results, who will actually write the code, a written scope and price, and who owns the code and accounts afterwards. Line those answers up side by side. No one ranks development firms officially, so proof you can check matters more than claims.
How much does it cost to put an app on the App Store?
Apple charges $99 a year for its developer program, which you need to publish on the App Store, and Google Play charges a one-time $25 registration fee. You pay those fees directly, because the developer accounts sit in your company's name. We set up both store listings, prepare the screenshots and submission details, and handle the review back and forth as part of the launch.
How much does it cost to maintain an app after launch?
It depends on how much you change, not on a set monthly fee. Your running costs are the store fees, hosting and any paid services the app uses, all billed to your own accounts. Our support after launch is optional and billed per hour, for operating system updates, bug fixes and new features. Some clients take the handover video and documents and run the app in-house.
Can app developers steal your idea?
A good firm has no reason to, and you can protect yourself on paper. We sign an NDA on request before you share details, and the contract puts the code, repository and app store accounts in your name from the first commit. Ask any developer you talk to who owns the code during the build, not just after the final invoice.
Who owns the code once the build is finished?
You do, in full. The repository, hosting and app store accounts are in your company's name, and at handover you get a recorded video walkthrough plus written documentation. If you want us to keep improving or supporting the app after launch, that is optional and billed per hour.
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Sources
- 201 CMR 17.00, Standards for the Protection of Personal Information of Residents of the Commonwealth (written security program), checked Nov 3, 2026
- M.G.L. c. 93H, Section 3, data breach notice duty, checked Nov 3, 2026
- 830 CMR 64H.1.3, sales tax on computer software and services (prewritten taxable, custom generally exempt), checked Nov 3, 2026
Free project call
Building an app in Massachusetts? Pick a time for your free call.
Tell us what you want to build, then choose a 30-minute slot. You leave the call with the scope, the risks and a realistic timeline, and a written quote follows. Typical builds run $7,000 to around $25,000-$30,000.
- A written scope and price before any work starts
- First release in 5 to 10 weeks on our 44 published builds
- Code and accounts in your name from the first commit
- NDA on request, signed before you share details
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- Jot down what the app should do: who uses it, the three or four things it must handle, and any deadline.
- Have examples handy: apps you like, sketches or screenshots, and the tools it needs to connect to.
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