Guides
Honest, practical answers to the questions clients actually ask — what software costs, which technology to choose, how to hire well, and how to build for new platforms like Apple Vision Pro.
How much does it cost to build a mobile app?
In 2026, a focused mobile app MVP built by an experienced freelance developer typically costs less than an agency equivalent and ships in a matter of weeks rather than months. Price is driven mostly by scope — number of screens, backend complexity, and whether you need one cross-platform app (React Native) or separate native apps. A simple app costs far less than a multi-role platform with payments and real-time features.
Tech choiceReact Native vs Swift: which should you choose?
Choose React Native when you want one codebase on both iOS and Android at the lowest cost and fastest time-to-market — which fits most business apps. Choose native Swift when you are iOS-only and need the best possible experience, or you need Apple-exclusive capabilities like Apple Vision Pro (visionOS), advanced AR, HealthKit or Live Activities. Both are excellent; the right choice depends on your platform reach and how much you lean on platform-specific features.
PricingHow much does a website cost?
A custom website in 2026 ranges from a single marketing page to a full web application, and the price tracks that range. A clean, fast, SEO-ready marketing site built by a freelance developer is far more affordable than a web app with accounts, dashboards and payments. The main cost drivers are the number of pages, whether content is dynamic, and whether you need a backend.
Tech choiceThe best tech stack for an MVP
For most startups in 2026, the fastest, most cost-effective MVP stack is Next.js for web, React Native with Expo for mobile, and Supabase (Postgres, auth and storage) for the backend — with TypeScript across all of it. This combination ships a real, scalable product in weeks, shares types between web and mobile, and avoids the over-engineering that sinks early-stage projects.
HiringHow to hire a freelance developer
To hire a good freelance developer in 2026, look for real shipped work (live apps and sites, not just screenshots), a clear scope and milestone plan, honest communication about trade-offs, and someone who recommends the cheapest option that meets your goal. Avoid anyone who quotes a price before understanding your scope, cannot show working projects, or promises everything with no trade-offs.
Tech choiceHow to build an Apple Vision Pro app
An Apple Vision Pro app is built natively for visionOS using Swift, SwiftUI and RealityKit — cross-platform frameworks like React Native cannot produce true spatial experiences. The platform excels at immersive video, 3D content, and spatial interfaces. Because the ecosystem is still young, shipping a polished Vision Pro app now means little competition and strong visibility for your brand.