How much does a custom mobile app or website cost?

Projects are scoped individually. Most mobile app and website engagements start around $15,000–$30,000; desktop software and larger products typically run higher. We give clients a clear fixed quote after the discovery phase.

Can StormGlass work alongside our in-house engineering team?

Yes. We often work alongside internal engineers and designers — sometimes as the design lead, sometimes owning a specific product surface, sometimes building the whole product. We shape the engagement around your team.

Who owns the code and design files after delivery?

The client. Full IP transfer on delivery — the source code, the Figma files, the brand assets are all yours. No hidden lock-in.

A software studio · Mobile apps · Desktop software · Websites

Software that feels like weather — precise, atmospheric, alive.

We're a software studio helping startups and small businesses ship desktop software, mobile apps, and websites that stand apart. The kind of products that earn a place on someone's home screen — and stay there.

Start your project → See our work

StatusAccepting Q2 2026 projects

BasedNew York City · Working worldwide

PlatformsiOS · Android · Windows · Web

Built forStartups & small businesses

01 — Services

What we make.

Three disciplines, one standard. Every project gets the same careful thinking — whether it lives in a browser tab, a phone, or a dock.

01 / Desktop

Desktop Software

Native and cross-platform applications for Windows and Linux. Productivity tools, creative software, internal tools — built to feel native on every system they run on.

WindowsLinux.NETElectronTauri

02 / Mobile

Mobile Apps

iOS and Android apps designed with care and engineered to last. Fluid animation, thoughtful architecture, and App Store submissions handled start to finish.

iOSAndroidSwiftUIReact NativeFlutter

03 / Web

Website Design

Marketing sites, web apps, and digital products designed with editorial craft and built for speed. Every pixel intentional. Every interaction measured.

Next.jsReactWebflowShopifyFigma

02 — Selected Work

Recent projects.

Apps and platforms we've designed and built — a daily word-puzzle game, an AI-powered receipt scanner, and a CMMS for biomedical engineering teams. Tap any project for screenshots and the full story.

03 — Process

How we work.

A predictable process for unpredictable outcomes. Four phases, tight loops, weekly shipping. No theater, no surprise reveals.

Discovery

Understand the problem, the people, the constraints. Write it down before anyone writes code.

Week 1

Design

Sketches, flows, prototypes. Decide before we build. Iterate before we commit.

Weeks 2–3

Build

Ship weekly. Real software in your hands every Friday. No surprise reveals at the end.

Weeks 4–10

Launch & evolve

Release, measure, refine. The best software is never really done — and we stick around after launch.

Ongoing

04 — What clients say

In their words.

A few notes from founders and operators we've built with. We're selective about the work we take on — which means we're selective about the clients we say yes to.

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StormGlass didn't just build our app — they figured out what it actually needed to be. The discovery phase alone paid for itself. Three months later we're live, and the thing works.

Alex Morgan

Founder, Logistics startup

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We'd been burned by two agencies before these folks. Finally — a studio that ships weekly, replies same-day, and treats design and engineering as one discipline. Rare combination.

Jordan Park

CTO, SaaS company

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Our new site converts 2x the old one and loads faster than most apps. What I appreciated most was how much thought went into the parts nobody sees — the parts that make everything else possible.

Sam Rivera

Head of Marketing, Craft brand

05 — Questions

Frequently asked.

A few things we hear often from founders and small-business owners considering us. If yours isn't here, just ask — we're quick to reply.

How much does a project cost? +

Projects are scoped individually based on what you're building. Most mobile app and website engagements start around $15–30k; desktop software and larger products typically run higher. We'll give you a clear fixed quote after discovery — no surprise invoices, ever.

How long will it take to build? +

A typical engagement is 8–12 weeks from first call to launch. Smaller websites can ship in 3–4 weeks; complex desktop software can run longer. We ship something real every Friday, so you'll always see progress — not wait three months for a big reveal.

Do you work with early-stage startups? +

Yes — most of our clients are seed and Series A startups, or small businesses investing in their first serious product. We understand runway and urgency, and we're comfortable being your first design and engineering partner.

Can you work with our in-house team? +

Absolutely. We often work alongside internal engineers and designers — sometimes as the design lead, sometimes handling a specific product surface, sometimes building the whole thing. Just tell us what your team looks like and we'll shape the engagement.

What happens after launch? +

We don't disappear. Most engagements include a support period, and many clients keep us on a part-time retainer for ongoing work. We can also hand off clean, well-documented code to your team — whichever serves you better.

Who owns the code and designs? +

You do. Full IP transfer on delivery, clean contracts, no hidden lock-in. The source code, the Figma files, the brand assets — all yours.

06 — Let's talk