Straight answers to reduce risk and remove ambiguity.
Who actually builds the app?
Stateless is founder-led. You work directly with Lucas, a senior mobile engineer. For larger scopes, pre-vetted independent specialists may support UX or QA with your approval, but the engagement remains senior-led and tightly controlled. No junior-heavy outsourcing model.
Are you based in Hong Kong?
Stateless is a Hong Kong-registered company operating in GMT+8. Delivery is remote-first. Hong Kong workshops or stakeholder meetings can be arranged by appointment when the project requires it.
What does a serious V1 cost?
Most serious V1 builds start around HK$128k and increase with integrations, native modules, backend complexity, compliance, and release constraints. If the scope is unclear, start with a V1 Scope Sprint.
Can you help if we are hiring a mobile developer?
Yes. The Ship While You Hire model gives you senior mobile capacity while your full-time hire is still in progress, then hands over cleanly when they join.
Can you rescue an existing app?
Yes, if there is access to the repo, release history, and enough context to identify blockers. The App Rescue Sprint is designed for this.
Do we own the code?
Yes. You own the code and assets produced for your project under contract. Stateless provides repo handover and documentation.
React Native vs native?
React Native is the default for speed. If platform APIs, background behavior, performance, or store policies require native Swift/Kotlin work, Stateless flags it early and scopes it explicitly.
What happens after launch?
You get release support, handover, and a V2 roadmap. Ongoing support can be scoped, but the first job is to launch a focused V1 or unblock the app without hiding future risk.