Chicago agencies either don't specialise in mobile or charge enterprise rates that don't fit a startup budget. Vnta ships both platforms in one engagement.
What Chicago agencies actually cost you
Local agencies in Chicagoland charge $125–$240/hr — and most of that pays for downtown office space, not your product.
$18k
Avg. monthly retainer
67%
Spent on overhead
3–5×
More than alternatives
8+ wks
Avg. time to launch
Loop-area agencies charge downtown rates for off-Loop work
Midwest enterprise focus means most shops aren't built for startups
Long RFP processes that assume you're a Fortune 500
Why remote works better for founders
We help you ship faster without the overhead of traditional agencies.
- iOS and Android from one team — no platform silos or separate vendors
- Design included — no separate mobile design agency to coordinate
- No Chicago agency overhead on your invoice
- Full timezone overlap with your business hours
- App Store and Play Store submission handled end-to-end
How we work
Share Your Idea
Tell us what you want to build on a free discovery call. A rough idea is enough to get started.
Get Product-Ready Partners
You get the partners, ready to work.
Design, Build & Ship
We design, build, and deliver the product. You get working software, ready to launch.
Common questions from Chicago founders
What does mobile app development for a startup in Chicago typically cost?
Chicago agencies typically charge $150–$300/hr for mobile development. Vnta scopes a fixed price during a free discovery call. You'll see the difference clearly.
Do you build for both iOS and Android?
Yes. We build for both using React Native — one shared codebase that delivers a native-feeling experience on both platforms efficiently.
Is UI/UX design included?
Yes. Mobile product design is handled by the same team that writes the code. No separate design agency.
Do you handle App Store and Play Store submission?
Yes, end-to-end — screenshots, metadata, review prep, and submission for both Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
How long does mobile app development take for a startup?
6–10 weeks for most startup mobile apps. We scope precisely during the discovery call so you know before committing.
Do I need a separate backend for the mobile app?
Most mobile apps do. We build a production-grade backend API as part of the engagement — auth, data, push notifications, and integrations included.
Build Idea from Chicago.
Book a free 30-minute call. We'll walk through your project and give you a clear timeline and cost.