The Next BeaconFAQ
Questions people ask first.
Straight answers about cost, time, ownership and what happens after launch. Missing something? Ask us.
Working together
What kind of projects do you take?
Mobile apps, websites and online platforms for startups and businesses. If it needs thinking, design, building and a launch, it is a fit.
Do you work with clients outside the Netherlands?
Yes. We are based in the Netherlands and work with clients across Europe and beyond, in English or Dutch.
Who will I be talking to?
The people doing the work. No account managers in between, and one point of contact for the whole project.
How involved do I need to be?
A short check-in each week and quick answers when we have questions. You see a working version every week and decide what comes next.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes, happy to sign an NDA before we get into details. Your idea stays yours.
Cost and time
Fixed price or hourly?
Most projects are scoped to a fixed price after the first call, so you know the number up front. Longer or open-ended work can run on a monthly retainer.
How long does it take?
A focused first version usually takes four to ten weeks, depending on scope. We share a realistic timeline before we start, not an optimistic one.
What does an app cost?
It depends on what it needs to do. Our cost guide has honest ranges and a quick estimator; a first call gives you a real number.
Is there a minimum project size?
Small, well-defined jobs are welcome. As a guide, most projects start from a few thousand euros.
How do payments work?
Fixed-price projects are usually paid in milestones. Retainers are invoiced monthly.
Ownership and handover
Who owns the result?
You do. Everything lives in your own accounts, and we hand over the keys and the documentation. No lock-in.
Will I be locked in to you?
No. Everything is documented and runs in your accounts, so another team could take over at any point.
Can you take over an existing project?
Yes. We can pick up an existing app or site, fix what is broken and ship the next version. We review it first and tell you honestly what shape it is in.
After launch
Do you maintain apps after launch?
Yes. A monthly retainer covers updates for new phones and OS versions, store policy changes, fixes and improvements.
What if Apple or Google rejects the app?
We handle the review process and fix what they ask for. For a quick read on a rejection message, try our rejection explainer.
Can you help people find the app?
Yes: store listings, screenshots and keywords, and a website that ranks.
Start a project
Have something you want built?
Tell us about it. We reply to every message with an honest take on whether we are the right fit.