Transparent UK Pricing Factual Baseline

Transparent Pricing, Agreed Before Work Begins

Indicative prices in GBP based on our published studio rates. We agree your exact scope and final quote before coding starts. No VAT is charged. Direct hosting and third-party fees are stated transparently with zero hidden markups.

No VAT: Coastal App Works is not VAT registered; no VAT is added to your bill.
Fixed Quotes: Clear milestone quotes agreed in writing before any development commences.
Zero Lock-in: You own your code on standalone projects; hosting accounts are set up in your name.
Core Service Packages

Published Studio Packages & Baseline Rates

These four tiers represent our core options, ranging from early visual prototypes to custom standalone apps and our proposed shared platform workspaces.

Phase 1 Planning
£249 fixed one-off price

App Idea Blueprint

Visual prototype of your app’s key screens, plus an actionable brief covering users, features, technical architecture, and realistic development milestones.

  • ✓ Clickable visual interactive prototype of 4–6 core screens
  • ✓ Technical specification brief detailing roles, database, and logic
  • ✓ Milestone quote breakdown with clear phase-by-phase costs
  • ✓ Delivered within 3–5 UK business days
  • • Scope note: Minimal or no working code included. Full development quoted separately if you proceed.
Order App Idea Blueprint (£249)
Primary Service
Most Affordable Entry
£249 – £495 setup

Branded Business Workspace

A proposed business workspace pilot on shared infrastructure, not yet publicly launched. Turn customer enquiries into structured quotes with photos, booking triage, and direct notifications.

+ Proposed Subscription: £29–£49/month
  • ✓ Your custom domain, logo, color palette, and business details
  • ✓ Guided customer intake triage with mandatory photo upload
  • ✓ Private owner worksheet dashboard for accepting/rejecting jobs
  • ✓ Cloudflare edge hosting, SSL, automated daily backups & spam defense
Proposal Notice: Proposed subscription rates are pending final pilot schedule approval. The shared platform is a pilot and is not publicly launched.
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Secondary Service
£995+ starting quote

Starter Standalone App

One focused business workflow built as an independent web application. Dedicated database, custom serverless infrastructure, and complete code ownership.

  • ✓ One focused business workflow (e.g. customer quotes or booking)
  • ✓ Dedicated private SQLite / Cloudflare D1 database
  • ✓ Progressive Web App (PWA): installable icon on customer mobile screens
  • ✓ Direct wholesale hosting setup (~£10–£20/mo paid directly by you)
  • ✓ Delivered in 3–5 UK business weeks with complete handover
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Advanced Systems
£2,495+ starting quote

Custom Business App

A tailored app for more involved workflows, multiple user roles, external API integrations, payment processing, or native Google Play / Apple App Store distribution.

  • ✓ Multiple user tiers (Customers, Employees, Field Staff, Management)
  • ✓ Payment gateway integration (Stripe payments, invoicing, deposits)
  • ✓ Native Android & iOS packaging options via Capacitor or Jetpack Compose
  • ✓ Physical device verification on real hardware (Sony Xperia test suite)
  • ✓ Scope and complexity determine final agreed quote
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Feature Comparison

Side-by-Side Scope Breakdown

Compare all packages at a glance to see which model aligns with your operational stage and budget.

Feature / Scope Blueprint (£249) Workspace (Shared) Starter Standalone Custom Standalone
Setup / Build Price £249 fixed £249 – £495 £995+ £2,495+
Recurring Platform Cost None Proposed £29–£49/mo Direct hosting (~£10–£20) Direct cloud infrastructure
VAT Charged £0 (Not VAT registered) £0 (Not VAT registered) £0 (Not VAT registered) £0 (Not VAT registered)
Working Functionality Visual prototype only Full booking & triage 1 Dedicated workflow Full bespoke system
Custom Domain & Branding Mockup concept ✓ Full custom branding ✓ Dedicated domain ✓ Dedicated domain
Database Architecture N/A Shared isolated tenant Dedicated private database Dedicated enterprise DB
App Store Submission N/A Web / PWA PWA Home-screen ✓ Google Play & Apple Stores
Typical Delivery Time 3–5 days 7–14 days 3–5 weeks 6–10 weeks

Calculate Your Tailored Project Quote

Use our interactive quotation builder to select your preferred tier, add key workflows, and generate a structured project brief.

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