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MVP development

Launch an MVP with scope you can defend.

gammaLabz helps founders turn an idea into a launchable product without pretending everything fits in version one. We define what ships, what waits, and what the first release needs to work in production — mobile, web, or both.

EU timezone · direct engineer access · paid discovery or defined build when the scope is clear

  • Scope before build
  • Production-ready foundations
  • Mobile and web delivery
  • Direct founder-to-engineer access

From idea to live

MVPs that reached production

Screenshot of MyEsim GR on iPhone
MyEsim GR icon
MyEsim GR
Mobile app
Browse eSIM plans for Greece, pay in-app with Apple Pay or Google Pay, and manage your connection from your phone.
ExpoReact Native FirebaseStripeApple Pay & Google PayGitHub Actions CI
Screenshot of Guinea Pig Translator on iPhone
Guinea Pig Translator icon
Guinea Pig Translator
Mobile app
Record guinea pig sounds and get playful AI translations — with optional subscriptions on iPhone and Android.
React NativeFastAPIOpenAISupabaseRevenueCat

Honest scope

What a launchable MVP includes — and what we leave out

One core user journey done properly
The flow that proves your idea — sign-up, purchase, or the single action users must complete — implemented end to end with real auth and data.
Production infrastructure, not mock APIs
Hosting, database, error handling, and the minimum admin or ops visibility you need when strangers use the product.
Explicit deferrals
Nice-to-have screens, edge cases, and platform parity extras are named and parked so the first release stays shippable.
No fake shortcuts that block scale
We avoid hard-coded demos and throwaway code paths that force a rewrite after ten users show up.

First release

Typical MVP deliverables

Discovery and scope document
Problem statement, target user, in-scope features, out-of-scope list, and success criteria for the first release.
UX flow for the core journey
Wire-level clarity on the paths that must work on day one — not a full design system for every future screen.
Application build (mobile and/or web)
The agreed MVP implemented with maintainable architecture and the stack suited to your product.
Backend, auth and data model
Real accounts, permissions, and APIs — enough to support the first paying or active users.
Launch checklist and deployment
Environments, monitoring basics, store or domain setup, and a defined go-live step.
Post-launch iteration plan
Prioritized backlog for what comes immediately after launch based on what you learn from real usage.

Is this the right fit?

Strong fit
  • You are a founder or small team with a defined problem and willing to cut scope deliberately
  • You need a credible first release for users, investors, or a pilot — not a clickable prototype
  • You can make product decisions within a few days when trade-offs come up
  • You understand an MVP is a disciplined first version, not the cheapest possible build
  • Mobile, web, or AI features are part of the core value proposition
Probably not the right fit
  • You want every feature in your pitch deck in version one
  • You are comparing agencies only on the lowest fixed price
  • You need a large team to impress stakeholders but not to ship
  • You cannot describe who the first user is or what they do in the product

How we run MVP projects

01
Clarify the hypothesis
Who is the user, what action proves the idea, and what must be true for the first release to count as success.
02
Define the MVP boundary
In-scope features, explicit non-goals, and a delivery plan founders can explain to stakeholders.
03
Build the first release
Implement the core journey with production auth, data, and testing — no demo shortcuts.
04
Launch and learn
Ship to real users, capture feedback, and queue the next priorities based on evidence.
Timeline and engagement
After a short call, we will tell you whether the project needs a paid discovery, a focused sprint or a full build.

Client words

What teams say after shipping

gammaLabz are responsive and I've never waited more than 24 hours for a reply. Fair pricing for what you get, and they've upgraded MyEsim GR enormously since I started working with them.

Dimitris D.

Founder · MyEsim GR

I started with nothing — no app, no store listing. About a month later the app was live on iPhone and Android, taking payments, and people were actually using it. I didn't think that was possible on my timeline.

John R.

Founder · Guinea Pig Translator

FAQ

Common questions

Get an MVP scope

Describe the problem you are solving and who the first user is. We will suggest discovery, a focused sprint, or a defined build — with timeline expectations once we understand the scope.

Prefer email? support@gammalabz.com